The smallest Museum in London. This is more an installation than a museum, but the property…read moremanagers at Trinity Buoy Wharf, like to classify it as a museum. This is literally a one room shed, barely enough space for 2 people to stand up in. But its open to visitors and provides an interactive experience of Michael Faradays experiments. Faraday himself conducted many of his electrical lighting experiments at the Lighthouse here - the only surviving Lighthouse in London today. He was the scientific advisor to the lighthouse for over 30 years. The shed has an assortment of found objects, antiques and things of the sea curated by Ana Ospina. There are some sound recordings and historic documents too for the more scientifically minded. There isn't much to see at this building itself, but its worth climbing up the lighthouse to listen to Longplayer and see the views across the Thames. Fat Boy Diner at the wharf, serves up some of the best buffalo wings I have eaten in this country and they have root beer to boot.

An amazing and free spot (given that you make a reservation) to look over London's skyline. Three…read moreof four walls are basically just window so you can get multiple povs and the view is beautiful no matter what time of day. During the day, you get all the buildings shining in the sun, sunset is amazing, and night time gives you all of the city lights.

Spectacular views of the City of London from the 50th floor of 8 Bishopsgate. While The Lookout is…read moreFREE, you must have a reservation in order to be admitted. It's well worth a visit on a sunny day.

Opened in1412, is the Clock Tower, the only medieval clock tower in the UK started its life as a…read moresignaling tower using an array of mirrors. It.was turned into a clock 1700 Open Saturdays, Sundays and I believe BH Mondays the clock is looked after and run by a group of volunteers. Only about 70ft high the sprialling stair case is very narrow!! I squeezed my way to the top just fine. But WATCH YOUR HEAD stepping out at the top! From the top you can see numerous sights but none greater than the Cathedral itself. There is a nice map feature at the top which allows you to put names to the many sights that you can see from the top. BIG TIP! nearly at the top of the stairs is the bell room, do not be anywhere near there 15-30-45 minutes past or ON THE HOUR! You will be deafly sorry. Its only £1 for adults and well worth the visit. Your kids may get to ring the 32lb Market Bell which was made in 1729. Not for the disabled.

The clock tower was a really interesting place to visit and the very low entrance charge made it…read moreexcellent value. You need to climb a spiral staircase that is very narrow indeed with limited headroom. There are refuges with exhibitions and ancient things to see including the lovely bellfry. The exhibitions are very interesting and the view from the top is panoramic, including the catedral. This is a must-see attraction if you are vidieing St. Albans when it is open, and you can manage the stairs. Do allow enough time for a leisured visit though. It is not possible for two people to pass on the staircase and you may have to wait for other people, who may be slow, to ascend or descend before you can move up or down to the next level.

The Charterhouse is an oasis in the Smithfields neighborhood just north of the busy City (square…read moremile) of London. And it is so historic! Since the 14th century It has been a monastery, a private mansion, a boys' home, and an almshouse which it still is today. There's a whole campus of buildings here and probably the largest green space in the nearby vicinity. Now what's best of all, this historic and interesting site is now after 400 years open to the public with a new museum as well as entry into the chapel. In addition one can book a tour. Visits to the museum and chapel of the Charterhouse are free. The staff are very friendly and eager to point out things. Put it on your London list!

We visited in August and thoroughly enjoyed the museum, the chapel, the friendly and helpful staff,…read moreand coffee next door at the Thackeray Cafe. The list of Old Boys is eye-opening. Do put this newly opened museum on your itinerary. It's small and off the beaten track, but absolutely worth a visit.

Beautiful! The WWT has two adorable otters (feedings at 11am and 2pm) and so many ducks and geese…read moreof different colors than I had ever imagined existed! There are a south and west paths to follow and several lookout centers along the way to get a birds eye view of the wetlands. They also offer talks giving information about the various geese and ducks they have there. I love nature but am not a bird watcher or enthusiast and I still felt quite interested in seeing what was there. Although a bit of a trek to get out there, especially from East London, I would say worth it if you would like a nice nature day and especially if you are a fan of ducks and geese.

I had been meaning to go to this place for years since I moved to London. Finally managed to track…read moreit down and get some Autumn duck spotting on the calendar. This place is amazing, it is almost impossible to believe that you are in London when here, and you really are in London! Looking out over the wetland the horizon is this weird mish-mash of high-rise buildings and London landmarks, is really cool actually. Plenty of parking, and the best way to get there is by car, and you are given a free token to get out if you visit the centre, otherwise I think it'll cost you £7.50 to get out. The entrance building is also the gift shop, which you are able to wander around on your way out towards the exit. Nice little bird/duck related products, and it seems almost half the shop is dedicated to children's items! The wetland area itself is magnificent and there are loads of fabulously coloured ducks and geese for everyone to get excited about. The read-beds look beautiful in Autumn and that time of year also rewards you with a wide range of migratory birds to spy on from one of the numerous hides dotted around the site. If you have kids the highlight for them will most likely be the adventure area all the way at the end of the South Route. Be warned though, there is a maze of underground tunnels for little ones to play in and it is one-hell of a pain if they decide they don't want to leave or come out - those with bad backs and find it hard to bend should abstain! All in all a fabulous place that I cannot recommend highly enough, spoiled by one simple, yet vital element that this place HAS to get right - the cafe. The food is appalling, I mean really appalling...at least it was when we visited. "Undercooked, overcooked, bubbling free, the fish, beans and chips are all cooked dis-gus-ting-ly" (sung to the Wombles theme-tune). For a centre such as this, that can keep a family entertained all day very easily, it really is important to get the catering part right, even mediocre, but this place falls very short. But please visit, walk, listen, spy on the unsuspecting ducks, grovel in the playground...but avoid the indoor cafe if you possibly can.

Hidden along the Inner Circle of Regent's Park is a secret. It's the hidden Garden of St. John's…read moreLodge. Between a couple of hedges, there's a half open gate which might imply that it's a private garden. Far from it, this is completely open to the public. But good luck finding it! Through the aforementioned gate, down a path and around a turn, there it is. A perfect English garden. No one quite knows as much about these gardens as an Englishman! Even quieter and more sedate than a walk through Regent's Park, you would hardly know that you're here in the capital of one of the largest cities in Europe. There are no sirens here. No buses going past. No loud motorcycles. Just peace and quiet. A small slice of heaven. Perfectly manicured grass, plants that have been cared for and a shady spot where you can sit and reflect. I love it. If only I could find it again!

The Garden of St. John's Lodge is so beautiful. It is hidden away and can be accessed from the…read moreinner circle of Regent's Park. It reminds me of a secret garden because of it's quiet and serene nature that seems to be untouched. You enter through a iron gate and stroll along under arches above covered in green that leads you into a beautiful English garden. This is a wonderful place to go to relax and absorb the beautiful surroundings.

A tiny little museum in the Guildhall for "THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CLOCKMAKERS OF…read moreLONDON." Lot's of pocket watches, old grandfather clocks, winding keys, fobs and chronographs. Beautiful workmanship and history. You may not be a horologist but it is a chromotastic delight!

Small and entirely delightful - this museum has examples of everything from teeny, tiny little…read moreladies' watches in jewelled cases, to the first marine clocks - which of course were an astonishing feat of engineering at the time, and changed the course of human history by enabling accurate navigation. Open from Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4.45, it's well worth a lunchtime visit. Entry is free, but as with anything attached to the Guildhall, it's subject to short notice closures because of visiting dignitaries, so do check beforehand that they're open.

Controversy surrounded the construction and funding of The Lightbox however in its first year the…read moreorganisation has shown its worth. A futuristic aluminium outer skin and an asymetric design (which has already won a couple of architectural awards) houses an award winning arts space. There's something for everyone here, be it an exhibition on the history of Woking, art exhibitions or even live music events. A cafe provides a relaxed atmosphere and an outdoor space on the banks of the Basingstoke canal. Children can find both education and entertainment in the education rooms. Visit for free although some exhibitions may attract a small additional charge. Jazz with Sunday Brunch (2nd Sunday of month usually) is particularly good and it's free. Don't judge by the outside or the amount spent - go see for yourself!

The Lightbox is worth a visit just to admire the building (which is, in my opinion, quite…read morebeautiful, although some appear to think otherwise). It has a shell of yellow-gold aluminium scales and the front is smartly wood-panelled, while the black metal gate is somewhat Art Nouveau in style, with a pattern slightly reminiscent of wild iris. There's a small courtyard outside with seating for the café-restaurant, as well as a charming and futuristic garden featuring some metal plant sculptures and small grassy domes. There is also indoor seating for the café. There's a small shop selling souvenirs, the work of local artisans, and books and gifts relating to the exhibitions. The Lightbox has several floors with various exhibition rooms. There is a permanent exhibition about local history, which is very engaging and features several interactive displays to keep children interested. When it opened, The Lightbox secured an excellent exhibition about the animation company Aardman, but subsequent exhibitions have been slightly smaller in scale and rather less impressive, although still worth a visit. Most are free to view, but one or two have a ticket price of a few pounds. A summer pavilion providing extra exhibition space is promised for the courtyard outside, which will be paid for by the recent Art Fund Prize that the gallery deservedly received. The Lightbox is a good place to while a way an hour or two on a Sunday afternoon, but beware: don't plan to visit on a bank holiday as it is closed on Mondays.