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London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, with a population of just over 9 million. It is in the south-eastern England lying on both sides of the valleys of the River Thames. In addition to its history, art, and politics, London is a popular tourist and most visited destination due to its wide variety of cultural venues, shops, restaurants, world heritage sites, galleries, and many interesting sites. As you plan your trip to the United Kingdom, be sure to check out this list of ten family travel destinations in London.
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00:00 Intro
00:47 The old Royal Naval College
07:11 London Cable car
14:31 Tower Bridge
17:55 Tower of London
26:10 The Shard
32:49 St. Paul’s Cathedral
39:47 The London eye
47:45 The Big Ben and The Elizabeth Tower
51:04 Buckingham Palace
58:55 Windsor Castle
Facts:
1. London has four UNESCO world heritage sites: Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich, Westminster Palace and Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
2. More than 300 languages are spoken in London, more than any other city in the world mainly due to its acceptance of foreigners from all over the world
3. London has over 192 museums with 11 national museums including the British Museum - home to thousands of years of culture including the Rosetta Stone (196 BC)
4. London presents more live comedy than any other city in the world. From hosting new talent in the backrooms of pubs to the likes of Chris Rock and Steve Coogan in major arenas.
5. The old core of the British capital covers an area of only 1.12 square miles or 2.9 square kilometres. It’s known locally as the Square Mile.
6. The London Underground Is The Oldest Underground Railway Network In The World. It was the first city in the world to have an underground railway, known as the 'Tube'.
7. London Is One Of The Most Diverse Cities In The World.
8. London Urban occupies 671 square miles or 1,737.9 square Kilometres
9. There are over 100 theatres in London, including 50 in the West End. London theatre accounts for 45% of all UK theatre admissions and over 70% of box-office revenue.
10. The River Thames flows through London.
10 Family Travel destinations in London Facts
1. The old Royal Naval College is a UNESCO world heritage site
2. London Cable car also know as Dangle way, Thames cable car, Emirates cable car and Emirates air line cable car
3. Tower Bridge is maintained by bridge house estates
4. Tower of London is also known as The Tower, Royal Fotress and London Landmark.
5. The Shard is also known as the Shard of glass and Shard London Bridge
6. St Paul’s Cathedral is actually an Anglican church
7. The London eye is also known as the Millennium Wheel, revolving observation wheel and Ferris wheel
8. The Big Ben and The Elizabeth Tower - The Elizabeth Tower is or was also knows as the clock Tower.
9. Buckingham Palace at some point time was know as the queen's house
10. Windsor Castle
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