Dulwich Picture Gallery

If you enjoy looking at great artwork, you should check out the Dulwich Picture Gallery. This gallery features some of the finest European artwork in the country. Some of the most popular exhibitions at this gallery include Nicolas Poussin’s First Series of Seven Sacraments, Murillo & Justino de Neve: The Art of Friendship and Coming of Age. If you visit the Dulwich Picture Gallery during the weekend, you can enjoy a free guided tour of the permanent collection.

Brixton Windmill

The Brixton Windmill is one of the most interesting sights in London. It was built in 1816 and has remained beautifully preserved since then. When you enter the windmill, you will be able to hear an interesting story about the family who used to own the windmill. You can also book a guided tour in advance if you want to see the upper floors.

Brixton Windmill, London, UK by Stuart

Hunterian Museum

The Hunterian Museum is located inside the Royal College of Surgeons of England and features thousands of medical instruments and specimens. When you are touring this museum, you are sure to see something that boggles your mind. Some of the most fascinating exhibitions in this museum include Model Anatomy, Extinct, Humans as Fossils and Big.

Dennis Severs’ House

If you are in London, you should make the time to stop by Dennis Severs’ House. A man named Dennis Severs used to live in this home without electricity and other modern conveniences. He purchased the 18th century home and decided against restoring it. As you are walking through this home, you will feel like you went back in time. The home is only lit by candlelight, so it is quite dark inside.

St. Mary’s Secret Garden

St. Mary’s Secret Garden is one of the most beautiful places to visit in London. It features a herb garden and vegetable beds that grow winter lettuces, kale and brussel sprouts. Visiting this garden gives you a chance to escape the bustle of the city and just relax. You can also take a very fun and informative gardening course at the St. Mary’s Secret Garden.

Women’s Library

The Women’s Library features a lot of different books and articles that relate to females. When you are there, you can go in the reading room and research the materials for free.

As you can see, there are plenty of less-known attractions in London that are worth checking out. If you just go to the tourist spots in London, you will be missing out on these hidden gems.

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Buckingham Palace, London, UK by Roger Wollstadt

Looking for a place to stay, then look no further than the Dorchester collection of hotels which occupies the most prestigious acre and a half of real estate in the world. Its eclectic mix of contemporary style and 1930’s glamour along with its beautiful location overlooking the beautiful expanse of Hyde Park enables an ultimately luxurious label. Its award winning spaciously designed suites, restaurants and bars provide the perfect environment for those who wish to indulge and the recently transformed spa makes it a desirable destination for any visitor.

Strategically located in London’s exclusive Mayfair, The Dorchester is also within easy access of the city’s most famously elite shopping areas. New and Old Bold Street possess some of the most elegant shops in London with designer names such as Gucci and Armarni. A short walk away, the West End theatre and the Royal Opera House provide some classical entertainment for those fascinated by the creative arts. Interested in more rural aspects to experience, then the largest royal park boasts fine landscapes and a range of leisure activities to enjoy from tennis and horse riding, to boating on the Serpentine.

London’s most popular attractions such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Trafalgar square are also close by although the excellent underground service allows easy access to most places within the city. By night, Mayfair and the surrounding area holds host to a prestigious array of fashionable bars where celebrities and even young royals are commonly known to hang out.  Funky Buddha, the Met Bar, Punch Bowl, and Mahiki are just a few of the trendiest hot spots, with VIP sections and top DJ’s. With beautifully designed interiors and sleek designs much like those in the Dorchester hotel, you can be assured to feel the upmost in extravagance and have the perfect excuse for a glass of bubbly or two!

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