Buckingham Palace

Best time : Always busy but you can book in advance by sending a self addresses postcard to The Visitor Office, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AZ. You will receive an application form by return.
Hours : 8 August to 30 September - daily 09h30 to 16h30
Directions : Underground to Green Park or St James' and follow the signs to the tocket office.

Westminster Abbey

Best time : Always busy but midweek afternoons are the quietest.
Hours : Monday to Friday 09h00 to 16h45 ( last admission 16h00 )
Directions : Underground to St James' Park.

St Paul's Cathedral

Best time : Weekday mornings are quietest but it never feels busy.
Hours : Monday to Saturday 08h30 to 16h00
Directions : Underground to St Paul's.

Tower Bridge

Best time : Quietest at weekends.
Hours : November to March daily 10h00 to 16h00
April to October daily 10h00 to 17h15
Directions : Underground to Tower Hill or London Bridge.

Madame Tussaud's

Best time : To skip that terrible queue call 01719356861 to book by credit card up to 24hours in advance. Quietest midweek early morning and late afternoon.
Hours : Daily 10h00 to 17h30.
Directions : Underground to Baker Street.

Greenwich Observatory

Best time : Quietest in the mornings except for the occasional school party.
Hours : Mid-October to Mid-March Tuesday to Sunday 09h30 to 16h30 Monday 10h15 to 16h30
Mid-March to Mid-October Tuesday to Sunday 09h30 to 18h00 Monday 10h15 to 18h00
Directions : Boat from Tower Bridge, Westminster or Embankment.

Kew Gardens

Best time : Monday to Wednesday. Guided tours at 11h00 and 14h00.
Hours : From 09h30 daily to between 15h30 and 19h30 Call 01813225622 for seasonal details.
Directions : Underground to Kew Gardens then 10 minute walk to Victoria Gate.

London Zoo

Best time : November, February and March - otherwise arrive before 11h00.
Hours : Daily 10h00 to Dusk
Directions : Underground to Camden Town then Bus 274. If you fancy arriving in style London Waterbus 01714822660 depart on the hour from Camden Lock daily April to September.

Tower of London

Best time : When the Tower opens.
Hours : November to February Monday to Saturday 09h00 to 17h00 Sunday 10h00 to 17h00
March to October Monday to Saturday 09h00 to 18h00 Sunday 10h00 to 18h00
Directions : Underground to Tower Hill. Or by boat from Embankment or Greenwich.