Best places: Historic sites in London, United Kingdom

Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

Archeological remains of a temple dedicated to Roman god Mithras at Bloomberg's 3.2-acre complex.

Edwardian landmark building, formerly government offices, featuring archway entrance to the Mall.

Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.

Route from the Tower of London to the Museum of London featuring Roman wall ruins & other landmarks.

👍 Very nice place, great to have a walk.

Manicured public gardens with a fountain & pond around the royal 17th-century Jacobean mansion.

Torture devices & grisly tales about inmates & the former medieval prison on the site.

😐 The remains of the SS Great Eastern’s launch ramp. The ship was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel to carry passengers and cargo between England and Australia. It was launched in 1858. The SS Great Eastern was the largest ship in the world at that time and it was constructed almost entirely of meta...

👍👍 Eco walled garden and its garden Christmas decorations . Gladstone Park NW London

👍👍 Just reviewing the house, was lucky enough to view this during London open house weekend. Hadn’t realised it was a fully guided tour so I missed the beginning but did manage to see all of the downstairs and around the outside. The guides were very knowledgeable and explained the history and signifi...