London, England (Point of interest)

Hampstead Heath is a vast haven of green fields dotted with buttercups, beech and oak woodlands and three willow-lined ponds to swim in. There is a stately home at its heart, Kenwood House, where popular summer concerts take place. The Heath is sa... Continue reading →

Acquired as a hunting ground by Henry VIII in 1536, Hyde Park now covers 350 acres and has become one of London's finest landscapes. Opened to the public by Charles I in 1637, Hyde Park has witnessed historic events throughout the centuries rangin... Continue reading →

Kenwood House is an idyllic cream mansion on north London's Hampstead Heath. View paintings by Rembrandt, Turner and Gainsborough left by the first Earl of Iveagh in 1927. A walk across the heath provides spectacular views of London. The neoclassi... Continue reading →

The Museum of London in the City traces London's history, from marshland to capital of the world. Seven galleries host temporary exhibitions. Don't miss the Temple of Mithras' marble sculptures, among the finest art works of Roman Britain. Startin... Continue reading →

The National Portrait Gallery has the world's largest portrait collection. After reopening in May 2000 with double the previous amount of space, it finally has an chance to show off its gems in appropriate style. The gallery's architectural piece ... Continue reading →

Regent's Park is a vast garden in north-west London, home to London Zoo, an open-air theatre, sports facilities, cafes and restaurants. The historic Rose Garden houses thousands of plants of many different species. The park's recreational faciliti... Continue reading →

The Saatchi Gallery - in its new location at Chelsea's Sloane Square - hosts an impressive collection of contemporary art by young, emerging artists and big names like Brit-art darling Tracey Emin. It also hosts high-profile temporary exhibitions. ... Continue reading →

A converted 1934 Palladian tea room, the Serpentine Gallery is a glorious venue in the heart of Hyde Park. Consistently challenging, it attracts some of the finest contemporary artists working today and is known for its innovative programming. Des... Continue reading →

Sir John Soane's Museum near Holborn is the former home of the neoclassical architect and art collector. Discover hidden passageways and an extensive collection of classical antiquities, ranging from busts and urns to architectural artefacts. As o... Continue reading →

Twenty-five galleries exhibiting French 18th-century paintings, furniture and porcelain make up The Wallace Collection, housed in a central-London town house. After browsing the old masters, sit out in the tree-dotted courtyard for lunch at the mus... Continue reading →

Hidden away in a beautiful 18th-century square off Oxford Street, the Wallace Collection houses luxury objects from tiaras to snuff boxes, but most prized of all are the paintings. Rubens, Van Dycks and Rembrandts hang alongside nine Canaletto Veni... Continue reading →