London attractions and sights mentioned here are suggested by our readers. On the following pages you can find less known or special London attractions, museums, galleries, streets, sightseeing and tourist places in London.
Main London attractions and sights are located on `Tourist sights` pages.

The following London attractions and events are sorted in alphabetical order.

- Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood, London - This museum is situated just across Cambridge Heath Road from Bethnal Green tube station. The ground floor is best known for its unique collection of antique dolls` houses dating back from 1673. Model trains, cars, rocking horses, puppets, a vast doll collection including Native American representations of spirits, temporary exhibitions, antique accessories for babies, just to name a few of the thing that can be found here. Telephone No: 0208 980 2415 Exhibitions info

- Brick Lane - As its name suggest once upon a time this was the main location for the brick kilns which helped rebuild the City of London after the Great Fire. Nowadays, Brick Lane lies at the heart of the Bengali community, and each step is accompanied by the smell of the spices from the numerous cafes and restaurants. If you are looking to purchase particular kind of Eastern music then this is the place to visit in London. Location - cross the eastern end of Fournier Street (near Aldgate East tube station).

- British Library - After fifteen years of problems and millions of public money spent, the library finally opened its doors to the public in the spring of 1998. The sheer number of books inside will take your breath away. This is actually the largest library in London.
Location - Euston Road (near St Pancras Station). more

- Burlington Arcade - Located on the other side of the Royal Academy, and built in 1819 for Lord Cavendish this is London`s longest and most expensive nineteenth-century arcade. It is still illegal to whistle, sing, hum, hurry or carry large packages. If you want to spend your money quickly in London then this is the place that will take care of it. more

- Canary Wharf - Situated in the middle of the West India Docks (East London). Most famous building is Cesar Pelli`s landmark tower, officially known as One Canada Square, which at 800ft is one of the highest buildings in Europe. It is the world`s first skyscraper to be clad in stainless steel. Due to the high security measures in today`s world you will not be permitted to enter it. more

- Eltham Palace - Eltham Palace is the only English Art Deco house open to the public. Initially a moated manor house bought by Edward II in 1305, additions such as the impressive hammerbeam-roofed Great Hall in the 1470s created one of England's largest palaces for a succession of royals. Most famously, Henry VIII grew up here. After the Civil War the palace fell into decline for over 200 years and the Great Hall, once the scene of lavish feasts, was even used as a barn. To learn more please visit www.elthampalace.org.uk.

- Elephant Man - Joseph Merrick, better known as the `Elephant Man`, was discovered in a freak show by Dr Treves, and subsequently admitted as a patient to the Royal London Hospital on Whitechapel Road. He remained there, on show as a medical freak for four years until his death in 1890. The hospital still owns his skeleton (it is not on public display).

- Florence Nightingale Museum - Located on Lambeth Palace Road, this is the London museum that celebrates the woman who revolutionized the nursing profession by establishing the first school of nursing at St Thomas`s in 1859. Exhibits include the white lantern that earned her the nickname `The Lady with the Lamp` and many others. Telephone No: 0207 620 0374. Exhibitions info