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The London Sightseeing Guide
The London Sightseeing Guide is the ultimate visitors guide to London for tourists. Written by Londoners, it lists the best places to see and things to do in London. We have tips on London shopping, London museums, London theatres and much more. We hope you enjoy visiting London as much as we enjoy living in London. We love London and you will too!
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The Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy was founded in 1768 by George III to help Britain’s artists and architects gain professional recognition. As well as offering this much-needed support, the Academy was – and still is – a public art gallery. Although it has a very fine permanent collection, it is best known for hosting temporary exhibitions throughout the year showcasing works by some of the greatest artists of all time (recent examples include Van Gogh, Kapoor and Sargent) and also for its annual Summer Exhibition, Read more [...]
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Tate Britain
Tate Britain is the national gallery of British art and home to British art from 1500 to now. The displays at Tate Britain call on the greatest collection of British art in the world to present an unrivalled picture of the development of art in Britain from the time of the Tudor monarchs in the sixteenth century, to the present day.
Location: Tate Britain, Millbank London SW1
Admission: Entry is free except for major exhibitions
Opening Hours: Open everyday 10.00–17.50
Exhibitions open 10.00–17.40
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Tate Gallery
Tate Modern is located in a spectacular former power station by the River Thames. Tate Modern displays the national collection of international modern art.
Location: Tate Modern Bankside London SE1 9TG
Admission: Entry is free except for major exhibitions
Opening Hours: Open Sunday – Thursday, 10.00–18.00
Friday and Saturday, 10.00–22.00
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