Central London is packed with sights and attractions of all sorts but is particularly good for viewing museums, galleries, theatrical productions, wonky old buildings and wacky new ones. It has many easy, interesting walks.
These photos have been organised into pleasant, shortish walks, though the time required [1hour - all day] will depend on the visitor's energy and interest in attractions en route. We do not attempt to show all sights or attractions en route, of course, just some of the best.

Safety:
- Of course, as usual beware of pickpockets in crowded buses and tube trains.
- Do not take 'minicabs' anywhere. These are usually illegal, unmarked taxis and can result in robbery or assault. Stick with black cabs.
- beware of hostess bars where you may end up paying high prices for everybody's drink.

Park/Museum Walk: Starting in Hyde Park with Princess Diana's Memorial Playground, past Kensington Palace and visiting some of the city's greatest museums. This walk is child friendly, particularly the playground, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum.

Power Walk: Taking in the classic sights of Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, 10 Downing Street and the seat of UK power.

Party Walk: Cruising the centre of the 'West End' - the entertainment area - from Piccadilly Circus to Covent Garden - fine for a night stroll.

City of London: The 'City' means the old city, a little to the east of the 'West End' [no surprise there then!], mostly home to big law, business and banking operations. Apparently dull but actually full of gorgeous old buildings and some wild new ones, making a stunning contrast, including St Paul's Cathedral, the Bank of England, the 'Erotic Gherkin', the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. This walk is good at the weekend if you like to be alone in the streets - except for occasional workmen and CCTV monitors! Best when the sun is fairly high in the sky or the tall buildings will cause many shadows.

South Bank: On a fine summer's evening this is a wonderful, Thameside, almost traffic free walk starting at the Millennium Wheel, taking in the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe among other things and finishing at Tower Bridge. Best in the late afternoon [in summer] when the sun shines straight down the river at your back. Another easy, child friendly walk.

Night Lights: The South Bank is also lovely at night, with various well-designed illuminations.

London's New Year Celebrations: information and a few pictures of the New Year's Eve fireworks display at midnight and the New Year's Day Parade at midday.

Most museums and galleries are now entry free except for special exhibitions.
Links to websites of public organisations [museums, galleries etc] featured on these pages can be seen at the bottom of each page.

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