Location: Trafalgar Square / Embankment
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The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Trafalgar Square / Embankment, England
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Victoria Embankment
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By ryszardl_12 - Sydney, Australia
A great day's walk in London is to start at Boadicea's Statue, cross Westminster Bridge, take the Queen's Walk all the way to Tower Bridge, cross Tower Bridge and walk back along the northern bank past the Tower, along Lower Thames Street and Upper Thames Street to Blackfriars and then along the Victoria Embankment back to Boadicea. It'll take a day because there's a lot to see and visit. The many memorials, Temple Gardens, Whitehall Gardens, HMS Wellington ( whatever happened to HMS Discovery?), Cleopatra's Needle and other sights that may be of interest. Despite the inclement weather, it was a great walk and I thoroughly recommend it any visitor, There are plenty of watering holes and eateries along this route too.
2. Lego Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 862 reviews
Reviewed By Jfizzable - Dundee, United Kingdom
I absolutely adore this store; its the perfect example of a shop that prioritises customer service over everything. The store limits the number of customers allowed in at any one time which means that there is more space to explore the store on entry for all including anyone with a pram like myself. The wait is never overly long and to ensure that boredom is reduced while waiting, they have staff managing this area and showing some amazing lego creations that can be made. There are also numerous great photo opportunities including a lego Big Ben, Dragon and even a London Landscape which are absolutely stunning to see and take photos with. In addition, there is also areas to make your own lego figurine and lego build areas around the store. There is also a vast selection of lego sets to purchase and, compared to my expectations, were so much more reasonably priced with most items being similarly priced as other non-specialised toy stores. Ultimately, its great for photos and lego lovers to unite and enjoy the wonderland of lego that is the Lego Shop in Leicester Square.
3. Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Taxidevil - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This most recent conflicts involving UK Armed Forces ; Iraq and Afghanistan wars took place this century and the Gulf War at the end of the last century. There will be many people who fought in these wars and lost comrades and many families who lost loved ones still living with their loss. It is only right that we honour and remember them. The memorial consists of two stone blocks with a sculpted bronze medallion connecting them. It is among other memorials in Victoria Embankment behind the Ministry of Defense.
4. William Edward Forster Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom
This statue is one of three in the beautiful, peaceful setting of Victoria Embankment Gardens. Apparently he was a politician who introduced many educational reforms during his tenure as an MP. A plaque on the base of his statue reads: “William Edward Forster born July-11 1818 died April-5 1886. To his wisdom and courage England owes the establishment throughout the land of a national system of elementary education.”
5. Sewer Gas Destructor Lamp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom
When walking along the Strand take a quick detour down Cartling Lane to see a working Sewer lamp, if you didn't know it was there and to stop and read the sign you would just walk past, it burns all day and night.
6. W. T. Stead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
I have to admit I have never heard of W T Stead before seeing this impressive monument. He was a journalist who was held in high esteem by his peers. The memorial to him is located on the Victoria Embankment which I would recommend taking a walk along.
7. Sir Walter Besant Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
I have to admit I had not heard of Walter Besant until I discovered his memorial which is on Victoria Embankment. Besant was an author but more importantly he was a philanthropist who wrote about the injustices of the poor during the Victorian era and did things to try and bring about social justice. It's good that he is memorialised, this is located on Victoria Embankment and if you walk along the North bank between Blackfriars and Embankment Tube station you will discover this.
8. Beatty Bust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom
The Bust of Admiral Beatty. This is located on Trafalgar Square in front of the Admiral Beatty Memorial Fountain and next to the Jellicoe Bust. It’s a small, bronze bust on a plinth on the wall by the restaurant.
9. Statue of George III
10. Nelson's Column
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 863 reviews
Ranked as one of London's greatest landmarks, this 185-foot high monument (circa 1843) looks down on the busy streets, fountains and swirling traffic of Trafalgar Square.
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
Nelson's Column is in the middle of one of London's busiest traffic intersections., Trafalgar Square. The Column is 170 feet (50 metres) tall. Admiral Nelson led the English fleet to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, the Royal Navy's greatest victory By the way, look out for trhe lions at the base of the Column.
