Sightseeing for family in London?

Take the Docklands Light Railway from the Bank. The trip is scenic past some very modern buildings built around the old docks of London. It is also cool with driver free trains for the technically interested.

Get off at Island Gardens and walk west along the water to Greenwich foot tunnel. An old tunnel under the Thames with elevators or stairs in both ends. Quite an experience.

When you emerge on the southern bank of the river - head for Greenwich Royal observatory. Beware of the museum (pretty interesting if you like a bit of history) but stroll in the gardens and get a glimpse of the Greenwich Meridian that defines the time of everyone.

Once done with sightseeing grab a pint at the cosy pub Plume of Feathers just north of the observatory gardens.

(Photos by flickr users sleepymf, daveograve@, randihausken and arthur_pewty.)

Many of London tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other. The website London For Free outlines a variety of different walk that you may be interested in including:

• The Royal Walk
• The City Walk
• The Ripper Walk
• The Cultural Walk

To name but a few. You can also print out guided maps. The website also details other free activities to see & do in London & is well worth visiting.

http://www.londonforfree.net/index.php

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