What to do in London?

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1. Read and decide which attraction is described on each point.The names
are listed below in random order.
ZSL London Zoo
Thames River Cruise
Windsor Castle Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Kensington Palace
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
The London Bridge Experience
Westminster Abbey
Hampton
Court Palace

2. Look at the words in bold and try to predict their meaning from context.
Check with a dictionary.
3. Read again and list 3 reasons why each attraction is worth visiting:
Attraction

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What to do in London?
Youre only in London for a set amount of time so you want to make sure you
see and do the best things in London. Well make it easy for you; here are our
Top 10 Things to Do in London and whats more, theyre all free with The
London Pass.
1.______________________remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in London.
Visitors can take enjoy entertaining tours by Yeomen Warders (aka beefeaters) and

learn about the tales and tragedies of this historic royal place. Dont forget you can
see the stunning Crown Jewels and the oldest exhibition in the world, the Line of Kings.
2.See London from a different perspective and take a trip on a fun___________________.
Get a unique view of the city from the river and spot all the iconic landmarks such as
Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London Eye and the O2. From Westminster to
Greenwich, you can meander right through the heart of London and see all the best
sights along the way!
3.______________________is a stunning gothic church and UNESCO World Heritage site
that sits behind the Houses of Parliament. Many famous names are part of the rich
history of Westminster Abbey, from royals to scientists, poets and aristocrats. More
recently, it was the church where Kate and Will were married in 2011.
____________________ has to be one of the best things to do in London and is definitely
one of Londons most important landmarks.
4.Its worth taking a trip out of London to__________________to visit the oldest and
largest occupied castle in the world. As the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II
and her preferred weekend palace it has over 900 years of rich royal history. Visitors
can see the amazing State Apartments and the worlds smallest doll house, too.
5. _______________________is one of Londons most loved palaces and was once the
home of King Henry VIII. A sprawling and impressive building, Hampton Court Palace
boasts stunning gardens, a world famous hedge maze and the only surviving royal
chocolate kitchen dating back to the 17th century.
6.Our iconic Victorian bascule bridge,_____________________, dates back to 1894 and
was once a symbol of industrial development and Londons urban expansion. Now it
houses a permanent exhibition which explores the history of the bridge, as well as a
new Glass Walkway, recently opened in 2014 to give visitors a unique view over the
river and pedestrians below.
7.Visit the home of the late Princess Diana and the childhood residence of Queen
Victoria._______________________is a stunning building in the heart of London and
promises engaging exhibitions that delve into the lives of the great women of the
monarchy. From Fashion Rules to Victoria Revealed, theres so much to learn at
___________________.
8._________________________is a great attraction if youre in London looking for things to
do with the family. _________________ is home to a wide range of exotic animals and has
conservation at the heart of what it does. Get involved with animal feedings and go
inside the Butterfly Enclosure to really get close up to nature.
9.Prepare to be spooked at______________________. Located under the arches of London
Bridge, delve into the underworld of this historic city and learn about the most terrible
crimes and killings. A visit to the Tombs will also test your courage, so only go if you
dare!

10.Enjoy a tour of________________________, an identical reconstruction of the original

16th century open-air playhouse in which Shakespeare directed his world-famous
plays. Set on the banks of the River Thames, its one of Londons most iconic buildings
and a must-see if youre a fan of the Bard!