Get the fairground feeling year round at the London Eye. Offering visitors unparalleled views over London, it's no surprise this is one of the top paid attractions in the city. Glide around the all-weather ferris wheel and enjoy panoramic views of the city - and the best part? It's within easy reach of some of London's most famous attractions. Want to know more? Read here.

Feeling arty? Then stop by the Tate Modern and immerse yourself in the amazing collection of modern and contemporary art. From life-size installations to more classic forms like paintings and photographs, exploring the walls of the Tate Modern is the perfect rainy day activity or an exceptional retreat when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy art and culture at its finest.

Step backwards in time at London's Natural History Museum and let your imagination run wild in the amazing rooms. Visitors can learn about science and nature, visit special exhibitions and even see scientists at work - all in the same building. While you're there, don't miss the hugely popular dinosaur gallery or the iconic model blue whale in the building's Central Hall.

Named after its founders Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the V&A is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design. Boasting more than 4.5 million objects, its collection spans 5,000 years and has pieces representing everything from fashion to jewellery, furniture, architecture, books, sculpture and textiles.

For those in search of the weird and wonderful, Madame Tussauds is a must. The freakishly lifelike waxworks inside Madame Tussauds' weird and wonderful gallery make it easy to rub elbows with celebrities and be photographed with the Royal Family. You can find everyone from Kate Middleton to Audrey Hepburn, Captain America, David Beckham and Michael Jackson out on show - don't forget your camera!

The famous royal palace and fortress is a must for sightseers - Founded in 1066, not only does the historic building look great in photos, it's also home to the impressive collection of Crown Jewels, and parts of the palace are even rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn.

Located in the heart of London, Buckingham Palace is perhaps the most recognisable of The Queen's royal homes, and is the official residence of the British monarch. Visitors can browse The Queen's Gallery year round, and each summer the state rooms open to the general public who can see a rare glimpse inside the Queen's home (and wonder if she has to buy classic car insurance or not).

An epicentre of cool in the city of London, Camden Lock is a neighbourhood worth a look around. The picturesque area boasts a world-famous market - Camden Lock Market - as well as amazing shops, bars and restaurants which can all be found nearby. Bring your appetite and stock up on snacks at one of the many food vendors in the area and then head over to Hampstead Heath for a lazy afternoon in London's favourite parks.

Visit the home of the British Government and tour the impressive Houses of Parliament at Westminster. Get involved in politics at question time or climb the 334 spiral steps up Big Ben tower and see London from behind the clock faces.

To be or not to be? Find out at the Globe Theatre - home of Shakespeare and the place many of his famous plays were first staged in Elizabethan England. Tour the building, have lunch at a local pub or grab tickets to one of the many shows playing at the Globe Theatre year round.