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1. Brick Lane Market ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Brick Lane Market
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2. The British Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The British Museum
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3. Broadway Market

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Broadway Market
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4. Camden Market

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Camden Market
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5. Chinatown

Chinatown
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6. Columbia Road Flower Market

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Columbia Road Flower Market
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7. The Design Museum

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The Design Museum
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8. The Horniman Museum and Gardens

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The Horniman Museum and Gardens
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9. The Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament
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10. Imperial War Museum London

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Imperial War Museum London
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11. Leadenhall Market

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Leadenhall Market
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12. Leake Street

Leake Street
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13. Maltby Street Market

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Maltby Street Market
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14. The Museum of London

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The Museum of London
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15. The Natural History Museum

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The Natural History Museum
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16. Queen's House

Queen's House
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17. The Science Museum

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The Science Museum
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18. Tate Britain

Tate Britain
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19. The Thames Path

The Thames Path
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20. The Chocolate Museum

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The Chocolate Museum
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21. The National Gallery

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The National Gallery
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22. Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square
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23. The Victoria and Albert Museum

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The Victoria and Albert Museum
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24. The Wellcome Collection

The Wellcome Collection
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25. Wellington Arch

Wellington Arch
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • England's beautiful capital city is home to many of the United Kingdom's national museums, which are open to the public for free throughout the year.
  • These museums host some of the world's most renowned art, history, and science collections.
  • Visitors can explore lovely historic public spaces such as the iconic Trafalgar Square and the famed Houses of Parliament, home to the clock tower Big Ben and open for guided tours throughout the week.
  • Many of the city's historic vendor markets have been open to the public for centuries, showcasing delightful vintage and artisan vendor spaces and food stalls that are free to peruse each weekend.

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