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Location Type: Tourist Attractions

British Museum

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Under five minutes’ walk from the Rathbone is perhaps the UK’s finest museum. The British Museum is dedicated to the story of human history, arts and culture and the permanent collection houses some eight million works from all over the world. It’s free to get in (although some temporary exhibitions are charged so check the … Continued

Covent Garden

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Covent Garden is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions because there’s so much to see and do. It’s 10-15 minutes’ walk away from the Rathbone and when you’re here you’ll find an amazing choice of quirky independent shops, restaurants, cafés, theatres and one of London’s most famous markets with its cool craft stalls, gifts … Continued

Tower of London

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Slightly east of the Rathbone is the Tower of London, one of the world’s most instantly-recognisable buildings. Come to the Tower and immerse yourselves in 1,000 years of London’s amazing history. Since it was built in the 11th century it has been used as a fortress, a home, a castle, prison, armoury, treasury, the Public … Continued

Madame Tussauds

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Madame Tussauds is the world’s most famous waxworks museum and you’ll be able to get up close and personal with your favourite stars of stage and screen, sports and music as well as royals, Bollywood stars, cultural icons and even politicians! The museum is a short walk from the Rathbone and inside you’ll find 14 … Continued

Royal Albert Hall

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The world’s leading figures in music, dance, sport and politics have appeared on our stage since we opened in 1871, and now over 1.7 million people enjoy live experiences here every year, with millions more experiencing our events through broadcasts, recordings and new media channels.

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