Big Ben

The worlds largest  four face chiming clock  in the worlds largest clock tower. In a recent survey, it was voted Britain's favourite landmark.  The minute hand is fourteen feet long and the height of the tower is 316 feet. Located at the northern end of the houses of Parliament, you can't miss it, it is pretty tall!

Tube: Waterloo and Westminster (district and circle lines).

Cost: Free

Tower of London

 The world famous tower of london has been the temporary home to many an unfortunate monarch over the ages. Many have been locked in the tower and a fair few have been executed there on tower green (not to mention three of King Henry VIII's poor wives!). The tower has a great informative website listing the top ten attractions such as raven spotting, Yeoman warder tours and the crown jewels. There is information for family days out. There is certainly pleanty to do.....

Tube: Tower Hill (of course) district and circle lines

Cost: £17 adult, £9.50 child under 16, £14.50 concessions

Website: http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/.