DK Travel : London

A city of infinite colour and variety, London is both richly historic, tracing its roots back over 2000 years, and unceasingly modern, at the forefront of fashion, music and the arts. There is a fantastic amount to interest and entertain the visitor here: a selection of the best of the best is explored here.

Grosvenor House Hotel

Extremely comfortable, stylish and central hotel from which to enjoy the delights of London
Grosvenor House Hotel

The first hotel in London to have a swimming pool also once had a skating rink, in what became the Great Room, the largest banqueting room in Europe.
Guildhall

For around 900 years the Guildhall has been the administrative centre of the City of London. City ceremonials are held in its magnificent 15th-century Great Hall, which is hung with banners of the main livery companies. In the Guildhall Library are rotating displays of wonderful historic manuscripts and an intriguing collection of watches and clocks, from the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers – some from 1600.
Guildhall Art Gallery

On the east side of Guildhall Yard is the Guildhall Art Gallery, two floors of paintings of varying quality and enormous interest. Many are associated with the City, and there are a number of highly romantic 19th-century paintings, including pre-Raphaelite works. With the aid of a computerized cataloguing system, it is possible to view all the Guildhall’s 31,000 prints and paintings.
Guy Fawkes Night

Effigies of Guy Fawkes, who attempted to blow up Parliament in 1605, are burned on bonfires across the country, with accompanying firework extravaganzas. Children make dummy Guys and ask for pennies to pay for their little arsenals.
Halkin

A startlingly beautiful hotel in a Georgian town house, which has been given a thoroughly modern overhaul with marble, glass and dark woods and oriental details. The restaurant overlooks the garden and the rooms are equipped for communications and sound.
Ham House

This outstanding 17th-century house and garden was at the centre of court intrigue during Charles II’s reign. Its interiors are rich and well furnished and there is an excellent picture collection. The menu in the Orangery is inspired by 17th-century dishes.
Hamburger Union

Hamburgers are of the gourmet variety and are accompanied by chunky chips.
Hamleys

London’s largest toy shop sells everything from dolls to computer games. Worth a visit just to see their fabulous window displays.
Hamleys

The five storeys of London’s largest toyshop contain just about anything a child might want, from traditional puppets and games to giant stuffed toys, models, arts and crafts supplies and the latest electronic toys and gadgets. There are also plenty of delights here for adults who haven’t managed to let go of their childhood.

Hamley’s

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