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.

Natural History Museum

Life on Earth and the Earth itself are vividly explained here using hundreds of traditional and interactive exhibits.
Natural History Museum

The enormous and varied collection here explores both the geology of the Earth and the incredible range of life it supports (see Natural History Museum).
Natural History Museum
Nature Watching

London’s open spaces and woodlands are full of plants and wildlife to discover.
Neal’s Yard

This delightful enclave is full of colour, with painted shop fronts, flower-filled window-boxes and oil-drums and cascades of plants tumbling down the walls. This is alternative London, with wholefoods and such alternative therapies as Chinese medicines, walk-in back rubs, acupuncture and self-esteem training. Try the wholesome bread and cakes at Neal’s Yard Bakery and be amazed by the variety of British cheeses on offer in nearby Neal’s Yard Dairy.
Nell Gwynne Pub

Easy to miss as it's got to be one of London's smallest drinking holes - and a real insider's gem. Only locals really know it. Just off the Strand, it's full of character and worth seekig out.
New Wembley

New Wembley is the new home of the English football team. This football stadium will hold alot of the London 2012 olympic football games.
Nicole Farhi

Sophisticated urban clothing from one of the UK’s leading designers is available is this cool, minimalist shop.
Nicole’s

Located in the Nicole Farhi fashion shop, this café is a popular lunch stop.
Nobu

A startlingly original menu combines Japanese food with South American. The seven-course chef’s choice menu (omakase ) is a good introduction. Reservations essential.

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