25 February: The airport conducts regular sightseeing flights over Central London, offering a bird's eye view of landmarks such as the Millennium Dome, Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.
This WW2 cruiser, now a tourist attraction, took part in the sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst and in the D-Day landings. Her guns are aimed at an M1 service station 12.5 miles away.
Forget the view from the top. Head a little down the southern slope where you get still-good views but far fewer people.
Have a wander down Brick Lane on a Sunday and take in the colourful sights and eclectic smells. All sorts of little stalls to nibble away at, alongside vintage fashion and unusual bric a brac
The quintessential English bookshop. The spiraling wooden staircase leads you back in time.
