River/Canal

28 Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD [map]

The Design Museum is the world’s leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design.

40 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ [map]

The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, London’s first home for abandoned babies established by Royal Charter in 1739.

Richmond, TW10 7RS [map]

Built in 1610 and extended in 1670 when it was at the heart of Restoration court life, Ham House is Europe's most complete surviving example of 17th century fashion and power.

Morgans Lane, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JH [map]

HMS Belfast is the largest surviving example of Britain’s twentieth century naval power and is now moored on the Thames between Tower and London Bridge.

Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, SW13 9WT [map]

The London Wetland Centre is a unique wildlife visitor attraction just 25 minutes from central London. Run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), it is acclaimed as the best urban site in Europe to watch wildlife

150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN [map]

Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through London’s turbulent past.

Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HT [map]

How Britain's past has helped shape our present and future, from 1066 to the present day. From Kids Zone to celebrity lectures, there's something for everyone.

Greenwich, Romney Road, London, SE10 9NF [map]

Head to the National Maritime Museum and recall the romance of the great ocean liners, appreciate the elegance of Prince Frederick’s golden barge, delve into the traditions of maritime London and explore the controversial history of trade across the Atlantic.

Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD [map]

Meet dinosaurs, creepy-crawlies, a dodo and see meteors from space! Explore the natural world in London at the Natural History Museum.

(Flamsteed House), Greenwich Park, London, SE10 9NF [map]

The Greenwich Meridian Line, Longitude 0°, is the centre of world time, defined by transit instrument and line across the Royal Observatory courtyard.