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Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY [map]

Set in 196 acres of parkland with stunning views across London, Alexandra Palace offers a superb day or evening out.

Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH [map]

Visit the Bank of England - you'll see gold bars, coins, banknotes and documents relating to famous customers.

1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London, SE1 8XR [map]

Watching a film at BFI IMAX is the ultimate experience.

24 Cheyne Row, London, SW3 5HL [map]

Historian, social writer, ethical thinker and powerful public speaker, Thomas Carlyle lived in this 1708 Queen Anne terraced house, close to the Thames in Chelsea, from 1834 to 1881.

66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS [map]

Second oldest botanic garden in England, particularly linked with medicinal plants through its foundation by the worshipful Society of Apothecaries in 1673.

39a Canonbury Square, London, N1 2AN [map]

Collection of paintings and sculpture by 20thC Italian artists, with a core of Futurist works by Balla, Boccioni, Carra, Russolo and Severini.

Griffin Brewery, Chiswick Lane South, London, W4 2QB [map]

The Fuller's brewery tour offers beer-lovers the chance to see just how great beer is brewed with a tour and a tasting.

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.