British Quest

Big Ben is probably the world’s most famous clock. That iconic silhouette is instantly recognisable and is one of the most Instagrammed landmarks on the planet. Six monarchs and 41 prime ministers have come and gone since the bells first struck their now familiar music across Westminster.

[RECOMMENDED FOR SATURDAY] At Borough Market, we don’t just sell good food and drink, we celebrate it. We enjoy how it tastes and the way it makes us feel, but we also appreciate its ability to connect us to the people who produced it and the places it was made. If all you come with is an appetite, you’ll be able to sate it in a thousand ways. But if you care about what you eat and where it comes from, our traders can feed your curiosity too. Here, in this historic setting, you’ll find an incredible range of food from all over Britain and the rest of the world – and every item has a story to tell.

The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.

Camden Market is the place to go if you’re an artsy or alternative individual. You’ll find it to be one of the best shopping destinations in London, and you’ll find everything here from vintage clothes to accessories and even antiques. The complex includes the Electric Ballroom, Camden Lock Village, Inverness Street Market, and Stables Market. They have super cool wares. They sell clothing so you can get something new or do a spot of thrifting. Apart from that, they also sell handmade crafts, books, jewellery, bags, shoes, furniture and yummy street food. You will not find any chain shops or high-street brands here. Famous among tourists is also a favourite for locals, as everyone can appreciate the singularity of this boisterous neighbourhood.

Forbidden Planet is the world’s largest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and cult entertainment retailer and the largest UK stockist of the latest comics and graphic novels. We specialise in selling action figures, books, comics, graphic novels, toys and games and we offer all the best merchandise from your favourite series. We have stores in many major UK cities, including our famous London Megastore on Shaftesbury Avenue.

The present Harrods building, constructed in 1905, houses roughly 300 departments, 20 restaurants, a bank, and a beauty salon. Although the store still sells gourmet food items, its emphasis is on high-fashion clothing. Known for its zealous customer service, Harrods is considered the best department store in Britain.

Hyde Park is a large Grade I-listed park in Westminster, Greater London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks that form a chain from Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park, past Buckingham Palace to St James’s Park.

Created by our talented and passionate pastry team and served daily in the majestic surroundings of The Lanesborough Grill, Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough is an occasion to be treasured.

Madame Tussauds London has 11 zones with different themes, home to over 150 lifelike figures from celebrities, the Royal Family to sport stars and world leaders.

Our collection takes visitors on a nostalgic journey through 200 years of social change, culture and lifestyle. It is an exciting new way of looking at history through the things that generations of families have thrown away. It’s a journey back through the memories of your childhood, all brought back to life again by our Time Tunnel – a fascinating insight into how we have lived since Victorian times.

Georgian sugar warehouse, now home to a museum chronicling London’s history as a trading port.

Oxford Street is a one-stop shop for any kind of item you wish to purchase. No matter your budget, or interest, whether it’s interior design, clothing or technology, you’ll find it here with shops like River Island, John Lewis, and Marks & Spencer. The busiest street in London, there are 300 shops, outlets, stores, and choices from British and international designers found here, but we’d recommend going early in the morning when there are fewer tourists around.

London’s Portobello Road & Golborne Road Market is probably the world’s best known street market with a history stretching back over 150 years. The market is famous for its antique and bric-a-brac stalls and shops but it also features a superb selection of fashion, food, crafts, books and music.

Tate Modern is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the world. As with the UK’s other national galleries and museums, there is no admission charge for access to the collection displays, which take up the majority of the gallery space, whereas tickets must be purchased for the major temporary exhibitions. The nearest railway and London Underground station is Blackfriars, which is 550 yards (0.5 km) from the gallery.

Created by our talented and passionate pastry team and served daily in the majestic surroundings of The Lanesborough Grill, Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough is an occasion to be treasured.

To complete this quest, you must arrive on time and board the train to Oxford at the London Paddington Station.

The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects, books and archives that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. The museum holds many of the UK’s national collections and houses some of the greatest resources for the study of architecture, furniture, fashion, textiles, photography, sculpture, painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, book arts, Asian art and design, theatre and performance.

The capital’s tallest tower, having joined London’s skyline in 2012. Measuring 310 metres, The Shard was built with everything in mind: offices, homes, hotels, bars, restaurants and, of course, the alluring viewing platform. From the highest point, the public are allowed access (floors 69-72) you get stunning 360-degree views of the city. There’s a silent disco on selected Saturday nights and other events, such as gigs and gin tastings throughout the year.

One of London’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Westminster Abbey plays host to many special ceremonies including coronations and royal weddings. Marvel at the impressive architecture, see the resting places of kings and queens passed and visit poets corner where some of the UK’s most famous writers, such as William Shakespeare and Jane Austen, are buried.