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Sightseeing in North and South London

Both North and South London offer great sightseeing options for the visitor to London, almost all of them included free on the London Sightseeing Pass.

ZSL London Zoo lies 3 miles to the north west of Trafalgar Square in Regent's Park. The nearest tube stations are Camden Town and Baker Street. Ever since the London Zoological Gardens opened in 1828 it has been one of the capital's principal attractions.

Today, the zoo's focus is very much towards conservation and preservation. With 12,000 animals, there's a fantastic amount to see including the 'Into Africa' and 'Meet the Monkeys'.

Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's magnificent riverside residence, is less than an hour's journey from the heart of London and it's a trip well worth making. Over 450 years of history for you to enjoy as well as beautiful gardens and the famous maze.

The Chislehurst Caves are a very different type of London attraction - 20 miles of dark, mysterious passageways dug by hand from the chalk deep underground. With your London Pass, the 45-minute guided lamp-lit tour is free.

Also within easy traveling distance of Central London is Eltham Palace. Surrounded by moated parkland, this is one of England's largest but least known royal medieval palaces. Next to the remains of the Palace, see a masterpiece of art deco design, the house built by millionaire Stephen Courtauld in 1933.

There's loads to see at world famous Wimbledon in south-west London. Your London Pass not only entitles you to a free award winning tour of the grounds, including restricted areas normally closed to the public but also free admission to the Lawn Tennis Museum.

Take the short trip to visit two very different Chelsea attractions - Chelsea Football Club and the Chelsea Physic Garden.

At Chelsea FC, use your London Pass for a free behind-the-scenes tour of the largest football stadium in London.

The Chelsea Physic Garden is London's oldest botanical garden, dating from 1673. A four-acre oasis of beautiful tranquility in the heart of the capital.

Take the tube to Colindale on the Northern Line and the Royal Air Force Museum where you can learn about the history of aviation and enjoy a fantastic collection of over 160 aircraft.