One of Britain's most famous stores, known the world over, Harrods is a store that no visitor to London should miss. Situated in the fashionable Knightsbridge area of London, the store has a vast range of products on offer. It's Food Hall offers some of the world's finest foods and ingredients. There are fashions, menswear, beauty products and fragrances, jewellery, toys, home wares plus restaurant facilities when you need refreshment. Harrods.com the store's online presence, gives a tantalising glimpse of what distinguishes Harrods from any other department store.

How many stores can claim to be over 300 years old? This Piccadilly store was originally opened by Messrs Fortnum and Mason in 1705. It is famous for its fine food and wine and also its royal patronage. With its old-fashioned attitudes to courtesy, quality and customer service, it is a pleasure to visit. In addition to its world-famous food hall, it also stocks ladies wear, home wares, and furniture.

Successful American businessman, Gordon Selfridge, established his Oxford Street store in 1909. This store helped put Oxford Street on the world retail map and is now one of the its biggest attractions. Famous for fashions, the store contains many clothing concessions but also has an excellent food hall and restaurants.

As one of its largest stores, the Oxford Street store has a wide range of products and services. Marks & Spencer lingerie and ladies fashions are world renowned but this store can also offer maternity wear, skiwear, menswear, technology, furniture and food & wine. A Personal Shopper service is available. Bureau de Change.

Kensington High Street is functional and stylish. Barkers of Kensington, the elegant department store, is now part of Barkers Arcade. On both sides of the street you can find branches of all the usual chain stores, but overall there is still a healthy diversity. Kensington High Street can be less crowded than the West End and both Holland Park and Kensington Gardens are within easy reach

The current Cathedral- the fourth to occupy this site - was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. Its architectural and artistic importance reflect the determination of the five monarchs who oversaw its building that London's leading church should be as beautiful and imposing as their private palaces.

The Guard change takes place in front of Buckingham Palace at 11.30am on the following dates: • JULY 2005 the guard change will take place daily at 11.30am • AUGUST 2005 the guard change is scheduled to take place at 11:30 am on: 1st,3rd,5th,7th,9th,11th,13th,15th,17th,19th,21st,23rd,25th,27th 29th,31st • SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2005 (Provisional dates) The guard change is scheduled to take place at 11.30am on: 2nd,4th,6th,8th,10th,12th,14th,16th,18th,20th,22nd,24th,26th,28th,30th

Horse Guards Parade is the setting for various military ceremonies throughout the year. It was the traditional entrance to the Royal Palaces and is still guarded by mounted sentries from the Queen's Household Cavalry. The Changing of the Guard takes place here every morning at the following times: 11:00 Mon-Sat - 10:00 Sun It is at this time that twelve mounted troops in traditional costume arrive from their Hyde Park Barracks.

For over 250 years Number 10 Downing Street has been the centre of UK government. Some of Britain's greatest leaders have lived there, making landmark decisions, developing pioneering policies and holding world-changing meetings within its walls. It has been the setting for violent riots, passionate protests and surprising, sometimes scandalous events. And it has been a home and refuge for prime ministers and their families

The Houses of Parliament, otherwise known as The Palace of Westminster, stands on the site where Edward the Confessor had the original palace built in the first half of the eleventh century. In 1547 the royal residence was moved to Whitehall Palace, but the Lords continued to meet at Westminster, while the commons met in St. Stephen's Chapel. Ever since these early times, the Palace of Westminster has been home to the English Parliament.

Westminster Abbey is the place of the coronation, marriage and burial of British monarchs, except Edward V and Edward VIII since 1066. Visitors can see the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Royal Tombs and Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Coronation Chair, Lady Chapel and Poets' Corner, the Royal Chapels etc. The current building dates largely from the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries

Trafalgar Square, set in central London, is one of Britain's great tourist attractions. A visit to the capital would be incomplete without going to marvel at Nelsons Column and the four giant lions at its base, or to admire the lovely splashing fountains and to feed the pigeons, who have made their home here. Built to commemorate Admiral Nelson, the square was named after the Spanish Cape Trafalgar where his last battle was won.

Probably the best known sight in London, known all over the world, Piccadilly Circus, with its spectacular display of neon advertising signs, marks the entrance to the capital's liveliest entertainment district, with its theatres, cinemas, clubs, pubs and restaurants

The most recognized bridge in the world was completed 30th June 1894. If you stand across the gap in the middle you really can feel the two halves of the bridge bouncing up and down! Tower Bridge, as well as being an excellent piece of architecture, a busy highway across the river Thames, and a high-powered machine that can hoist up and allow tall ships through, is also a tourist attraction that you can visit and for a modest fee in touristy terms and go touring around. You can also visit the engine rooms, souvenir shop, etc.

boasts both a young successful gourmet food retail market working alongside an older established wholesale market. Plus, there are permanent tenants in properties surrounding the market. We'll be surprised if you can't find any food product here to suit your liking! The retail market is open on Fridays from 12pm to 6pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. Nearby are the 'Neal's Yard Dairy', selling British and Irish farmhouse cheeses, the acclaimed 'fish', beside the restaurant of the same name, and Konditor & Cook, the bakers.

See the Winchester Cathedral and learn about how the centuries left their mark from its Norman origins onwards. Throw away the heavy guidebook and awkward map and explore your destination like a local. Just select and download the audio guide of your destination, sync your MP3 player and explore the city at your own pace.

With exciting rides and animals, action packed shows and a newly opened aquarium, Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo is a whole World of Adventures…all in one place! Soar on the Vampire rollercoaster through the depths of Transylvania, take a fiery spin round Dragon’s Fury or discover the mystery of Tomb Blaster in Forbidden Kingdom. Splash around in Sea Lion Bay, go underwater with sharks and stingrays in the SEA LIFE Centre or hang out with monkeys and meerkats in the Zoo.

Amongst the adrenaline packed experiences at Thorpe Park this summer is an altogether more chilling kind of thrill - the psychedelic horror maze of crazy chaos - 3D Freak Show. The freakiest fear factory of the park's infamous October Fright Nights is getting a special summer outing before it undergoes a terrifying metamorphosis for Halloween 2005. 3D Freak Show opens its doors to those who dare to enter from 1st July. Guests are challenged to negotiate their way through this colourful cave populated by terrifying ghoulish characters, brought larger than life by 3D glasses. Grotesque apparitions loom from the walls, strange sounds and surprising sights inject tantalising terror every step of the way. Nothing is quite what it seems. 3D Freak Show is a terrifying factory of fearful fun, strictly not for those of a nervous disposition. The 3D Freak Show will open from 1st July to 4th September from 12-5pm. Tickets are available on the day at £3.00. This attraction is not suitable for children under 12 years. Rush (New for 2005) The World’s biggest full-throttle speed swing! This is definitely no pansy playground swing. Riders are powerfully launched into the air to swing to and fro at speeds of up to 40mph to a degree of 120 and reaching a whopping 4G! Slammer (New) Slammer opened at Thorpe Park to rapturous reviews this year… Why not try it for yourself and see whether you agree with the below: Reviews "On approach from Colossus's ruins, it's evident that this is no normal spin ride. Standing around 60ft tall, and when in motion over 100ft, Slammer is an absolute giant. I could not help but worry before my first go; I rarely fear rides these days but faint hearted people should stay well away! As the huge gondola rose up to the top, my heart started beating fast, while looking at the spectacular scenery all around. As the two motor's kicked in we were thrown skywards at great speed before flipping right over, upside-down, before being pulled out the way of the ground just in time. As I thought it was all over, we were sent backwards for the whole thing again. Slammer is the ultimate adrenaline rush, I just had to run back round and rejoin the queue! It is an incredible ride whether your strapped aboard or just standing away from the screams on the sanctuary of the ground."