British Museum

Big Ben(2 km)(1.2 mile)
The 13-ton 4-faced iconic bell, named after Benjamin Hall who was commissioner of works when the tower was completed in 1858, has gilded periphals surrounding the dials which are 7 metre in diameter.

Buckingham Palace(2.3 km)(1.4 mile)
The Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and workplace of the Queen of the United Kingdom.

Trafalgar Square(1.2 km)(0.7 mile)
Trafalgar Square is the main, central square and the site of London's New Year celebrations.

British Library(1.1 km)(0.7 mile)
The official book depository of the United Kingdom, the British Library holds a copy of every book ever printed here, and a wide variety of periodicals.

Westminster Abbey(2.2 km)(1.4 mile)
Westminster Abbey is the traditional coronation, wedding and burial church of Royalty, with a thousand year old history dating back to 10th century Benedictine monks.

London Eye(1.7 km)(1.1 mile)
The London Eye is relatively new to the neighbourhood, but has become an integral part of the London skyline and is a major tourist attraction on the Thames banks.

OXO Tower(1.7 km)(1 mile)
The OXO Tower is frequented by people visiting the restaurant, brasserie and bar on the top floor, which offer a great view over the Thames.

National Theatre(1.6 km)(1 mile)
The Royal National Theatre has three large auditoriums - the Olivier, the Lyttelton and the Cottesloe.