Attractions near Springfield Hotel

London truly is a perfect destination for families and couples seeking a getaway that can relieve them of the stress brought by the daily grind. The amazing cityscape and stunning holiday spots that you can find here will surely give you and your loved ones a wonderful time. Make sure though to stay at an excellent accommodation when you go to London. Stay at the Springfield Hotel and visit various holidays spot such as the the London Dungeons, Big Ben and more.

London Big Ben

Built in 1859 the London Big Ben or Clock Tower is named after the great bell. The Big Ben in London reaches a height of 96 metres but the clock hangs at 55 metres. The Big Ben is one of the biggest four-faced clocks in the world. The design of the Big Ben was made by Augustus Pugin and was the last design he had made before he died.

London Tower Bridge

The London Tower Bridge is an icon of London and is one of the most famous buildings in the world. The London Tower Bridge was built in 1894 and was one of the greatest engineering marvels of its age. Every London tourist should visit this magnificent building and it is definitely worth it. You can walk over the London Tower Bridge which is 42 metres above the River Thames. From there you can see other London sights such as the St. Paul's Cathedral, Canary Wharf, The London Eye or the Tower Bridge.

But you can also do a London Tower Bridge Exhibition and learn more about its interesting history. By visiting this Exhibition you can also take a closer look at the Victoria Engine Room and admire the old steam engines, which were once used to raise the bascules of the London Tower Bridge.

- Price to visit the Tower Bridge Exhibition: 7.00 pounds
Discounts:

children (under 16)

seniors (over 59) and

students

- Opening hours:

April - September: 10.00 - 18.30

October - March: 09.30 - 18.00

Madame Tussauds London

Marie Tussauds founded the Madam Tussauds London. She was born in 1761 and completed her first wax sculpture in 1777. She travelled a lot through Europe to show her wax sculptures and Marie Tussauds finally settled down in 1835 in Baker Street to open up her first museum. Some of the old models still exist, but because of a fire in the Second World War most of the older models were destroyed.

The current Madame Tussauds London opened its doors in 1884. In Madame Tussauds you can find wax sculptures of almost every famous and important person in sport, acting, music or politics.

- Ticket prices:

Adults: 25 pounds