Attractions in Herne Hill & Things to Do in Herne Hill
(and nearby)

Horniman Museum & Gardens (2 Miles)*
Welcome to the award-winning Horniman Museum and Gardens - where you can discover more about the World, its people, their cultures, and its environment.
Tate Britain (3 Miles)*
Tate Britain is the national gallery of British art. It is located in London and is the world centre for the understanding and enjoyment of British art and works actively to promote interest in British art internationally.
Imperial War Museum London (3 Miles)*
Imperial War Museum London is not a Museum of the distant past, but about people still alive today, their parents and grandparents. It tells the stories of those who have lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present day.
Garden Museum (3 Miles)*
The Garden Museum (formerly the Museum of Garden History) aims to become the leading national venue for exhibitions and debate on gardens and garden design.
National Army Museum (3 Miles)*
The National Army Museum has something for everyone. There's so much to see - famous paintings, lifelike models, glittering swords, colourful uniforms.
Houses of Parliament (3 Miles)*
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.
Big Ben (3 Miles)*
Most people are surprised to learn that Big Ben is not the landmark clock which adjoins London's Houses of Parliament. It is the name of the largest of the five bells which hang in the Clock Tower.
Westminster Abbey (4 Miles)*
The Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Westminster, better known as Westminster Abbey, holds a unique place in Britain's history.
EDF Energy London Eye (4 Miles)*
EDF Energy London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel. Situated on the South Bank of the Rive Thames EDF Energy London Eye, is a focal point of the Nation's celebration of the New Century.
10 Downing Street (4 Miles)*
No. 10 Downing Street, with its famous black front door - the backdrop to many historical announcements, has been the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister since 1732.
Design Museum (4 Miles)*
The Design Museum is one of the world's leading museums devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design.
Carlyles House (4 Miles)*
This Queen Anne house was the home of Thomas Carlyle, the "Sage of Chelsea" for 47 years until his death in 1881.
Churchill War Rooms (4 Miles)*
Visit the Churchill War Rooms, part of Imperial War Museums, to discover the original Cabinet War Rooms, the wartime bunker which sheltered Churchill and his staff during the Blitz.
Royal Mews (4 Miles)*
The Royal Mews was built by Nash in the 1820's as the Mews for Buckingham Palace. The entrance off Buckingham Palace Road is through a Doric archway surmounted by a clock tower.
Winston Churchill's Britain At War Experience (4 Miles)*
Britain is at war.. and YOU can be in the midst of it. Come with us on an unforgettable journey back in time to wartime London and the blitz.. it's the experience of a lifetime!
Tower Bridge Exhibition (4 Miles)*
Discover the inner secrets of the World's most famous Bridge. No tour of London is complete without a trip to the world's most famous attraction - it's a must for every visitor's photo album.
Tate Modern (4 Miles)*
The Tate collection of modern and contemporary art represents all the major movements from Fauvism on. It includes important masterpieces by both Picasso and Matisse and one of the world's finest museum collections of Surrealism.
London Dungeon (4 Miles)*
The London Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital's most blood-curdling history. Live actors, two hair-raising rides, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times…are you brave enough?
HMS Belfast (4 Miles)*
Jump aboard HMS Belfast to discover a real-life warship with an amazing history. Hear battle stories from the Second World War and beyond
Buckingham Palace (4 Miles)*
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the sovereign, and was first opened to the public in 1993. The History of Buckingham Palace begins in 1702 when the Duke of Buckingham had it built as his London home.
The Cenotaph (4 Miles)*
The War memorial, known the world over as The Cenotaph, is situated in London's Whitehall; it was originally built of wood and plaster, for the first anniversary of the armistice in 1919.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (4 Miles)*
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre has been recreated on the south bank of the River Thames in London. The theatre is only a short distance from the site of the original Globe Theatre built in 1599 here many of Shakespeare's plays were first produced.
The Household Cavalry Museum (4 Miles)*
The Household Cavalry Museum is unlike any other military museum because it offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Household Cavalry.
The Tower of London (4 Miles)*
For over 900 years, The Tower of London has dominated the capital. As a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Mint and jewel house, it has witnessed many great events in British history.
Trafalgar Square (4 Miles)*
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 this most famous of landmarks.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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