London has by far the most attractions compared to any other city in the whole of the UK and we can help you take in as many as you want by hiring a limo to take you where you fancy, in between attractions you can sit back and relax in the limo. Limo hire is also very popular in London, and it's available to all types of events as well taking in the London attractions. You can give us your ideal list of attractions you would like to see during your Limo Hire or we can put together a schedule for you to add to part of the Limo hire experience. Whether you are organising the Limo Hire for yourself or a group of friends our experienced friendly sales team can help to put together a London Limo Hire package to suit.
The Limo Hire culture is forever changing with Limo operators looking for something different to offer their customers we at A1 Stretch Limo Hire have a wide range of Limousines to offer you to get those heads turning as you drive through London, We have imported some of the rarest and unique stretch limousines to the UK such as Hummers Limos, Navigator Limos, Excursion Limos and most uniquely Stretch Range Rover Limos and Stretch Porsche Limos!!
As London is on our door step if you're looking to hire a limousine in the London area, we can offer competitive prices for your Limo Hire on top of a very reliable service which gives you that piece of mind that not many other Limo Hire companies can offer.
So if you're looking for a day out in London Hire a Limo from A1 Stretch Limo Hire and we will ensure you have an unbeatable service to make your day special. Arrive in style and get a quote now! 0800 183 2525
We cover most attractions in London, below is some information about some of the places our Limo Hire Service visits all year round.
- Limo Hire Big Ben & House of Parliament
- London Eye Limo Hire
- Limo Hire tour to London Museums
- Limo hire to London Art Galleries
- Limo Hire Tower of London
- Limo hire trip to London Zoo
- Limo Hire Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard
- Limo hire to London Parks
- Limo hire to Madame Tussauds & Planetarium
- London limo tour of Free London Attractions
BIG BEN & HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
When it come to architecture there’s not much that can compare to Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, we can offer a stylish limousine hire package to visit them as part of your London Limo Tour.
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace, in London, is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) meet. The palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the London borough of the City of Westminster, close to the government buildings of Whitehall.
The palace contains around 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases and 4.8 kilometers of corridors. Although the building mainly dates from the 19th century, remaining elements of the original historic buildings include Westminster Hall, used today for major public ceremonial events such as lyings in state, and the Jewel Tower.
After a fire in 1834, the present Houses of Parliament were built over the next 30 years. They were the work of the architect Sir Charles Barry (1795–1860) and his assistant Augustus Welby Pugin (1812–52). The design incorporated Westminster Hall and the remains of St Stephen's Chapel.
Charles Barry's Palace of Westminster includes several towers. The tallest is the 98.5-metre (323 ft) Victoria Tower, a square tower at the south-western end of the Palace. It was named after the reigning monarch at the time of the reconstruction of the Palace, Queen Victoria; today, it is home to the parliamentary Archives. Atop the Victoria Tower is an iron flagstaff, from which either the Royal Standard (if the Sovereign is present in the Palace) or the Union Flag is flown. At the base of the tower is the Sovereign's Entrance to the Palace, used by the monarch whenever entering the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament or for any other official ceremony. Over the middle of the Palace, immediately above the Central Lobby, stands the octagonal Central Tower. It is 91.4 meters (300 ft) tall, making it the shortest of the three principal towers of the Palace. Unlike the other towers, the Central Tower possesses a spire, and was designed as a high-level air intake.
At the north-eastern end of the Palace is the most famous of the towers, the Clock Tower, which is 96.3 meters (316 ft) tall. Pugin's drawings for the tower were the last work he did for Barry. The Clock Tower houses a large, four-faced clock—the Great Clock of Westminster—also designed by Pugin. The tower also houses five bells, which strike the Westminster Chimes every quarter hour. The largest and most famous of the bells is Big Ben (officially The Great Bell of Westminster), which strikes the hour. This is the third-heaviest bell in England, weighing 13.8 tonnes (13.6 long tons). Although Big Ben properly refers only to the bell, it is often colloquially applied to the whole tower.
A small tower, St Stephen's Tower, is positioned at the front of the Palace, between Westminster Hall and Old Palace Yard, and contains the main entrance to the House of Commons at its base, known as St Stephen's Entrance. Other towers include Speaker's and Chancellor's Towers, at the north and south end of the building's river front respectively. They are named after the presiding officers of the two Houses of Parliament at the time of the Palace's reconstruction, the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord High Chancellor
Start of December
The annual state Opening of Parliament is a grand affair. Hire a limo and come and watch as the Queen, usually accompanied by Prince Philip, travels in the state coach from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament to open the new session of Parliament. This spectacular event is a wonderful opportunity to see royalty and tradition in London.
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LONDON EYE
The London Eye is one of the most popular requests from our customers when hiring a Limo or Hiring a Hummer Limo in London, just book your flight and we will do the rest and make sure you arrive in style.
The London Eye (Millennium Wheel) at a height of 135 meters (443 ft), is the biggest Ferris wheel in Europe, and has become the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3 million people a year. At the time it was erected it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, until it was surpassed by the Star of Nanchang (160m) in May 2006, and then the Singapore Flyer (165m) on February 11, 2008. However, it is still described by its operators as "the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel" (because the entire structure is supported by an A-frame on one side only).
The London Eye is located at the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, United Kingdom, between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge. The site is adjacent to that of the former Dome of Discovery, which was built for the Festival of Britain in 1951 we can drop you within 100 yards of the London Eye for during your Limo Hire Experience.
It was formally opened by the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, at 20:00 GMT on December 31, 1999, although it was not opened to the public until March 2000 because of technical problems. Since its opening, the Eye has become a major landmark and tourist attraction. It is operated by Merlin Entertainments but sponsored by British Airways.
Whether it is your first flight or you have done the London Eye before make the occasion extra special and Hire a Limo. For you romantics out there why not book a pod for just the two of you with champagne included, Hire a stylish Limo to take you there and perhaps have some flowers or chocolates waiting in the Limo as an extra special treat.
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LONDON MUSEUMS
See one of the world's finest collections of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, examine a 26-metre-long dinosaur, and find out what it was like to live in medieval London, or get up close to a human torpedo! All of this and more is just waiting to be discovered in London's major museums; you could even discover what its like to ride in stretch Limousine as part of your day out!
Here are some of the museums that our customers take in as part of their Limousine Hire.
The British Museum
The British Museum is a truly great London museum looking at the cultural history of the whole world. Here you'll find artifacts from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific. Highlights include the Reading Room – one of Karl Marx's favourite hangouts, the Norman Foster-designed Great Court, and the mummies on display in the Ancient Egypt collection.
Science Museum
From the dizzy future of space travel to asking that difficult question, "Who am I?” the Science Museum does a great job of making your brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. It offers a great, fun day out (it's one of London's most exciting museums); don't forget to set time aside for the awesome IMAX cinema.
The Science Museum opened in 1857, as the South Kensington Museum, on land purchased with the profits from the Great Exhibition of 1851. At the Science Museum visitors can experience the major scientific advances of the past 300 years. There are over 40 galleries with the world's finest collections in science history technology and medicine offer over thousands of interactive exhibits with many permanent displays.
From working steam engines to Apollo 10. An IMAX 3D film theatre is now open.
The Science Museum holds the world's largest and most significant collection illustrating the history and contemporary practice of science, technology, medicine and industry. The Museum welcomes about 1.6 million visitors per year and is one of the top ten tourist attractions in the UK. About 15% of the Museum's collections are on display.
The Museum offers free educational group visits and resource materials, events for students and professional training and development for teaching staff. The Science Museum also provides a number of facilities for research.
Natural History Museum
Why did the dinosaurs really become extinct? How big are hippopotamus' teeth? Do unicorns exist? What does an earthquake feel like? A visit to the fascinating Natural History Museum in London answers all of these questions and more. Just be nice to the 26-metre-long diplodocus in the Central Hall!
One of the world’s finest and largest museums of natural history with hundreds of exhibits, many interactive, ranges from the volcano experience to the dinosaurs exhibition. Creepy-Crawlies exhibition, blue whale, earth’s treasury, dinosaurs etc. You can join highlighted and themed guided tours of the Museum, which start near the Life Galleries entrance. Free map/information leaflet on admission The Central Hall, with its Victorian architecture and Dinosaur skeleton.
Imperial War Museum
See and hear the personal accounts of wartime experiences from the First and Second World Wars right up to recent conflicts, at the Imperial War Museum in London. Come face to face with tanks, a one-man submarine and a human torpedo. You'll also see an atomic bomb casing, a Spitfire, a Mustang and a fishing boat that took part in the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940.
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TOWER OF LONDON
One of the must sees in London; visit the Tower of London as part of your limo hire London tour. The White Tower, as well as the Crown Jewels, is not to be missed. The Crown Jewels has a little bit of a Disney Land feel, with the conveyer belts carrying you by the display to avoid people from gawking and creating a bottleneck, but are breathtaking nonetheless just like a Limo Hire experience!.
The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London, founded by William the Conquerer in 1066, holds some of the most remarkable stories from across the centuries. Despite a grim reputation as a place of torture and death, this powerful and enduring fortress has been enjoyed as a royal palace, served as an armoury and for a number of years even housed a zoo!
Gaze up at the massive White Tower, tiptoe through kings’ medieval bedchamber and marvel at the priceless Crown Jewels. The famous Yeoman Warders have bloody tales to tell; stand where heads rolled and prisoners wept.
The Tower held many famous prisoners, from the highest levels of society; some in astonishing comfort and others less so… Visit the places of their confinement and read the graffiti left by prisoners from over 500 years ago.
From 26 July 2008 replicas of mighty siege weapons will be positioned in the Moat, you may even be able to help shoot one! Imagine what it was like to attack and defend this powerful fortress; learn the stories of the Tower under attack and of the soldiers who defended it
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LONDON ZOO
A Limo to London Zoo doesn’t seem a likely combination but with the amount of walking you will be doing at the zoo what a perfect way to end the visit by relaxing those weary legs in the back of a Hummer Limo or Stretch Range Rover Limo.
Get breathtakingly close to a colony of western lowland gorillas in the Gorilla Kingdom exhibit which brings the serenity of the African rainforest to the heart of London and brings visitors up close to these incredible animals.
Clore Rainforest Lookout brings a cross-section of the South American rainforest to the Zoo, including marmosets, tamarins, birds and invertebrates. Visitors will walk along the rainforest canopy before descending to the forest floor, where these creatures live in harmony.
Visitors can also come face to face with some of the hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals on the planet - right in the heart of the capital, including Komodo dragons, the world's largest lizards with toxic saliva, in their new enclosure.
London Zoo has over 12,000 amazing animals to discover. With incredible animal displays fascinating trails to follow, London Zoo is the perfect family day out.
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BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND CHANGING OF THE GUARDS
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty the Queen. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. During the summer, visitors can tour the nineteen State Rooms, which form the heart of the Palace. These magnificent rooms are decorated with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto and sculpture by Canova.
The original early 19th-century interior designs, many of which still survive, included widespread use of brightly coloured scagliola and blue and pink lapis, on the advice of Sir Charles Long. King Edward VII oversaw a partial redecoration in a Belle epoque cream and gold colour scheme. Many smaller reception rooms are furnished in the Chinese regency style with furniture and fittings brought from the Royal Pavilion at Brighton and from Carlton House following the death of King George IV. The Buckingham Palace Garden is the largest private garden in London, originally landscaped by Capability Brown, but redesigned by William Townsend Aiton of Kew Gardens and John Nash. The artificial lake was completed in 1828 and is supplied with water from the Serpentine, a lake in Hyde Park.
The state rooms form the nucleus of the working Palace and are used regularly by Queen Elizabeth II and members of the royal family for official and state entertaining. Buckingham Palace is one of the world's most familiar buildings and more than 50,000 people visit the palace each year as guests to banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and the royal garden parties.
Buckingham Palace Garden or, to give it its full title, "The Garden at Buckingham Palace", is the garden situated at the rear of Buckingham Palace. It covers much of the area of the former "Goring Great Garden", named after Lord Goring, occupant of one of the earliest grand houses on the site. It was laid out by Henry Wise and subsequently redesigned by William Townsend Aiton for George IV.
The Garden occupies a 42 -acre (17 -hectare) site[1] in the City of Westminster, London and has two-and-a-half miles of gravel paths. Its area is bounded by Constitution Hill to the north, Hyde Park Corner to the west, Grosvenor Place to the south-west and the Royal Mews, Queen's Gallery, and Buckingham Palace to the south and east. The planting is varied and exotic, with a mulberry tree dating back to the time of James I of England.
Notable features include a large 19th-century lake which is graced by a flock of flamingoes, and the Waterloo Vase. In the Garden there is a summerhouse, a helicopter pad, and a tennis court.
Unlike the nearby Royal Parks of London, Buckingham Palace Garden is not usually open to the public. However when Buckingham Palace is open during August and September, visitors have access to part of the Garden, which forms the exit from the Palace at the end of the tour. (A large gift shop in a marquee is erected along the path at that time.)
The Garden is where the Queen's garden parties are held. In June 2002 she invited the public into the Garden for entertainment for the first time during her reign. As part of her Golden Jubilee Weekend thousands of Britons were invited to apply for tickets to Party at the Palace where the guitarist Brian May of the band Queen performed his God Save the Queen guitar solo on top of Buckingham Palace. This concert was preceded the previous evening by a Prom at the Palace. During the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations in 2006 the Garden was the scene of Children's Party at the Palace for an audience of 2,000 children.
Changing the Guard
Changing of the Guard is one of the oldest and most familiar ceremonies associated with Buckingham Palace.
The proper name of the ceremony known as 'Changing the Guard' is actually Guard Mounting. In this process a New Guard exchanges duty with the Old Guard and both Guards are drawn from one of the regiments of Foot Guards.
The handover is accompanied by a Guards band. The music played ranges from traditional military marches to songs from musical shows and even familiar pop songs.
When The Queen is in residence, there are four sentries at the front of the building; when she is away there are two.
The Queen's Guard usually consists of Foot Guards in full-dress uniform of red tunics and bearskins; if they have operational commitments, other infantry units such as the Brigade of Gurkhas take part instead.
Buckingham Palace - Guard Mounting takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace at 11.30 am, and lasts about 45 minutes. There is no Guard Mounting in very wet weather. During the autumn and winter, Guard Mounting takes place on alternate days, but it is held daily during spring and summer. Buckingham Palace is immediately adjacent to St James's Park and The Green Park.
Horse Guards Arch - the Changing of the Guard takes place daily at 11am (10am on Sundays) and lasts about 30 minutes. It is held on Horse Guards Parade by Whitehall, which is located east of St James's Park.
13th June 2009
The Queen's birthday is officially celebrated by the Trooping the Colour. Over 1400 officers and men are on parade, together with two hundred horses, four hundred musicians from ten bands and the corps of drums. At 11am, the royal procession arrives and the Queen takes the royal salute and inspects the troops. After the event, the Royal Family gathers on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch an RAF fly past
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LONDON PARKS
HYDE PARK
One of London's finest historic landscapes covering 142 hectares (350 acres). There is something for everyone in Hyde Park. With over 4,000 trees, a lake, a meadow, horse rides and more it is easy to forget you're in the middle of London.
When King Henry VIII and his court were thundering across Hyde Park in 1536 in pursuit of deer and wild boar, it would have been difficult to visualise that years later the noble art of tai chi would be peacefully performed among the trees in the early morning, and the Italianate tenor of Pavarotti would echo across the park, applauded by vast audiences.
This unique Memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales was opened in Hyde Park by Her Majesty The Queen on 6th July 2004.
The fountain was built with the best materials, talent and technology. It contains 545 pieces of Cornish granite - each shaped by the latest computer-controlled machinery and pieced together using traditional skills.
The design aims to reflect Diana's life, water flows from the highest point in two directions as it cascades, swirls and bubbles before meeting in a calm pool at the bottom. The water is constantly being refreshed and is drawn from London's water table.
The Memorial also symbolises Diana's quality and openness. There are three bridges where you can cross the water and go right to the heart of the fountain. We hope visitors will feel at home when they visit this special place.
ST JAMES PARK
With its royal, political and literary associations, St James's Park is at the very heart of London and covers 23 hectares (58 acres). With a lake harbouring ducks, geese and pelicans. St James's is also home to the Mall, the setting for many ceremonial parades and events of national celebration
Feeding the pelicans
Witness the wildlife officers feeding the Pelicans every day at 2:30pm, you can also take a guided tour of Duck Island.
GREEN PARK
Covering 19 hectares (47 acres) The Green Park is quite different from its neighbour St James's Park. It is more peaceful, with mature trees and grassland. It is bordered by Constitution Hill, Piccadilly and Queen's Walk.
Although situated so close to St James's Park, The Green Park is quite different in character. It is more peaceful with mature trees and grassland and is surrounded by Constitution Hill, Piccadilly and the Broad Walk.
The Green Park was first recorded in 1554 as the place where a rebellion took place against the marriage of Mary I to Philip II of Spain. It was also a famous duelling site until 1667 when Charles II bought an extra 40 acres and it became known as upper St James's Park.
The Park's primary role is as a peaceful refuge for people living, working or visiting Central London, and is particularly popular for sunbathing and picnics in fine weather. It is also popular as a healthy walking route to work for commuters. The paths are used extensively by joggers and runners
KENSINGTON GARDENS
Covering 111 hectares (275 acres), Kensington Gardens is planted with formal avenues of magnificent trees and ornamental flower beds. It is a perfect setting for Kensington Palace, peaceful Italian Gardens, the Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue and the Serpentine Gallery.
William III bought what was originally part of Hyde Park in 1689.
An asthma sufferer, the king found the location quiet and the air salubrious and so he commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to design the redbrick building that is Kensington Palace. Queen Anne enlarged the Palace Gardens by 'transferring' 30 acres from Hyde Park and was responsible for the creation of the Orangery in 1704.
The Gardens are particularly popular for sunbathing and picnics in fine weather. It is also popular as a healthy walking route to work for commuters. The paths are used extensively by joggers and runners. Cycling is allowed on the designated path linking the Queen's Gate to West Carriage Drive, Mount Gate to the Broadwalk and the broadwalk itself from Black Lion Gate to Palace Gate.
Informal games do take place in the Gardens but are discouraged in view of the importance of the historic landscape and the desire to maintain their primary role as a peaceful refuge for people living, working or visiting Central London.
The Diana, Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground is a fantastic adventure for kids up to the age of 12. Over 70,000 youngsters enjoy the playground each year.
RICHMOND PARK
Richmond Park, at almost 1000 hectares (2500 acres), is the largest Royal Park in London and is home to around 650 free roaming deer. The pastoral landscape of hills, woodlands, ponds, gardens and grasslands set amongst ancient trees offers a peaceful respite to visitors. The Park is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Richmond Park is the largest Royal Park in London covering an area of 2,500 acres. From its heights there is an uninterrupted view of St Paul's Cathedral, 12 miles away.
Richmond Park has changed little over the centuries and although it is surrounded by human habitation, the varied landscape of hills, woodland gardens and grasslands set among ancient trees abound in wild life.
The royal connections to this park probably go back further than any of the others, beginning with Edward (1272-1307), when the area was known as the Manor of Sheen. The name was changed to Richmond during Henry VII's reign. In 1625 Charles I brought his court to Richmond Palace to escape the plague in London and turned it into a park for red and fallow deer. His decision, in 1637, to enclose the land was not popular with the local residents, but he did allow pedestrians the right of way. To this day the walls remain, although they have been partially rebuilt and reinforced.
In 1847 Pembroke Lodge became the home of the then Prime Minister, Lord John Russell and was later the childhood home of his grandson, Bertrand Russell. It is now a popular restaurant with glorious views across the Thames Valley.
The Isabella Plantation is a stunning woodland garden which was created after World War II from existing woodland, and is organically run, resulting in a rich flora and fauna.
Richmond Park has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve.
GREENWICH PARK
Covering 74 hectares (183 acres). Greenwich is the oldest enclosed Royal Park and home to a small herd of fallow and red deer. Situated on top of a hill, visitors enjoy sweeping views across the River Thames to St Paul's Cathedral and beyond. The park is part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, host to the Prime Meridian Line and the old Royal Observatory, as well as having the National Maritime Museum as a neighbour.
It is situated on a hilltop with impressive views across the River Thames to the Docklands and the City of London, between Blackheath and the River Thames.
Greenwich Park provides a setting for several historic buildings, including the Old Royal Observatory, the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House.
There has been a settlement on this site since Roman times, but Greenwich will always be strongly associated with royalty. Since the land was inherited in 1427 by the Duke of Gloucester, brother of Henry V, generations of monarchs have taken this magnificent park to their hearts.
Greenwich was the birthplace of Henry VIII who introduced deer to the park. His two daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I were also born here and his son Edward VI died in Greenwich before he reached his sixteenth birthday. In the early 1600's, the park was laid out in the French style with many trees planted, some of which remain today. James I gave the palace and the park to his wife Queen Anne, who commissioned Inigo Jones to design her a special home which became know as the Queen's House.
It was Charles its great interest in science that resulted in the founding of The Royal Society in 1661. Sir Christopher Wren was commissioned to build The Royal Observatory, named Flamsteed House after the first Royal Astronomer John Flamsteed, and is now part of the National Maritime Museum. Today Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and is most famous for Greenwich Mean Time. During World War II there were anti-aircraft guns in the Flower Garden, and the tips of some of the trees were cut off to widen the field of fire. Evidence of this can still be seen in the truncated shape of some of the trees. After the war, the park was restored to its former glory.
REGENTS PARK
The Regent's Park covers 166 hectares (410 acres) and includes stunning rose gardens with more than 30,000 roses of 400 varieties. The Park has excellent sports facilities and with nearly 100 acres available is the largest outdoor sports area in Central London.
An extremely wide range of sports are available in Regent's Park and Primrose Hill including; tennis/netball courts, an athletics track, trim trail, cricket pitches and nets, softball, football and rugby pitches. In addition, there are four children's playgrounds each with an attendant, and boating on the main lake.
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MADAME TUSSAUDS & PLANETARIUM
What will you be doing on your Limo hire trip to London?
Attending an A-List party? Going to a star-studded film premiere? Challenging your sporting heroes or taking to the stage with music’s megastars? Will you be knighted by the Queen or address the world’s leaders?
Do all these things and much, much more as you mingle and interact with the world’s most famous figures at Madame Tussauds.
The Planetarium is over forty years old and offers star shows in the great green dome and two interactive zones. It is the only Planetarium in Europe which has Digistar 2 the world's most advanced star projector. The shows last 10-12 minutes with commentary. You can enjoy interactive exhibits before watching the star show. No Pushchairs due to safety reasons.
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LONDONS ART GALLERIES
What is art? Is it painted works by Caravaggio, da Vinci and Cèzanne? Or mixed media sculptural pieces by Jake and Dinos Chapman? Or A Stretch Porsche Cayenne Limo? Or all of these?
Wherever you stand on the great art debate, the sheer abundance and variety of world-class artworks on display in London will not disappoint even the most discerning art lover.
Picture this - You request a morning pick up by Limousine, you relax in the back of the Limo with a little bit of Bubbly or soft Drinks, you arrive at your destination in style with heads turning, you have a sophisticated day of Gallery after Gallery followed by a meal in a top London restaurant, your Limo then picks you up and drops you back to your door step – Sounds fantastic now make it a reality and get a quote today!
Here is a list of some of the more popular galleries London has to offer for you Limo Hire in London.
Tate Modern
Sitting Thames-side, London's great cathedral to international modern art used to be a power station. Inside Tate Modern, you'll find temporary exhibitions by top artists such as Rachel Whiteread, Frida Kahlo, Martin Kippenberger, Mark Rothko and Kandinsky. And thanks to its riverside setting, the gallery's restaurants offer fabulous views across the Thames.
Tate Britain
From romantic Pre-Raphaelite paintings to landscapes by Turner and Francis Bacon's distorted nudes – you'll find much to gaze in awe at within Tate Britain, another of London's great art galleries. If you eat at the gallery's renowned restaurant, make sure you study the world-famous mural by Rex Whistler between mouthfuls!
National Gallery
The crowning glory of the Trafalgar Square piazza, London's National Gallery is a vast space, filled to the rafters with Western European paintings. In this London art gallery, you can expect to find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Cézanne, Constable, Caravaggio, Canaletto, Titian and Stubbs.
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery in London started life in 1856. It is home to a vast collection of portraits of British men and women in different media, from Tudor times to pictures from the 1980s. Subjects include great writers such as William Shakespeare and Rudyard Kipling, as well as Kings and Queens and icons of our time. It also has a photographic collection, and boasts one of the best roof-top restaurants in London.
Somerset House
A cultural centre on the north bank of the Thames, Somerset House hosts London's Courtauld Gallery as well as the Embankment Galleries. In addition to its world-famous collection of Old Masters, Impressionist and Post-impressionist paintings, the Courtauld Gallery offers a highly acclaimed programme of temporary exhibitions. The Embankment Galleries host a rotating exhibition programme dedicated to art, design, fashion, architecture and photography.
The Hayward
Part of the Southbank Centre, The Hayward hosts 4 London art exhibitions of international stature annually. The gallery specialises in the works of modern masters and the most exciting names in contemporary art. It's also responsible for some pretty exciting talks, debates and workshops.
Riding in your private chauffeur driven limousine all of the noise, smells and rush of the city and of your everyday life will be blocked out and you can take the chance to stop and relax just for yourself. Riding in the limousine will be a relaxing and refreshing experience in itself so once you arrive at the first gallery in London you will be in the right frame of mind to enjoy the art London as to offer.
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FREE LONDON ATTRACTIONS
There are 100s of things to see and do in London that won't cost you a penny so when Hiring a Limo you can make a day of it without breaking the bank!
From riding in a flight simulator to watching Changing the Guard, there are some amazing experiences to be had. Plus, don't forget that most of London's Major Museums and Major Art Galleries are free too! Here's our pick of some of the best free activities in London.
Changing the Guard
For a display of British pomp and ceremony, watch the Changing the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. This is where 1 member of Queen's Guards exchanges duty with the previous guard. Both guards are dressed in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats, and the ceremony is set to music.
To catch the ultimate royal experience, stand outside Buckingham Palace at 11am. It's wise to check beforehand as the ceremony only takes place on certain days. Visit the Royal website for a full schedule.
The Ceremony of the Keys
A tradition for the past 700 years, this ceremony takes place every evening at the Tower of London. The Chief Yeoman Warder, wearing a long red tunic, Tudor bonnet and carrying a candle, locks up the main gate and delivers the keys to the Resident Governor of the Tower. Tickets are free, but need to be booked up to two months in advance by written application.
Sir John Soane's Museum
Sir John Soane was an architect and collector of curios. During his lifetime he amassed some remarkable antiquities from all four corners of the globe. These are now on display in Sir John Soane's Museum, which is his former home - and gives a real insight into the life of this extraordinary gentleman.
Kenwood House
Britain is known for its sumptuous stately homes, and Kenwood House does not disappoint. Perched on the edge of rolling Hampstead Heath, the house has stunning white stucco façades. Inside you'll find one of the most magnificently decorated libraries in the world, as well as the Iveagh Bequest - a collection of exquisite paintings by Rembrant, Vermeer, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough.
Geffrye Museum
A very unique experience, the Geffrye Museum gives a fascinating insight into the domestic lives of the British middle classes from the 1600s to the present day. Explore a series of room sets, complete with furnishing and textiles from each era. The museum itself is located in 18th century almshouses, and also has a renowned walled herb garden.
Hogarth's House
Hogarth was a celebrated artist and satirist, whose work, such as A Harlot's Progress, A Rake's Progress and Marriage-a-la-Mode, mocked 18th century society. As the name suggests, Hogarth's House is where he lived before he died in 1764, and it's here that you'll find the most extensive collection of his prints on public display.
Bank of England Museum
The charming Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the country's central bank. There are gold bars, coins and banknotes, as well as many items you might not expect to find...
RAF Museum
Take to the skies on a free day out at the RAF Museum. There are over 80 aircraft on display, together with uniforms, weapons, photographs and more. Plus, there's a Battle of Britain sound and light show, a helipad, and even a Red Arrows flight simulator, if your nerves can handle it
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