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This is my list of other places that you may be interested in visiting:
BANQUETING HOUSE Remains of Whitehall Palace, the place of execution for Charles I, destroyed by fire in 1698. Noteworthy even until today for period architecture and frescoes.
BOROUGH MARKET Fruit and vegetable market, first established in the 13th century. Nearly 70 stalls, covering 4 ½ acres, open every Friday and Saturday.
GOLDEN HINDE A full-size replica of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigating ship from the 16th century, docked in the Thames River. Charge.
LONDON AQUARIUM Located in the historic County Hall Building and home to more than 350 different species in 50 "living" displays. Highlights include sharks, rays, diving displays, feeds, and a touch pool. Charge.
LONDON DUNGEON Actors lead visitors from one scary historical event to another, such as, the rampage of Jack the Ripper, The Great Fire, The Plague, etc. Discretion advised for children under 10. Charge.
MILLENIUM BRIDGE Bridge over the Thames River, connecting St.Paul's Cathedral on one side, to The Tate Modern on the other. Sleek, stainless steel, pedestrian walkway, built in 2000 and known as "the blade of light".
OLD CURIOSITY SHOP Rare, wooden Tudor building dating to 1567. Made "famous" by Charles Dickens, and now home to a shoe shop.
ROYAL ALBERT HALL Presently home to concerts, opera, boxing matches, and even the circus, this grand circular venue has been in operation since 1871. Its eye-catching structure and architecture were modeled after the classic Roman amphitheaters. Charge.
ROYAL MEWS Working stable that also houses the gold Coronation Coach, the famous glass coach used in Royal weddings, and cars such as the Rolls Royce for more modern transportation. Charge.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Home to both the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet, the glass and steel building was originally built in 1732 and totally reconstructed in 1999. Daily guided tours available. Charge.
ST. JAMES'S PALACE Functioning Royal Palace built by Henry VIII, and home to several members of the Royal family. Guarded by an impressive, uniformed sentry, but not open to the public.
TEN DOWNING STREET Home and office of the Prime Minister, but can only be viewed from a short distance away. Not open to the public.
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