Bank of England MuseumFreeThe UK’s central bank is the eighth oldest in the world and has been issuing the country’s money for over three hundred years
Big BenFrom £55Big Ben is not the tower – it’s the bell inside the belfry. The clock tower was renamed the Elizabeth Tower as a gift on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Churchill War RoomsFrom £34Winston Churchill met his wartime cabinet here during the dark days of the Blitz, and has remained undisturbed ever since
Common Council at GuildhallFreeEvery month the Lord Mayor meets with the Aldermen to discuss the City of London in the Court of Common Council
Downing Street-The British PM has been living at No.10 Downing Street since 1735. We used to be able to walk up the street but now we’re stuck behind a gate
GuildhallOnly £15The City of London has been holding meetings inside the Guildhall for more than eight centuries, going back to the days of Dick Whittington
House of CommonsFreeDid you know that the public can sit inside the House of Commons and watch a debate? They don’t even need a ticket (except for PMQs)
Houses of ParliamentFrom £31Parliament is one of the must-see sights in London – buy yourself a tour ticket and see all the spectacular rooms inside
Jewel TowerUnder £10The Jewel Tower is a rare survivor from the original Palace of Westminster. It was built in the 14th-century as a store for Edward III’s valuables
Lincoln’s InnOnly £7This beautiful Victorian building is one of the original Four Inns of Court where all the country’s lawyers and barristers were trained
Mansion HouseUnder £10Mansion House is just one of three stand-out buildings at Bank junction – the others being the Bank of England and Royal Exchange
Parliament Square-Parliament Square is bordered by Big Ben and Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Supreme Court, the Foreign Office and Treasury building
Prime Minister’s QuestionsFreeBritish citizens can write to their MP and get a free ticket to watch Prime Minister’s Questions at Wednesday lunchtime
Remembrance Day ParadeFreeEvery November war veterans gather at The Cenotaph with members of the Royal Family to honour our fallen soldiers
Royal Courts of JusticeFreeThis gothic-looking building seems like a cathedral inside, and it’s worth going to watch a court case simply to see its fantastic interior
Speakers’ CornerFreeThe north-east corner of Hyde Park is famous as a place for free speech. If you visit on a Sunday then you can enjoy the entertaining hecklers
State Opening of Parliament-The Queen goes to open Parliament every year in her State Coach, accompanied by horses from the Household Cavalry
Some more ideas to help you plan your holiday
Top 10 historic sites in LondonThe Palace of Westminster (and Westminster Abbey) is a World Heritage Site, making it one of the most historic parts of London
Top 10 London landmarksBig Ben, Parliament and Downing Street all made it onto my list of ten favourite landarks. But what did I choose for the other seven?
Upcoming political events in London
Skip the line at Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Save time by skipping the line at two of London's most famous and historic landmarks
Houses of Parliament & House of Commons Guided Tour 90-minute tour of the Houses of Parliament and see inside the House of Commons and Lords
Speakers’ Corner - Sunday speeches in Hyde Park Visit Speakers' Corner at Sunday lunchtime and hear the public giving political speeches on a soapbox
Lord Mayor’s Show -- Gold coach parade through the streets of London Two-mile procession through the City of London to celebrate the election of the new Lord Mayor