The following famous attractions are all within walking distance
The Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the most influential museums of decorative arts in the world. It has over 140 galleries housing around four million artefacts ranging from ceramics and costume to metalwork and sculpture.
The Science Museum is one of London's most interactive, hands-on museums and home to one of the world's most amazing collections of science, industry, technology and medicine.
The Natural History Museum houses hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits. Highlights include: dinosaurs; human biology; creepy crawlies; ecology and mammals.
Knightsbridge is one of the most unchanged, attractive areas of central London, which has remained predominantly residential, and therefore quiet, with very few offices. There are plenty of restaurants and many famous shops to serve the needs of the local residents.
Harrods is the most famous of the local shops, a huge attraction with over 300 departments selling everything you could possibly imagine. However if you want to do as the locals do head for Harvey Nichols, chic alternatives with three floors of designer wear, a huge beauty department and delectable delicacies on the fifth floor.
The Royal Albert Hall is an internationally renowned venue offering visitors a wide variety of entertainment — classical music, pop and rock events, jazz, sporting events and spectacular galas, balls and banquets. 'The Proms' is the highlight of the classical calendar, and may well be the best regular classical event in the world.
Westfield is situated in Shepherds Bush and is the largest in-town shopping and leisure destination in Europe, easily accessible by Tube or Bus. The mix and match of designer and high street labels at Westfield London reflects the way you want to shop and dress now. With more than 265 shops from over 15 countries, and 16 brands that have never been seen in the UK before, you will be spoilt for choice.
Further attractions only 20 minutes away by Tube or Bus: Westminster Big Ben, Westminster Hall, Houses of Parliament, the Cabinet War room, 10 Downing Street, the London Eye, County hall, London aquariumSt James Park with its memorials (Queen Victoria and Guard).St James Park with its memorials (Queen Victoria and Guard).Green Park with its galleries (Sovereigns and Queens).Hyde Park with Princess Diana memorial, Kensington Palace and the Serpentine Gallery and so much more.
ISUAAAT 12-ImperialCollegeLondon-1-4 September 2009