Moving military history at Imperial War Museum London
The Imperial War Museum in London's Lambeth is a few minutes from Waterloo station and an easy walk from some of the city's best-loved attractions. The museum started life in 1917 before the end of the First World War, and now has four other branches across the country including the Churchill War Rooms in Westminster. With free entry, walk beneath the Harrier jet and Spitfire suspended in the atrium, and be enriched by the comprehensive exhibits covering wars past and present.
Things to do along the river Thames
For breath-taking views of the capital take a trip on The London Eye, a 5-minute stroll away. The Sea Life Aquarium is in next door County Hall, or if your tastes are a little more gruesome try The London Dungeon which unveils the darker side of the city. Tate Modern London in the former Bankside Power Station is free to enter - apart from temporary exhibitions - and houses works by Picasso and Dali. Theatre and music lovers are well catered for with Shakespeare's Globe and The National Theatre Nearby.
Who loves to boogie?
Fancy a pumping night out? London has fabulous nightlife all over the city. For starters head to Soho - 20 minutes on foot or hop on the Bakerloo Underground line from Lambeth North to Piccadilly Circus - for great bars and clubs. Looking for a cheap hotel Near Imperial War Museum London? Travelodge London Central Waterloo Hotel's your best bet or try Travelodge London Central Southwark Hotel.