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You cannot get into the private chambers, as Michael Fagen managed in 1982, all the way to the queen's bed; however, you can see large parts of the castle from the outside. In addition, the castle offers guided tours for a few weeks in the summer where you can see part of the official rooms and halls. Remember to book tickets in advance.

The street leading up to the famous, gold-plated gate is called "The Mall". You've probably seen pictures of festively dressed Brits with flags from this street, which is lined with beautiful trees. Green Park is located directly north of the castle. If you walk from Buckingham Palace through the park, you end up in another famous street, Piccadilly.

The famous Madame Tussauds wax museum has become a high-tech experience universe in recent years. If you were here 20-30 years ago you will hardly recognize yourself! Here you can move virtually among pop stars, film stars, royalty and other celebrities, at perhaps London's most famous attraction.

Hyde Park is the largest of the royal parks in London. It is located in the City of Westminster and is a whopping 1.4 square kilometers. The park was laid out by Henry VIII in 1536, but Hyde Park did not become open to the public until 1637.

Hyde Park has two large artificial lakes. The park is a wonderful place to relax from the hustle and bustle of London's big city and is perfect for a sunny afternoon on your London trip.

London has been a true fashion mecca for many decades. It is still true today, and it is nearly impossible to not find something you like in this city. At the city's many markets, you can make bargains on second-hand clothes.

You will find many slightly more upscale second-hand shops, including in the area around Covent Garden. Some of the well-known fashion brands are also located here. Oxford Street, the traditional shopping street, may have seen its glory days. There are many chain stores here, and the prices are rarely lower than in Norway.

If you want to experience a really good food market, you should visit Borough Market. This fine market has been around since 1756. Here you can find everything from truffles to cakes, wine and flowers.

For many, England and football are two sides of the same coin. London has some of the world's most famous teams, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham. Each of the teams naturally has supporter clubs that support the teams through thick and thin.

It is a completely different experience to go to a match where two of the London teams play against each other. The atmosphere is at its best, even from the moment you get on the tube in the direction of the stadium!