“The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. (Wikipedia) Address: Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5DN”

“Take train from Ladywell station direct to London Charing Cross station, turn left on Strand and walk for 1 min”

“Central London is full of a number of museums / art galleries / theatres etc”

“Trafalgar Square (/trəˈfælɡər/ trə-FAL-gər) is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar, Spain. The site of Trafalgar Square had been a significant landmark since the 13th century and originally contained the King's Mews. After George IV moved the mews to Buckingham Palace, the area was redeveloped by John Nash, but progress was slow after his death, and the square did not open until 1844. ”

“No introduction needed of course, only to say at off-peak times cut through the lanes and park at Effingham Junction Station and go up from there, pick your train and Waterloo is just 38 mins away! If you want to stick to the bigger roads goup from Dorking Mainline Station which also has a car park. ”

“Commissioned by King Edward VII to commemorate Queen Victoria's death, and designed by Sir Aston Webb and completed in 1912, Admiralty Arch stands majestically at the North east end of The Mall. This Grade I listed curved stone building has three arches and links The Mall to Trafalgar Square, adjoining the Old Admiralty Building. A Latin inscription along the top reads: : ANNO : DECIMO : EDWARDI : SEPTIMI : REGIS : : VICTORIÆ : REGINÆ : CIVES : GRATISSIMI : MDCCCCX : (In the tenth year of King Edward VII, to Queen Victoria, from most grateful citizens, 1910) Admiralty Arch plays an important role on ceremonial occasions, with processions such as royal weddings, funerals, coronations and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games passing through the central arch. The outer arches are used for vehicles and pedestrians.”

“The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a Christmas tree donated to the people of Britain by the city of Oslo, Norway each year since 1947. The tree is prominently displayed in Trafalgar Square from the beginning of December until 6 January. Don't miss the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, which takes place in Trafalgar Square on 5 December 2019 at 6pm.”

“Just hang out here are start your London advanture from this spot - head north to the West End or south to Westminster. ”

“Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in Central London built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson”

“This is a little gem. Go to the 6th floor, They will smile at you in reception. There is a bar on the roof. Just have a beer and see London like no other tourist. ”

“With artists from Van Gogh, Monet and Da Vinci, another must-see place in London. Overlooks trafalgar square, and also a nice view of Big Ben! They have a nice cafe upstairs with beautiful views.”

“Friday market with dozens of stalls selling secondhand furniture, china, silver and household items.”

“Great range of red buses stop here for getting around London including the hop on hop off open top bus tours”

“Nelson column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Central London built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The monument was constructed between 1840 and 1843 to a design by William Railton at a cost of £47,000 (equivalent to £4,234,498 in 2016). It is a column of the Corinthian order[1] built from Dartmoor granite. The Craigleith sandstone statue of Nelson is by E.H. Baily, and the four bronze lions on the base, added in 1867, were designed by Sir Edwin Landseer.”