The Lambeth attraction also includes a medieval church tower which, once conquered, offers magnificent views of the Thames and Houses of Parliament. The church of St Mary's. We're heading up here ...

All children younger than 5 enter for free, but do require a ticket. To get to the Houses of Parliament, hop off at the Westminster Tube station from the Circle, District or Jubilee Underground Lines.

The church was demolished in 1851, but the tower remains as the oldest part of the Garden Museum. Today, it houses a viewing platform with breathtaking views of London. Not only can you clearly see ...