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When it comes to London, you’re no novice. You\u2019ve been to the Tower and you\u2019ve crossed the bridge. But now it\u2019s time to travel deeper into the city. Here are the pubs, museums and spots worth that second, third and tenth visit to England’s dynamic capital.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 6 reasons why the English countryside trumps London<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of The Milestone Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n

London hotels<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve already s<\/b>tayed at:<\/strong> The Ritz<\/p>\n

Now <\/b>stay at:<\/strong> The Milestone Hotel <\/a><\/p>\n

Why: <\/b>Because this is a true British hotel with serious royal ties. In the 1600s, the original building was occupied by Foot Onslow, who was a commissioner of excise for William III. George Davenport, an officer in the royal bodyguard, also lived here. Bonus: It\u2019s across the street from Kensington Palace, and walking distance from Royal Albert Hall.<\/p>\n

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Trover photo by Margaret<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

London attractions<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve already t<\/b>oured:<\/strong> The Tower of London<\/p>\n

Now tour:<\/strong> Dennis Severs\u2019 House<\/p>\n

Why: <\/b>It\u2019ll also bring you back in time\u2014in a little more elegant fashion than the Tower (no executions happened here). This home recreates the life of an 18th-century silk weaver. You\u2019ll actually feel like you stepped inside a time capsule as you walk through the 10 rooms, which will stimulate each of your senses (no joke, you\u2019ll even smell the food cooked back then).<\/p>\n

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Trover photo by Benjamin Willard<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

London museums<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve already <\/b>checked out:<\/strong> The British Museum<\/p>\n

Now check out:<\/b> The Horniman Museum and Gardens<\/p>\n

Why: <\/b>It\u2019s a crowd-free natural history museum alternative set on 16 acres of gardens. They have a collection of more than 1,500 musical instruments, some dating back to 1555, along with a nature trail, an African art gallery and an aquarium. Our favorite: the life-sized stuffed walrus. This is also a fantastic place for lazing around on a fall day, as the gardens are stunning, with breathtaking views of the London skyline.<\/p>\n

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London art<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve already <\/b>been to:<\/strong> The Tate Modern<\/p>\n

Now visit:<\/b> The Crypt Gallery<\/p>\n

Why: <\/b>Originally, the crypt at St. Pancras was used to bury coffins in the 1800s. But in 2002, it was transformed into a gallery, where art is displayed within underground corridors in St. Pancras Church. Yes, it still looks like a burial chamber, but that\u2019s part of the fun. Every exhibit looks a little more intriguing this way.<\/p>\n

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London day trips<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve already<\/b> done a day-trip to:<\/strong> Windsor<\/p>\n

Now take a day-trip to:<\/strong> The Cotswolds<\/p>\n

Why: <\/b>This is the English countryside beauty that you see in those British films and PBS programs\u2014the landscapes, the gardens, the flowing green grass and the country pubs. It\u2019s the essence of England, and it\u2019s only about 1 \u00bd hours away from London. The Cotswolds still has those 300-year-old cottages, the cobblestone streets and the pubs that look as if they haven\u2019t been touched for centuries. It\u2019s true England.<\/p>\n

London dining<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve already eaten at:<\/strong> Regency Cafe<\/p>\n

Now<\/b> eat at:<\/strong> PowderKeg Restaurant<\/p>\n

Why: <\/b>It\u2019s an out-of-the-way, traditional British restaurant up St. John\u2019s Hill in Battersea, in the back of the conservatory, beyond the bar. But when you arrive, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve stepped into a Dickens novel. This is a totally dark, romantic, totally old-fashioned English eatery. All the ingredients are local, and our fave is the pork belly with kale. The wines are fab, too.<\/p>\n

London parks<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve already<\/b> wandered through:<\/strong> Hyde Park<\/p>\n

Now <\/b>wander through:<\/strong> Chelsea Physic Garden<\/p>\n

Why: <\/b>It\u2019s a botanical garden next to the Thames in Chelsea dating back to the 17th century, and unlike crowded Hyde Park, there will be few people at this hidden gem. The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 to train physician apprentices to use medicinal plants, and there are about 5,000 herbal, medicinal and edible plants to discover, each clearly marked. The garden is walled in, so you\u2019ll have a reprieve from the craziness of London.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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