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Went here with a former girlfriend. Both had a really enjoyable time. If you're into stuff that makes you question its believability then Ripley's is definitely a start. The Mirror Maze was a lot of fun. But the whole place is probably aimed more at kids than us - we were early 20s when we went. Still, it's a nice change to the norm.

My dad took me here when I was about eleven. Growing up playing violent video games, watching zombie movies, and generally having an unhealthy obsession with the macabre, the London Dungeons was the perfect place to take a child like myself. It combines historic education with a 'buckets-of-blood' attitude which is also a definite highlight.

I have actually been on the London Eye a number of times and as a Londoner I have been excited to take people visiting us there. We once ended up there on a misty day and it was not great at all. But on a clear day or at sunset it is amazing. The other tip is that you can buy your tickets at the cafe and don't necessarily need to go into the main building as directed (correct as of summer 2011 when I was last there).

The splendid interior is the first thing that hits you as you walk in – it's not the stereotypical 'British tea room' like the Ritz or Dorchester. The lofty ceiling is supported by pillars and arches. The stairways that lead up to mezzanine levels give the main room aloof grandeur. At first it feels a little frantic, but you soon learn that service at the Wolseley is a well-oiled operation; speed is very much priority here. The traditional British tea is very reasonable and, admittedly, as I am an obsessive tea drinker and cake eater, the Wolseley offers superior quality to many others I have sampled in my time. There is a wide choice of wonderful teas from traditional teas, which arrive in exquisite and mismatched ornate silver tea pots. Alternatively, if you're in need of revitalizing, I recommend the fresh mint tea – you get a beautiful glass teapot filled with masses of juicy mint leaves. The 'Afternoon Tea' itself consists of 3 tiers of tastiness. The lower plate is assorted finger sandwiches with thick-cut ham and mustard; salmon and cream cheese; and, naturally, cucumber sandwich with no crusts. Nevertheless, every time I visit, there is always a bespoke sandwich which surprises you with its simple genius: chicken and tarragon – AMAZING The middle tier contains a beautiful ever-varying selection of handmade pastries and cakes and the pinnacle tier is of course the warm fruit scones with jam and clotted cream. Go for the Champagne tea if you're celebrating or want to splash out; it's just a fraction more expensive than the regular tea set