London without kids!!
 

My husband and I have travelled to London several times (most recently in 2003), and so have been to all the typical London highlights. We've just planned a last-minute get away for our 20th anniversary, and will be in London for a few days at the beginning of May.
I'd love any suggestions for:
new attractions (I happened across the website for the Benjamin Franklin House);
lesser-known attractions (particularly reviews of Dennis Severs' House); and
good restaurants that you wouldn't necessarily take kids to.
Thanks -- I can't wait to get back to my favorite city!
Annette

We took the train to Hampton Court (about 1 hr away) which was Henry VIII's residence. Thoroughly enjoyed it, in fact it's my favorite castle. We also took a one day bus tour (Premium Tours - good tour) to Bath and Stonehenge and liked that.

I really enjoyed Charles Dickens house, but then again I read a lot of his works. For most people, an hour there would be an ample amount of time.

Consider attending a service or concert at St. Paul's or another major church.

I presume you have been to the Victoria and Albert, the National Gallery, etc.

Given the price of London restaurants, I can't imagine taking kids into any of them. Are you trying for something under 200 pounds exclusive of wine? Any particular kind of cuisine?

I think Kenwood House is among the top 5 attractions of London. If you've never been, read up on it and I think you'll want to go. They have a nice lunch garden.

Thanks for the suggestions! We've been to all the principal sites in London, and lived near Hampton Court Palace (it is one of my very favorite places).
I didn't know about the Charles Dickens museum -- I'll look into it.
I spent a lovely afternoon at Kenwood House, but my husband has never been there. Perhaps we should spend a day in the general Hampstead area (I've never been to Highgate cemetery).
As far as restaurants -- we like most any type of cuisine (although I'm not as fond of Indian as my husband is) -- we've heard good things about Blue Elephant for Thai food, and were considering that. We also at at Mr. Kai's of Mayfair 20 years ago on our honemoon and loved it (I see now that it has become Kai Mayfair). Under 200 pounds would be good -- we have children at home that we still need to be able to support financially when we return home!
Annette

Have you been to the Geffrye Museum? If not check it out. Not many tourists find their way to it.

I googled Geffrye Museum, and it looks like just the kind of place I was interested in hearing about.
Thanks!
Annette

Museum of Garden History
Florence Nightingale Museum
Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art
British Library
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Brunel Engine House
Royal Air Force Museum

I'm tempted to reply "any musuem where you want to stop and READ the placards and other information, rather than skipping from exhibit-to-exhibit!"

But, instead, I'll suggest one of my favorite museums: The Courtauld Institute Gallery of Art.

And while my kids enjoy theatre in London, not having children along does tend to open up theatre options to include more serious drama and less lightfare musicals.

..."museum"....this forum needs a spell-checking function (or at least I do)