London is the Capital City of England. As well as being a popular place to visit in the UK, it’s no surprise that London quiz questions often appear in quiz rounds across the World. As well as using this London trivia in quizzes, why not brush up your knowledge on the Capital City and take a read at the interesting questions and answers about London.
London Quiz Questions Round 1
The Tower of London was built in 1040 by who?
William the Conqueror
Who was the first English royal to live in Buckingham palace?
Queen Victoria moved in in 1837 and was the first English royal to have Buckingham Palace as her residence.
How many capsules are there on the London Eye?
There are 32 capsules on the London Eye, one for each of the city’s boroughs.
In which part of London will you find Harrods?
Knightsbridge
What year was the London Underground founded?
1863
London Quiz Questions Round 2
How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?
Buckingham Palace has 775 which includes 78 bathrooms
London has six airports, can you name them all?
Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted airport, London Luton airport, London Southend airport, London City airport.
Which London church has been the site of all the Royal coronations?
Westminster Abbey
Which famous river runs through London
The River Thames
Tower Bridge is the only bridge over the river Thames. What kind of bridge is it?
A suspension bridge that opens to allow large boats to travel through.
London Quiz Questions Round 3
What is the London Eye also known as?
The Millenium Wheel
If you’re visiting London, you’ll probably think of Big Ben, the famous clock. What is the real name of this famous clock?
The Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben is actually the name of one of the bells in the tower.
Which road in London can you drive on the right hand side?
Savoy Court is the only road in the UK where you drive on the right rather than the left.
What year was the Great Fire of London started?
1666
Which famous London hotel is the only hotel in the World to have its name in the Oxford English Dictionary?
The Ritz
London Quiz Questions Round 4
Can you name the tallest building in London?
The Shard stands at 310 metres making it the tallest building in the UK
Who lives at Number 11 Downing Street?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
If you were travelling on the Eurostar from London, which is the main station would you leave from?
St Pancras
When The Beatles were recording in London, which studios were they in?
Abbey Road studios
In which London theatre would you visit to see the musical Wicked?
The Apollo Victoria Theatre
London Quiz Questions Round 5
Where will you find the National Gallery in London?
The National Gallery is located in Trafalgar Square
Which platform goes to Hogwarts from Kings Cross station?
You need to get to Platform 9 ¾ to be able to travel to Hogwarts and see Harry Potter
What’s the name of the London pub in Eastenders?
The Queen Victoria
What’s the nickname of the Yeoman Warders of the London landmark The Tower Of London?
Beefeaters
Which colour is the Victoria tube line?
The Victoria Line is shown in blue on the London Underground map
London Quiz Questions Round 6
On what street in London did Sherlock Holmes live?
Sherlock Holmes lived on Baker Street in London
Where did the Great Fire of London start?
The Great Fire of London started in Pudding Lane
What is the closest park to Buckingham Palace?
St James Park is the closest to Buckingham Palace
In what year was the Bank Of England established?
The Bank Of England was established in 1694
When the Great Train Robbery took place in August 1963, the train was on its way to London. Where was it travelling from?
The train was travelling from Glasgow
London Quiz Questions Round 7
Which London theatre will you find The Lion King musical Show?
The Lyceum Theatre
What two colours are on the Wimbledon logo?
The Wimbledon logo is green and purple
What was the name of the environmental disaster in London in December 1952?
The London Smog
Which London tube line is orange in colour?
The Circle line
At what famous London landmark does the old lady in Mary Poppins feed the birds in front of?
St Paul’s Cathedral is where the birds are being fed in Mary Poppins
London Quiz Questions Round 8
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a gift from which Country?
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a gift from Norway
In which London borough will you find Charing Cross?
Charing Cross is in Westminster
Where will you find the Royal Opera House in London?
The Royal Opera House is in Covent Garden
Which fictional animal lives at 32 Windsor Gardens in London?
If the Union Jack flag is flying above Buckingham Palace in London, does this mean the Monarch is in residence or not in residence?
If the Union Jack is flying above Buckingham Palace the monarch is not in residence
