Where: Broadway, SW1

What: The headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, famous for the revolving three sided sign that forms the backdrop for many news reports.

Why the name 'new scotland yard' when it is the home of london's police force? When the metropolitan police force was first established in 1829, it was based at 4 Whitehall Place. This building opened on to a courtyard which had been the site of a residence owned by the Kings of Scotland, known as "Scotland Yard".

The headquarters was moved in 1890 to premises on the Victoria Embankment, which became known as "New Scotland Yard." Then, in 1967, a further move took place to a larger, modern and rather uninspiring headquarters near St James's Park, which is also known as "New Scotland Yard".

Other than the sign, there is not much to see.

It is the home of the Crime Museum. Unfortunately, this is a private museum, it is not open to the general public and is only open to police officers by prior appointment.

Nearest underground station: St. James’s Park

Admission: open to police officers only, by prior appointment.