Visit London
London is one of the most exciting cities in the world. There are literally hundreds of reasons to visit it, but here are just ten of them.
It's an incredible looking city with an instantly recognisable skyline. There are various places where you can enjoy a bird's eye view, the London Eye, the Monument and the View from The Shard being three more obvious ones, but there are also several restaurants that serve a fine panorama as a side dish.
London has eight royal parks, three of which (Richmond, Greenwich and Bushy) boast their own herds of deer. There are numerous other parks, two botanical gardens and several heaths and commons. Both Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill offer fantastic views of London.
Tours along the River Thames are great for exploring the city at a leisurely pace and giving you alternative views of London's many landmarks. Cruises can be themed, combined with a meal or just accompanied by informed commentary. There is also a regular river bus service throughout the day.
London can now lay claim to the largest urban shopping centre in Europe: Westfield Stratford. For the more traditional shopper though, there is still the allure of Harrods, Liberty, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.
London certainly has its fair share of sporting tourists who come to see (amongst other things) premiership football, tennis at Wimbledon, rugby at Twickenham, cricket at the Oval and Lords plus the London Marathon and the Boat Race. In addition, both the Aquatic Centre and the Velodrome of the 2012 Olympics will be open to the general public in 2014.
A visit to London is not complete until you have visited at least one of its many tourist attractions. There's the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, the London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, London Zoo and the Churchill War Rooms - to name but a few!
You don't have to spend money to enjoy a great day out in London; nearly all of the museum and art galleries offer free admission, although you will have to pay to see special exhibitions.
If you would like to experience theatre as it was in Shakespeare's day, then you should definitely pay a visit to the famous Globe Theatre. Those who prefer a roof over their head, however, should try and keep to the theatres of the West End! Whatever your preference, be it comedy, drama or musicals, you will find a production to suit your taste.
London offers a wide choice of accommodation, including home stays, budget hostels, self catered apartments, budget hotel chains, boutique hotels and famous five star palaces offering the last word in luxury.
Whatever the time of year, whatever the hour of day, there's always something new going on in London. From pop-up markets to original street performers to the latest exhibition at the Science Museum, London's culture is constantly evolving.
It's an incredible looking city with an instantly recognisable skyline. There are various places where you can enjoy a bird's eye view, the London Eye, the Monument and the View from The Shard being three more obvious ones, but there are also several restaurants that serve a fine panorama as a side dish.
London has eight royal parks, three of which (Richmond, Greenwich and Bushy) boast their own herds of deer. There are numerous other parks, two botanical gardens and several heaths and commons. Both Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill offer fantastic views of London.
Tours along the River Thames are great for exploring the city at a leisurely pace and giving you alternative views of London's many landmarks. Cruises can be themed, combined with a meal or just accompanied by informed commentary. There is also a regular river bus service throughout the day.
London can now lay claim to the largest urban shopping centre in Europe: Westfield Stratford. For the more traditional shopper though, there is still the allure of Harrods, Liberty, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.
London certainly has its fair share of sporting tourists who come to see (amongst other things) premiership football, tennis at Wimbledon, rugby at Twickenham, cricket at the Oval and Lords plus the London Marathon and the Boat Race. In addition, both the Aquatic Centre and the Velodrome of the 2012 Olympics will be open to the general public in 2014.
A visit to London is not complete until you have visited at least one of its many tourist attractions. There's the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, the London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, London Zoo and the Churchill War Rooms - to name but a few!
You don't have to spend money to enjoy a great day out in London; nearly all of the museum and art galleries offer free admission, although you will have to pay to see special exhibitions.
If you would like to experience theatre as it was in Shakespeare's day, then you should definitely pay a visit to the famous Globe Theatre. Those who prefer a roof over their head, however, should try and keep to the theatres of the West End! Whatever your preference, be it comedy, drama or musicals, you will find a production to suit your taste.
London offers a wide choice of accommodation, including home stays, budget hostels, self catered apartments, budget hotel chains, boutique hotels and famous five star palaces offering the last word in luxury.
Whatever the time of year, whatever the hour of day, there's always something new going on in London. From pop-up markets to original street performers to the latest exhibition at the Science Museum, London's culture is constantly evolving.
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