Going to visit London and want to know what to see? Then this article is for you, because here you will find best tourist attractions and places, information about shopping and more. Just keep reading :)
London is one of the
most visited cities in the world, a leader in arts, technology, education and trade. It doesn`t matter how old are you or what`s your interests, in this city and its wide cultural and other activities diversity you will find something exciting.
This is a very
international city, so people from all around the world making their home there, so it`s also very easy to enjoy other cultures as well. London is known as a very rainy city, but it`s not an obstacle for a great time, because also rain gives this city a special charm. Definitely plan your vacation or weekend in London, because it`s a big city and it will be wise not to run from one place to another.
Lucy Dodsworth who lives and works in London already for 10 years shares with us her
insider tips on the best things to see and do, and where shop and explore.
She offers walks along South Bank. Walking form
London eye along to
Tower Bridge you will see some of
London`s most famous buildings – Tower of London, Shakespeare`s Globe and Tate Modern. It`s highly recommended to visit
London`s museums – British Museum, National Gallery, Cabinet war Rooms or others. They are so many that you will definitely find something for your taste. You can also take a part in themed walking tours around London which are organized by
London Walks - from the haunts of Jack the Ripper and night-time ghost tours, to Harry Potter film locations and Olympic London.
If you want to escape form the city and enjoy the good weather and take a rest, then you have to visit one of plenty
London`s parks and gardens. From the manicured gardens of Hyde Park and St James Park to huge, hilly Hampstead Heath and the hidden gardens tucked away in residential squares.
As the best neighborhoods to explore she offers
Covent Garden – one of the city’s main entertainment and shopping areas, full of street performers and musicians and also surrounded by bars and restaurants.
South Kensington - place to go for museums and also from here you can walk up to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
Bloomsbury - London’s academic heart with garden squares and coffee shops.
One of main English traditions is drinking tea in the afternoon sandwiches, cakes and pastries. Most well-known places for tea are
The Ritz or
Fortnum and Mason and also
Kensington Palace Orangery.
For shopping there is a wide range of markets in London.
Oxford Street is the city’s most famous shopping street but it is full of big department stores.
Carnaby Street, Covent Garden or the
King’s Road you visit if you want to find something interesting. It is also worth seeing is
Harrods, mostly because of its over-the-top decor for any public holidays than for shopping.
There is no special time of year for visiting London. The weather is always unpredictable but this city has thought of it, so if the weather is bad then there are a lot of things to do inside. This was just basic information about London and there are still a lot of things to do and see in this beautiful city.
Plan your trip and enjoy the beauty of the city and its opportunities.
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