Vibrant UK Capital
The famous London Underground is not the only way to see London, take advantage and use the Thames to transport you and your family around the capital. For a truly historic mode of transport through the city, boats take passengers interesting and scenic trips up and down the Thames, taking in the many impressive buildings that line the banks of the river. For something a little different, give London Duck Tours a try. They offer much more than just sightseeing tours. The name Duck Tours is drawn from the vehicles, which is an important part of British history as they are the amphibious DUKWs used to take troops ashore for the D-Day landings, visit their website to find out more about London Duck Tours.
Enjoy the city for free!
Enjoy a superb, budget friendly trip in the vibrant and lively capital
with hundreds of museums, galleries and attractions that are completely
free for you to enjoy. A trip to the capital can be quite costly, so getting
to do and see things for free is a real bonus! Most of London's big public
galleries are completely free to enter, allowing you to experience culture
in the capital. Free London museums include The
National Gallery in Trafalgar Square; The
National Portrait Gallery, Whitechapel
Gallery, Serpentine
Gallery, Tate Britain,
Wallace Collection
and Tate
Modern to name but a few! In Addition to some superb galleries,
you can visit numerous museums and attractions for free including British
Museum, The Imperial
War Museum, The
Natural History Museum, Ceremony of the Keys at the
Tower of London, visit The Houses of Parliament and The Oxo Tower and
Gabriel's Wharf.
Hotels in London
Where do you stay in London? There are so many hotels in London to chose
from ranging from the very best 5 star hotels to some fantastic family
run B&Bs. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, one your
own, with a partner or the family London hotels can accommodate. 5 Star
hotels in London include The
Waldorf Hilton, London
Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square and Swissotel
The Howard London. There's also plenty of other brands in the
capital city as well including Ramada
Hyde Park, Radisson
SAS Portman Hotel and Quality
Crown Hotel Paddington. If you are interested in any of these
hotels or perhaps an independent or family run hotel then just click here
to book.
Landmarks and Iconic places to visit in London
Founded nearly a millennium ago and expanded upon over the centuries since, the Tower of London has protected, housed, imprisoned and been for many the last sight they saw on Earth.
It has been the seat of British government and the living quarters of monarchs ... the site of renown political intrigue, and the repository of the Crown Jewels ... It has housed lions, bears, and (to this day) flightless ravens ... not to mention notorious traitors and framed members of court, lords and ministers, clergymen and knights.
An oasis in the city, Kew Gardens is a must visit for any London tourist. See the regal Queens Gardens, Waterlily House, Bamboo Garden and Palm House Parterre as well as exotics and aquatic displays along side loads of interesting things to see and do for the kids. Kew Gardens truly is a great day out for all of the family.
Big Ben is one of London's most well known landmarks, and looks fantastic during the night when the clock faces are lit up. You can even clearly tell when parliament is in session, because a light shines above the clock face. The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock-tower itself, but to the thirteen ton bell hung within. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall. A truly impressive sight that you will definately want a few snaps of!
Shopping in London
Shopping in London is a wonderful experience with everything you could wish for right on your door step. From contemporary homewares and the UK largest department store, through to the vibrant and bustling Topshop flagship store through to retail greats like Selfridges, Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Harrods. London really is a city where you can shop until you drop!
For those of you wanting something a little less main-stream, head to Portobello market or Camden Lock market where you will find a huge array of delightful stalls full of brac-a-brac, vintage finds, antiques as well as edgy street wear and clothes from up and coming designers.
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