London is a hustling, bustling city, packed with a diverse range of attractions and London hotels guaranteed to provide a myriad of possibilities for all tastes.
Firstly getting around is an issue. London is a large city and you will want to see as much of it as possible. The best way to get about is public transport, a travel card can be purchased (at all major stations and many newsagents) which can be used on all of London’s public transport; busses, trains and the tube (underground)
The culturally minded are spoilt for choice in London and it always surprises visitors that most of the major galleries and museums in the city are free entry (some special exhibitions require a separate admission) In South Kensington the Science Museum, Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert are a great starting point; free entry and all within walking distance of each other. For art lovers the famous National Gallery, Tate Modern and Tate Britain and the Saatchi Gallery are also free entry.
All of this free culture leaves more of your holiday cash for shopping and the London is certainly the place to do that.
Take a stroll down the world famous Oxford Street, Carnaby Street or Soho and you are faced with the flagship stores of Britain’s most famous department stores and retail outlets as well as the smaller boutiques and specialist emporiums, all giving certain areas their unique flavour and distinctive look. Catering for all tastes and interests from haute couture to cutting edge technology to souvenirs to specialist interest and collectables London’s shops provide endless opportunities for bargains and unique buys.
The city boasts a plethora of Markets as well as its shops; next to the opera house central London houses Covent Garden Market where in the preserved old market halls you can peruse quintessentially English goods. Portobello Road market is the perfect place to peruse antique and vintage jewellery and artefacts and Camden Market has a more vibrant alternative ethos. This small selection is a good starting point but there many more for the avid bargain hunter to track down and explore.
A multicultural and ethnically diverse city London’s cuisine is as varied as its inhabitants. Every type of cuisine is available from the Michelin starred flagships of fine dining to the small family owned bistros and cafes offering a taste of numerous traditions and everything in-between. Many restaurants in the west end offer theatre specials for early dining where you can find quality fresh food and drink at very attractive prices.
London’s theatre district is famous the world over for the quality and innovation of its productions and the face price of tickets represents this; however there are also many combined dinner and theatre deals or just discounted show tickets available online. Alternatively for the hardy there is the half price ticket booth in Leicester Square Queuing can require wrapping up warm in winter but the discount on the quality shows available.
All of which is a great starting point for the first time visitor or the most well travelled anglophile and don’t forget that the most distinctive feature of London its historic and unique architecture and cityscape is free to experience, just remember to look up when you’re out and about.
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