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.
Firstly, there's London itself. Two thousand years of history are crammed into it; where else can you run your fingers along a section of Roman wall whilst looking towards what is currently the tallest building in the EU - namely, the Shard?
On sunny days there's nothing quite like a picnic outdoors, and London is privileged to have eight beautiful royal parks. If you find yourself free one sunday, and you fancy an argument with a man on a soapbox, I recommend that you visit Speakers Corner in Hyde Park.
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 is a shopper's paradise. There are more than 300 shops on Oxford Street alone (including Selfridges and John Lewis) plus a representative from most high street chains. Hamleys and Liberty are close by on Regent Street whilst Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co live in nearby Bond Street.
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.
You never run out of things to do in London. You can meet beefeaters and ravens at the Tower of London, examine the original engines inside Tower Bridge, test the acoustics in St Paul's Whispering Gallery, scare yourself silly at the London Dungeon or attend a debate at the Houses of Parliament.
London offers the visitor more museums than any other city in the world, and most of them are free. The Natural History Museum in South Kensington is an absolute must. Many of London's art galleries are also free to enter, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery being conveniently close to one another on the north side of Trafalgar Square.
For many, the words 'London's West End' are synonymous with the best and most cutting edge theatre in the world. Furthermore, many of London's theatres now offer backstage tours as well as onstage performances. For fans of opera there's the Royal Opera House or the London Coliseum, whilst Sadler's Wells and The Royal Ballet should keep dance enthusiasts happy.
After a busy day's sightseeing, you don't want to travel too far to your bed. Luckily, there's a huge choice of accommodation in London: from inexpensive hostels where you can share a dorm for as little as lb10 per night to luxury hotels where you may find yourself rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous!
London is a city that is constantly evolving, making it a very exciting place to visit. If you have been here before, then don't expect it to be the same as it was last time!
Firstly, there's London itself. Two thousand years of history are crammed into it; where else can you run your fingers along a section of Roman wall whilst looking towards what is currently the tallest building in the EU - namely, the Shard?
On sunny days there's nothing quite like a picnic outdoors, and London is privileged to have eight beautiful royal parks. If you find yourself free one sunday, and you fancy an argument with a man on a soapbox, I recommend that you visit Speakers Corner in Hyde Park.
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 is a shopper's paradise. There are more than 300 shops on Oxford Street alone (including Selfridges and John Lewis) plus a representative from most high street chains. Hamleys and Liberty are close by on Regent Street whilst Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co live in nearby Bond Street.
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.
You never run out of things to do in London. You can meet beefeaters and ravens at the Tower of London, examine the original engines inside Tower Bridge, test the acoustics in St Paul's Whispering Gallery, scare yourself silly at the London Dungeon or attend a debate at the Houses of Parliament.
London offers the visitor more museums than any other city in the world, and most of them are free. The Natural History Museum in South Kensington is an absolute must. Many of London's art galleries are also free to enter, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery being conveniently close to one another on the north side of Trafalgar Square.
For many, the words 'London's West End' are synonymous with the best and most cutting edge theatre in the world. Furthermore, many of London's theatres now offer backstage tours as well as onstage performances. For fans of opera there's the Royal Opera House or the London Coliseum, whilst Sadler's Wells and The Royal Ballet should keep dance enthusiasts happy.
After a busy day's sightseeing, you don't want to travel too far to your bed. Luckily, there's a huge choice of accommodation in London: from inexpensive hostels where you can share a dorm for as little as lb10 per night to luxury hotels where you may find yourself rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous!
London is a city that is constantly evolving, making it a very exciting place to visit. If you have been here before, then don't expect it to be the same as it was last time!
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