Guide to London, England

London, the capital city of the United Kingdom, is still considered one of the world’s leading global cities.

Historic, multicultural, eclectic and with a frenetic energy London never ceases to amaze with it’s culture, architecture, and people and it’s no surprise that it’s still the most-visited city in the world.

Top reasons to visit London

Tea, tradition and theatre

Pomp and ceremony at Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards Parade

Shakespeare, history and culture

Main areas of London

Brixton

South London, with a great clubbing and music scene.

Camden

Bohemian area known for it’s trendy markets and vibrant nightlife and music scene.

Chelsea

Luxury designer shops and department stores.

City of London

The Old City, famous for landmarks such as Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral, and now the financial centre of the world.

Covent Garden

Quirky craft stalls, street entertainers, boutiques and restaurants.

Hackney

Hipster-central with areas like Hoxton and Shoreditch

Mayfair

Exclusive gentleman’s clubs, auction houses, gourmet restaurants and upscale hotels.

Soho

With abundant pubs, clubs and bars Soho is famed for it’s nightlife.

Southbank

Cultural mile showing world class art, design, theatre and music - as well as the London Eye.

West End

Great range of theatres, tourist attractions, hotels and shopping.

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When to go to London

London is popular all year round, but Summer is especially high-season (and price!) from May through to September. Remember to bring cold weather and rain clothes, as the weather is very changeable.

5 London experiences

1. Visit Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen
2. London Eye - world’s 3rd highest observation wheel
3. Theatre District - Drury Lane
4. Westminster Abbey and Palace of Westminster - the seat of the United Kingdom Parliament and World Heritage Site
5. Modern skyscrapers such as the 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) and The Shard

Top Attractions in London

• Marble Arch
• Museums - National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum
• Westminster Abbey
• Parks - St James’ Park, Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, Hampstead Heath
• Tower of London
• Bridges - Bridge, Westminster
• London Dungeon
• Saint Paul’s Cathedral
• Leicester Square
• Covent Garden
• Shaftesbury Avenue
• South Bank
• Buckingham Palace
• Changing the Guard - Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade

Shopping in London

Shopping is a major pastime in London, whether it’s the designer superstores like Harrods, Harvey Nichols or Selfridges down to the food markets like Spitalfieds.

Eating in London

No visit to London is complete without trying the local delicacies, such as:-

• jellied eels
• fish and chips
• pie and mash
• beer - bitter or lager, especially ‘real ale’
• cream teas and scones

Nightlife and Entertainment in London

London’s is famous for it’s nightlife, whether it’s theatre, opera, live music, comedy or drinking. Every area in London has it’s own ‘scene’ and it’s recommended to check the latest Time Out or Listings guide for the best advice on what’s happening in your area.

Particular areas to look for are Camden (live music), West End (theatre) Covent Garden (pubs and street entertainment) and Soho (comedy and arts).

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