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London Travel Guide
London tourism provides you both, the famous and infamous places in London. Tower Bridge is one among the popular structures that open in the middle to let the taller boats pass through. Another of the elegant building includes the tower of London and the Shard. The Tower of London is home to the Crown jewels, and its history dates back to almost a thousand years. Also, being the tallest building in Europe, this also serves as a high-end restaurant and a hotel.
History of London
The city of London has an ancient origin, as it dates back all the way to the Roman times when it was the capital of the province of Britannia. After the collapse of Roman rule and a couple of centuries later, the city was attacked and ruled by the Vikings in the early medieval period. The Duke of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and over the next few years, the Tower of London was constructed. In 1666, the Great Fire of London destroyed several areas of the city. It was the world’s largest city during the Industrial Age from 1831 to 1925.
Language in London
English is the official and lingua franca of the city of London. A lot of foreign languages such as French, German, Italian, and Hindi are also spoken by a majority of city residents coming from Commonwealth countries.
Main Food in London
English Breakfast which is a mix of eggs, bacon, sausages, and pudding is a popular meal. Shepherd's Pie, Cottage Pie, Yorkshire Pudding, and Roast Beef are other famous dishes. Fish and Chips is a go-to meal of the day. Cooked with spices, Chicken tikka masala is among the most popular dishes in the UK.
Romantic Places in London
A ride on the London Eye is one of the best things to do in in London on a honeymoon. Another worthy attraction, Hyde Park is a great spot to explore flowers and trails in the summer season. In the afternoon, taking a boat cruise on the Thames River will make your romantic trip to London more memorable.
Shopping in London
The West End is the largest shopping district in London. Home to many retailers and department stores, the Oxford Street is among the busiest shopping places in Europe. Piccadilly Street, Bond Street, Convent Garden, and Sloane Street are other prominent places to shop in London. Camden Market and Borough Market are other places to hunt for cheap souvenirs and fresh produce.
Main Festivals in London
There is a variety of events in London all around the year. From the New Year's Day Parade to a fireworks display at the London Eye, tourists can attend vibrant festivals on a holiday. The Notting Hill Carnival, held in late August each year, is a colorful Caribbean party. London Pride, Taste of London, BBC Proms in the Park, and London Games Festival are other notable events.
Major Attractions in London
If anything, London is among those places in the world that one shouldn't miss to visit. So, plan your itinerary for London trip with the help of our London Tour Guide. The Buckingham Palace is a working royal palace which are very few in the world. The visitors can go around the lavishly decorated rooms and look at the Royal possessions, the Royal paintings are major attraction here. Another legendary palace which is a must visit is the famous Kensington Palace in London.
A London travel guide takes you around Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace, and the Windsor Castle. The Westminster Abbey is a UNESCO world heritage site and was a coronation site since the 11th century. It has also served as a burial ground to some of England's legendary author's, great thinkers, and scientists. Kensington Palace is made for the royal fanatics. It was the childhood home of Queen Victoria and was also home to the late Princess Diana.
In the Victoria and Albert museum, one could see the world's most beautiful decorative designs, and arts. This priceless museum includes a collection of paintings, ceramics, and fashion. Madame Tussaud’s Museum is a place where you can come face to face with many renowned people of the world. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you find wax statues of different personalities here. It has many influential figures from the world of show business, sports, politics and royalty.
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View AllWestminster Abbey in London
Located west of the House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey church is one of the must-see historical sites in the world. Dating back to more than 1000 years in history, this was the first location where Benedictine monks used to visit to carry out their daily worship. Today this is a beautiful church in London and a beloved ...
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Kew Gardens in London
One of the most popular and famous royal botanical gardens in London, the Kew Garden is home to a large number of botanical and mycological collections. On 3 July 2003, the garden was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was founded in the year 1840, and is home to over 30,000 different species of plant life. Visitors ...
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London Dungeon
The London Dungeon is a major tourist attraction in the city, and is one of the most famous places to visit here. Located along London’s South Bank, it recreates some of the most macabre and gory scenes of horror and torture, in a subtly humorous way. There are wax statues and figurines here, apart from a few live actors an...
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Madame Tussauds in London
Located in Marylebone, Madame Tussauds in London is a great place to visit life-sized wax replicas of popular celebrities and artists. The wax figures of icons of sports, movies, modeling and cultural significance can be seen here, from Isaac Einstein to Benedict Cumberbatch, from Queen Elizabeth to Donald Trump, and from M...
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National Gallery in London
One of the most popular and most visited museums, in terms of number of people is the National Gallery, London. It is home to more than 2,300 paintings that can be traced back to the mid-13th century to the 1900s. The National Gallery, London was founded in the year 1824, and houses masterpieces by artists such as Van Gogh,...
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Things To Do In London
Your list of the best things to do, compiled on the basis of actual traveler experiences
View AllEmirates Airline Cable Car In London
Gliding above the city of London especially, over river Thames can be an incredible experience for any tourist who would love to experience the city of London in a different way. The Emirates Air Line cable car is the best and easiest way for one to travel from Greenwich Peninsula to Royal Docks. The cable car trip may take...
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Ice Skates in London
London is the place that pops into our mind the moment we think of Ice skating. If you think it is only during Christmas you get the opportunity to enjoy this sport that is not true. Though the rush is the maximum during the Holidays, there are some exotic and magnificent places which offer the choice to indulge in the spor...
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Museum Visits in London
London is rightly addressed as the cultural capital of the world. London is a place where visitors get the scope of diving into fantastic art and artifacts. Although there are other attractions in the city yet for the museum lovers it is the right place. One can not only find museums of history and science but also enjoy mu...
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The Royal Palaces of London
The royal palaces of London are the beautiful places which are rich in the arts and architecture. These are very intriguing places and people from different parts of the world visit London for enjoying the beauty of these elegant buildings that are regarded as the charms of the city. Here is a list of the royal palaces in L...
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Theme Parks in London
London, the capital of England, is full of wonders. It’s also often called Greater London. It’s one among the nine regions of England. The climate in London is oceanic; summer in London is mild but warm. Winters are cloudy and cold; snowfall occurs occasionally. It is also one among the world’s greenest cities with majority...
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How to Reach London (England)
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By Air
London has 5 major airports. Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport is the busiest Airport, Stansted Airport is where cheap flights between Europe and Mediterranean land and depart. City Airport is the closest to central London. Luton Airport and London Southend airport are some of the major and busy airports in London. Flights like Lufthansa, British Airways, Euroair, Ryanair, Jet airways, Cathay are essential airlines to London.
By Train
London is a well-connected city and one can easily travel to almost any part of the UK from it. Eurostar is a high speed service to London, It operates between London to Paris and Brussels. Also many cities can be reached via and to London.
By Road
The city has a very well developed network of public transportation. The city has bus service, tube or underground services and DLR services. Double decker red buses have been pride for London, they help you see the beautiful sites in the city entails. London has very well developed network of tube services which has 11 lines and are easy to understand. Maps for these lines are available at every station.
DLR services are driverless metros which gives you a tour of places near the dockyard. It is a widely used train in London. One can take Gatwick express to reach London centre from Gatwick Airport. Heathrow express from Heathrow Airport and Stansted express from Stansted Airport. National Express also functions from London Southend. There is also a travel pass which can be bought from nearest station to save money and to avail discounts at various tourist attractions.
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Is there a city card for London?
For travel and transportation purposes, the Oyster card is one of the cheapest ways.
Can tickets to the local attractions of the city of London be purchased in advance?
Tickets to the city’s local attractions can be purchased online, in advance to save time.
Is the London Eye open on all days?
Is there any ticket to attend a daily service at Westminster Abbey?
No, the church does not charge any added fee for a daily service.
Where should I stay when visiting London?
The best places to stay in London are Covent Garden, Kensington, Belgravia, Chelsea, Westminster, St James, Soho, Leicester Square, Camden Town, Primrose Hill, Oxford Street, Mayfair, Marylebone, and East End.
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