Attractions and Things to do in London
Clearly London has too much to offer to be able to provide even a comprehensive summary of the best attractions to see. For those wanting shopping,
Oxford Street,
Covent Garden and
Knightsbridge are the more obvious destinations, whilst
Kingston and
Lakeside on the outskirts provide a slightly less hectic experience.
Museum lovers may wish to head for the museumland of
South Kensington which offers the architecturally spectacular
Victoria and Albert,
Natural History and
Science Museums, all within a stone’s throw of each other. The theatre and arts fanatics have two prime destinations to aim for; the
West End centered around
Leicester Square for all London’s famous musical offerings and the
South Bank Complex on the Thames for the
National Theatre,
Royal Festival Hall and
National Film Theatre amongst many others. The restored
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and
Tate Modern are further temptations for the discerning tourist! Contact 020 7960 4242 for the booking office.
Those who want to experience London’s rich past may wish to start at the stunning
Palace of Westminster which, as the modern center of government, still finds itself in the Royal backyard as it has done since the end of the 11th century. Many generations of Kings and Queens have lived here including the current Queen who resides at
Buckingham Palace for much of the year, just half a mile from Westminster.
Hyde Park,
Regent’s Park,
St James’ Park, and
Kensington Gardens to name but a few, prove that even in this bustling city, greenery and a hint of tranquility are never too far away where necessary.
