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London has the greatest concentration of major attractions in Britain and offers an amazing variety of places to visit.
The largest city in Europe, London, has a history stretching back to the Romans. In fact, it was the Romans who built the first bridge across the Thames. London's rich history is evident at every turn; St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are a treasure trove of historical delights. London attracts very large numbers of visitors and tourists. Tourist attractions are mainly in Central London, comprising the historic City of London; the West End with its cinemas, bars, clubs, theatres, shops and restaurants; the City of Westminster with Westminster Abbey, the Royal palaces of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House etc., the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea with its museums (the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum) and Hyde Park. Other important tourist attractions include St Paul's Cathedral, the National Gallery the Bankside area of Southwark with the Globe Theatre, Tate Modern, and London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tate Britain on the Embankment, the British Museum in Bloomsbury. There are many other museums and places of interest. It needn't cost a lot to get out and about, with 238 attractions that are completely free to enter there’s nowhere else in the world where you can see so much for so little. Visit everything from the thousands of historic exhibits at the British Museum to the stately Kenwood House, the award-winning Imperial War Museum or even Hackney City Farm. The British Museum, V&A, Natural History Museum and Science Museum can each take a day to explore, but you will still be inspired if you only have a couple of hours to spare. As well as famous permanent exhibits, look out for topical displays featuring a variety of special interest subjects. ‘Interaction’ is the key to many of these so you don’t just stand and stare. London’s more famous attractions such as the British Airways London Eye and Madame Tussauds are well worth visiting if you’ve never been before, but you can also branch out and visit some less well known attractions. Places like Kensington Palace, Dali Universe and the Photographers’ Gallery also have much to offer. If there aren’t enough hours in the day to explore as much as you’d like, take in late night opening on Friday or Saturday nights at some of London’s top galleries and museums such as Tate Modern, Saatchi Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts and National Portrait Gallery. Sussex Gardens, Bayswater, Earls Court, Victoria are some of the popular roads, areas and locations for budget hotel accommodation in London. BFI London IMAX Cinema, Dali Universe and Geffrye Museum are some of hundreds of attractions for people with special needs. Although all attractions are not 100% accessible for wheelchair users, many make extra efforts for individual requirements such as signed shows for the deaf, induction loops, Braille guides, as well as special tours for those with learning difficulties. Open space accounts for 30% of the London area, and the city contains 143 registered parks and gardens. Short walking paths and nature trails can be found in places like Hampstead Heath and Mile End Park, and at the end of an exhausting day walking, they’re a great spot for a picnic - weather permitting! Just south of the River Thames is Battersea Park, featuring a Japanese Pagoda which was a gift to the nation. Or head further out to Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew where you can explore four acres of magnificent conservatories displaying plants from rainforest to desert. Sports fans are also well taken care of. From the Museum of Rugby and Twickenham Stadium Tours to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum or Arsenal Museum and Stadium Tours, you’ll never get bored between matches. Most attractions are open daily from 1000-1700, although some attractions may have shorter opening hours on Sundays. Seasonal opening times also operate at attractions including, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament and Leeds Castle, and make sure to take note of public holidays. Always check times before you make the journey. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), twelve miles west of the city, has four terminals, and two train/tube stations: one for terminals 1, 2 and 3, and a separate one for terminal 4. London Gatwick Airport (LGW), thirty miles to the south, has two terminals, North and South, connected by a monorail. London Stansted Airport (STN), London's swankiest international airport, lies 34 miles northeast of the capital London Luton Airport (LTN) is roughly thirty miles north of the city centre, and mostly handles charter flights. London's smallest airport, London City Airport (LCY) , is situated in Docklands, nine miles east of central London. It handles European flights only, London is also served by the following Mainline Railway Stations: London, England Hotels Accommodation - Hotels in London, England Book London hotels online with SimplyRichmond.com. All reservations at London hotels are confirmed instantly with the best online prices guaranteed by hotels in London. We are pleased to offer you accommodation in London ranging from luxurious 5 star London Hotels to small boutique style hotels and guesthouses. SimplyRichmond.com - offering the best hotel rates in London, best hotel value, no fees.
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