London the capital of England and the United Kingdom has got lots to offer
not only tourists but also its own residents. There is never a time when
someone cannot find something to do or see in London. Among the most popular
tourist destinations are Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, and
the Tower of London. You can choose from specific sightseeing objects to visit
or find lots of tours to choose from where for a certain price you can see
several objects without having to find them yourself.
Visiting London you can take a leisurely walk through Covent Garden where
you can see such historical sites as the British Museum which was established
in 1753. Covent Garden has not admission. You can buy fresh fruit or vegetables
for your lunch from the market. Usually street performers can be seen near the
Piazza, outside of St. Paul’s Cathedral and at the North Hall of the Market
Building.
You can also visit the British Museum free of charge. The museum features
over 13 million historical artefacts and visitors can enjoy such exhibits as
the Medieval Gallery where the Royal Gold Cup is on display. It was made
sometime from 1370 to 1380 A.D. in Paris, France.
Tourists always get a thrill watching the changing of the Queen’s guards at
Buckingham Palace. During this time a military band plays and the event takes
place at precisely 11:30 A.M. from April to July and on alternate days from
August to March. The guards start coming at 11:15 A.M. as the band plays and it
lasts until 12 P.M.
Tourists love the visit the House of Parliament which is housed in the
Palace of Westminster. Here you can explore sites like the famous Big Ben,
historic Palace of Westminster and even watch a debate. You can visit the
galleries in the House of Parliament and observe historical laws in process.
Don’t forget to take a look at London from a bird’s eye view. Ride the
London Eye which is Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel standing at 443 feet tall.
There are 32 compartments which can hold 25 people. From the glassed in capsule
you can take a look at the city from all vantage points. Each ride lasts about
30 minutes. To get the best views go on a clear day.
.When the day is done and you need accommodations you can take a look at
the Londontown website which always offers bed and breakfast and hotel deals.
There is information about accommodations for every type of budget. There is also the Late Rooms website which offers
discounted, last minute rates on hotels in England. You can also find budget
hotels in London on Priceline where you can bid for a hotel online. The London
School of Economics offers its residences for families, groups or individuals travelling
in London all year round. You can opt to stay in youth hostels which usually
have lower rates and there are discount lodging chains such as Budget Travel
and Premier Inn.
