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10 reasons to visit London by Russ Pooley
London
Self-Catering Accommodation
You're
planning a weekend away with your partner. You want somewhere with great
shopping, he wants somewhere with beautiful architecture, he wants somewhere
with great nightlife while you want somewhere with amazing restaurants.
So what do you do? Go your separate ways and catch up after the weekend?
Or go to the city that has it all, London.
England's capital city is
a wash with luxury hotels and while London really does have a million reasons
to visit here are the top ten.
Eating out
Whatever your tastes you
will find the perfect restaurant in London. Highlights include the super
classy Hakkasan serving Chinese cuisine, the ultra trendy restaurant The
Ivy and the chic sushi restaurant Nobu but with so much variety you're
sure to find something to suit.
Theatre
London's West End is world
famous and a trip to London is not complete without a visit to the theatre.
Whether it's a fun and rowdy night out you're after or an evening of culture
there are shows to suit everyone.
History
London is steeped in history
and there are attractions to prove it. The London Dungeons and The Jack
the Ripper tour are just a couple of the attractions on offer.
Shopping
From Oxford Street and Regent
Street to the world famous Harrods store London is a shopper's paradise!
The Thames
The most famous river in
the UK offers a host of attractions. Take a boat along the Thames or walk
along its banks and stop off at one of the pubs and bars along the way.
Or, if you have a head for heights, take a ride on the London Eye and see
the city in all its glory.
Star
Spotting
If you're the type of person
who gets excited when you spot someone off the TV on the street, London
is the place for you. With so many celebs choosing to live in the capital
you are sure to spot someone famous.
Music
London has some of the best
music venues in the country. From the huge stadiums such as Wembley to
the quirky pubs and smaller venues like Koko in Camden, if it's a gig you're
looking for you're spoilt for choice.
Architecture
From St Paul's cathedral
to the Houses of Parliament to the Royal Albert Hall London is host to
some of the UK's most beautiful buildings.
Nightlife
London's nightlife is second
to none. From the glitz of the West End to Camden, the ultimate in retro
cool, those seeking a big night out will not be disappointed.
Buckingham Palace
Of course, a visit to London
is not complete without a trip to Buckingham Palace, the home of the Royals
and probably the most popular tourist attraction in the UK. |