Plan Your London Vacation

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London is one of the popular tourist destinations in England. It covers about 10 square miles on both the north and south areas of the River Thames. Go through this article to know more about this beautiful city.

London is the largest city and the capital Of England. It is located in the south-east area of England on the banks Thames River. This famous city is always packed with thousands of tourists from all across the world. The city's rich history, beautiful landscape, museums, events and festivals make it an ideal retreat. London city is famous for its attractions; The London Eye, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, National Gallery, etc. If you are planning a visit to London, then take tips from the information given below.

About London: Fact File

Area: 1,570 km2 (607square miles)
Population: 7,825,200
Population Density: 4,978/km2 (12,892/square miles)
Language: English
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Main River: Thames

Where to Go and What to Do

Places to Visit: Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, The London ...
... Eye, Tower of London, Kensington Palace and The Banqueting House.

Famous Churches: St Paul’s Church, Temple Church, All Hallows, Soul's Church and Brompton Oratory.

Famous Monuments: Admiralty Arch, Albert Memorial, ST. John's Gate and Temple of Mithras.

Amusement Parks: Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers, Legoland Windsor, Thorpe Park, Diana Memorial Playground and Kid’s Zone.

Museums: Natural History Museum, British Museum, Science Museum, V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum), Museum of London, Horniman Museum, Museum of London Docklands and RAF Museum.

Parks & Gardens: Queen Mary's Rose Gardens, St. James's Park, Regent's Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.

Beaches: Eastern beach, Nahoon beach, Orient beach, Bonza Bay’s beach, Cove Rock beach, Igoda beach, Gulu beach and Kidds beach.

Street Markets: Camden Market , Portobello Market, Greenwich Market, Old Spitalfields Market , Brick Lane Market, Columbia Flower, Petticoat Lane Market and Borough Market.

Art Galleries: Tate Modern, Tate Britain, National Portrait Gallery and The Wallace Collection.

When to visit:
Any time is good to visit this beautiful city because these attractions remain open throughout the year. In London winters last from October to March whereas May and July are the summer months.

Getting There:
Travelling to London is easy with the availability of direct flights from all across the World. London is serviced by 5 main international airports; London City Airport, Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport and London Luton Airport.

Getting Around:
There are numerous transport facilities available in London. An extensive bus network connects most of the London. The network also links London to the major cities and towns in various states. You can also commute via shuttle services, taxis, London underground services, etc.

Accommodation:
There are numerous hotels, bed and breakfasts, resorts and rentals in the city. These range from economy to business and luxury class. If you are on a limited budget, choose to stay in a bed and breakfast London central and other areas of the city have many such accommodation options available and you must find one nearest to the places you want to see.

The writer is associated with Hanover Hotel, one of London's leading Bed and Breakfast Central London visitors have relied on the hotel for many years now for its excellent service and affordability.