Activities
Embark on a spectacular and circular tour on Europe’s largest observation wheel- the London Eye. Set on the banks of River Thames, its individual glass capsules offers amazing views of the city.
The wheel was built to mark London’s millennium celebrations in 2000.
Visit the Buckingham Palace and watch the Changing of Guards. The London residence of the Royal Family, this palace is one of Britain’s most iconic buildings. It’s the scene of the London’s most famous display, the Changing of Guard. At 11:30am, visitors are drawn to this colorful and free display of perfect marching and music.
Visit the Hyde Park- The largest open space in London and a popular attraction for sightseers- the Hyde Park is littered with many landmarks and highlights. Some of them include; Serpentine, Speakers’ Corner, Apsley House among others. Next time you visit London, watch out for these landmarks.
If you are the sports lover, London hosts the biggest sporting events in the world. From football to tennis and even cricket. You can visit the iconic Wembley stadium, Wimbledon lawn tennis stadium and also stadiums for famous football clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and many more.
Climate
London's climate is temperate, with modest daily high temperatures during summer and winter temperatures that seldom fall subzero.
Rainfall is fairly regular, occurring throughout the year.
In winter, snow sometimes occur
Eating Out
London is the ideal destination for foodies. Numerous restaurants serve both local and foreign cuisines to satisfy your appetite.
Getting Around
There are several ways of getting around in London. The city has a fully developed public transport system, you can choose to go through the waterways or by train.
The iconic black cabs are the only legalized cabs to pick up passengers on the streets, however they are not cheap.
The train service runs through the central districts to the surrounding surburbs. Depending on your duration of stay, using the train is relatively cheap.
Using the buses is cheaper than the train service, its a cool way to see the city and its attractions.Its also the best for of getting around at night.
Kids Attractions
London has lots of attractions for kids. From toddlers to teens, they will have lots to see, learn and play with. Visit numerous musuems in London and your kids will be greatly enlightened. Musuems like the National History Musuem where they can learn about dinosaurs and learn about science in general. If your kids are into dolls and teddy bears, then the V&A Musuem of childhood is perfect for them.
You can take your kids to a park, they will surely enjoy their time and have lots of fun there with plenty activities to engage in. The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground offers hours of amzing outdoor fun for the kids.
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Money
The currency is Pounds Sterling
Night Life
London has a very vibrant nightlife, it caters for all tastes. Be it comedy, theatre or music, you will always have somewhere to go to party the night away.
Shopping
London is a shopper's paradise, you're spoilt for choice when shopping in London; from the flagship stores on Oxford Street, to gifts and bric-a-brac at London's markets. Shop in Europe's largest urban shopping centre at Westfield Stratford, or visit an iconic department store such as Harrods
Sightseeing
Using the traditional, double-decker Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour is the one of the best way to see the sights and attractions of London. It's easy, convenient, informative, and ensures you see the most important attractions. Its a great way to spend your day.
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