The capital city of England is a popular tourist destination because it is only part of a handful of cities that allow you to walk the same path as members of the Royal family. See their household and the famous changing of the guards’ process too. Most of all, there are plenty of sights to take in and more than enough attractions to explore.
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- Thames River Cruise
The best way to see London is simply on a boat. Travel in luxurious style on an all-weather boat with open upper decks and panoramic windows at the bottom level. Sail through the heart of the city and see famed landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and many more.
With the capability of seeing more attractions in one go with the Thames River Cruise, you can see nearly all the popular sights of London without having to re-visit any on foot. This allows you enough time to check out the other four below.
- The London Eye
Alongside Big Ben, this is the iconic attraction of London that simply needs to be seen by all visitors to the city. When inside the London Eye, you can see up to a staggering 25 miles in each direction, giving you a perfect skyline view of the city.
The London Eye is in the heart of the city, giving you the perfect view of London from the 135m cantilevered observation wheel. It also grants you the chance to see some nearby attractions too, like Sea World.
- Hyde Park
The setting of a 1.5 mile wide field, Hyde Park is one of the biggest London parks in the city. If you’re looking for a place to relax and take in the sights, this is exactly where you want to be. The park is popular with skaters, cyclists, horse riders and general athletes.
It’s not only a park however and during Summer Time, music festivals are held here performed by headlining acts such as Bon Jovi and The Rolling Stones.
- The London Bridge
The London Bridge is 800 feet in length and connects The Borough to the City of London. The suspension bridge consists of two towers tied together at the upper level. Why not walk your way across the bridge and enjoy the views of HMS Belfast and the Tower of London.
This iconic bridge has also been the location for major films and music videos too, from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to hip-hop artist’s will.i.am’s This Is Love video.
- British Museum
The one place to see the most interesting sights in the world is in a museum. So there is no reason not to visit one of the best museums in the world – The British Museum. The remarkable collection spans over two million years of history and culture.
The on-going exhibitions vary but the core of human history remains for visitors all year round. With so much on offer, you’ll be sure to stick around for hours.