London - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Travel Highlights
- Westminster Abbey is possibly the best example of early English gothic architecture. royal coronations, weddings and funerals have taken place here for centuries.
- The British Museum is the country’s largest and one of London’s most popular attractions with artefacts from some of the world’s most interesting civilisations.
- The new Shakespeare’s Globe is as close to the original as possible, including being subject to the English weather.
- Covent Garden is a beautiful lunch spot with a bit of shopping and free performances.
- Wander the rooms of the monarch’s official residence at Buckingham Palace.
- Hyde Park offers a sanctuary in the chaos of London.
- Camden Market is a blend of three separate markets that sell a little bit of everything.
- The Sky Garden is a beautiful terrace garden to watch the sunset. Tickets are free but book in advance.
Travel Tips
- London is huge, so if you’re short on time, try and choose an area you want to explore.
- Getting a free Oyster card is a great way to save time and cash on the tube.
- Some people don’t realise how close tube stops can be. Sometimes it’s quicker to walk!
- Many of the larger museums are free.
- If you want to see a West End show last minute, the TKTS booth sells all remaining unsold tickets for the day.
- Oxford Street is the place to shop but avoid it on a Saturday.
