London Attractions
Buckingham Palace
The official residence of the British Monarchy, here you can visit the Queens Gallery with many pieces of art, rare furniture and also photography of the Royal Family.
In the month of August and a few other weeks in the summer, some of Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms are open for the members of the public to view.
London Eye
One of the best attractions in London, here you can enjoy 360 degree views of the city from one of the large viewing capsules.
A great opportunity to view London from the air and see the famous landmarks.
Tower of London
This famous landmark in London has been a secure fortress, a royal palace, and an Infamous prison during its 1000 year history.
Today you can enjoy a guided tour inside the castle walls and learn about its very interesting history, and view the priceless Crown Jewels, still used on State occasions.
A must-see location when in London.
River Thames Boat Cruise
A river cruise is without doubt one of the best ways to see London, travelling through the heart of the city on the river allows you to sit back and enjoy the views.
There are several stops on the river where you can depart the boat and visit one of the attractions nearby.
Better still take a dinner cruise and enjoy a high-quality dinner whilst observing the famous London skyline.
Tower Bridge
A very famous London Landmark where you can stop and take a photograph and enjoy a walk over the bridge.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, in central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.
Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805.
Nelsons Column stands in the middle of it.
National History Museum
A great place to visit to learn about the history of London and Great Britain. They have lots of modern exhibitions including a section on British Wildlife and photography.
Madame Tussauds
One of London great attractions with over 2540 waxworks of the worlds favourite people.
The Planetarium is next door and is also a fascinating visit.
Open Top Bus Tour
Undoubtedly, the best way for first time visitors to see the city is to take an open top bus tour round the city.
This is a hop on – hop off service that allows you to use it as much as you like n a 24-hour period.
A great way to move between the places of interest you wish to visit.
The West End Theatres
London’s west end and New York’s Broadway are the mecca’s for the world’s theatregoers.
Make a point of doing your research before you travel to reserve tickets at the show of your choice.
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Hotels
London has a fantastic range of hotels all over the city in many great locations. Below are a number we recommend and can put into a package for you.
Hotel 41 – Known to be the number 1 hotel in London. This boutique hotel is a 5 star property who cater for their guests magnificently. If you stay here you will feel like it is a home away from home. It is located a short walk from Buckingham Palace in the Victoria area of the city.
The Royal Horseguards Hotel – A 5 Star luxury hotel located next to the River Thames in the Westminster area. A great hotel for couples and families.
The Savoy – One of the best 5 star hotels in London. A luxurious experience awaits you at this hotel with fine dining, elegant rooms and one of the best afternoon teas in London.
Apex Hotels – The Apex brand is a chain of 4 star hotels located around the UK. We use the Edinburgh hotels regularly and our clients find them to be some of the best in the city for value, location and overall experience.
Covent Garden hotel – A high end 4/5 star hotel located in the Covent Garden area of London. Right on the doorstep of your hotel you are in the centre of a bustling and vibrant area of London with lots of restaurants, entertainment and shopping just a stones throw away.
Park Grand London Kensington – A 4 star family friendly hotel located in a great area of the city close to many great restaurants and attractions. The hotel has modern rooms and caters for all travellers.
These are just a few of our favourites, however London has over 1000 hotels so if you book with us we will find you the best hotel in your budget in the right area to ensure your city experience is one to remember!
Day Trips From London
If you wish to venture out of the city and visit some of England’s most famous landmarks you can do so by booking one of the daily coach trips. For example, you could visit the famous Stonehenge and then travel to Bath to explore the Roman Baths located in the city.
Another famous location is Windsor Castle. Many of the coach tours also stop at the castle in the afternoon before you head back to London. There are also day trips to the Warner Brother studios where you will explore the film sets from the Harry Potter movies. A great day out for adults and children.
We can include any of the above coach tours in your itinerary.
