sightseeing in London?

Question

am travelling to london next week can you tell me what kind of museums are there and what else places I can visit

Answer 1

There is a lot to see - shopping, museums, historical sites, and outside london, many nature excursions too. Too many to list here.

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Answer 2

Well, I have lots of foreign friends and family so I frequently end up giving them tours of the city. The city is a wonderful place and there are endless things to see and do...

Here are a few things I take people to when they have only a few days.

The London Eye
- you have to ride it - it gives a completely different view of the city.

Waterloo Bridge
- there's nothing special about the bridge, but it sits at a bend of the river and has beautiful views of some of the most interesting buildings on the Thames including Big Ben, Parliament, Somerset House, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye, the National Theatre and many others...

The British Museum
- this is my favourite place in the city, it's a treasure trove of world history and knowledge (it's little to do with Britain, it's full of fascinating objects rather immorally stolen from around the world largely during the time of the British Empire). The great court in the middle of the middle is beautiful and it has the old British library in the centre which is full of history.

St James' Park
- this park in the centre of the city is probably the prettiest of the royal parks and the view from the bridge in the central lake to Buckingham palace on one side, and Whitehall (government buildings and the London Eye) on the other is stunning.

The Tate Modern
- even if you hate modern art, this is a glorious art gallery built into the shell of an old victorian power station.


The other things I'd suggest are:

The Tower of London & Tower Bridge

The Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum (of decorative arts) are all on one street, Exhibition Road, in the posh area of Kensington. I'd say the NHM is tops, but all of them are great.

Madame Tussaud's Waxwork Museum (I HATE this place but everyone I take there loves it).

Buckingham Palace (if you come during summer the tours of the interior have to be seen to be believed, I've never seen anything so grand).

And take some time to enjoy the city, and the nightlife - we have so many different cultures here you should be able to try a different cuisine for every meal!

Also I'd suggest walking or taking the buses - you'll see much more of the city than you will on the tube... I'd also second the suggestion above about the original London walks, they're great, and take you to out of the way places.

I almost invariably also take people out on a day trip to Cambridge (only 50 miles away) the city is a beautiful tranquil contrast to London's hustle and bustle.

You'll have a great time! I'm not remotely bored yet and I've lived here for 24 years...

Answer 3

there is so much to see in London! One thing I really recommend is that you take a ride on the Big Red Bus for a tour of the city when you first get there. It will give you an idea of what all you want to see, as they go to all the major landmarks. You can also jump on and off all day, so it's a great way to get around. You also get a ride on the Thames, so it's a very nice way to see London in a nutshell.
It depends on your interests, but most people like to go to Westminster Abbey, to see the Changing of the Guard at the Queen's place, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, The British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museums, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden for some shopping, Notting Hill for the street sales, The Imperial War Museum, and so much more. Get a guide book so you will know what tube stops to get off at for everything. You will have a great time!

Answer 4

There's lots to see.and visit. Here's a brief list of the main attractions.

Palaces - Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace. All of these are open to visitors.

Museums and Galleries - Natural History Museum, Science Museum, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, The Tate and Tate Modern, British Museum, Imperial War Museum.

Famous Buildings and Monuments etc - The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Whitehall and Downing Street, Clarence House, St James Palace, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch, Monument, Tower Bridge, London Eye.

Churches - Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, St Clement Dane, Temple Church, Saint Martin in the field.

There's such a lot to see I can't possibly list them all here. I'd recommend an Eyewitness Travel Guide as they're very comprehensive and include attractions, opening times, photos and maps.

Try the website for The Original London Walks as they do loads of guided tours around the city, They're very cheap and you can take Jack the Ripper, Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, Charles Dickens, Museum and Ghost walks. They are very good indeed and you get to see the places lots of tourists don't eve know about.

Travel by tube or bus, It's cheaper than by taxi and very convenient. You can get travel cards from your nearest tube station.

The main shopping streets are Oxford and Regent Street. You can try New Bond Street for Designer labels. Camden for alternative clothing. There's a big mall in Brent Cross also.

As for food, there are places to eat everywhere. China Town in Soho is good and Brick Lane for Indian Food in particular.

Have fun.

Answer 5

We just came back from London last week.

1. We like to take the tube and walk instead of taxi and buses. It is very convenient.

2. We like London walks. We love to walk in boroughs of London, different neighbourhoods and we stopped at cafes to rest.

3. The first day we went to London eye and the big ben and palace to see the change of guards.

4. The second day we took the boat cruise and drank at the river side cafes,

5. The third day we shopped at Harrod's. There is sale of 50 to 70% discount so we bought some crystal glasses. Went to 10 Downing street as well.

We tried Chinese at Hunan restaurant where they serve different dishes till you tell them to stop.

We had Italian and Greece food and French and Biritish food. Wherever you eat London offers the best for any type of food.

We did so many other things since we are attending a graduation ceremony of London Business School and getting together with our old friends in UK.

We experienced the revelers on the street when Italy won world cup. That is simply fun and crazy.

Such a lovely city to visit. But we are happy to be back in US. The air is clean and we have more space here.

Answer 6

Hi, Here's what I always pass along!
Wow...you're in for a treat! Wear good walking shoes because London is a superb walking city. Bring a good map of the city and begin. Be a happy tourist and first hop on one of the major red double decker tour buses which afford you a perfect overview of London and you can "hop on and off" as often as you please...some for two days! I love www.theoriginaltour.com ! Highlights (see www.londonwalks.com): National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Tate Modern Museum, London Eye, Covent Gardens (great shops n restaurants), St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, see a play!, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Tower of London.
Know London has many beautiful parks which can be your oasis when needing a rest. Kensington Gardens in one of the world's wealthiest areas - See Princess Di's Kensington Palace and shop Kensington High St. and wander up Church St. for boutiques and such. Nearby: Royal Albert Hall, Science Museum, Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum. Hyde Park connects to Kensington Gardens. Explore Chelsea for boutiques as well. St. James Park - beautiful, sole restaurant inside. Green Park - high tea at the Ritz, Fortnum & Mason, Picadilly Circus (think Times Square). Shopping streets: Oxford, Bond, check for weekly markets...BUY "TIMEOUT LONDON" weekly magazine. Boat trip on the Thames - a must. Don't forget - you can take the EUROSTAR Chunnel train to Brussels or Paris for day trips (2.5 hrs +/- each way!) Hope this helps. Have a fantastic time! :)

Answer 7

Hi,,, i lived there while attending college....

The British Museum,,,, is a must see..... Trafalgar Square,, with the lions around Nelsons colum....
Madam Toussads wax museum,,,, The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace,, the Parlement building with Big Ben,, just to name a few,, oh.. also Speakers Corner on Sunday at Hyde park is a good thing,,, and Carnaby Street for shopping...

good luck.....

Answer 8

London eye.
Natural History Museum
West End
Royal Albert Hall
Greenwich Cutty Sark
Tate Morden (or Britain)
Trafalgar Sq
Leichester Sq
many many more.

Answer 9

There are plenty to see! But beware, it is one of the crowdest places I have travelled to. Enjoy!

Answer 10

i highly recommend the tower of london. you can see the crown jewels, and hear a great tour about all the royalty that lived there or were killed there