Travel London Tips and Attractions

Travel London is a Journey in History. London is a city steeped in history going as far back as Roman Times. London was at one time the central hub of all trading done around the British empire. Ships from all over the world would come to London delivering valuable goods such as tea and jewels from India to sugar cane from the Caribbean.

Modern day London has turned into the financial business center for the United Kingdom and much of the world. London is also a huge tourist destination for people all around the world. Many Americans, Canadians, and Australians come to the city to trace their ancestral routes.

The city also has landmarks that date back through London's long history that was constructed at different points in British history. The architecture that you’ll find throughout the city is Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modern. From the spectacular Houses of Parliament and Big Ben to the majesty of The Shard. London is also fortunate enough to have acres of green space, with Hyde Park and Regent’s Park giving a delightful breather from the city.

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The Tower of London and Tower Bridge

Whilst you’re in the city you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Tower of London which is located by the river Thames. Otherwise known as the ‘Tower’ this has played host to many enemies of the state through Britain’s history. Even royalty of the past that were considered to be threats to the monarch and the nation.

You can also walk across the bridge next to the Tower of London which is called Tower Bridge, the bridge was constructed back in Victoria times over 100 years ago and has an architectural theme to it which you must see for yourself.

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Another famous place to visit is the Houses of Parliament which is where the country is run from. You can attend debates, watch committee hearings or take tours inside one of the world’s most iconic buildings. Through the tours, you’ll be able to observe beautiful works of arts from both paintings, statues of Britain’s iconic figures who have influenced how the country is run to this day. Even the building itself has an architectural tone and rhythm to it.  

Connected to the Houses of Parliament is the huge clock tower called Big Ben. Big Ben stands just under a hundred meters high (315ft) right on the edge of the river Thames. Londons Big Ben was built over 150 years ago during the Victorian times. Believe it or not, the minute hand of the giant clock weighs about 100 kgs (220 Ibs). You can’t come to London and not have a selfie with this British iconic image.

The London Eye

Probably one of the things everyone wants to do when they visit London. First opened to the public in the year 2000, it attracted around 30 million visitors by the year 2008. The London Eye has become a symbol of the city of London, it’s now used as a display for launching the fireworks on the midnight of New Year’s Day each year.

The London eye towers over the south bank of the river Thames at 135 meters (443ft) high. From the top, you have a spectacular view of the great city of London. The overall time you’ll spend on the London eye is around 30 minutes, you can also book a standard ticket online which starts at £23.45.

Travel London Night Life

Things only get more and more interesting in London after the sun goes down. Just a few venues you can expect to see open during the night time are comedy clubs, live music venues and cafés serving after dinner drinks. Also highly recommend is for you to check out a live performance at one of the theatre’s scattered across the city but which are mainly found in the famous West End.

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The Shard

The Shard is a 95 story skyscraper which has incredible views of the city of London, the height is 310 meters from top to bottom. It’s only a stone’s throw from the iconic Tower of London and Tower bridge. Since it's finished construction the Shard has starred in a few great TV shows, one of which is Doctor Who. The Shard also takes the record for being the tallest building in the UK and the 4^th tallest in Europe.

For ease of travel around London, we recommend that you get an oyster travel pass. If you have a Pay As You Go Oyster card, you can use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, the Emirates Airline, London Overground, UnderGround and National Rail services in London. You can also use it to travel on Thames Clippers River Bus services, but these journeys do not count towards daily caps. Vist the TFL website for more details. These passes can be used at any time as long as it's within operating times.

The London Underground

The London Underground is a marvelous thing in itself, certain parts date back to the Victorian times during the 1800s. Nowadays it’s the life blood of London, transporting daily commuters to work in the inner city from the outer parts of the city. It’s an ideal way for tourists to travel around London in speed and relative ease at a very cheap cost. You can use the website ‘Transport For London’ to help plan your journey from A to B. The website will also give you valuable updates on each of the undergrounds train lines.

Buses

The iconic red double decker bus is a symbol of London, these buses are found everywhere you go inside the city with great ease. Any bus stop located in the center of London can expect a bus to come within 5-10mins apart. It’s a great way to travel and see the city whilst your being transported to your chosen destination.

Boat Tours

You have a wide variety of tours that you can choose from to take you up and down the Thames river which runs through the city. These tours are a great place to see London as it developed through its history.

You’ll pass buildings like the Tower of London and pass under the spectacular Tower bridge. You’ll also see HMS Belfast which saw extensive service in the Second World War and was the first ship to open fire for the naval bombard at the Normandy landings in France.

Walking and Biking

If you’re wondering if you can take a nice stroll down some of the streets in the city you’re in luck. London is a city built for walking and if you get bored of walking you can hire a ‘Boris Bike’ from one of the 700 bicycle docking stations dotted around the city.

If you choose to ride a bike in London you’ll be delighted to know that the city has multiple bicycle lanes on its roads. However, we would recommend that you avoid riding during the rush hour.

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London is well known for its wide range of food options and is very popular for Travel Foodies.  If you are London only for the day or spending a week or two on holiday finding great places to eat will be easy and the choices are endless. Here are a few recommendations. 

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Fish and chips

Fish and chips came about because of the development of trawl fishing in the North Sea and were one of the only foods to not be rationed in England during the Second World War. It’s made by coating cod or haddock in batter and then deep frying until the batter is crispy and the fish inside is soft. Paired with chunky fried chips and a side of mushy peas, this has been a much-loved meal in many households in England for years and it’s even better eaten by the seaside.

Bangers and mash

Another traditional English meal featuring mashed potato, bangers, and mash is basically sausages (usual pork) fried or cooked in the oven, served with a generous helping of mashed potato (made with, of course, lots of butter and milk). Traditionally you’d also serve it with fried onions on top and then pour over some gravy. There’s literally nothing more comforting when it’s raining outside.

 Roast dinner

We couldn’t tell you about traditional English meals without mentioning the humble roast dinner. Consisting of roasted meat, mashed or roast potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy, it was traditionally served as the main meal on Sundays, but really it can be eaten any day of the week. The beauty in the English roast dinner lies less in how it tastes (although, it’s obviously delicious) and more about what it symbolizes: it’s a time for family and friends to get together, eat good food, and spend time together.

Bread and butter pudding

We’re not going to lie; the Brits love their desserts. So much so that there’d be far too many to mention here, so we’ve gone with what we feel is the most traditional of the lot: bread and butter pudding. Decades ago, bread and butter pudding was a meal that poorer families would have made from leftover stale bread; layering the bread in a dish, adding sultanas or dried fruit, soaking it all in milk and then baking in the oven. Years later, it’s seen as more of a dessert than a main meal but, because it’s filling and warm, it’s still very popular.

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Top Places For Afternoon Tea

In the year 1840 the Duchess of Bedford became hungry around 4 pm each day and with always having a late dinner she decided to make an afternoon meal time including tea, finger sandwiches, scones and other tasty British treats to stem off the hunger until dinner. Hence the birth of the afternoon tea. While you travel London take time in the afternoon to enjoy this eating tradition with a spot of your favorite tea, tasty finger sandwiches and all the wonderful treats provided during afternoon tea time. Here are some of the best spots in London for afternoon tea.

• Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea, Sanderson Hotel  Get Directions

• Claridge’s Traditional afternoon tea experience. Get Directions

• Brown's Hotel's Tea-Tox  Brown's Hotel,  London Get Directions

• The Langham Hotel Best for Families. Palm Court at The Langham Get Directions

Dining in London can be an adventure in itself, with traditional British dishes to different cuisines from all over the world. Your dining experiences are bound to be remembered when you Travel London.

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