You are on a budget and need affordable accommodations that are comfortable and convenient to London attractions. You can find a room you can be comfortable in without paying a high price. There are quite a few quality hotels to be found if you know where to look.
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• The Brick Lane Market: a huge market that sells second hand items and new clothing. Located on Brick Lane in London, it is a “must see” for visitors. The market is open all year and at New Year.
• British Airways London Eye: A Waxworks, Themed Ride, Tableau, in London. This establishment has become recognized the world over. It has the worlds tallest observation wheel, and you will be able to see views of up to 25 miles on a clear day. Located at the Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London.
• British Red Cross Museum and Archives: The museum has exhibits showing the humanitarian work of the British Red Cross from 1870, in times of war and peace. And shows how vital it is to society today.
• Brunel engine House Rotherhithe: The first project of Isanbard Kingdom Brunel’s, with his father. Ancient monument and international landmark. This is the oldest part of the London tube (subway).
• Burgh House: A historic house/palace in London, this building houses the Hampstead Museum. Here you will find regular art exhibitions, concerts, and recitals. There is also a licensed buttery in the basement, and a beautiful terraced garden.
• Camden Lock: This attraction is open 7 days a week, and is a craft center. Craft workshops, stalls, shops, bars, restaurants, and cafe’s are featured at this center. This is one of London’s busiest and best known markets.
• Clowns International Clown’s Gallery and Museum: Is a gallery attraction in London featuring a national showcase about clowning and clowns. There is a large collection of clown memorabilia.
• Apsley House: This London museum is the former home of the first Duke of Wellington. It is an 18th century town house that is an exhibition to the Duke’s military career. The Duke’s greatest victory was at Waterloo in 1815.
• Highgate Cemetery: Is an architecturally important London attraction, with visually strange Chapels, Victorian buildings, Colonade, and Catacombs.
• The Changing of the Guard: It happens at Buckingham Palace at 11:30am every day from April to July, rain or shine. This is when and where one member of the Queen’s guard relieves another and takes over the duty of guarding the Queen and the palace. The guards still wear the red jacket and bearskin hat, and the changing of the guard is set to music. From August to March the guard changes on alternate days.
• The Ceremony of the Keys: This ceremony has taken place at the Tower of London, every evening for the past 700 years. Wearing a long, red tunic and Tudor bonnet, the Chief Yeoman Warder carries a candle and locks the main gate. He then delivers the keys to the Resident Governor of the Tower. Even though this attraction is free, you will need to book up to two months in advance in writing.
• Sir John Soane’s Museum: This man was an architect and also a collector of antiques. The museum displays his wonderful collection from all over the world. This is his former home and will allow those who enter a glimpse into the life of this unique man.
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When traveling with your family, it can be a real challenge to find a place to lay your weary heads after a long day of sightseeing and fun. Many of the hotels in London are more formal than they are child friendly. However, there are accommodations to be found that offer connecting rooms, extra cots, and even babysitting services. Your family vacation can run smoothly when you choose a hotel that offers the services you need.
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It isn’t that London has more crime than other places, but we all know where many people congregate, there may be unscrupulous people lurking around. This is just a reminder on things to do to stay safe while visiting London.
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There are few of us who don’t enjoy seeing a live performance at a theater. Kids are no exception and London has some of the best children’s theaters in the world.
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The climate in London is very temperate, and the precipitation is usually very slight throughout the year. Except for the rise in temperature recently, London temperatures did not reach too much above 91.4oF. The highest recorded temperature ever recorded in London was 100.6oF. This was at Kew Gardens during the heat wave that hit Europe in 2003.
Snowfall is usually slight, in the past few years snow has only settled on the ground once or twice. London will receive less participation annually than Sydney or Rome. London’s downtown area that is built-up, causes a microclimate or Urban Heat Island. This is where heat is stored by the buildings in the city, and released back into the air. The temperature in this heat island is usually 5 to 9 degrees warmer than the areas surrounding it.
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You plan on visiting one of the most exciting cities in the world, and the most visited city anywhere. I would like to pass on some tips to help you fit in when visiting London and make the most of your trip.
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If your visit to London is a family affair, you will be interested in this list. These restaurants are kid friendly, and you will be able to enjoy family dining with the heart and appetite of a child.
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London is right up there with the most popular destinations in the world for leisure and business. London has the finest transportation system of any European city. With over 500 local rail stations, 200 Tube stations, and 600 bus routes.
London boasts 5 international airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City. Each airport has a connection to Central London by Tube, Express train service, and coach. You may also choose to get to central London by taxi, but this can be a more costly alternative. Make sure the taxi you use has a meter, and ask for an estimation of how much it will cost before you start. The Heathrow express train will travel to Paddington station on London’s west side, and the Gateway Express travels to Victoria, on the south side of London. You will be able to access all of London from either of these stations.
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If you plan on visiting London in the summer months, you will need to be sure the hotel you choose is equipped with a good air conditioning system. Many hotel rooms do not have enough cross ventilation and you may find you room unbearably stuffy and hot. When traveling the Tube, know that the temperature can be up to 10 degrees higher than outside. Wear layers of clothing you can take off.
If you find you need directions a cab driver or a newspaper vendor will be a good source for directions. If you are in a busy shopping area, you may find a policeman that will be able to point you in the right direction.
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