Although in recent years London has come under fire as being one
of the most expensive cities to visit in the world, it is actually
one of the top cities in the world when it comes to free
attractions too. From world-class museums and art galleries, to
Royal Parks, not to mention the markets, and historical buildings
and architecture, there is so much you can see and do in London
without spending a single penny. A simple internet search will
throw up many different options for tourists but, in our opinion,
here is a good place to start:-
This has to be one of the best attractions in the whole of
London, home to millions of artefacts. They regularly hold free
talks and workshops and for families there are a whole host of
activities to get involved with every day from activity trails to
multimedia guides.
The British Museum
Visit one of the UKs most iconic buildings and attend a debate,
watch a committee hearing or, for permanent UK residents, why not
book a tour or Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben?
Houses of Parliament
This is the worlds largest maritime museum and entry is free to
the museum, the Queens House and the Astronomy Centre at the Royal
Observatory. There are some charges for the additional exhibitions
but with so much to see in the museum alone, you would be hard
pressed to find the time to do anything else! Discover what made
Britain so great at sea and head off on your own ocean adventure by
firing a cannon or steering a ship into port.
National Maritime Museum
This amazing military tradition takes place every day through
the summer months and every other day in the winter in the
Forecourt of Buckingham Palace. Be there at 11.30am to see the full
changing of the Queens Guard.
Changing of the Guard
One for the Da Vinci Code fans, or anyone with an interest in
the Templar Knights; this church was built in the 12th century by
crusading monks and is an interesting and diverse piece of Londons
history.
Temple Church
London is well-known for its diverse and interesting street
markets and there is a wealth to choose from depending on your
tastes. The most popular are Portobello Market and Camden Market
but Greenwich Market and Borough Market are also well worth
exploring if you have the opportunity.
Street Markets
Of course, if you dont mind walking the streets there are a
number of iconic buildings which can be viewed from the outside
without paying any entrance fees. These include Buckingham Palace,
St Pauls Cathedral, the London Eye and many more. Why not create
your own walking tour of London and see how many famous landmarks
you can find?
When visiting London, make sure you book your hotel well in
advance to ensure you can get a great deal. For a luxury special
offer, our top tip is to visit the hotels official website as they
often run internet-only deals which can only be obtained through
the hotel directly; a fantastic way to book contemporary and
quality overnight accommodation at a great price.
