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Top 10 Things to Do in London City

Updated on June 20, 2013

London is one of the greatest cities on Earth and there are ample proofs that endorse this fact. The city is profused with multiple attractions, unavoidable events and above all a charming ambience.However, the city offers so much that it might stagger your imaginations. To ease that load a bit, here is the list of top 10 things which you can do while you are in this mega city.

Majestic London Landmarks
Majestic London Landmarks | Source

Visiting the Landmarks

London has some landmark attractions, which are as impressive as the perfect art of many famous artists. While you are here, don’t miss the chance of visiting the famous Buckingham Place, which is an emblem of London’s royal legacy with the queen still living here. Big Ben is a big tower clock, a Gothic construction which sends visitors in deep speculation. Besides, London Eye is an awe springing work of engineering, which visitors can not afford to miss.

London attractions that will definitely set your pulses onto a racing mode are London Eye, Buckingham palace, and Big Ben. If you want to have more information regarding London attractions and everything about London, visit londontown.com.

London Museums

London has an amazing collection of museums, showcasing a great preserve from history. Source of entertainment, these museums are also an endless source of information and knowledge. Pry through its historic collections, which if nothing else, shall make for a timeless amusement. Most of the museums in London offer a free entry, while some very precious sections are bound to nominal charges.

The top listed museums of London are-British Museum, Science Museum, Tate Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum, National Gallery and Natural History Museum.

Bond Street London
Bond Street London

London Street Markets

London has some very famous street markets, which are the ultimate destination for the shopaholics, filling in from all around the globe, to spends some time, indulging in a freak shopping. There are some very important shopping streets, which need to be there in your things to do in London list, for your vacations. Find out the best streets that shall make for your chosen shopping destination.

These are Londoners’ favourite shopping streets: Oxford Street, Regent Street, Harrods, Bond Street, Knightsbridge and Kensington.

Her Majesty's Theatre London

London Theatres

London’s theatres are the most relevant to its culture and its historical buildings. London still nurtures theatre culture, which is reflective of the transformation this city has undergone in all these years. Find out the nearest theatrical house, check the running play and make an immediate booking with it. Find a few of these theatres in your tings to do in London list:

View the best performances at these London theatres: Adelphi Theatre, Apollo Theatre, Victoria Palace, Piccadilly Theatre and Dominion Theatre.

Grange St Pauls Hotel
Grange St Pauls Hotel | Source

London Hotels

This city has finest collection of hotels, which offer world class services to its guests. You can browse through the list of London hotels, and select something to match the requirement of your vacation in London. London hotels are the most impelling collection of lodgings, serving world class services, which include sauna bath, spa as well as in hotel cuisine specific restaurants and bars, the amenities, facilities, services, interior decoration to the outer structure of these five star London hotels together make your stay classy. Your things to do in London list begins from selecting a perfect London hotel.

Top London five star hotels with a promise of unparalleled services: Grange St Paul’s Hotels, the Langham London, Mayfair Hotel and Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel.

National Art Gallery
National Art Gallery | Source

London Art Galleries

London art galleries are also among the famous things to do in London, with this city’s amazing sense of art and painting. Its art collections are exceptional, with its exhibits impressing and inspiring the visitors.

Top art galleries list of London includes these bests: Tate Modern(reflecting modern sense of art), Tate Britain(art in 16th century), National Portrait Gallery and Wallace Collection.

London Parties

London parties are the heart throb of this city. Participate in the vivacious life that unrolls every evening in this city, by joining in one of the parties at one of the party venues of the city. If you have your own idea with parties, you can choose to throw a party yourself. There are party venues at the five star hotels, which can be utilised. Add it in your things to do list, if you want to spend your vacation the London way.

The party destinations in London, include the clubs, pubs and bars, and party venues.

London Parks and Greens

London has large pastures of Greenland. Traverse through the lush green gardens and parks, to revive the life in you. There are a lot of free parks and gardens, besides some royal paid ones. These are the irresistible things to do in London part of your itinerary.

The top green yards of the city include the Kensington Roof Gardens, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Buckingham Palace garden and Regent’s park.

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London Events

London observes a lot of events throughout the year. While planning your London things to do, for your vacations, find out the ongoing events in the city, and plan your stay and program accordingly. With so much going on, that involves world’s expertise, or something way different from the usual. Besides, there are some events, which will depend on the season, and people plan their visit according to the days.

Plan your vacation during the Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year or attend its musical concerts or the Chelsea Flower Show, or the London Pride Festival.

London Churches

London has a few very precious churches. List the best churches and add them to your free things to do in London. Its churches are spectacular, with their historic significance and impinging rays positivity.

Top most churches of London include the Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, St. Mary Le Bow, St. Mary Woolnoth, St. Martin-in-the-Fields.

London is literally a dream city for tourists. Pick your idea of visiting London according to your likes and have the best time of your life there.

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