London is one of the world’s great cities. Tourists visit London to experience its dramatic history but they return for all the charms of the modern London, including the exciting cultural life, world-class art galleries and theatres, busy nightlife, film, music, restaurant and fashion scenes.
There are so many things to see, watch, participate and do in London, there really is just too much on offer. Whatever you are interested in there is sure to be something that appeals to you while you visit – we have listed five of the best things to do while you are here:
| 1. Visit Tower Bridge www.towerbridge.org.uk Designed by Sir Horace Jones and opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. It is hailed as a London icon and one of the great engineering marvels of its age. It has fabulous views over the Tower of London and of river life on the Thames. |
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2. Houses of Parliament & Big Ben www.parliament.uk For nearly 1,000 years this impressive Gothic building has been the home of British government. The best view of this massive expanse can be seen from nearby Parliament Square. Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. 3. London Eye (Millennium Wheel) www.londoneye.com Also known as the Millennium Wheel, this massive 450-foot ferris wheel on the South Bank gives a fabulous bird's eye view of London. Built at the beginning of 2000, the spectacular views stretch for 25 miles on a clear day to include views of Windsor and Tunbridge Wells. |
| 4. Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens www.royalparks.org.uk/parks A huge, calm and beautiful park in central London, Hyde Park, together with Kensington Gardens to the west, is the largest of the three royal parks. On the north-east side is Speaker's Corner, a traditional areas to exercise their right to free speech. |
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5. Tate Modern www.tate.org.uk Opened in 2000, this free to visit gallery has a wide range of cutting-edge art displays. There are many innovative works, with a variety from 1900 to the present, from the best artists of the century to today's new stars. This impressive gallery is housed within the old Bankside Power Station, making the space itself as much of an attraction as the collections it contains. |
