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London Museums: |
London
has a lot of world class museums and best of all the vast majority
have free entry. There really is something for everyone. If you
have an interest is the subject matter then a day may not be long
enough.
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| Art
Galleries: |
Like
London's museums, most of the big art galleries are free to enter,
though you may be leant on for a voluntary contribution. If you're
into art there are a long list of galleries available, best get a
listings paper when you visit.
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| Castles
& Palaces: |
Royalty
and history intertwine at many of London's major attractions. The
palaces and castles like Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Windsor
Castle and Kensington Palace are near the top of many peoples to do
list.
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| Cathedrals
& Abbeys: |
Royalty
and history in times of old also had a heavy input of religion, with
many of the royals having been coronated, married or buried in either
of the main religious draws in London: Westminster Abbey and St Paul's
Cathedral.
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| Other
Attractions: |
One
of the main strengths of London is the shear variety what it has to
offer. From Madame Tussaud's waxworks, to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
where you can still see performances there is something for everyone
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Shopping:
Markets:
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London
is a major shopping destination, for many this is the sole reason
for a visit. Again the variety on offer is enormous from the luxury
goods of Harrods to picking up a bargain on a market stall at Camden
Lock.
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| Theatres
and Theatre Breaks: |
London's
theatreland is centred in the West End district around Covent Garden
and Leicester Square. We give an overview of links, ticketing and
where to go for last minute cut price tickets as well as great value
theatre and hotel packages.
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| London
For Kids: |
Kids
may soon reach their boredom threshold in London, especially if
there's a lot of history to take in. We take a look at some of the
tried and tested options which may keep your kids amused.
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| Getting
Around |
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| Hop
on, Hop Off Buses: |
The
hop-on hop-off double-decker tour buses are now found in most cities
throughout the world. It all started here, there are now two competing
services. Enormously popular with visitors this is the way to get
orientated with London on your first day.
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| Free
Self Guided London Walks: |
Four
walks that cover the main sights of Central London and much else besides.
Visit the places you want to see in the timescales that suit your
tastes. And yes, they're all provided free of charge.
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| Central
London Tours: |
A
selection of guided coach tours visiting the main sights of London.
Most will pick you up from your hotel or nearby and take you on a
half day or full day excursion of your choice.
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| Day
Tours |
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Day
Tours
Outside London: |
Stonehenge, Windsor, Bath, Glastonbury, Stratford Upon Avon, Oxford,
Warwick Castle, Avebury, Cotswolds, Hampton Court, Leeds Castle ...
Day tours to all of the places above and many more depart daily from
London.
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Short
Breaks
From London: |
Two and three day weekend breaks from London visiting great places
to stay for a weekend. Paris, Scotland (Edinburgh and Highlands) and
a Cotswolds, Bath and Stonehenge weekends are available at affordable
prices.
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Small
Group
Tours From London: |
If
you prefer small group tours enabling you to have better access to
the guides and allowing you to visit places the large buses cannot
reach, this is for you. A maximum group size of 16 and an ethos of
exploring off the main highways for the real England.
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| Outside
London |
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| Bath: |
A
couple of hours west of London by train or coach. The main draw and
"must do" are the Roman Baths but there is also a multitude
of museums, galleries and other attractions to suit all interests.
Very nice city well worth a visit.
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| Stonehenge: |
World
famous monument west of London. Independently you can combine it with
Salisbury by public transport. Many coach tours are just as economical
as the public transport option, commonly twinned with Windsor or Bath.
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| Windsor: |
On
the western edge of London, very close to Heathrow Airport. A full
day out can be had. Main draws are Windsor Castle and Eton College.
Boat trips, theme park and much else. Great walks available, many
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| Oxford: |
Famous
for its university and nearby Blenheim Palace,a world heritage site,
home of the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Oxford is just an hour or two by coach or train north-west of London.
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| Stratford
Upon Avon: |
Home
of Shakespeare and on the edge of the Cotswolds, a picture perfect
district of English villages. Stratford is situated about 80 miles
north-west of Central London. Organised coach trips combine with Oxford,
Blenheim or Warwick Castle.
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| Avebury: |
Only
20 miles from Stonehenge, this is another henge and saxon village.
Unlike Stonehenge there is totally free access, you can walk among
and touch the stones at all times.
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| Salisbury: |
The
main visitor attraction of Salisbury is Salisbury Cathedral, one of
the finest cathedrals in England and housing one of the original copies
of the Magna Carta in the Chapter House. The city centre retains many
of its medieval buildings.
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| Lacock: |
Lacock
is an old wool village dating back to the 13th Century situated between
Bath and Stonehenge. The village is a living, breathing village, not
a museum but is owned by the National Trust who maintain the village
so from the exterior it could be 200 years ago.
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| Glastonbury: |
Fascinating
town to visit, especially for those interested in the mystic or captivated
by the legend of King Arthur and Avalon. A
long way to go from London but this quirky, relatively uncommercialised
town is a unique place to visit.
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| Hampton
Court: |
In
the suburbs, south-west of London with a direct train service. If
you have time you can take a 3 hour river trip from Westminster by
scheduled boat and return by train. Plenty to see and do including
the maze.
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Private
Guided Tours: |
If
you want to see the places you want to see at a pace you want to go
a private tour with an experienced guide makes sense. If you can get
a small group together , even better as this option need not cost
any more than a scheduled public tour.
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