England has inspired many with its enigmatic personality. Whether its Fergie’s London Bridge song or William Blake’s “London” poem, the country has provided raw material to the fertile imagination of the creative minds. It is also the country where popular personalities such as Mr Bean were born. Presently, London has become one of the top tourist destinations in the world. With the historical legacy of the monuments such as Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Tower of London, Leeds Castle, Buckingham Palace, etc., London draws a lot of visitors. The Big Ben clock and London Eye are two of the many landmarks of London. The list of tourist places in London goes on ceaselessly. Some of the prime places are River Thames , Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Eden Project, Exmoor, Yorkshire Dales, Globe Theater, and Westminster Abbey.
England major attractions: Stonehenge, British Museum, Big Ben London, Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, Millennium Bridge, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, London Zoo, Trafalgar Square, Palace of Westminster, Kensington Palace, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Nelson’s Column, Wellington Arch
River cruising in the Thames River is common as well as a popular activity in London. So if you are looking for a Thames River Cruise, then you can relax as there are numerous companies and tour organizers that operate cruises along the Thames River. You can avail a wide variety of cruises in London ranging […]
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As dusk descends on the city of London, Leicester Square starts bustling with entertainment activities. There is a popular phrase, which goes – “If London has a heart it must be Leicester Square”. Today, Leicester Square is visited by a staggering 22 million people every year. Some of London’s most popular cinema halls like Curzon Soho, Odeon Leicester […]
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London Olympic Tower The Arcelor Mittal Orbit is a 115 metres (377 ft) high observation tower planned for the Olympic Park. The stunning artwork, to be entitled ‘The ArcelorMittal Orbit’, will ensure the Park remains an unrivalled visitor destination following the 2012 Games. The Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Lakshmi Mittal, Chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal, on 31 […]
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The MCC London Museum was established in the year 1883 and happens to be among the oldest sports museums anywhere in the world. Although the museum is choc-a-block with historic artifacts and cricketing memorabilia, the item that stands out is the Ashes urn which was presented to the victorious English Cricket team for its victory over the […]
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The National Gallery London has one of the finest collections of European paintings, particularly Western European paintings from 1250 to the present day. A visit to the National Gallery is an education in itself that echo’s with Europe’s rich history, legends, and myths. National Gallery Nearest Tube Station * Charing Cross* Leicester Square* Embankment National […]
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The Queen’s Gallery London is virtual treasure trove of art, painting, sculptures, royal furniture, books and manuscripts, jewelry etc., all of which come under the ambit of The Royal Collection. Home of Kohinoor and Other Diamonds – The Royal Collection also includes rare historic sculptures dating back to the 15th century. In all, there are 1400 pieces […]
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There are several excellent art galleries in London. You can see many of the treasures of western art, on the tour of London’s Art Galleries. The best art galleries in London, famous for their collections of paintings and sculpture are: Tate Modern: Tate Modern is UK’s national gallery of contemporary art. Located in London, Tate Modern […]
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The Tower Bridge located in the heart of London across the River Thames, is one of the finest examples of bascule type Bridge. It’s also the most distinct of London’s bridges. This magnificent bridge which was built way back in 1894 primarily for the fact that the other London bridges across river Thames were increasingly […]
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The Tower of London is one of Britain’s most ancient citadels, located on the northern bank of River Thames. This magnificent castle is nestled in a sprawling 13 acres of lush green landscaped surroundings. Although in the days of yore, it used to be a royal retreat, now it has been converted into a museum. This intriguing […]
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The embankment provides great views of the South Bank and Waterloo Bridge. Somerset House,one of London’s finest 18th century buildings promises to become one of the riverside’s more exotic attractions.It combines the art hoard of the Courtauld Gallery and the glitz of the Gilbert Collection with a high-tech waterjet display and a glimpse in the […]
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