Days Out in London

With the endless things to do and places to visit in London, it’s impossible to stay for only a short while. However, some circumstances call for it and a day in London is better than nothing. For short term visits, tourists can just take a tour on the musts of London.

For any first-time visitor, it’s necessary to go to the Tower of London. Just near the tower, you will see the St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Monument, some of the places that London take pride in. You may also cross the river using the Tower Bridge. Then, you will see the Southwark Cathedral and the City Hall. From there, you can easily get to the Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern. It’s also advisable to go to Trafalgar Square, the city’s hub. At the north of Trafalgar Square is the National Gallery. You can enjoy the famous artworks in it. Also, there’s absolutely no entrance fee. After the visiting the gallery, you can just walk to the end of Whitehall to have a look at the famous Houses of the Parliament and the Big Ben. You can also walk across the street to get to London’s most prominent building, the Westminster Abbey. Just a walking distance from it, you’ll be able to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of St. James Park. Stroll through it to reach the Buckingham Palace. If you’re lucky enough to get to the Palace at 11:30, you will witness the ceremonial Changing of Guards that happens with a short parade. You can also walk along Brompton Road and there, you can visit three museums for free: The Natural History Museum, the V&A, and the Science Museum.

If you’re not into sightseeing, you can go shopping in Oxford Street with its giant Topshop, or go to places like the Marble Arch, Primark, Regent Street, Westfield, or White City. These places show London’s market scene.

Rummaging through all these places will definitely make you exhausted. It’s a good thing that accommodation in the city is not hard to find. There are even Serviced Apartments in Kensington, London. These apartments are similar to hotels but they give you a “home away from home” feel. They come fully furnished to give guests a more comfortable stay and make them feel that it’s their holiday home. Aparthotels in London have become famous to tourists because of the space that they can offer. Aparthotel rooms are usually more spacious, thus, they provide more coziness. Unlike apartments, though, guests also don’t need to worry about having their rooms cleaned because aparthotels in London generally offer housekeeping.