Weekend in London

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If you want to get a good break from a busy week, London is a good choice to visit. For a first timer, experiencing a weekend in London can be unforgettable, with all the museums, theater, or food to enjoy.

Hotels and theaters

Hotels range from cost, level of accommodation and location. For those concerned about their budgets or expenses, traveling to and staying in London can still be relatively economical.

London is known for West End theatres which are famous for many long running and highly entertaining productions. Ticket purchases in advance and on line are well taken cared of by specialist booking offices.

Restaurants and eateries

Spend the weekend in London by sampling London cuisine. London has more restaurants and eateries than in other parts of Britain. This is one good reason to check these dining places in London. Choices can vary, from quick and cheap food, to leisurely or romantic meal.

Try out the regional cuisines from most parts of the world. You don’t have to worry much about exceeding your budget since you can find cheap ones too. Just a word of caution though, prices rise from lunchtime to dinnertime.

Galleries and museums

Standing idly in London are many of the best galleries and museums in the world. Among these are the Natural History museum, the Science museum, the National Art Gallery, and some other specialty galleries that holds exhibits of various interests from different cultural and artistic eras.

Architecture and shopping

The Tower in London is a showcase of exemplary English architecture. Other famous landmarks include Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.

London is also a shopper’s haven. You can find designer labels and novelty items in major stores in the city. Some of the most popular signatures are Selfridges, Harrods, Hanleys and Harvey Nichols, but there are plenty more boutiques to check out.

Markets

Your weekend in London will not be complete without a visit to the markets. Rare sights like Camden’s ‘swinging sixties’ style or Portobello road’s antique feel happens only during London’s weekends. These markets will surely make you want to go back to the city.