Places to visit in London - Art Galleries

Hey all… here john again!!

Well..my last post covered some top attractions in London and am adding some attractions here..
London is really a very expensive place as everyone complaints…but this beautiful city of London offers many things to do for free..!! You can visit many interesting places such as Art Galleries, Musuems, Royal Parks, street markets and much more... my first choice will be to visit Art Galleries so..here is a list of some top galleries in London....

~:Places to Visit in London:~

-:Art Galleries:-

Many of London's major art galleries are open in the evening and often have special evening events. It is great way to relax from busy day!! Most of the main London Art Galleries are air conditioned so it can be wonderful way to cool down!!

Tate Britain Art Gallery:-It is the national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present day. Tate Britain holds the greatest collection of British art in the world. The amazing works including by Blake, Constable, Epstein, Gainsborough, Gilbert and George, Hatoum, Hirst, Hockney, Hodgkin, Hogarth, Moore, Rossetti, Sickert, Spencer, Stubbs and Turner.

Address:-
Tate Britain Art Gallery
Millbank
London
SW1P 4RG
phno:020 7887 8888
visiting.britain@tate.org.uk

Timings:-Open daily 10.00–17.50
Exhibitions open 10.00–17.40
(On the first Friday of each month, the gallery is open until 22.00)
Entry is free except for major exhibitions…………..get more information

How to Reach:-
Nearest Tube Station
Pimlico Tube Station (0.3 miles) Nearby Acmodations

Tate Modern Art Gallery:- Tate Modern is the national gallery of international modern and contemporary art from 1900 onwards..

Address:
Tade Modern Art Gallery (International modern and contemporary Art)
Bankside
London
SE1 9TG
phno:020 7887 8888
visiting.modern@tate.org.uk

Timings:-
Open Sunday – Thursday 10.00–18.00
Open Friday and Saturday 10.00–22.00
Last admission into exhibitions 17.15
(Friday and Saturday 21.15)
Entry is free except for major exhibitions… get more information

How to Reach:-

Nearest Train Station:
Southwark Train Station(0.3 miles)Nearby Accommodations

The National Gallery: This great Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. Here are some current Exhibitions held in The National Gallery, London.

Take One Picture: (an exhibition of work by primary schools)
It takes palce from 28 April - 31 August 2008 (admission is Free)
more information

Love: - (displays comprising works of art from the 15th century to the present day)
It takes place from 24 July - 5 October 2008 (admission is Free)
more information:-

Address: -
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN
Ph NO: 020 7747 2885
mail to: -information@ng-london.org.uk
website:- http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/

How To Reach:-
Nearest Train/Tube Station:
Charing Cross (0.1 miles) Nearby Accommodation

Other major Art Galleries in London include...

National Portrait Gallery

Timings:

Open daily 10am - 6pm
Late night opening Thursday and Friday until 9pm.

Address:-
National Portrait Gallery
St Martin's Place
London
WC2H 0HE

ph no:020 7312 2463
website:-http://www.npg.org.uk/

How To Reach:-
Nearest Train/Tube Station:
Charing Cross Station Nearby Accommodation

Hayward Gallery : Know more information

Whitechapel Art Gallery : Know more Information

planning to visit any of these attractions with your family..! thats good idea i must say!! When you plan for a vacation your accommodation takes the 1 places i guess...so here is a list of Top Hotels in london pls go through it..London City Hotels

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Discover London

Hay all…I have taken bit a long break this time!! But I am back with some new things to share with you all…

Well...England has many more interesting things to do and places to visit…and no one can ignore the specialty of London as it is one of the world's leading business, financial, and cultural centers and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, arts all contribute to its status as a major global city . London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Some interesting facts about London:-

London boasts four World Heritage Sites..which are worth watch...you can find some hotels to stay near to these famous attractions in London

• The Tower of London-Nearest Accommodations
• The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
• The Palace of Westminster- nearest Accommodations
• The historic settlement of Greenwich.....and here is list of some more attractions and their nearby hotels to stay and enjoy !!
• London is the world's most popular city for international visitors and it attracts 27 million overnight-stay visitors every year
• London is a major centre for international business and commerce and is one of three "COMMAND CENTRES" for the world economy along with New York City and Tokyo.
• More than half of the UK's top 100 listed companies (the FTSE 100) and over 100 of Europe's 500 largest companies are headquartered in central London.
• The Port of London is currently the third-largest in the United Kingdom, handling 50 million tonnes of cargo each year.
• London will be hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics….isn’t it rocking!!

~:Places to Visit and Things to Do in London…don’t miss it!! :~

Buckingham Palace:-Buckingham Palace is one of the world's most familiar buildings and more than 50,000 people visit the palace each year as guests to banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and the royal garden parties. It is the official London residence of the British monarch and Originally known as Buckingham House, originally constructed by Edward Blore and completed in 1850, it was redesigned in 1913 by Sir Aston Webb. The Buckingham Palace Garden is the largest private garden in London. Know More information and entry details here

How to Reach:-
-By tube
These are some underground stations near Buckingham palace and nearby hotels to stay!!

• Hyde Park Corner
• Victoria-Hotels to Stay
• Green Park
• St. James's Park

-By Bus

• The main buses that are of interest to visitors of POPL'01 are lines 9, 12, 14, 38, that all have a stop at (Lower) Regent Street.
• Lines 14 and 38 run from the north-east, along Theobalds Road, down Shaftsbury Avenue, and could be used by visitors staying in the Bloomsbury area.
• Line 12 runs from the South Bank, from Elephant and Castle over Westminster Bridge.
• Line 9 connects the venue with the Department of Computing at Imperial College. Get off the bus at Albert Hall, walk in the direction the bus was going up to the traffic lights, and turn left to Queen's Gate. The department is down this road on your left, at number 180.

-BY Air

Nearest Airports and some best Accommodations to Stay:-

• Heathrow Airport - Airport Hotels
• Gatwick airport - Airport Hotels
• Stansted airport - Airport Hotels
• Luton airport - Airport Hotels

All airports are some distance from central London, travelling by taxi is likely to take longer than travelling by train and a taxi is therefore not recommended for the whole journey. However, if you have to do so, know the cost before you get in!!!

The British Museum:- It is a Museum of human history and culture in London. It was established in 1753, largely based on the collections of the physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane.Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures and the Portland Vase.

Other information you can use:-
Opening times : 10.00 - 17.30-Open every day- Admission is free
There are different openings for galleries and reading rooms

Location:
The British Museum
Great Russell Street, London
LondonWC1B 3DG Website: http://www.britishmuseum.org/

London Eye:-It is an extraordinary symbol for an extraordinary city.The world's largest observation wheel offers a spectacular way to take in over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes!

Other information you can use:-
Opening Timings:
Winter Oct-May: 10.00am - 8.00pm Daily.
Summer: June - September 10.00am - 9.00pm Daily

Location
The London Eye
Westminster Bridge Road County Hall,
Riverside Building, London
LondonSE1 7PB
Telephone: 0870 5000600
Website: http://www.londoneye.com/

Find the main cities and some best accommodations you can stay when you plan for a trip to London

Hotels in Brentford Hotels in Bromley Hotels in Central London Hotels in East London Hotels in Enfield Hotels in Harrow Hotels in Harrow Weald Hotels in Hayes Hotels in Hounslow Hotels in Isleworth Hotels in Kensington And Chelsea Hotels in London City Hotels in North London Hotels in North West London Hotels in Northwood Hotels in Ruislip Hotels in Shepperton Hotels in SOHO Hotels in South East London Hotels in South West London Hotels in Staines Hotels in Twickenham Hotels in Uxbridge Hotels in Wembley Hotels in West Drayton Hotels in West London Hotels in Westminster

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Know about England

Hye...All...Welcome back...
As I told you all that I ll update about England first …I ll describe about the country briefly…after that we can go through with some main counties and cities as well….happy reading….
John

England is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is bordered by the North Sea, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel and English Channel. The largest centre for tourism is London, which attracts millions of international tourists every year.

England has played a significant part in the advancement of Western architecture. It is home to some of the most notable mediaeval castles and forts in the world, including Warwick Castle, the Tower of London and Windsor Castle which is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the oldest in continuous occupation. It is known for its numerous grand country houses, and for its many mediaeval and later churches and cathedrals.

-: Attractions in England:-

Tower of London (UNESCO World Heritage Site)- The Tower is located at the eastern boundary of the City of London financial district, adjacent to the River Thames and Tower Bridge. Find Hotels near Tower of London. buy tickets and know more details about tower of london

How to Reach:-

• The nearest London Underground station is Tower Hill. (Find Hotels near Tower Hill)
• The nearest Docklands Light Railway station is Tower Gateway.
• Bus routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1
• The Tower of London is also served by all major sightseeing bus tours.

St Paul's Cathedral - The present building dates from the 17th century. It is one of London's most visited sites. It is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, in the City of London, and the seat of the Bishop of London. Find Accommodations near St Paul's Cathedral. Know more about St Paul's Cathedral

How to Reach:-

• The nearest London Underground station is St. Paul's.
• Nearest main line stations are City thameslink, Blackfriars and Cannon Street
• Near bus routes-4, 11, 15, 23, 26, 100, 242 & 25

Other Resources:-

To check latest rail information click here
To check information on bus travel click here

Poplar Counties and Accommodations in England:-
Hotels in Bedfordshire - Hotels In Eastyorkshire - Hotels In Lincolnshire - Hotels In Southyorkshire - Hotels in Berkshire - Hotels In Essex - Hotels In London - Hotels In Staffordshire - Hotels in Bristol - Hotels In Gloucestershire - Hotels In Manchester - Hotels In Suffolk

Popular Cities and Accommodations in England:-
Blackpool - Bournemouth - London - Dover - Canterbury - Leeds - Oxfordshire - Liverpool

Planning for a holiday trip!!

Hai all am john,.…you love travelling around the world!! Passionate about visiting new places...Doing things differently...Am sure .it rocks!!

Well...if you planned to visit a place which you haven’t been before!! Then you need to know some important things about that place that includes how to reach the place, where to stay, things to do…and many other things… so here am gonna help you….

I will keep updating this blog with some useful information about top tourist destinations in the world. In my list top priority goes to United Kingdom, over 27 million tourists arriving in 2004, the United Kingdom is ranked as the sixth major tourist destination in the world.
Iam going to start with England and will be going to update the useful information about main tourist destinations in England.

I will be happier to give the information what you need... Just leave me a comment saying what you want to know …I am sure of giving my best!!! It is my pleasure to get feedback..From you all…..
Cheers…John….