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/

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