Trafalgar Square

This monument and square commemorates Admiral Nelson who was killed during his triumph over Napoleon's Army at the Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson's Column stands in the centre of Trafalgar Square with 4 lions guarding its base. Be careful of the pigeons!

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is one of Britain's finest Gothic buildings and the scene of famous coronations, marriages and burials of British monarchs.

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London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street – these are all within walking distance of each other.

Many of the British capital’s premier sights can be found lining the River Thames. The Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Tate Modern and more are found along the banks of this grand river.

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Click on the link to discover the Top 10 London Attractions:

http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/sightseeing/tourist-attraction/top-ten-attractions?ref=hpmosaic

How to get to London?

By air:
London has five airports - Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City Airport. The busiest is Heathrow which is where the majority of long haul flights arrive. Some land in Gatwick also while the others are used mainly by flights coming in from other European countries.

But also by train or by bus.

When you are in London

Even though London is so big, you can still visit many places of interest on foot. Places such as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square are all within walking distance of each other.

By tube and train: The London Underground (or tube) is fast, efficient but can get crowded. The first trains begin around 6am and the final one is at midnight. If you you’re going to be there for three or more days, enquire about an ‘Oyster Card’.

By bus: London is famous for its red double-deckers. One-way bus fares in central London cost £1.50. They are covered with travelcards.

By taxi: London’s black cabs are just as instantly recognisable as the red double-decker buses, although ironically they now come in 12 different colours. You can get a taxi anywhere in the city but they can be expensive.

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Like so many things in London, the West End is where you will find many of its restaurants. The streets of Soho are peppered with restaurants, around streets such as Old Compton Street and Wardour Street. Not far from here you will find London’s Chinatown which is teeming with restaurants and where there are loads of bargains to be found. And London’s famous Leicester Square is where to find those kebab shops open at 2am.

If you want to get off the tourist trail without going too far from the West End, there are many options. Beside Liverpool Street Station is Brick Lane which is famous for it’s curry houses, and north of the city centre are both Islington and Camden. Further west, where you will also find many of London’s hostels, is Queensbury Way.

And finally, if you want to sample local specialties when in the city, there are two you must try. First is ‘bangers (sausages) and mash’ and second is ‘fish and chips’. Granted, they’re not the healthiest meals in the world, but they are extremely enjoyable.

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With a population of over seven and a half million, and covering approximately 650 square miles, London is one of Europe's largest cities. Ethnically, it's also Europe's most diverse metropolis: around two hundred languages are spoken within its confines, and more than thirty percent of the population is made up of first, second and third-generation immigrants.

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