London Guide



City Guide to London


London has the greatest concentration of major attractions and landmarks in Britain, boasting four World heritage sites.

Regardless of where you are staying in the capital, London is brimming with exciting things to see and do.


London is the largest city in Western Europe, so finding your way around can be an exhausting nightmare! Spend some time planning your sightseeing to make the most of your break. Check out our London Experience Breaks for just a few ideas of what this amazing city has to offer.

We offer a good selection of London Breaks, including London Experience Breaks and London Theatre Breaks. Most of our London Breaks include 1 night accommodation PLUS entrance into one of London’s top attractions. Combining perfect accommodation with the very best London attractions is convenient, great value, stress free and a really great way of visiting London.

Visit Madame Tussauds where you will experience what it is like to be famous, as you join a host of the world's most famous celebrities! Or get a bird’s eye view of the capital on the British Airways London Eye. As you rise to an incredible 135 metres above the River Thames, you will see stunning panoramic views of the city, which cannot be seen from anywhere else. If you’re new to London, take our beginners guide with Cruise on the Thames & a Sightseeing Bus Tour or explore the State Rooms of the Queen’s residence, with our Buckingham Palace Break.

We also offer hotel breaks including entrance into Kensington Palace and the Tower of London, or if you feel like splashing out, why not take a Luxury Break including a 2 course Thames River Lunch Cruise. If it’s romance you’re after, try our evening London Showboat Cabaret Cruise with a gourmet 4-course meal and entertainment included. It’s the perfect way to end your break in this incredible city that never sleeps!

If you prefer to plan your own break, then there are 238 attractions in London that are completely free. From the thousands of historic exhibits at the British Museum to Hackney City Farm, there's something for everyone.

London is not known as the shopping capital of the world for nothing...from the boutiques of Bond Steet to the teeming Oxford Street fashion stores and vibrant street markets, there is something to suit even the most discerning of shoppers. Whilst on a visit to London, pick up the perfect gift from a luxury department store and don't miss a trip to the world famous Harrods.

After a busy day of sight-seeing and shopping, you will be spoilt for choice for somewhere to eat. London is overflowing with exciting places to drink, dine and dance the night away. Eating out in the capital is no longer just about food, it is an art form of the highest order...choose from an array of fabulous restaurants and pubs, brasseries and bistros.

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