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Festive London Afternoon Tea

Festive London Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is the perfect pick me up treat when Christmas shopping. The Heart of London Business Alliance has put together some of its favourite West End spots for a festive cuppa…

Anni Albers Tate Modern

Anni Albers Tate Modern

An exhibition devoted to the works of Anni Albers runs at the Tate Modern, London from 11 October 2018 to 27 January 2019. This exhibition, co-organised by Tate Modern and…

Lazeez Lebanese Restaurant London

Lazeez Lebanese Restaurant London

Mark Bibby Jackson visits Lazeez Lebanese Restaurant London in the heart of Mayfair to discover authentic Lebanese cuisine. The problem with Lebanese restaurants in London is finding authentic cuisine. That…

Notting Hill Carnival London 2024

Notting Hill Carnival London 2024

The Notting Hill London Carnival has grown into the largest street event in Europe as well as one of the biggest carnivals in the world. It is estimated as being the equivalent to 11 Glastonbury festivals…

Interested in London?

Dr Johnson once famously said that if you are tired of London then you are tired of life, and the phrase is as true now as it was in the 18th century. We might be biased but it is still the most exciting and diverse captial in Europe.

London Sightseeing Highlights

The London skyline used to be dominated by classic buildings like the Tower of London, the Palaces of Westminster and St Paul’s Cathedral, but increasingly such sites are dwarfed by skyscrapers such as Canary Wharf and the Shard. However, it still remains however one of the most visited cities in the world for good reason.

The London Eye

Controversial when it was opened on 31 December, 1999 to celebrate the Millennium, it has proved one of UK capital’s most popular attractions. Situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, it offers spectacular views across the city for up to 25 miles and is the focal point for the New Year’s Eve firework display. It is right next to one of the major tourist highlights in the capital, along the South Bank stretching from Tate Modern to Borough Market.

London Theatres

The city’s theatre land caters for every possible taste from lush musicals to avant garde and fringe drama. Many theatres are situated near Piccadilly, but there are fringe theatre dotted all over the city. In recent years, the Globe Theatre has replicated Shakespearean tradition.

London Underground

The much maligned network of underground trains known as the Tube is also one of the most expensive metro systems in Europe. Buy an oyster card or use you credit card, if it has a chip, to get the cheapest fares.