If you are on the hunt for your next adventure, then maybe you should consider London as your next stop. It's one of the most vibrant and iconic cities in the world, and that's for a good reason. Actually, it's for many good reasons.
There's always a reason not to visit the city and most people use money as the excuse, but London should be on everybody's bucket list at least once. Whichever corner of the world you're coming from, London should be seen as somewhere easy to visit.
With the amount of public transport options, the taxis, the option to drive that is on offer for you, it shouldn't be too hard to get around the city. If you are going there on a day trip as you are passing through to another city such as Paris or flying on to Germany, then you should consider using the luggage storage in London facilities that are available to you because then you don't have to pull your bags with you everywhere you go. The capital of England is known to be one of the most important cities in the world, and it’s not just for the financial sector. London is an iconic place to visit and there are so many reasons you should say yes to it being your next place on your list.If you are confused about whether or not you should go ahead and do it. Let's take a look at why.
- Going to see a show. TheatreLand in London is unlike anywhere else in the world. You don't just get the opportunity to see musicals, but you get to see award-winning plays and stand up comedy. Broadway in New York is always the destination of choice for most people, but the West End has something entirely different. The variety of live performances is immense, which means that there's always going to be something that pleases you. No matter what you love, you'll be able to find something in theatre land that you won't find anywhere else.
The shopping. If you were heading to New York, you'd know that 5th Ave. is the place to go for all of your shopping needs. In London, it's a little bit different. You have Oxford Street, Regent Street, Harrods and all of the markets available. Portobello Road in Notting Hill, where you'll find a taste of local London under the Portobello markets on the weekend.Is somewhere that you should have on your list. Going to Oxford Street to the big names, or even just heading to Westfield in London's Stratford or Shepherds Bush is an amazing place to spend some cash and enjoy yourself. Shopping in Oxford Street in London is so much better at Christmas time, but if you prefer the boutiques then head over to Camden and go to Camden Market.- The view. Have you ever been to London before and sat on the London Eye? Being able to ride and see the entire city unfold before you like a map is something else. The River Thames is something that is iconic to the City of London. And yes, it may not be the cleanest water, but you'll never know anything different. Then what you've seen from pictures. You can also head through the teams on a boat if you want to travel that way, rather than walking across the numerous bridges that take you to and from different parts of London.
- London's history. A lot of people who are in love with aspects of history will go and visit London purely for that reason. And there's a good reason you should do that. You can go and see its bloody history in the London dungeons, or even head to the Tower of London to go and visit where some of the biggest names in our historical past have tread. Head yourself to Hampton Court Palace and see the bed where Anne Boleyn and Henry the Eighth once slept. Take a walk and a tour through the kitchens where Henry the Eighth's favourite foods used to be cooked.You can even go to Saint James's Palace and Buckingham Palace to see where Real Live royalties still live and frequent to this day.If you want to see history from other places in the world that Britain has conquered and overcome, then head to the Natural History Museum, the British Museum and more and you'll be able to see iconic pieces that you wouldn't find anywhere else.
- Head to a sporting event. Whether you are a fan of Premier League football or you love cricket, there are so many places in London you can visit to see a sporting event. From Wembley Stadium for football to Lords Cricket ground, even Twickenham rugby is something to be seen. It should at least be on your list for a match of some kind when you visit and if you come at the right time of year, then you could get tickets to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis tournaments.
- All about that skyline. During the day you might hustle and bustle through the streets of London, coming elbow to elbow with tourists and locals alike as they move to shop, eat and go to work. But it's at night time that London truly does come alive, heading to the Shard, which is known as the Shard of Glass or the Shard London Bridge, to be able to go to the top and see London spread out before you, quietly twinkling in all of its glory is part of the thing that would create a core memory for you. The London Eye as we already mentioned has an amazing view of the skyline but the buildings such as Saint Paul's Cathedral which has stood the test of time is going to be somewhere you should visit when you've come to London.
- Hotel options. If you're looking to stay in a hostel so you can save your money, London has plenty of options. If you want something a little more luxurious, then heading to the Shard or any number of the Hilton hotels in Park Lane is going to help you to really enjoy your time here. There is so much available no matter how many people you have in your group, so make sure that you do your research to find the best offers. Just because London is expensive, it doesn't mean that you have to spend thousands of pounds to be able to enjoy your stay.
- The green spaces. People think of London and think of the grey dirty city that it is. And we're not going to lie to you, it very much is a great and dirty city. However, there are some gems throughout London where you would just want to be able to kick back and put your feet up and these include Hyde Park, St. James's Park or any number of the other Royal Parks. If you want to truly enjoy the view, head to Hampstead Heath and see London spread out beneath you. They're an ideal place to relax and you'll see the locals go around their daily life.
- It's an ever changing city. A good reason to visit London at least once is that every time you do decide to visit, it's always going to be a little different. There's always going to be something new to see, whether that's a sporting event and exhibition or a new attraction. With a population of around 13 million people, it's one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the UK and you get to be a part of it just by visiting.
