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Fast-paced, fabulous and fun, London is packed with world-class things to see, do and experience. With world-class museums, galleries and theaters, historic sites and a vibrant pub culture, there are many great things to do in London.
- London is the smallest city in England. That’s right. The megacity that most of us know as London is actually called ‘Greater London’, whilst the City of London itself is a small portion of this sprawling metropolis.
- …and it’s technically a forest. We’ve spoken before about how green the capital is. It’s hard to grasp unless you’ve visited, but the amount of greenery and green space you can enjoy in London is enormous.
- Over half of the London Underground runs above ground. So really it should be called the Overground. Except we already have an Overground. Ah well, I think I’ll stick to calling it ‘the tube’.
- ‘Big Ben’ isn’t actually called Big Ben. Tourists from all over the world come to stand on Westminster Bridge and take a selfie next to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
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Jul 25, 2023 · London: the city that has anything and everything you could possibly want in a vibrant, world-class capital. Your only real problem is working out what you can miss. With over 170 museums, 3,000...
- Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom since 1837 and is one of the must-sees in London.
- The Mall & St. James Park. Located right in front of Buckingham Palace, The Mall is probably the most famous street in London. If you have seen TV broadcasts of any of the official royal celebrations in London, this is the street where they start/end their trips with golden carriages and Royal Guard parades.
- Horse Guards Parade. The Horse Guards Parade is a big parade ground at the end of the far east end of St. Jame’s Park. This is also where The Household Cavalry Museum is located.
- Trafalgar Square. Next, head to Trafalgar Square which is less than 10 minutes walk from the Horse Guards Parade. This is another must-see in London that you will probably recognize from many movies and travel guides.
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Mar 20, 2024 · 2. Plan to be in London for minimum four days. One of the best ways to hate London is to rush through it. This is a city best enjoyed somewhat slowly – otherwise burnout is guaranteed. I personally think first time visitors need at least four days to get a good feel for the city.
