LONDON was my 1st trip abroad 20yrs back and also my last foreign trip 2 yrs back in 2010. It has special memories for me & my family. On my second visit, everything seemed same except it was more crowded yet peaceful & beautiful. London is indeed a land of museums, great architecture, Towers & castles. The life is vibrant and the skyline is breathtaking along the Thames river especially when lighted at night.
BEST ATTRACTIONS of LONDON!!!
1. BIG BEN
1. BIG BEN
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2. LONDON EYE:
3. THAMES BRIDGE & RIVER CRUISE
4. TOWER OF LONDON:
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England, United Kingdom.
5. Madame Tussauds MUSEUM
It is a wax museum in London with branches in a number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud
It is a wax museum in London with branches in a number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud
6. NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM:
It has a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized Blue Whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets.
As shown in the popular movie "Night at the Museum"
It has a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized Blue Whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets.
As shown in the popular movie "Night at the Museum"
7. ROYAL OBSERVATORY at GREENWICH:
Greenwich is a district of south-east London, England, located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and situated 5.5 miles east south-east of Charing Cross. Enjoy standing across the Prime Meridian line !!
Greenwich is a district of south-east London, England, located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and situated 5.5 miles east south-east of Charing Cross. Enjoy standing across the Prime Meridian line !!
Prime Meridian:
longitude - zero degree
longitude - zero degree
8. BUCKINGHAM PALACE:
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens & is always crowded with people. One can witness the famous "Change of Guards" ceremony, which involves the process of a new guard exchanging duty with the old guard.
DATES: December 2012 to February 2013:
December - odd days (1, 3, 5, etc) up to and including 21 December, THEN on 24, 27 and 30 December only
January - even days (2, 4, 6, etc.)
February - odd days (1, 3, 5, etc.)
DATES: December 2012 to February 2013:
December - odd days (1, 3, 5, etc) up to and including 21 December, THEN on 24, 27 and 30 December only
January - even days (2, 4, 6, etc.)
February - odd days (1, 3, 5, etc.)
9. LEEDS CASTLE in Dover
About six miles southeast of Maidstone, on the A20, stands Leeds Castle, situated on two islands in a lake, formed by the River Len. It has been described as "the loveliest castle in the world."
About six miles southeast of Maidstone, on the A20, stands Leeds Castle, situated on two islands in a lake, formed by the River Len. It has been described as "the loveliest castle in the world."
10. LONDON DUNGEONS:
If you like scary places & want to experience chills & thrills...then visit this place. Its a 90 min. tour of London's dark history such as The Plague, The fire of London, Jack the ripper and Sweeney Todd etc. You are guided by a spooky actor and you will meet other spooky characters along the way!!
Tip: The Dungeons is immensely popular so go early in the morning when it just opens to avoid long 1 hr queues. Buy tickets in advance to save money or travel in metro trains to get discounted tickets on such attractions.
Tip: The Dungeons is immensely popular so go early in the morning when it just opens to avoid long 1 hr queues. Buy tickets in advance to save money or travel in metro trains to get discounted tickets on such attractions.
ENJOY a slideshow of some Iconic places & things in & around London!!
BELOW is the beautiful island south of UK..."ISLE of WIGHT"
http://www.iwight.com/homepage/
The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island in England, located off the south coast in the English Channel, about 3-5 miles off the coast of Hampshire, separated from the mainland by a strait called the Solent. Enjoy the ferry ride to the island and take your car on the ferry.
Things to see or do here: (see the slideshow below)
1. Needles Park (see Needles made of calcium deposits),
2. Sands of multi colors (collect in tubes or bottles; enjoy the ride down the hill in chair lifts to reach the sandy coast.)
3. St Catherine's lighthouse,
4. Robin Hill country park (in the center of island)
5. Blackgang Chine :Amusement park
6. Isle of wight Donkey Sanctuary
7. Tiger Sanctuary & ZOO
http://www.iwight.com/homepage/
The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island in England, located off the south coast in the English Channel, about 3-5 miles off the coast of Hampshire, separated from the mainland by a strait called the Solent. Enjoy the ferry ride to the island and take your car on the ferry.
Things to see or do here: (see the slideshow below)
1. Needles Park (see Needles made of calcium deposits),
2. Sands of multi colors (collect in tubes or bottles; enjoy the ride down the hill in chair lifts to reach the sandy coast.)
3. St Catherine's lighthouse,
4. Robin Hill country park (in the center of island)
5. Blackgang Chine :Amusement park
6. Isle of wight Donkey Sanctuary
7. Tiger Sanctuary & ZOO