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The National Gallery

May 22, 2015 admin0 comment

The National Gallery in its full glory is visible in the heart of Trafalgar Square. Its collection permanently houses some of the world’s most important and valuable paintings from as far back as the 13th century. When visiting, you can ponder upon the works of greats such as Van Gogh, Raphael, Cezene, Renoir, Monet, Rembrandt, and da Vinci. The gallery was built in 1832/1833. It attempts, and with some success many believe, to outshine Paris’s Louvre. Its sole reason for being is to make art accessible to all with free…

The London Eye

May 19, 2015 admin0 comment

People were initially very cynical when the Millennium Commission told the world of their goal of building an observation wheel that would stand 135 meters over the city of London. However, the London Eye has turned out to be the most popular and the finest new attraction in London. The London Eye now welcomes over 3.5 million guests annually. The London Eye is a modern feat of engineering and is both beautiful to look from and at. It was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects. It allows you to…

Attractions in London, England

May 16, 2015 admin0 comment

While you are in London you should take in and enjoy one of the many of sightseeing tours and associated activities in London and the surrounding area. There are numerous tours including the Paris Tour. Tours are by far the best way to see the many sights in London, and there are a numerous options of transportation offered including the traditional double decker buses that the locals take every day for play and work. You should also not miss the Windsor Castle, the Crown Jewels, and the Changing of the…

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Join the Fun for Three Full Days – MCM London Comic Con

May 15, 2015April 20, 2015 Laura GinnComic Con, London0 comment

Thinking of a quick jaunt to London late spring as the weather turns nicer? Why not make it a fun-filled weekend at MCM London Comic Con? Comic and anime aficionados will be flocking there in the droves so this is the time to let it all out and join other like-minded people as you walk through display after display of the latest in comic books, sci-fi, fantasy and maybe even get in a bit of cosplay. This year’s spring Comic Con is to be held on 22 – 24 May,…

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The Covent Garden May Fayre

May 1, 2015April 20, 2015 Laura GinnCovent Garden, London0 comment

If you have been thinking of taking the family on a holiday to London, there is no better time than during the Covent Garden May Fayre. This year this delightful family event is to be held on the 10th May and as the name implies, in the historic Covent Garden district of London. For anyone not familiar with this traditional festival of puppetry, it is a must see. Steeped in tradition, the Covent Garden May Fayre is something you will want to share with your children, as a page out…

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Barnet

November 1, 2014October 1, 2014 Laura GinnBarnet, England, London0 comment

You may have heard of Barnet mainly as Cockney rhyming slang for hair (Barnet Fair), but it is actually a really interesting place to visit if you are in the South East. The London Borough of Barnet, in the far north of London, is far enough out from the centre of the city that it feels like a place of its own, and in many ways it is. Well connected with central London by train and bus, this area is one that could be considered a suburb, but it has…

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Notting Hill Carnival

July 19, 2012June 25, 2014 adminNotting Hill Carnival1 Comment

When you think of the history of London, you might think of its Kings and Queens, its grand buildings and its stately traditions – you know, the ones which involve lots of fanfares, fluffy hats, sceptres and Bishops. But, if you head to London this August, you should be prepared to see a whole different side of its heritage: a heritage that’s loud, vibrant and multicultural, which swaps trumpets for steel drums and stuffy ceremony for jubilant celebration. I’m talking, of course, about the Notting Hill Carnival: the largest street…

England London

June 10, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAttractions, England, London, Museums, Sight Seeing, Tourist Guide0 comment

If you are travelling to the United Kingdom no visit would be complete without spending some time in the capital. There is so much to see and do here that you could easily fill a long weekend seeing the sights and still be left wanting to see more. No matter what you look for in a city break London has it all, from centuries of history to the very best in interactive museum exhibitions which use the very latest cutting edge technology. London has attractions that will thrill and inspire…