England’s sprawling and cosmopolitan capital city is arguably one of the foremost European city break destinations, both for travellers from the UK and the rest of Europe. The largest city in both the UK and the European Union, flights to London provide more than enough attractions to occupy visitors from stays of a few of days to a matter of months. With thriving arts and culture scenes, a wealth of famous sites, museums and galleries, and countless restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs and other nightlife options, city breaks in London are guaranteed to be varied and memorable.
The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are among the sites you’ll wish to see on a short sightseeing getaway. The London Eye, a more recent addition to the city’s skyline, offers stunning elevated views of the city and is a favourite among those visiting for romantic occasions such as Valentine’s Day, when evening “flights” on the huge Ferris wheel may be accompanied by champagne and roses.
Shopping possibilities in London are excellent too. Oxford Street, Carnaby Street and Bond Street offer those on shopping breaks everything from high fashion to high street brands. Regular lively street or covered markets such as Portobello Road Market, Spitalfields Market, Brixton Market and Camden Market provide a refreshing bohemian alternative for those who wish to browse their clothes, antiques and bric-a-brac.
Sports fans will find London city breaks attractive as well, with many world-class teams and stadiums in the city. Whether cricket matches at Lords or Oval, tennis at Wimbledon, or football at the grounds of any of London’s high-profile Premier League soccer clubs, exciting sporting action is only a flight to London away. High-profile events are an ideal reason for a short break, in which visitors can enjoy the special atmosphere created by the city’s sporting public and explore the city when not watching a game.
Many find that their visit would not be complete without seeing a show in the West End, the city’s theatre district and one of its foremost entertainment areas. This is the place to see the latest productions and long-established and popular musicals which have been performed here for decades, as well as a range of operas, dance performances and more. An evening at the theatre or a concert is an excellent addition to a memorable city break in London to mark a birthday or anniversary.
Choose from several London Theatre Breaks for a perfect end to your city break.
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