How to Spend a Weekend in London

There’s so much to see and do whilst in the capital that never sleeps. You can shop til you drop. Or you can indulge in culinary masterpieces in many of the fine restuarants in London, you can sight-see or you can have a night out in the west end and see an amazing theatrical production! And if you are more of an architectural afficionado, bring your camera because London has some spectacular artichetural designs!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• London Tube map
• London A-Z
• Camera

Where to stay, What to do and see...

1. London is probably one of the most accesible cities. You can get here by plane, train, automobile, ferry, car, bicycle or even roller blades! When coming to London, you must book your tickets ahead of time because events like Wimbledon and the now ever popular Tour de France in London, people will flock to the capital.
2. London has numerous hotels, beds and breakfasts, hostels and short term holiday rentals. Try booking yourself in to a facility that has at least one meal included in your stay. Remember that many hotels do offer discounts for conventions and group tours and will lower rates when trying to fill their rooms. Please check the resources section for more help.
3. Go to Buckingham Palace. See an outdoor music festival. Picnic in one of the local parks. Walk across Tower Bridge. Ride the London Eye. Shop Oxford Street. Ride a double decker bus. Watch a play in the West End. Shop famous markets like Camden Town or Portabello Market. Go to Madame Tussaud's or visit the National Gallery. Spend time in the museums. Take a walking tour...
4. Bring a light but warm jumper (sweater) to wrap around you when the wind kicks up. The weather tends to change quite a bit so keep yourself prepared and warm. Then visit Trafalgar Square where the pigeons still scare the tourists! Or take advantage of the views in one of London’s many parks.
5. Put your bags down, freshen up and head outside. There’s nothing like seeing London at its busiest on Oxford Street in the middle of rush hour traffic.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't forget to buy an Oyster card!
• You can also pick up cheap deals on lunch at one of the many Boots or Marks and Spencer locations around the city.
• Keep your wallet securely hidden; London has quite the population of pick-pockets so please do your best not to carry your money and I.D. in your back pocket.
• Many hotels and hostels offer safes where you can store your valuables while you're in the city if you'd like a bit of added security.