My sister and her hubby are off to England tomorrow, not just a quick hop across the pond for a visit, but they are moving! They'll be there for a few years and I can't wait to visit (several times). As a little send off, as they start their journey, here's a list of my favorites in London.
- National Portrait Museum: All the royal portraits and more
- Kensington Palace: The Orangery, proper English afternoon tea
- Picadilly Circus: No Times Square, London's version is a bit more quaint
- The London Eye: On the spendy side, but provides fabulous views of London
- Covent Garden: Great shopping and there's always Punch & Judy for drinks
- Shopping at Top Shop: Always good, affordable finds!
- Big Ben: So iconic!
Want a quick bite? Pret a Manger, with almost as many locations as Starbucks, offers great sandwiches and snacks for those on the go. Pick up a sandwich and head to Trafalgar Square for great people watching. Porter's English Restaurant: The traditional pies were great!
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St. Stephen's Tavern - Victorian era Tavern with a picture perfect view of Big Ben to boot.
City Inn Westminster - great location, quick walking distance to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and just blocks away from River Thames. Best of all, great price.
And, always remember:
People in London feel that the tube strike is a problem for them as the traffic is high. And, transportation becomes difficult. TfL believes that this strike wouldn’t disturb normal activities much.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to visit London but never gotten around for it. Excited to hear that you'll have family in the area that you can visit!!
ReplyDelete-- Lindsay