If you have managed to spend the weekend in London and planning to experience the city in these 2 days then gear yourself up, because there is too much to see in a very short span. There is no shortage of tourist staples in this regal city. Being one of the most populous cities, it has lots of attractions for travellers of any age. If you love history and the royal culture, Palace of Westminster, Tower of London and Buckingham Palace are some of the heritage sites you just cannot miss. On the other hand, if you love shopping, do not miss the Harrods in Knightsbridge or Bond Street and Mayfair. There are even a large number of restaurants for foodies who want to taste gourmets from various countries. But since this is your weekend trip, you need to make the London trip a comprehensive one with these top choices
London Eye
If you have arrived in the evening, check out the timings for London Eye. Watching the skyline getting dark with dazzling lights engulfing the city, gives you a delightful feeling. This is basically a giant wheel offering you an opportunity to view London from a height of 443 feet. However, you can even come here in the morning, but the evening sky can give you another appearance of London that you just cannot miss. The 30 minutes ride turns out to be more sparkling at night, toasting champagne inside the glass-sided capsule, which holds 25 people.
Buckingham Palace
No one misses the Queen’s residence in London. Buckingham Palace would be on your must see list, even if you are in a busy schedule. The large number of rooms, beautiful decorations, finest paintings and of course the antique collections should not be overlooked. The Changing of Guard Ceremony starts at 11:30 am and continues for 45 minutes. Make sure you experience this royal event at Buckingham Palace along with a trip to The Queen's Gallery that exhibits wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation.
Big Ben
At the north end of the Palace of Westminster, stands Big Ben of London. This is the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and third-tallest free-standing clock tower. Officially, the tower is known an Elizabeth Tower and it has emerged as most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom. Big Ben is actually the hour bell in clock tower, which is named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the Commissioner of Works. The best time to see this structure is at night. The illuminated clock facing Thames offers a breathtaking view that you have to see.
Westminster Abbey
This was formally known as Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster with a mixture of architectural styles. But it is mainly Gothic church, whose construction started in between 1042 and 1052. You would be amazed to see the architectural work of Westminster Abbey, Coronation Chair and other structures. This is the burial ground for royal families along with famous personalities like Chaucer, Dickens, Hardy, Kipling and memorial ground for Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Brontë and many others. It's not merely a beautiful place of worship but a heritage in one of the oldest and popular cities of the world.
London for Foodies
The city also offers mouth-watering dishes to those who want to try out something different in meal. Since you have come to London to experience the city, it is necessary for you to try out the local cuisines. So, start with fish and chips, a very popular food where battered cod or haddock fish is deep fried, seasoned with lemon and salt and served with mushy peas. Pork pie is another traditional British cuisine, which is served cold as a snack or can also be part of a meal. There are even a number of Indian restaurants in London serving some delectable presentations that you just cannot miss, like the famous chicken tikka masala or desserts like gulab jamun.
Whether you are a foodie or an avid traveler or both, the city has something for everyone. However, your journey to London for weekend remains incomplete, if you do not try out the major dishes and look into the famous landmarks of the city.
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