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Christmas Shopping in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, December 2012
With ice rinks popping up all over town and the streets awash with glittering Christmas lights, London’s holiday season makes for an atmospheric shopping experience. Here are a few pointers to get ...
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Christmas Tours in London
Written by Viator, November 2012
Celebrate Christmas this year with Viator and see the top London attractions sparkle away from the crowds! London’s spectacular Christmas lights cast a spell over the city’s landmarks throughout the ...
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Cornwall & Devon
Written by Viator, September 2012
There are an abundance of day trips and short breaks that can be taken from London. But if you want to truly say you’ve explored the UK end to end, you have to add Cornwall and Devon to your ...
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Dining on a Budget in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
With its myriad of international cuisine and cutting edge restaurants, London is rapidly gaining a reputation as a gourmet hotspot, but food, as with everything in the city, often comes with a hefty ...
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Downton Abbey Tours from London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, December 2012
The Crawleys are back in prim and proper style this January, as Britain’s favorite period drama, Downton Abbey, finally hits US screens for its third season, and it seems America just can’t get ...
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Exhibitions of the Titanic in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank–claiming more than 1,503 lives. It was the world’s largest ship and it was said to be unsinkable, but it sank, shocking everyone and becoming ...
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Following the Footsteps of Charles Dickens
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, February 2012
“I know I have lounged about the streets, insufficiently and unsatisfactorily fed. I know that, but for the mercy of God, I might easily have been, for any care that was taken of me, a little ...
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Free Museums in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2012
One of the most fantastic things about London is that nearly all the public museums and galleries are free. 1. The National Gallery Located on Trafalgar Square and with one of the best collections ...
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Haunted London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, September 2012
Reportedly the most haunted capital city in the world, London’s stately Victorian buildings, cobbled backstreets and elaborate graveyards lend the city an eerie backdrop, perfect for spine-tingling ...
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How to Experience the Excitement of the London Olympics After the Games
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2012
So, the flame has been extinguished and London 2012 is over. Two fabulous competitions: the Olympics and the Paralympics were enjoyed by millions. The athletes amazed the world and London was given a ...
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James Bond in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, October 2012
With the UK Premiere of the latest addition to the James Bond franchise, Skyfall, hitting London on October 26th, the world’s favorite spy is once again back in the spotlight. Marking the culmination ...
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Learning About the Pre-Raphaelite Painters in London
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, December 2012
“Pre-Raphaelites: Victorian Avant-Garde” is a major new exhibition at Tate Britain which brings together over 150 works by these revolutionary painters. Displayed thematically, rather than by ...
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London in 2012
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, January 2012
2012 promises to be an exciting year for London. The New Year began with the familiar sounds of the chimes of Big Ben, followed by a spectacular firework display over the River Thames. But there is ...
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London’s Brick Lane Curry Festival
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
Londoners love a curry, and the place to go for a really good curry is Brick Lane in the East End. This narrow street is lined by curry houses serving traditional foods from Bangladesh and India. On ...
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Picasso and Modern British Art, Tate Britain
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
There is an exhibition at Tate Britain which acknowledges British art’s debt to Picasso and his influence on British modern art. Sixty works by Picasso are hung with work by seven British artists: ...
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Our Beefeater Guide to the Tower of London
Photo by: Judith N, USA
Doing what: Skip the Line: Tower of London Tickets
Top London Attractions
Get an insider look at the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and the View from The Shard on this incredible Viator VIP tour! With exclusive pre-opening access to the Tower of London, your tour includes the tower's historic opening ceremony and a look at the Crown Jewels with a Beefeater guide. Explore the normally inaccessible Triforium at St Paul's Cathedral, alongside other highlights like the Whispering Gallery and the Crypts. Stop for a 2-course lunch at The Restaurant at St Paul's Cathedral, and then finish your day with a visit to The Shard.
