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London travel at your finger tips

London has so much to offer visitors that you'll wonder where you should begin. From magnificent historical buildings and museums to specialty shops and art galleries, London holds a variety of attractions that will keep you busy.

Attractions

You can start your holiday in London with a trip to Leicester square and Picadilly Circus. These are two of London’s highlights. Close by are the restaurants and theatres of Soho and the West End.

If you love to shop, head to Regents and Oxford streets where you'll find a wide array of shopping venues. London's nightlife is quite busy with hundreds of pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes to hit. Covent Garden is one place you'll want to check out after dark.

The Queen lives at Buckingham Palace, and you can watch the changing of the guard at 11:30 am. Her coronation ceremony was at Westminster Abbey, within sight of the enormous, gothic, Parliament buildings and Big Ben. All these sites simply can't be missed, as they make up the heart of London's history.

Fun for the whole family can be had at London's planetarium and zoo. If you'd rather see some art and culture on display, visit some of the museums and galleries in the city such as: the British museum, the Natural History Museum, Museum of London, War Cabinet rooms, Transport Museum, Tate Galleries and National Gallery.

Hotels in London

There are many, many hotels in London. From outstanding five-start hotels to run-of-the-mill accommodations, you can find it all in England's capital city. To find a London hotels at the best price, you should go online.

Whether you choose to book a hotel in the suburbs or downtown, you can find all manners of hotels readily available. Though London is known to be expensive, you can usually find some affordable accommodations if you book ahead of time. As regards airport parking, Gatwick parking is easily booked online.

Out and about - car hire in London

Though you can get around London by public transport, you may choose to hire a car for convenience. Public transport can also get expensive if you are constantly on the move, so a hire car may save you money. You can book a London hire car here.

A hire car is also a good way to get outside of the main city and check out some of Britain's beautiful countryside. There are many smaller towns that are worth visiting if you have a car hired from London to get there.