The fact that London is notoriously expensive does not necessarily mean it is beyond your reach. The best part about the city is that there is something for everyone. Booking a flight to London this summer could be the best decision of your life. With both the historical and modern-day attractions you can rest assured that you’ll have a lot of fun in the city. In this piece, we’ll take a look at some of the top five places to visit for this summer.
The British Museum
As one of the top free attractions in London, the British Museum stands out as both an architectural beauty and one of the world’s most noted antiquities. With all the immense collection of treasures prepare yourself to be overwhelmed. In order to exhaust everything, you’ll need to pick the exhibits that interest you most. You can grab something to bite at the atmospheric Court Restaurant.
The Tower of London
Visit this location to enjoy the best of London’s history. The tower was commissioned by William the Conqueror and has been in existence for thousands of years. It is rated among the top destinations to visit courtesy of the crown jewels, the prisons and cells which are all a representation of England’s most grisly past events.
National Gallery
The gallery is well furbished with some of the best Western European paintings dating back in the 13th to the 19th century. The fact that it is free means that anyone interested in art can visit and have a great time. In the gallery, you should be able to see some of the great works of masters such as Van Gogh, Renoir and da Vinci to name but a few. In as much as it is free, there are some exhibitions that will require one to have a ticket in order to be given access to explore.
The London Royal Air Force Museum
Located on the outskirts of the city, this site, though underrated, forms one of the top sites to visit while on a trip to London. With the interactive exhibits, virtual theatres, huge hangers with famous fighters and colossal bombers, the RAF Museum is ideal for families with kids. It’s a great source of fun and can make up for a cheap holiday destination.
Westminster Abbey
A very popular holiday destination in London known for its array of royal events that have taken place over the centuries. One of the most recent royal event that has braced the abbey was the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. This awesome premise boasts of having a stunning architecture which adds to its many attractions. There is a lot to offer here such that to exhaust everything you’ll need a day or two.
Whether you are looking to go on luxury or cheap holidays, London is the ideal destination for you this summer. Make your trip to the city to enjoy the best that London has to offer.
Summer months from May to September are recommended as the weather is good and even if the sun does play hooky, it’s only for a while.