Visiting London? Book a room at the London Central Bank Travelodge and then hit the road – there’s a lot to do in the city that’s been voted the best in Europe. Here’s our A-Z guide:
- A: art…most of London’s galleries and museums offer free entry. Head to the National Gallery, the Tate Modern or the Saatchi Gallery.
- B: Big Ben…one of London’s best known attractions. Aim to be there on the change of the hour to hear it strike.
- C: cream tea…try the Tea-Tox at Brown’s hotel or take the water with a city cruise River Thames tea.
- D: dungeons…enjoy a good spooking? Head to the London Dungeons for a totally terrifying experience.
- E: the Electric Cinema…enjoy the latest films from the comfort of a leather armchair with a footstool and a side table.
- F: food…head to Borough Market near London Bridge for a great selection and plenty of delicious samples.
- G: Globe Theatre…visit Shakespeare’s Globe to catch a show from the bard in a meticulous recreation of its original setting.
- H: hipsters…London has its own special brand of fashionable young person. Hoxton Square will give you a taste of the fashionable crowd. Book a room at our London Liverpool Street Travelodge, just a short walk away.
- I: Ice Bar…Make your way to a bar where the walls, tables, chairs and even glasses are made entirely from ice.
- J: Jack the Ripper…There are several Jack the Ripper tours leaving from outside Tower Bridge station.
- K: King’s Cross…Historically a place to avoid, this part of the city has recently received an impressive facelift and is now home to great bars, cafés and restaurants.
- L: London Fields…Head off the beaten track and visit this fun young area with a busy Saturday market, a large park, several good pubs and even an outdoor swimming lido.
- M: markets…hunt for bargains at the Pimlico car boot sale or browse the antiques at Portobello.
- N: National Theatre…there’s no better place to catch a show than at this multi-stage theatre showing a mix of British classics and new work.
- O: Oxford Street…the most famous shopping street in the city, but also the busiest. Visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
- P: ponds…Head to Hampstead Heath and take a dip in the swimming ponds.
- Q: Queen…Perhaps Britain’s biggest tourist attraction. Visit Buckingham Palace and see if the Royal Standard is flying. If it is, the Queen is at home.
- R: roast lunch…You can’t visit London without having a good roast. Most pubs will serve roast lunch on Sunday.
- S: South Bank…on a sunny day, this is the place to be. Walk the river path and take in the atmosphere.
- T: Tower Bridge…an icon on the River Thames.
- U: underground…by far the best way to get around the city.
- V: Victoria and Albert Museum…set aside an afternoon to explore this enormous collection of historical artefacts and art works.
- W: Westminster Abbey…an essential part of London’s history.
- X: explore…OK, not quite, but a trip to the capital wouldn’t be complete without time to get lost and explore. Walk the streets on foot or hire a Barclay’s bike to cover a bigger area .
- Y: your favourite place…whatever you’re interested in, you’re sure to find it in London, so hit the internet and search for your favourite place.
- Z is for Zoo…London Zoo is the world’s oldest scientific zoo and it’s also home to an incredible collection or animals, from Asiatic lions to snakes and lizards.
