Traveling to London for the first time? These are the places you want to see
London is the perfect city for a city trip. In about 3/4 hours you can get from Amsterdam or Rotterdam, in your easy chair on the train, to the center of London. Flying is already very fast, by the time the take-off is over it is already time to start descending. In such a huge city there is of course plenty to see and do, but where should you go? first time are in London? These are ours must see places if you're new to the English capital. Put on your nicest walking shoes, because with our tips you can discover London on foot.
The big sights like Big Ben and the London Eye you must have seen it. Have you ever been to London? Fortunately, the tourist attractions are easy to see on foot. Get off at Westminster and admire Big Ben up close. From there you walk on to Trafalguar Square and tick this beautiful square off your list. The next stop is Piccadilly Circus where you can view the impressive square with mega advertisements. From there you can walk to Green Park or St. James Park in a few minutes, after which you can visit the Queen Buckingham Palace. Of course you need an invitation for this... Anyway, the palace can also be admired from the outside and when the flag is flying the Queen is home. Turn on the pedometer, because the touristy part of London is best on foot.
A weekend trip to London isn't complete without a visit Notting Hill. This cute and colorful part of London is loved by many and its market P has clothing, antiques, jewelry and food. You won't see a young Hugh Grant or Julia Roberts walking around here, but the bookstore from the famous film can still be found there. In the form of a tourist shop, that is. Bring a snack and drink with you food stalls and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Notting Hill.
The perfect solution for a rainy day in London is to visit one museum. The permanent collections of the most beautiful and largest museums can be viewed for free. Even for people who claim not to be fans of this type of activity, this is still a fun option. You will find something for everyone at the city's most famous museums. Bee Tate Modern you can view the most beautiful modern art and admire the amazing view St. Paul's Cathedral and walk back to the center along the Thames. It's fun to go to with kids Natural History Museum . Science Museum to go, moreover, the museums are next to each other so you can take a look at both. One of our favorites has to be the FAQ. They really have everything here: from the most beautiful sculptures to exhibitions for fashion lovers. Or take a look at the National GalleryThis is certainly for painting enthusiasts the place to be. In short, go take a look!
London has chic areas where one building is more beautiful than the other. Still, it's nice to see the other side of the city. Neighborhoods like Shoreditch en Camden are a lot rougher with graffiti-covered walls, hip fashion people and the nicest eateries. Brick lane in Shoreditch is the perfect place if you're looking for vintage gems. There is a great atmosphere in this great place, especially during the weekend. Or do you choose Camden? The underground market is a nice place to visit if you are in London for the first time. You can find everything here in the field of fashion and food. And of course you will spot hip Londoners in these inspiring neighborhoods!
There are plenty department stores found in London. In England they are going big when it comes to these stores. The most beautiful buildings and shop windows, impressive food halls and especially during the holidays it is a real treat to shop here. Yet it remains Harrods the most magical of all. Maybe it is the image of the department store (after all, everyone knows this iconic place), the lights that magically illuminate the outside or the chic (and almost unaffordable) luxury of this place. You can get lost among all that splendor. Harrods is a must see when you are in London.
Do you want to visit a nice market? Borough Market is the place you want to go. This is the oldest market in the city and is bursting with nice food stalls and restaurants. For an appertive or comfort food to go do you want to be here? Not unimportantly, the market is just around the corner from London Bridge, so you can easily get here by public transport or on foot. Dive into one of the pubs and spend the evening among Londoners.