Doing London in three stages
When taking a weekend away, it is only good sense to make the most of your time in the city or location you’re staying in and so it will pay to plan your two or three days there.
National History Museum, London, UK by Ben Fredericson
The first full day is almost always the most important, as it is the time when you’ll want to see all the places that are on top of your list of priorities. Therefore, having a good idea of where you want to visit will come in handy.
Ideally, you’ll want to have something to do in the day, somewhere to go for dinner in the evening and then an activity for the night if you’ve still got the energy.
Day-Tripping
London is full of attractions that will be able to fill your day, give you something to do for an hour or is just something that you need to see, even if it’s just in passing.
Museums seem to be London’s trump card and there’s plenty to choose from. The British Museum is one of the best and has been running for over 350 years, but that’s nothing on the age of its content. Some of the exhibitions within the museum go back two million years and span over numerous different cultures from all over the world.
The National History Museum is another option that will have you going back and forth as to whether you should go there or the British Museum if you only have time for one. If you need convincing, the National History Museum is a more versatile attraction thanks to the choice of exhibits that range from their iconic Diplodocus skeleton to the Darwin Centre’s high-tech Attenborough Studio.
Another staple of the London attraction route is Madame Tussauds. The centre features 14 unique interactive zones, featuring of course the countless wax models of your favourite celebrities, sports stars and even fictional characters.
Photo of Lady Diana in Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, London, UK by Cristian Bortes
Settling down for the evening
With this being London, picking a restaurant is possibly one of the hardest thing to do, so here’s just the odd example of the best of British.
The Hawksmoor Seven Dials is a fantastic bar and grill and the redesigned branch is even better. The restaurant is located in a basement building in Covent Garden and although it only opened at the end of 2010, it looks like it’s been there forever, which is a good thing.
Hix is the restaurant of Mark Hix and is a name that carries quite a bit status among the fashionable folk and is located deep in Soho. The atmosphere is always at its best and the food is just as incredible, with some of the best British recipes available.
Located in the more suburby area of Dartmouth Park is the Bull and Last, a fabulous gastropub and it’s worth the trip into North London just for its delightful food on offer. The pub style service and the classic ales make it a great palace for both families and a bunch of mates.
Going the whole hog
Just like eating out in London, going into the city for some loud music and few drinks offers equally as many choices, if not more. There are all sorts of bars in England’s capital and you could find yourself doing something you’d never dream of on a night out.
There are a couple of bars in London where you might fancy a bit of karaoke called Lucky Voice Soho and Lucky Voice Islington, places where you can get your own karaoke booth and get table service when it comes to drink and food. The Soho bar is one of the best Soho London bars about.
The Piccadilly Institute is also something that’s a bit different, with its eclectic décor and themed bars offering something that can be great for private parties or just a great night out.
If you don’t want to move too far away from the heart of London, then Abacus is possibly a bar you’ll like to visit and is a multi-faceted venue comprising as a bar, restaurant and lounge, then after dark, turns into a great club venue.
About the author: Sam writes for Lucky Voice Karaoke who have venues all over the UK in towns and cities such as Soho, Islington, Manchester, Glasgow and Brighton. You can look at the website for more information on Islington Bars and the others.
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