Trafalgar Square, London, UK by Michael Gwyther-Jones

Attractions

London has so many different attractions to offer and the same is true for England itself. In London you can find Buckingham Palace, which you can also visit during summer time when the Queen of England goes to summer in one of the many castles around the country. If you are into history and art, then you must pay a visit to the National Gallery, which is right in front of Trafalgar Square, whose obelisk of General Nelson is photographs by millions of people every year. Not too far from Trafalgar Square, there is the House of Parliament that faces the Thames River. If you wish to have a good view of London in its complete splendor, then the best idea would be to take a ride on the London Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel of Europe. The tour takes about half hour so you can sit comfortably on the benches inside the sphere and take pictures of London seen from above.

If you wish to see more than just London, then renting a car will come very much in handy. London is not too far from other major cities and attractions in England. For example, a drive of only one hour and a half will take to you Cambridge and with even less time than that you can reach Stonehenge to see the breath-taking stones that have been there for centuries.

More Attractions and Restaurants

If you decide to make London your main stop, then you will be very busy going around making sure you see everything this beautiful city has to offer. For example, if you happen to catch a sunny day in London, then you must pay a visit to Hyde Park or Green Park so that you can enjoy a day in nature. London is a metropolitan city and for this reason offers its visitors a wide range of different types of cuisines, especially Indian, Chinese and typical British food, such as fish and chips. This way, you can rest assure that you will be able to find something that tickles your taste buds.

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Tate Modern, London, UK by Hans Peter Schaefer

Tate Modern Museum

The Tate Modern is located at the banks of the Thames River. It is Britain’s national museum of contemporary and modern art. The exterior of the structure is unique because the building was previously a power station. Inside the museum, you will find modern artworks and older masterpieces that are on temporary display.

You can see exhibits for free that feature Matisse, Cezanne, Dali, Picasso, Warhol, Hirst and Pollock among others. This coming October, you can view an exhibit that features Aldo Tambellini’s revolutionary artworks that include paintings, video, sound, slide and film projections. Tambellini’s artworks focus on political change in a creative way.

Official website of Tate Modern

Guts For Garters

Guts For Garters, located at Cob Gallery on 205 Royal College Street, offers something unique to its visitors. This innovative artistic concept integrates a shop, art exhibit and even clothes and furniture in its inventory. Typically, management arranges an exhibit based on a theme with each artist, item and designers working to create a cohesive environment. Exhibits usually instigate debate and out-of-the-box concepts that might make new visitors to the museum question their choice of exhibitions.

Themes like “Sex and Death” and artworks created with real human blood make this museum stand out from other artistic venues. Currently, Guts and Garters is planning an installment on August 17 to 19 with Cathie Pilkington called Traces. The exhibit will include commissioned objects like fabrics, furniture, jewelry and food. The exhibit, which will be located at an old Victorian building, will also feature illustrations, sound and digital art.

Official website of Guts For Garters

Royal Academy Of Arts

This museum was founded in 1768 and is one of the oldest museums on London. On permanent exhibit are some of the works of Michelangelo and personal items of Queen Victoria. To get to the venue, you have to walk through the gates of Piccadilly to get to the Annenberg Courtyard where you will find the entryway to the Royal Academy Of Arts.

You will find current exhibits featuring works from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The show includes artworks from 19th century France that focus mainly on Impressionism. You can also view weird, wacky and wonderful architectural works of art. The Kings Artists is also being featured at the museum till October. The show features anything and everything about King George III and Queen Charlotte.

Official website of Royal Academy Of Arts

Royal Academy of Arts in Burlington House, London, UK by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)

Visiting the top London Art Galleries will allow you to appreciate what Britain is all about. What better way to absorb the culture and history of this country than to see a comprehensive collection of artworks in London’s best art museums and galleries.

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1. The Landscapes

The number one reason why people love the UK is because of its natural landscape. The UK has a diverse landscape consisting of mountains, forests, deserts, turquoise lakes, winding rivers and flower-rich fields. Here, you can enjoy sunbathing by the beach or taking a hiking trip deep into the mountains to explore the untouched natural environment there. Of course if city landscapes is more your scene then the UK has got that covered too, can you say London?

2. The People

Another thing that makes the UK stand out as one of the top tourist hotspots is its people. British people are very friendly and helpful. Although British people hold many traditional values, they are very open and friendly to visitors.

3. The Food

You will never run short of tasty dishes in the UK. England, Being a multinational community, has many food outlets and fine dining restaurants that serve traditional dishes from all countries around the world. Some famous cuisines originating from the UK include Scottish cuisine, Northern Irish cuisine, Welsh cuisine and Anglo-Indian cuisine not to mention British cuisine. You’ll be sure to find something that tickles your tastebuds during your time in the UK.

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4. The Things See and Do

The Thames river is one of the hottest tourist attractions in the country. Couples may enjoy romantic evenings dining and overlooking the beautiful, serene Thames river from their cruise ships. Buckingham Palace and the House of Parliament are two other must-see places of interest for tourists visiting England. If you want to have an overview of London from above, you should visit the London Tower. This tower is also home to the London Tower Bridge, a very famous hanging bridge in England.

5. The Accommodation

When talking about hotels and accommodation, the UK is among the finest in the world. No matter what type of accommodation you are looking for, you will find what you need in this country. Ranging from self-catering villas, rented apartments, small-budget inns to 5 star hotels, accommodation is not a problem in the UK, and you’ll be sure to find somewhere to stay that’s suitable to your budget and needs.

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