If you are thinking of coming to London, you may have already decided what you want to do here or why you want to live here. If you’re not sure what there is to see and do here, or if you’re thinking of moving to London, here’s what you need to know.
1. No visit to London is complete without a sightseeing tour. You’ll want to take in all the sights, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Big Pen, the London Eye and Tower Bridge. Maybe take a guided tour, or maybe take the subway and discover this amazing thing for yourself.
2. Museums house some of the most important exhibits in the world. Whether you visit the National History Museum, the Imperial War Museum, the British Museum, the London Transport Museum or the Science Museum, you will have an amazing time and learn a lot about the past.
3. Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of art galleries to visit in London. It doesn’t matter if you prefer traditional art styles or more modern art, from the old masters or newer artists, you’ll see priceless works of art in London. Why not try the National Gallery, the Tate, the Portrait Gallery or the Saatchi Gallery and see what styles of art you like?
4. London is known as one of the business capitals of the world. With its incredible variety of shops, ranging from high street shops to designer boutiques, you’ll find everything you need and more here. Why not visit Harrods or one of the other famous flagship stores while you’re here?
5. As one of the fashion capitals of the world, London is well known for its avant-garde designs and stylish people. If you want to be on the cutting edge of fashion and stay one step ahead of the crowd, why not see what colors and materials local fashion shows and designers are wearing?
6. Apart from galleries and museums, other areas of popular culture are important and popular in London. If you’re a music lover, you’ll love the wide variety of venues, ranging from 02 for big concerts to much smaller pubs for lesser-known musicians. Plus, London’s nightlife and clubs are some of the best you’ll experience anywhere in the world. You’ll also want to catch a play at one of the theaters and enjoy the nightlife that London is well known for.
7. You may also have time to go to a football match at one of London’s Premiership clubs, or cricket at Lords or the Oval. You may want to see what other sporting events are going on during your visit.
8. If you like the city, you might want to live here. With so many cultures and areas to live in, it’s an exciting place and there’s always plenty to do. Maybe you want to live right in the center, or maybe further away is better for you.
9. Many of the leading companies are based in London or have offices here. If you are looking for a new job or want to advance your career, you may want to come to London and see if you can find the perfect job.
10. Due to its excellent universities and links to world-class companies and other employers, many people choose to study in London. Whether you’re an undergraduate looking for a university in London, or looking to further your career with a postgraduate course or MBA, London really is the place to be.
Now that you know more about London and what there is to see and do here, why not book your trip and see why so many people visit London every year?