London Short Breaks

There are three main reasons to go on London short breaks: shopping, eating and tourism.  London is a fantastic city for these three things and should certainly be experienced by everybody.  A great way to keep the cost of your London short breaks down, particularly if you are going with a group of people, is to hire a holiday home or apartment for the duration of your holiday.  Holiday homes and apartments are available from the outskirts of London right to the city centre, so you are sure to be able to find something great.

London Short Breaks – Tourism

There is so much to see and do in London as far as tourism goes that you may want to plan several London short breaks to be able to see it all.

The London Eye cannot be missed, giving you the opportunity to see all of London with a great view, particularly if the weather is favourable.  Buckingham Palace is also not to be missed on any London short breaks, nor is the Tower of London, where you can visit the historic prison, London bridge, where the heads of criminals used to be displayed on spikes.  Big Ben is another must as are St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, where you can walk in the footsteps of royalty.

London Short Breaks – Shopping

Shopping in London is not to be missed on any London short breaks.  A visit to Harrods is not to be missed, even if you may not actually purchase anything.  There are also many fashion houses in London, as it is one of the world’s fashion capitals.  Again, window shopping may be a better option!  London also offers many markets, high street shops and quaint little shops with a mix of items, both international delights and local marvels.  Keep in mind, however, that the main high street shopping areas of London can get incredibly busy.

 

London Short Breaks – Eating

London offers an incredible array of restaurants.  From top rated, Michelin star restaurants to corner kebab shops, you are sure to be able to find something.  Many people go on London short breaks to sample the many types of international cuisine that are on offer, from Japanese to Scandinavian and from African to French.  London short breaks for eating are a great way to spend your time, but be careful if you are trying to watch your waist line of course!

There is so much to do on London short breaks that entire books could be and have been written about it.  London is not the cheapest place in the world, just like many of Europe’s capital cities, but if you know where to go, you could keep your costs down tremendously, particularly if you opt to hire a holiday home or apartment.  Particularly if you are travelling with a group of people, the price is so much cheaper than booking a hotel, in part as well, because you will be able to cook from home, rather than eating out every night.