London City Guide
Must See Museums
There are so many museums within London that it is essential that you visit the establishments which are suited to your tastes and enjoyments in order to make the most of your trip to London. The British Museum is one of the most popular buildings within the capital and is known throughout the world. Here you can enjoy the exhibitions from the prehistoric to modern era which document the work of man throughout this timeline. Some specific aspects of the museum to enjoy are the Rosetta Stone, the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection and the Parthenon sculpture.
The Science museum is an extremely interesting place which will strike up questions and ideas about how we live and who we are. This is an ideal place for the family as you can see, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last three hundred years. After this daytrip you may also wish to enjoy the IMAX cinema connected to the building.
Another fascinating place to visit is the Natural History Museum which has a permanent dinosaur exhibition for all its visitors to enjoy. There are other rare and unique artefacts to observe as the establishment boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. These include a life sized Blue Whale and a 40 million year old spider which are sure to fascinate anyone who enters the museum!
Cheap & Luxury Eateries
Alongside the chains of restaurants found throughout the UK, London has a multitude of unique and tasty restaurants which won’t break the bank at the end of the meal.
The Malaysian restaurant Rasa Sayang on Macclesfield Street opened in 2008 and has been popular ever since. Here you can enjoy traditional Malaysian dishes surrounded by chattering Malaysian families who are regulars within the establishment. Such dishes to enjoy are char kway teow with prawns and the ondeh-ondeh which are rice balls covered in coconut and palm sugar. Whilst its quality may not be consistent, it is excellent for the food and atmosphere you receive at a small cost.
Another great place to visit is the Savanna Jerk on Wardour Street. This serves traditional Caribbean Cuisine and even has a great rum-stocked bar for everyone to enjoy. All portion sizes are large so you are sure to get the most for the money you pay. All meat is slow cooked so you will be getting good quality tender meat which is packed with a punch of heat. The jerk sauce is one of the obvious choices on the menu and is popular due to its great mix of fiery and fruity flavours at the same time.
Alongside the great cheap restaurants within London, there are also many Michelin starred restaurants which are notorious for their quality and also their high prices! These include Gordan Ramsay which is an elegant building serving pleasing French cuisine. You may also wish to try Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester which serves traditional French cuisine which the expert chefs give a unique and diverse twist.
Entertainment
There is plenty to keep you entertained on your trip to London due to the wide variety of attractions and activities on offer.
One of the greatest and most notorious clubs is the Ministry of Sound which you can enjoy on a night out with friends. Here you can listen to pop, rave and RnB music which will keep you dancing till the early hours of the morning. However as you are in the capital, be warned that the prices of entering the club and drinks can be expensive especially during the weekend.
Another way to enjoy your evening is at the National Theatre or Her Majesty’s Theatre. Here you can enjoy music, a comedy or a play which are put on throughout the year. If you wish to visit these establishments, it is best to book a ticket beforehand as nights tend to sell out.
Alongside these examples, London has so much more entertainment on offer for all its citizens and tourists. There are aquariums, dance halls, cinemas and entertainment centres to enjoy within the capital. In order to find something to suit your taste, you could research beforehand or explore the city of London on your holiday in order to come across some interesting finds.
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