London is a vibrant and sprawling city with an endless list of things to see and do. If you're visiting the city but are limited for time, it's probably a good idea to focus your efforts in a specific area and definitely get yourself a plan of action ready beforehand!
Recently I spent a day and a night in London with an old school friend. We stayed at the Hilton Tower Bridge Hotel which was the perfect base from which to visit several nearby attractions (well, mainly bars, but there was loads to do in the area if we had remained sober long enough to visit the attractions!).
We did however manage to do some sightseeing, including to see the mighty Tower Bridge - one of London's most iconic landmarks - which is currently sporting 3 tonnes of Olympic rings (at a whopping cost of £250k) in celebration of the upcoming Olympic Games.
The Royal Navy ship HMS Belfast is permanently moored just opposite Tower Bridge and you can purchase tickets to tour the ship and learn more about what it was like to live and work on board it during WW2 and beyond.
A little further west, towards Southwark, are yet more attractions including Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern Art Gallery. We visited the Tate and had an amazing lunch in the top floor restaurant, which boasts panoramic views of the Thames, St. Paul's Cathedral and across London.The restaurant was pricey but the food was beautifully presented and delicious.
As this area follows the meandering River Thames, it feels wonderfully open and spacious, unlike other areas of London which can be cramped and hectic. There is also a path along the majority of the riverfront, with several watering holes along the way, making it an ideal spot to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a few sundowners or whiskey chasers.
If you have more time in London than we did, then perhaps also consider a visit to the nearby London Dungeons, or have a few cocktails in the swanky bar in the OXO tower.
What's your favourite part of London?
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