What to Explore on a Short Trip to the London-United Kingdom


London is the best place in the United Kingdom for honeymooners, vacationers, facility and solo trip. Every year thousands of tourists visit London on Europe holiday packages


Take a look at some of the best places in London where you can spend your perfect summer holidays. 

London Eye


The London Eye is 135 meters high observation wheel making it one of the tallest observation wheels in the world. It has a total of 32 capsules and carries more than 10,000 visitors in a single day. The London Eye has grown to be the most attractive paid-for UK visitor attraction. While touring in full safety you can watch the stunning London up to 40 kilometers. 


Each capsule is designed to give you the views from all the directions. You can book your tickets online prior in your United Kingdom holiday packages just to save your time from long queues. Makes sure you be on time and don't forget your camera.

Tower of London


The Tower of London is one of the most iconic and most visited tourist spots in London. It is the place where the Crown Jewels are housed. It is the execution site of three English queens which makes this place quite spectacular. In Earlier days, The Tower of London was home to the royal family before 1837, as in 1837 Buckingham Palace was declared as the official residence of kings and queens. 


It served as a prison to many famous prisoners such as Sir Walter Ralegh. It held the middle and upper-class prisoners. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard (Henry VIII's wives) were publically executed there. Till 1991, it remained the only river crossing.

Buckingham Palace


Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II and has been the authoritative residence of Britain's sovereign royal empire since 1837. Back in the eighteenth century, It was once dominated by the Dukes of Buckingham. In 1761 it was bought by b. George III for his wife Queen Charlotte and being used for many court functions. 


Due to its popularity, Queen allowed visitors every summer. When it is open to the public visitors, the Queen goes to one of her country residences. The best thing to witness here in Buckingham Palace is the Changing of the Guard. Get there early to get the best view.

Trafalgar Square


How could you miss one of the most visited tourist places in London? Come and wonder at the four huge lion statues and Nelson's Column. It is the very place where most iconic Bollywood movie DDLJ was shot. It is the place where Amrish Puri feeds pigeons but feeding the pigeons is now restrained (due to the spread of diseases and other reasons), so not to feel sad if you can't feed the pigeons. 


You can visit the National Portrait Gallery which is just around the corner on St. Martin's Lane on the north side of Trafalgar Square. You can explore both regular special exhibitions and free permanent displays.

Tate Modern


Tate Modern, the national gallery of international modern and contemporary is the best place for art lover where you can witness some of the best works of famous artists. In 2000 it was opened for the public located opposite to St. Paul's Cathedral. 


You'll often find huge installations and other sculptures in the Turbine Hall located on the ground floor. The best way for an art lover to his United Kingdom holiday packages from India.

Explore all these things on your holiday trip to London. These are the most iconic and visited places in London. So you can’t miss especially if you are travelling on a short trip.

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