Exploring London

London is one of those cities overflowing with work, history, art, food, drink... the list really goes on, and this explains why I keep going back to explore this captivating city further.  Whether you are planning the trip you have always dreamed of or a weekend get away, London is the perfect hubspot for both and is filled with activities that you wont get bored of seeing numerous times. Having experienced much of this diverse city, my list is crammed with spots to visit however after a lot of debating I have narrowed it down to 4 of the best ways to fill your time while embracing yourself in all London has to offer. 

Big Bus Tours

With the ability to 'hop on hop off', I can 100% say that one of the best ways to encapsulate all that London has to offer is from the top of the big red bus! From creating your own personalised itinerary, to choosing various routes throughout the city, this tour allows you to soak it all up with ease as well as having a friendly and humorous atmosphere created by your tour guide to make your experience that bit better. All stops are located at famous landmarks such as The London Eye, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park with many more. This is the most relaxing and educational way to tick off all the spots of London you wish to visit. 

Trafalgar Square

Formerly known as 'Charing Cross' this public square is the perfect place to embrace yourself in the heart of London. Easily accessible by car, bus or tube, upon arriving you are immediately faced with the rich history that this square has to offer. As well as being a popular spot for political demonstrations, Trafalgar Square is the residence of numerous statues one in particular being 'Nelsons Column'. The Square is surrounded with numerous attractions such as the National Gallery, cafes and retail therapy making Trafalgar Square a spot you cannot miss out on when visiting London. 

Covent Garden

Situated in London's West End, 'Covent Garden' is a destination loved by tourists for its finest cusine, world class shopping and theatre lovers. As enticing as food and retail therapy can be, one of the mains attractions that continually draws me back to Covent Garden is the 'Covent Markets'. Through investigating the depths of 'Covent Apple Market' you will spend hours upon hours exploring the vast range of arts and crafts that this cultural spot bestows. Filled with unique jewellrey to knitted clothing this is the perfect place to discover those one off collectables or antiques to take away with you. 

Carnaby Street

London is filled with continuous streets such as Oxford street or Regent Street, both offering the best retail therapy however a trip to London is incomplete without indulging yourself in 'Carnaby Street', a street filled with culture and lifestyle. The 14 streets in the home of Carnaby are overflowing with iconic British brands such as Barbour and Paul Smith as well as over 30 different global cuisines from around the world so it is easy to see how Carnaby is one of the most exquisite shopping and dining areas in London. Carnaby Street is also known for its rich heritage as it is also the home to tribes of punks and mods in the 1960's. 


I hope you have enjoyed reading the best way to explore London and see all that this fascinating city has to offer! 

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