Destinations    London

London has the greatest concentration of major attractions in Britain and boasts four World Heritage Sites. There are 238 attractions, which are free to enter, and there's nowhere else in the world where you can see so much for so little! With over 30,000 shops and stores to choose from, as well as a burgeoning reputation in the fashion world, shoppers will not be disappointed - from designer labels in Bond Street to bustling street markets in Camden, Notting Hill or Brick Lane. The capital also has 400 live music venues, catering for everything from opera to Brit pop and sports fans will not be short of excitement whenever they come.

Take a flight on the iconic, BA London Eye, the world’s tallest observation wheel at 135m high, located on the banks of the River Thames.

See Tate Modern's controversial exhibits, minimalist architecture and fabulous river views. The collection of international modern art including works by Picasso, Matisse, Dali and Warhol.   

Shop! Look for designer labels in Bond Street, high fashion on the King's Road, bargains and one-offs in any one of the 26 major street markets and don’t forget Harrods, one of the world's most famous department stores!

Explore the World Heritage Site of Greenwich best known for the site of the Prime Meridian from which the entire world set its clocks. Greenwich is also full of royal history having been the birthplace of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Mary Tudor.

Covent Garden is a must see - shop in cool boutiques and the market, eat amazingly well and enjoy the street theatre and excitement that is part of this historical market place.

Have Afternoon Tea at the Ritz or Fortnum & Mason - a great English tradition at a famous London institution.

Visit The Tower of London,  where you can see Britain’s most precious treasure – The Crown Jewels and stand on the execution site of 3 English queens.

Enjoy a movie at London’s Imax Cinema at Waterloo Roundabout! Boasting the UK's biggest screen this technological wonder will make you feel as if you are literally "in the picture" !

Westminster Abbey  welcomes over one million visitors every year. Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers: poets, priests, heroes and villains - this wonderful 700-year-old building is a must-see living pageant of British history.

Enjoy a meal at one of London’s gastro pubs, serving some of the best food in the capital and take in a West End musical or play, or a summertime performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.