Living & working in the city
Attractions & sights
London is heaving with attractions and places of interest and as the City itself is littered with landmarks such as Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral and of course, the Bank of England, you’ll be able to sightsee on your way to work.
There are a number of palaces in London, the most famous being the official London residence of the Queen, Buckingham Palace. Public attractions include the Royal Collection, the Queen’s Gallery and the Changing the Guard ceremony. Other historical palaces worth a visit include the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace, once the home of the late Princess Diana.
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament is also open to visitors. You can view debates in both the Commons and Lords by applying to your MP for tickets or simply joining the queue on the day. Debates rage on late into the night, so you don’t have to take a day off to witness government in action. Nearby Westminster Abbey and Tate Britain (and its sister site Tate Modern, across the river from St Paul’s) are also on the tourist map and a visit is strongly recommended.
Situated on the Southbank, the London Eye is a 21st century landmark and an architectural icon. This rotating observation tower affords fantastic views over capital, as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day! Flights take place until 8.00p.m. and pods can be hired for private use.
Trafalgar Square, where Horatio Nelson stands proud on his column is flanked by the National Gallery - one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world, St Martin in the Field (for classical music and choral concerts) and the Mall for the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Also leading off the square is Whitehall which along with many government departments, you’ll find the Horse Guards Parade, the Cenotaph and Downing Street.
South of the river is Maritime Greenwich, a World Heritage Site. Greenwich, apart from keeping the world’s time, is home to the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, Queens House, the unusual Fan Museum and the Cutty Sark (closed until 2010 for restoration).
Further west, is the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, another World Heritage Site. Kew Gardens is renowned for its conservation of exotic and endangered plant species and a picnic on its manicured lawns is a perfect way to round off the visit.
London has many green spaces and amongst the most picturesque are the Royal Parks, many of which run informative walks, special events and activities such as fishing, golf and horse riding. They also serve as a backdrop to galleries, palaces, boating ponds, the Open Air Theatre and of course, London Zoo.
This is by no way an exhaustive list of what the capital has to offer and there is no prescribed method of finding your way about this great city. A different way to see and learn the history of London is on a walking tour. The subjects and districts covered are diverse and interesting and run every day of the year (even Christmas Day!).
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