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London is one of the world's great capitals and a terrific place to pick-up or drop-off your Wicked campervan rental. London, with a population of 10 million, boasts a vast number of attractions and has a reputation for art, fashion, theatre and finance. Following is a selection of some of the more popular and noteworthy things to see and do in London. - The London Eye is the world's largest observation wheel. Situated on the South Bank of the Thames (opposite the Houses of Parliament), the magnificent views (on a clear day) stretch as far as Wembley Stadium in the far North West of the city.
- The Tower of London is London's original royal fortress by the Thames. This World Heritage site is more than 900 years old and houses the Crown Jewels (guarded by ferocious Beefeaters). The Tower contains enough buildings and exhibits to keep a family busy for a full day, with plenty of both warlike and domestic contents.
- St Paul's Cathedral Sir Christopher Wren's great accomplishment, built after the 1666 Great Fire of London - the great dome still seated in majesty over The City
- Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is a fantastic modern reconstruction of the Tudor period Globe Theatre, scene of some fine Shakespearian moments
- Tower Bridge The magnificent 19th century bridge, decorated with high towers and featuring a drawbridge.
- Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster (including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament) - seat of the British parliament and World Heritage site. Note that the Abbey itself charges tourists for entry -- but not worshippers. Attend a church service for free and enjoy some of the finest choral music in London from the choir. Evensong at 4PM or 5PM, depending on time of year, is an especially good bet.
- Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Queen, one of several royal palaces in London. It is only open for tours during summer, but even if you don't go inside it's definitely a sight you must see!
- Leicester Square Perhaps one of the most active areas in London. Home to the largest cinemas (often hosting star studded premieres), as well as restaurants and cafes. Due to the massive traffic of tourists, you can expect everything from cinema tickets to bottles of water to be very expensive.
- Royal Albert Hall landmark location of many world-renowned concerts (Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin), still plays host to top shelf entertainment.
- You can visit London's official website for more information.
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