The list of major attractions would take pages to cover. However, here are some of the 'not to be missed on a trip to England. Buckingham Palace with its daily Changing of the Guard, the Tower of London with its Crown Jewels and the London Eye, a giant Ferris Wheel and a relatively new attraction affording the ability to see the city from a height of 135 metres/445 feet. Another place to view the rooftops of London is the Shard Building in the City of London which is 310 metres/1015 feet tall and is, in fact, the tallest building in the European Union. Trafalgar Square is where the world comes together with the statue of Nelson on his high perch presiding over everyone. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are located in Westminster along with Westminster Abbey with its tombstones of the past British monarchy. St Paul’s is not only a fine and exquisitely built large domed church with a long history but a landmark seen from many other parts of London.
Want to get a feel for the more unique in London? Here are four suggestions for a trip to London. At the Marble Arch end of Hyde Park is Speakers Corner, an open-air area offering entertaining, public speaking and debate often quite hilarious. Portobello Road Street Market at Notting Hill takes place every Saturday and you can pick up unique bargains including antiques and second-hand clothing while being entertained by the stall owners’ lively banter. Covent Garden converted from a fruit and vegetable market to an all-day long entertainment and activity centre and offers shops, cafes, restaurants and street entertainers daily. The Churchill War Rooms were wartime cabinet rooms situated in a bunker and are now a fascinating museum.
