Travellers visiting London for the first time can stay comfortably at one of the luxury hotels in Westminster and explore the area for more entertainment avenues. The Westminster area in London is packed with iconic London attractions, promising eventful holidays. Include these places in your itinerary to get a glimpse of the fabulous city of London around Westminster.
London Eye
Standing at an impressive height of 135 metres, the London Eye has become symbolic to the city like the Big Ben. It is situated on the South bank of the Thames and is the world’s biggest and highest observatory wheel with 32 capsules to hold 25 people in each at a time. Apt to its name, it offers visual delight and over-the-top view of many prominent London attractions like the Windsor Castle, St. Paula Cathedral to name a few.
Westminster Abbey
The once historical venue used for coronation purposes now has become a famous London landmarks and still one can feel the royal air while passing through the alleys. The Abbey has a stunning organ and the nave is a resting place of legends like Charles Dickens, Darwin, Newton and many others. The royal wedding of Prince William also took place recently in the Abbey so if you missed the wedding, relive the royal charms by visiting Abbey.
Tate Modern Gallery
The gallery houses the best of the British Art works from the past to the present as well as rare collection of modern contemporary art from across the world. One can ask for the maps or the guided walks which are designed to guide visitors, utilize the interactive games and multimedia zones to know the place better. The gallery also hosts numerous exhibitions for the entertainment of visitors. The admission is free to all except a few exhibitions.
St. James Park
The St. James is a beautiful garden with well groomed plantations and planting patterns for those enjoying greenery and the tranquillity of green spaces. A lake within the park is a good sight for bird watching and the cafe in the adjacent area is a great place to replenish your resources after the walk in the garden.
The London Aquarium will keep the kids engaged while the Florence Nightingale Museum with its treasure-trove of artefacts belonging to the famed Lady of the Lamp is set to keep adults engrossed.
Get a glimpse of glorious London by visiting these places while staying at Westminster hotels!!
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