How to Spend a Weekend in London

If you are fond of traveling, you have most likely heard of how tourist-friendly London is. London is the hub for tourists. So, if you’re planning to visit London, you will find my London highlights very useful. You can discover London and explore it in a matter of two days if you plan your activities ahead.

The journey to London is made simple by the fact that you do not require a visa if you are a Canadian Passport holder.

London is also the ideal place to start a train tour of Europe. If you want to travel to Paris or Italy next, you can start in London and use the St. Pancras railway which is an international train station.

London is one of Europe’s most celebrated capital that combines and squeezes unique culture, stunning scenery, wild nightlife, thrilling history, and delectable food and/or drink options. Whatever age and interest you hold, London is the place for you!

For commute within London, the train system is essentially the best and easiest option. The central station is Victoria-from where you can travel to pretty much any part of the city with ease. The train system is also locally called the “London Tube” and the entire city is divided into seven zones depending on the direction you want to go in. The train system covers nearly every part and corner of the city and the plus point is that you can avoid the hassle of hailing a cab or waiting in traffic jams.

Here are the top few recommendations if you plan to visit London:

Notting Hill

Stroll down Notting Hill and enjoy as you take in the view of colorful houses.

Kensington Garden

When you start at Notting Hill, you can move on to admire Kensington Garden.
After spending an hour or two, you can visit Kensington Palace.

Hyde Park

No matter how many movies you’ve seen it in. Hyde Park is one of the most beautiful, peaceful parks to walk around in. Take your time to enjoy the beauty of weeping willows dropping into water.

Buckingham Palace

No trip to the United Kingdom is complete without a visit to Buckingham Palace. To visit it, you can simply take the train from Victoria Station and walk a block up to the palace.

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar square is the hub and heart of London Life. You can walk from Buckingham to Trafalgar and there you can take the bus tour or explore it on foot. Trafalgar square is particularly beautiful because of the lights at night.

London Tower and Tower Bridge

You can pair up the visit to London Tower and Tower Bridge with the Buckingham Palace activity or you can simply take the London Tube and go see both of these fascinating structures.

At the Tower Bridge, you can choose between taking a cruise down River Thames or you can cross the bridge on foot and visit the famous City Hall.

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