There’s a good reason London’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. From sprawling entertainment districts to one of a kind landmarks, the city draws in tens of millions of tourists a year to hotels in London.
But with so many incredible attractions, the choice can be overwhelming. London spans a massive 1500 square kilometres and has almost 2000 years of history to mine attractions from. For guests of the Queens Park Hotel London, many of these attractions are right on your doorstep. This blog will explore some of the unmissable landmarks that first time Londoners should visit, cutting through the noise to represent the true nature of the city.
Unmissable Museums
London’s culture scene is like no other. From museums focused on London history (Museum of London) to museums exploring the very foundations of human civilisation (The British Museum), the choice is yours. What’s more, London’s most popular museums are often free to visit.
These include the family friendly Science Museum and Natural History Museum in South Kensington, not far from the Queens Park Hotel family accommodation London. Art enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Tate Modern and the Tate Britain, both of which are housed in riverside galleries with unique designs. The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses the country’s official art collection, with paintings by European Masters that date back to the 14th century.
Stunning Views
One thing that all first time guests of London hotel special offers shouldn’t miss are the incredible views that can be found across the city. From the Greenwich Observatory Hill in Greenwich Park’s panoramas of Canary Wharf to the sweeping vistas of Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath, getting a sense of London’s scale can really help to put its size into perspective. Other easy to reach viewpoints in the city include Primrose Hill in Regent’s Park and the views from the SKy Garden on Fenchurch Street, and from atop the Monument landmark on Pudding Lane.
Royal Parks
As mentioned, some of the best views in London are situated in its parks. London is made up of 18% public green space and its parks play an important role as a social hub and a home for historic landmarks. There are 8 royal parks in London, including the above-mentioned Regent’s and Greenwich park, as well as Richmond Park and Bushy Park in the deep west of the city. The “green lung” of royal parks in Westminster include St James’s Park, Green Park, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. The latter two are well known for their abundance of tourist attractions and historic links to the royal family.
Landmarks And Monuments
But London landmarks aren’t just reserved to parks and viewpoints, there are plenty of historic monuments dotted across the city centre that, if tourists dig a little deeper, actually tell stories of the city’s foundation and many of its notable residents. For instance, Nelson’s Column on Trafalgar Square was created in memory of Horatio Nelson, who beat Napoleon at the naval battle of Trafalgar. St Paul’s Cathedral is situated on an ancient site that has been home to a place of worship for thousands of years, whilst the Globe Theatre next to London Bridge is a reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original Elizabethan performance space.
