| London is one of the major capital cities in the | | | | are planning to queue to get in then it is essential |
| world and is a popular place to visit for holidays. | | | | you arrive very early. |
| There is much for the tourist to see whatever | | | | The new Wembley Stadium has just been |
| their interests. | | | | completed and the 2007 FA Cup Final between |
| Buckingham Palace, one of the Royal residences, | | | | Manchester United and Chelsea will be the first |
| has the changing of the guard ceremony which | | | | major sporting event to take place at this venue. |
| normally happens daily between April and June at | | | | And of course the 2012 Olympics Games will be |
| 11.30am and at the same time on alternative days | | | | taking place in London. |
| for the rest of the year. This event is popular | | | | For those of you who enjoy shopping you will |
| with both Londoners and overseas visitors. | | | | want to ensure that you visit the world famous |
| Trafalgar Square, which commemorates the naval | | | | Harrods shop in Knightsbridge. Additionally Oxford |
| battle that Lord Nelson won against the French in | | | | Street and Regent Street are also very popular |
| 1805, is another popular tourist attraction. Come | | | | with shoppers. |
| and have your photo taken with the famous | | | | If the arts are of interest to you then there are |
| statues of the lions! | | | | many options available including the National |
| On the darker side of London visitors to | | | | Portrait Gallery, the Tate Modern, Covent Garden |
| Whitechapel can book up for one of the Jack the | | | | Opera House and numerous theatres in the West |
| Ripper walks which retraces the infamous | | | | End. There is a ticket kiosk in Leicester Square in |
| murders committed by him in the late 19th | | | | which you can purchase reduced price tickets for |
| century. This could be your chance to solve the | | | | many of the theatres. It is often possible to get a |
| mystery of who "Jack" actually was. | | | | 50% discount on the face value of the tickets. |
| For those who enjoy visiting historical churches | | | | There are many restaurants in central London to |
| there are St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster | | | | enjoy eating in at all ends of the price spectrum. |
| Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. | | | | If you enjoy Chinese food then make sure you |
| London is also famous for its sports stadiums and | | | | visit China Town in Soho to sample the many |
| arenas. The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis | | | | restaurants there. |
| championships are held during the last week of | | | | Whatever your interests London has something |
| June and the first week of July each year and | | | | for you to enjoy during your stay there. |
| attract crowds of up to 30,000 each day. If you | | | | |