10 Things You Cannot Miss in London

A city so culturally diverse and rich, with endless options to spend your days on, London is surely one of the most popular destinations in the world. Its history transports one to what remains of it now, in the form of buildings, artefacts, music, art and food among others. So, how does one decide to see the best of all the options? It is only  natural to go back to the basics! So pick up a map, and circle in these following places you cannot leave London without visiting. Have fun!

The British Museum: Where else will you find a vast wealth of our past in just one building? The British Museum is the best, obvious choice. Not only are the stored and exhibited arte facts a cultural marvel but will bring to you the whole nation’s history in just one telling. The origins of the British Museum lie in the will of the physician, naturalist and collector, Sir Hans Sloane (1660–1753), who collected more than 71,000 objects which he wanted to be preserved intact after his death

Victoria and Albert Museum: As the world's leading museum of art and design, the V&A is one of the best ways to learn more about practice of design. Its collections span two thousand years of art in .Virtually every medium, from many parts of the world, and visitors to the Museum encounter a treasure house of amazing and beautiful objects. It houses some of the world's greatest resources for architecture, fashion, photography, theatre and performance, sculpture, contemporary design, ceramics, Asian art and design, furniture, textiles, jewellery, metalwork and many more.

Brick Lane Music Hall: Brick Lane Music Hall is a music hall entertainment based in the former St Mark's Church, Silvertown, in the London Borough of Newham. Britain has had a long tradition of music and the arts, and music halls have been popular popular throughout the British Isles in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Although a handful of purpose built music hall theatres remain, this is the only venue presenting traditional music hall on a nightly basis. Expect a lavish treatment with tables arranged in cabaret style, while in the evenings, audiences are treated to a three-course dinner before the show. In the afternoons, audiences are served afternoon tea during the interval. With every show comes a unique presentation which is bound to make your day one of special moments and laughter.

Boat Tours: If you’re bored of walking, running or simply being on dry land, pick some of the best boat tours along the river Thames and the city's picturesque canalways. From serene canalboat trips to high-speed thrill rides, and craft ranging from hybrid land-and-water vessels to Damien Hirst-designed catamarans, London's waterways have something for everyone. City cruises are one of the options that operate on a hop-on, hop-off basis and run from Westminster, Waterloo, Tower and Greenwich Piers with commentary along the way. The River Red Rover ticket allows unlimited one-day cruising, there's also the Rail and River Rover ticket allowing unlimited one-day travel by river and on the DLR and single or return tickets are available for shorter journeys.

Lancaster Gate: A beautiful mid-19th century development in the Bayswater district of central London, Lancaster Gate falls to the north of Kensington Gardens. The area is known for its long terraces of houses overlooking the park, stuccoed and eclectic classical in style style featuring English Baroque details and French touches. The area is also known for being one of the most accessible places in terms of attractions, with Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park both falling in easy distance. You can stay at Park Grand Hotel Lancaster Gate or choose any of the hotels near Lancaster Gate for easy access.

Royal Opera House: If you are a connoisseur of the performance arts, the Royal Opera House is just your kind of place. Located in Covent Garden, central London is known for their stellar opera performances starring the best in the industry.

The English Bus Day: This is the best way to see most of London in a day. The English Bus takes one to all the famous sights, and even talk about the history and relevance in popular culture. From beautiful countryside to all the major landmarks, The English Bus takes you from villages such as Oxford, Stratford & Cotswolds Villages, to a magical tour of Bath and Stonehenge, to even Canterbury, Leeds Castle and Dover.

Harrods: This upmarket departmental store has 330 departments that offer a wide range of products and services. Products on offer include clothing for women, men, children and infants, electronics, jewellery, sporting gear, bridal trousseau, pets and pet accessories, toys, food and drink, health and beauty items, packaged gifts, stationery, housewares, home appliances, furniture, and much more. So, take a pick and get ready to shop.

The London Bridge Experience: One of the most popular tourist attractions, the London Bridge Experience is located on Tooley Street, in vaults below the southern abutment of London Bridge, immediately outside London Bridge Station and rival attraction London Dungeon. Guests are led through the 'dark' moments of London's history, which include Queen Boudiccia's battles with the Romans, The Great Fire of London and a medieval run in with the Vikings. It explains the history of all the bridges that have been on the site and one can also listen to the shows in different languages.

Be At One Clampton: In the late ‘90s, when the cocktail bar industry was becoming saturated with bars which focused more on style than substance, Steve, Leigh and Rhys decided to give it a go for themselves. They threw in their jobs, each got themselves a car loan and a credit card, and bought a run down Indian restaurant on Battersea Rise. Over the following seven weeks they created a cocktail bar. We recommend you indulge yourself.