London is a great place, very popular amongst the tourists and this is clearly evident from the fact that it is noted to be the world’s most visited city with about 15 million international visitors every year. Even Australian visitors to London are on a rise as Australians coming to United kingdom for tourism do not require a visa. Similarly, visa is not required by Australians in UK for a business stay for less than six months. So, if you are an Australian traveler, London will surely be on your cards. Do not forget to buy an Australian Travel Insurance as a first step towards your trip.

London is often pictured with its trademark red double-decker buses that ply through the city, a city that goes way back to 43AD, the time when the Romans founded it and named it Londonium. This city is filled with attractions, places to eat out, go shopping, clubbing, open scenic spaces and places which would be nice to visit with family.

Some of the most prominent of these are as follows –

Attractions : The Big Ben, which is huge clock tower in London, with a bell inside. This place is an iconic landmark. You may also visit the British Museum, which shows the world famous exhibiting works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from all over the world.

Among the attractions, note worthy of mention is the London Eye and Madame Tussauds museum. The London Eye is a Ferris wheel and an iconic attraction that gives a spectacular view of the city. Visited by about 3.5 million people annually, it is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, built on the banks of the River Thames.  Madame Tussauds is also a major tourist attraction, which has brilliant wax replicas of famous people from all over the world. Their replicas are life like and very much identical to the person in whose image they are made.

Eat outs : Places like The Duke of Cambridge, The River Cafe and Waterhouse are place where you may indulge in one of the latest things going around, that is eating organic food which is superior in taste and quality as they are locally grown and not artificially processed.

Shopping : Harrods and Westfield are great places to shop and bargain spots like Dover Street Market keep shoppers on their toes in London.

Pubs : London is also host to Music bars and Luxury Cocktail bars like The Hope & Anchor, The Dublin Castle, the Dukes and Good Godfreys.

As for the Open Spaces, people head for the lakes for a swim and to go boating, also there are many beautiful gardens like the Royal Parks, which are worth visiting.

Finally London is also a great place for a family visit, with adventure playgrounds for children, family restaurant and city farms.

All in all, London is great city with a warm diverse welcome, which is well worth an experience.