If you are feeling tired and despondent, and are looking for a good way to recharge your
batteries, look no more. Stay in London for the weekend. Gauging from
all the words that have been spoken and written about great cities of
the world, London remains one of the most vibrant and vivacious among
the lot. It is definitely THE place to go for the weekend to rejuvenate
your worn-out and weary soul!
Great Attractions
If you are like millions of conventional London guests who go for the regular
sights that make the city what it is, then Madame Tussauds, Leicester
Square, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Downing Street are
there for you to visit. When you are done, head for the Big Ben and
Parliament, the Eye of London, Covent Garden, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and
the Tower Bridge – to name a few. If you still have some more time in
the weekend, and want to continue along the same lines, carry on to
Shakespeare’s Globe, Westminster Abbey, and of course, Buckingham
Palace.
See Them All
If you fear that there is not enough
time in the weekend to cover all these places, fear not. Just board one
of the many hop-on hop-off buses or river cruises. By taking these, you
do not have to worry about overlooking any of the attractions on offer.
However, you might find it difficult to choose which place you want to
spend more time on, given the fact that you have limited time to spend
in the city.
Peace and Calm
But your stay in London for
the weekend does not have to comprise these regular diet of attractions
alone. If you fancy some peace and calm, head to a couple of London’s
secret gardens. Chelsea Physic Garden, located in the stylish Sloane
Square, should be your first destination. Sometimes called ‘the secret
walled garden’, it is the oldest botanic garden that has an amazing
collection of medicinal botany that hail from around the globe. If you
are into alternative medicine, this place is a treasure trove you do not
want to miss during your weekend in London. Another garden paradise
worth visiting is Kyoto Garden at Holland Park. As its name implies,
Kyoto Garden is Japanese in looks, housing a delightful cascading
waterfall that leads into a pond. The sound of water and the sight of
carp fish in the pond give a soothing, precious feeling. Immerse in the
surrounding, and you will slowly see your spirits soar in response to
the tranquil surroundings.
Your stay in London for the weekend
will definitely be worth your while if you know where to go and what to
do. A little bit of planning will go a long way in ensuring that your
weekend in London is a good and memorable one.