A weekend break in London

A London weekend break is a great way to enjoy a mini break in England's capital city. London is not only the largest city in the UK, but it also has more historic sights, more theatres and importantly, more hotels than any other British city.

London hotels range in price dramatically and although you can pay a small fortune at one end of the scale, at the other end there are some great deals to be enjoyed. The tube (underground) and bus system is also ideally networked for the whole of the city and you are rarely more than a short walk away from at least one station.

London's attractions

The great appeal of a London weekend break is the mix and variety of things that you can see and do, both during the day and at night time. The city has many well known landmarks like the Tower of London, The palace of Westminster and Buckingham palace, but it also boasts newer attractions like the massive Millennium eye. London also possesses some of the best museums and art galleries in the world and, with internationally famous department stores like Harrods, provides some of the most enjoyable shopping experiences.

A night London is transformed to become the theatre Mecca of the world offering a seemingly endless list of night time entertainment. The famous theatre district has all the biggest and most recent theatrical productions with themes ranging from classical productions to rock operas. You can watch a serious drama, a musical blockbuster or a recently premiered movie.

Dinning is yet another of London's big selling points with tastes and cuisines available from across the globe. Restaurants and cafes also cover every conceivable price range, so there is no need to find yourself out of pocket. Fast food eateries are everywhere and there are plenty of options for those with or without families.

Getting to London is a simple task from anywhere in the world, let alone from within the UK and a London weekend break has never been simpler. Within the UK you can not only drive, but select from cheap off peak coach and rail travel. Once in London a car is a much of a hindrance as a benefit, so these alternate travel options become not just cheap and stress free, but also highly convenient.

More information on taking a short break in London

For more information on planning a short escape to London, visit London Weekend Break, a website offering information and resources on everything from places to visit and shopping areas to explore, through to where to buy theatre tickets and book hotel rooms.