London, England’s capital, is a vibrant place to visit on a last minute holiday. With so much on offer in this city, any break here is sure to be a busy one. From museums, to famous landmarks and vast shopping opportunities there is no shortage of things to do. However if you can resist the fast paced pull of the city there are spots of tranquility to escape to should you desire. For such a big city there is a surprising amount of green space and various easy to reach parks to retreat to should you want to relax on the grass. For a last minute break to this world renowned city, Last Minute Cottages has deals on late availability cottages and apartments.
London is a vast city and certainly has something for everyone no matter where your interests lie. There are wonderful museums from the famous Natural History Museum to more obscure ones such as the Fan Museum in Greenwich. There are numerous art galleries and countless theatres where you can see all manner of performances. If you prefer history there are many iconic landmarks to visit such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben and the Tower of London. If shopping is more your thing then you’ll surely be spoilt for choice. Oxford and Regents Street are well renowned for their shopping opportunities but there are countless other places to visit including Covent Garden, Spitalfields Market or King’s Road. No matter what brings you here it’s a great destination for a last minute holiday.
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