Learn about the Black history of London
London’s Black history goes back hundreds of years and is rich and interesting. More and more people in the city want to recognize, own, and celebrate it. Start your trip by signing up for one of Black History Walks’ 12 walking tours in central London. Then, go to the Museum of London Docklands in the Docklands to learn about how London was involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Then, head south to the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton to be amazed by the many Black archives there. Next, try some of the tasty Caribbean food in the area and go to 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning to see some of the best Black artists in the city.
Explore the South Bank.
A walk from west to east along the south side of the Thames is a great way to get your bearings and see many sights simultaneously. When you get off the tube at Westminster, you’ll be right by Big Ben (officially Elizabeth Tower). You can cross Westminster Bridge to see the amazing Houses of Parliament in all their glory. The South Bank is a great place to take kids because it has many famous landmarks and fun things to do. Even though it’s a tourist trap, every first-time visitor to the capital should ride the London Eye. The big wheel takes 30 minutes to turn all the way around. It is 135 meters high at its highest point, and you can see great views of famous landmarks from its glass capsules. Get your tickets ahead of time to skip the lines.
You can see St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, the skyscrapers of The City from St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, all across the river from the South Bank.
Enjoy Muslim London to the fullest.
A large Muslim empire once ruled half the world from London. Therefore, the city is a melting pot of Muslim cultures and has a lot of Islamic history. Look at the incredible Islamic collections in the Jameel Gallery of the Victoria and Albert Museum or the Albukhary Gallery of the British Museum. Between them, these two former imperial institutes hold over 115,000 Islamic items. Then, take an eye-opening Muslim History Tour to find out where Arabic was taught in London in the 17th century. Then, eat some of the best Muslim food in London: try a spicy curry in East London’s Brick Lane, head north for London’s most authentic Anatolian dishes, or head west along Edgware Road if you like Middle Eastern food.
Historical royal marriages in Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a very special place that has been at the center of royal and religious life in the country for hundreds of years. There were a variety of architectural styles in its construction more than a thousand years ago. Most of its buildings date back to the 13th century. Because of this, almost every corner and crevice has a story behind it. It has been used for weddings and funerals. Seventeen monarchs are buried there, and Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s wedding in 2011. It was the most recent royal wedding to take place there.
The oldest door in the UK, Poets’ Corner, the Coronation Chair, 14th-century cloisters, a 900-year-old garden, royal sarcophagi, and many other things are among the highlights.
Check out the Buckingham Palace guard change.
You can’t go to the capital without seeing what the Royals are up to. Changing the Guard, an age-old ceremony where famous bearskin-hatted regiments switch shifts outside Buckingham Palace is the easiest way to see a bit of royal ceremony. The earlier you arrive, the better your view will be. The show starts at 11, but unless you are very tall, you should be there by 10:15.
If you want more, you can tour the palace from July to October (the State Rooms will not reopen to the public in 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II).
Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham and bought by King George III. The Royal Family had lived there since 1837 when Queen Victoria moved in. On tour, people can see the State Rooms, just 19 of the palace’s 775 rooms, and walk around the beautiful gardens.
The British Museum houses the world’s treasures.
The British Museum in Bloomsbury is Britain’s most-visited attraction, with almost 6 million people visiting its doors annually. It is full of many treasures that were controversially taken from other countries. You could spend your trip just looking at the huge collection of art, artifacts, and old things. Free tours will open your eyes to certain parts of the huge collection. You can also see the highlights by wandering through the Great Court, which has a beautiful glass-and-steel roof designed by Norman Foster. Please don’t leave until you’ve seen the Rosetta Stone. Which is the key to understanding hieroglyphics, and the mummies, which look like they came from another planet.
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high performance in a West End theatre
The best thing you can do while in London is to go to the theatre, which is one of the best places in the world to do so. Go to the West End to see famous actors and flashy shows. Look out for Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, or The Phantom of the Opera if you’re in this area. The popular movies are Matilda, The Lion King, and The Book of Mormon. Matilda and The Lion King are good for the whole family, but The Book of Mormon is not. Since 2017, Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre has been the most popular show in town. Tickets should be bought well in advance for all shows.
If you like Shakespeare more, Shakespeare’s Globe will give you a great Elizabethan experience. Get a standing ticket, watch the show from the open-air yard in front of the stage. Or pay more to sit in the gallery. Even the English oak beams, original joinery, and thatching add to the theater’s authenticity.