London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and for a good reason. There is a huge amount to view and experience. Here are just a few of the highlights we think you should seek to squeeze into a trip to London:
Buckingham Palace
A working palace that is home to the British Royal Family. The Family move to Scotland during summer and the most of the Palace is open to the public including the impressive Express Rooms. Buy tickets in advance online. Watch the changing of the Guards outside the Palace everyday at am.
Houses of Parliament (Big Ben), Downing Street, Westminster Abbey
Iconic buildings in Whitehall incorporate the Palace of Westminster / Big Ben (Houses of Parliament), Westminster Abbey, HM Treasury, The Prime Minister Office at 10 Dowing Street, Horse Guards and many other state buildings. All located just a short saunter from Trafalgar Square. Best photos are taken from Westminster Bridge.
London Eye
This meter-tall observation wheel applications stunning 'birds eye' views of London. A fabulous minute experience.
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With a population of 8 million, London is the second largest metropolis in Europe. London extends over 44 kilometers along the Thames river and has a moderate climate with its summers not too hot and the winters not too chilly.
Throughout its history London has always been a center of attraction for different cultures and religions whether it be Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Sikhs or Buddhists. At the beginning of the 20th century, mainly Irish, Poles, Italians and Eastern European Jews came to London, while starting around the majority of immigrants comes from former British colonies such as India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Today, the cultural, ethnic, religious and economic background of London's population is one of the most diverse worldwide.
London has a flourishing creative, theater and music scene. Just think of the West End with its numerous musical theaters or the many world-famous London-based bands and musicians, such as the Rolling Stones, The Who, Queen with Freddie Mercury, Th
London. The greatest metropolis in the planet. One of the most exciting places to live in with THE finest gay scene you’ll ever come across. FACT!
Of course, we’re biased! London was our home for decades and the place where we met, back in February , in the GAY exclude in Soho…
But setting aside our biases, London is truly a terrific urban area. It’s so eclectic, home to many different people from everywhere in the world. There is always something to do here at any time of the day. The museums are grand, iconic, and are nearly all free to enter. All of the world’s best musicals main attraction on the West End and require a fraction of the price of a show on Broadway.
And then there’s the gay scene. It’s massive! Yes, we see more and more businesses close shop due to gentrification, but London still retains its pink glow, with an abundance of queer hangouts spread out all over this megacity.
London can be overwhelming for the first-timer. It’s enormous, stressful, and let’s confront it, the grey weather doesn’t quite help. But almost every
These are our picks for the best unmissable sightseeing highlights in London for gay travelers.
“When a male is tired of London, he is tired of life!”
Famous words as spoken by the English 18th-century poet, Samuel Johnson. We truly believe this, especially from an LGBTQ perspective. London has one of the best gay scenes in the world, which we love. It's a very progressive city where we always feel comfortable and completely accepted.
If it just wasn't for the lousy weather…
London of course is Stefan's home city where he was born and raised. This is also where we met help in February , so it will always have a special place for us. These are our 10 favorite sightseeing highlights for first-time lgbtq+ travelers to London based on our many years of experience exploring this great city.
Oh, and those same first-timers should also check out our bumper gay travel reference to London along with our detailed article about London's best gay clubs and our guide to the Mighty Hoopla lgbtq+ festival in London. If you want to party, we've got y