7 Inexpensive Activities to Do While Visiting London

On your next visit to London make plans to visit somePiccadilly and have been for over three centuries now.
of the finest attractions the U.K. has to offer. From artThey are across the street from the Royal Academy
galleries, markets, concerts and museums London hasof Arts. Fortnum and Mason have been committed to
a lot to offer the curious explorer. These activities arebringing the world's best food to its customers. The
not expensive either and some of them are actuallyF&M tradition has been to purchase the freshest
free!food from as close to the Isles as possible. Every
So if you're interested in tasting some great food,sprout, lobster, truckle and rib comes direct from
listening to some relaxing music or taking in a toursuppliers they know rather than from markets. When
these are all possible without breaking the bank. Thereyou visit Fortnum's you'll select from fresh vegetables,
are absolutely no reasons for you to miss seeingfish, poultry, meat, cheese and even flowers. You will
some of these wonderful London attractions.be amazed at the extraordinary care they have taken
Art Galleriesover the quality of everything that is sold there. If
London has some of the finest National art galleries toyou're not into cooking tonight you can dine at one of
offer the visitor and one trip inside and you'll agree. Thetheir 5 exquisite restaurants or stop by the Wine Bar
Tate Art Galleries have some of London's finest artfor a sample of the fine wine for sale. Whether you're
treasures on display. Tate has four galleries; Tatelooking for items to take back home, fashion and
Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St. Ives.beauty or just a card to let a friend know how your
The collection is so large it is spread out over fourvacation is going in London, you'll be able to find it at
galleries! Take a trip through these galleries and you'llFortnum & Mason.
be indulging in everything from painting and sculpture toDenbenhams
surrealism and beyond.Dagenham's which is located on Oxford Street in
Street MarketsLondon continually shows how committed they are in
No expedition anywhere can be complete until you visitproviding a relaxing and enjoyable shopping
the street markets and sample the local cuisine, fruits,experience. As soon as you walk in the door you can
vegetables and baked goods. London has some ofaccess the shopping directory and easily find any
the most aromatic markets where explorers candepartment you are looking for. If you want to
wallow among a wide variety of options. When youpurchase an item and send it back to the states, their
visit the Camden Market you will actually get a tasteordering department will assist you. They take pride in
of six markets in one. A visit to the Portobello Roadthe store's facilities and spend a great deal of time
Market and you will find them offering produce as wellorganizing and keeping everything clean. When you
as antiques. Visitors to the Greenwich Market enjoy ahave worked up an appetite from all your shopping
wide selection of Mediterranean goods. Needless toyou can enjoy a wide variety of tasty meals, snacks
say they all sound delicious and are 3 must visits theor drinks in one of their restaurants. As you browse
next time you're in London.the store you won't work up sweat because the store
Concertsis fully air conditioned. Don't fuss over the little one
Whether you're into jazz, classical or opera Londonbecause convenient and clean changing facilities are
has it all. The National Theatre offers free lunch oravailable. If you are shopping for something specific
dinner time concerts in the Djanogly Concert Pitch. Youyou will more then likely be able to find it at
can enjoy some delicious food and great musicDenbenham's because they offer a wide range of
together. The Royal Festival Hall is another fantasticInternational brands across all departments; including
venue where you will sample some of London's finestEstee Lauder, Clinique and Clarins, Chanel, Portmerion,
music. Located on the South Bank the Centre hasOasis, Coast, and Lepel. A visit to Denbenham's will be
everything a curious visitor could dream. Froma visit you won't soon forget.
performance arts to visual arts they have what canHarrods
satisfy your performance craving. If opera is to yourLocated on Brompton Road in London Harrods
liking the Royal Opera House can provide you withopened its doors in 1849. Everyone there takes pride in
both opera and ballet performances and lunchtimeits reputation for excellence, customer service and the
recitals are free!finest-quality merchandise. But they will tell you it's
Museumsmuch more than a shopping destination or a splendid
If you're looking to stretch your holiday budget thebuilding. Harrods people will tell you it is about those
museums of London will certainly help you to do that.who have passed through its doors, those who've
All of the National museums in London are free ofshopped there and those who've worked there. There
charge. Visitors enjoy taking tours of the Museum offamous motto "Everything for everyone, everywhere"
London, the British Museum or the V& A Museumhas been the guiding principle of Harrods. When you
alike. Of course limited time exhibitions may cost you avisit this magnificent store you will find items for men,
small fee if you choose to exhibit them otherwise youwomen and children. If you're shopping for the home or
will enjoy all other attractions the museums offer forthe bride to be, Harrods will have what you are looking
free. Whether you're into History, Science or Culture, infor. When you get hungry stop for a bite of pizza or
London there's a museum waiting to embrace you.visit one of the other 7 eateries. They feature
Fortnum & Mason'severything from delicious doughnuts to cappuccino. So
On your next trip to London you must absolutely stopnext time you are in London take a note to stop at
and visit Fortnum and Mason's. They are located at 181Harrods and check it out for yourself.