Visit the London Dungeon - Not for the Faint Hearted

The London Dungeon is situated under the expansive Victorian railway arches of London Bridge. It is a light hearted attempt at celebration of torture, death and disease of bygone ages. Visitors are led past varying degrees of vile rotting corpses and other symptoms of the great plague, while trying to pick their way along the dry ice fogged, rat infested pathways. Other things to tempt the horror lovers among you are exhibits featuring the Great Fire of London and the Judgment Day Barge, where the visitors play the part of the condemned.

The experience lasts for 90 minutes and is faciliated through the use of actors, special effects and shows. Everything you see during the experience is based on actual historical events, including, from this Easter, Jack the Ripper. There are also two spine tingling rides to experience.

The London Dungeon is open daily between September and June from 10.30 until 5.30. In July and August, it is open daily from 9.30 until 7.30. For more details why not check out the website at www.thedungeons.com

London theatre breaks are a fantastic way to spend your weekend

As it becomes increasingly easier and cheaper to travel from one area to another, people in today's modern world have started taking a number of weekend breaks to various parts of the country. Individuals and couples, both young and old, have begun travelling more often through a variety of mediums - be it by train, coach or aeroplane; many people these days are just as likely to spend a weekend in Rome or Madrid as they are in Blackpool or Cornwall. However, as weekend break locations have evolved, they have also become more imaginative; a rising number of people are taking mini-cruise breaks, weekend golf breaks, and even weekend theme park breaks. [Read more]

The History of Harrods

Tourists know of Harrods as the best place in London to shop during their trip. Although this is true, there is so much more to Harrods than shopping alone. Before making plans to step into Harrods for some shopping, take a moment to learn a bit more about the history of Harrods.

In 1834 in London 's East End , Charles Henry Harrod set up as a modest wholesale grocer in Stepney with a special interest in offering a variety of quality teas. In 1849, Harrod took over a small store in the new district of Knightsbridge, where the modern day store is currently located. He did so to escape the filth and crime of the inner city, while also taking advantage of the foot traffic during the Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park. [Read more]

Flying High on the London Eye

Not all of London 's great tourist spots are old and historic. Actually, one of the most often visited British landmarks is the famous London Eye, which is the world's tallest Ferris wheel, clocking in at over 440 feet tall.

Although it's not a good idea for anyone afraid of heights, almost everyone will be in absolute awe of the amazing, unobstructed view. The London Eye is also a modern engineering marvel, the construction of which was the largest and most precariously planned undertaking ever on the Thames. [Read more]

London Shops

London is home to some of the most famous department stores. London is also home to many unique and classy boutiques that will offer you great souvenirs and gifts to take back home with you. There are many great places to shop in London and we will only hit a few.

Shopping for clothing and shoes in the UK can be quite difficult if you are from the United States . For clothing it is best to add "2" to your size. For example, if you were a size 10, then you will need a size 12 and so forth. Shoes are the opposite and you will subtract "2". So, if you were a size 10, then you will need a size 8 in the UK.

One of the most famous London department stores is Harrods. Located in Knightsbridge it is the ultimate London shopping experience. They offer a variety of options from clothing to sports equipment. You can even buy riding whips for your next hunting trip! They have everything for her, him, a new baby and the best selections for Christmas. Barkers is another famous department store. The store is in an art-deco building that resembles an ocean liner. They have everything fashionable for both you and your home. Most of the department stores in London close at about 6:00pm and 8:00pm at the latest. They are all open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays. [Read more]

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