London has an impressive, awe-inspiring assemblage of
iconic attractions and landmarks. There is the Big Ben, the numerous historic
palaces and buildings. There is the great, iconic London Bridge. The
double-decker buses, the black quaint taxis and the enchanting train stations.
Serviced
apartments in London are perfect spots to start and end a day of exploring.
These are close to most of the tourist places.
Moreover, these serviced apartments are also right next
to the popular places the locals flock to. If you wish to spend your London
visit doing what the locals do, here is a bucket list of non-touristy London
activities:
Magic
Circle at Stephonson Way, London
This is oldest magic institute in the world. Enjoy
something magical and out of the usual tourist experience. This is a museum
where you find strange yet amazing items from several centuries ago. The place
also hosts shows from the greatest magicians all over the world.
Street
Art
The streets of London are like an art museum. It’s not
just about the beautiful architecture and the lovely facades of the many
eccentric shops in the city. The Street Art is also alive, vibrant and
attractive.
There are places in the city where giant artistic
graffiti and astounding murals can be appreciated. One example is Shoreditch
and the street along the historic Thames River.
Indie
picture house
Enjoy a laid-back evening watching British films. The
storylines are very different from the usual Hollywood movie plot formulas. The
city has many cinema complexes. However, most of the modern ones are always
busy. Avoid the crowds and watch original, spellbinding indie pictures in
places like those in Shoreditch and Camden. These places also feature popular
releases.
Alternative
tours
The city also offers alternative tours that are equally
educational and entertaining as the usual open-top bus tours. Some of these
tours include visits to London’s historical places such as the trail of Jack
the Ripper, London’s most infamous serial killer.
It is great to see the popular tourist places on a
visit to this stunning city where history and modern life mingle in harmony.
However, most times of the year, these places can get crowded with tourists.
The jostling around for the perfect spot to take
pictures can ruin the moment to really take in the sights and appreciate the
history. There is the traffic jams
getting to these attractions and landmarks. Not to mention the lines to get
inside these places.
To get the most out of a stay in the city, first is
strategic location of a place to stay such as the serviced
apartments in Covent Garden. Also, try something different with the city’s
several non-touristy offers.
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