London: By Day or By Night?

London By Day or By Night? Nelson's Column built 1840-1843 1Trafalgar Square 2 The Shard Trafalgar Square is home to Nelson's Column, The National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery. The National Gallery was founded in 1824 and houses over 2,300 paintings. It is the 5th most visited museum in the world and is free to enter on 361 days of the year. Its encyclopaedic collection contains works from Giotto to Cézanne. The Shard is the tallest building in London and contains restaurants, a hotel, a shopping arcade and a viewing deck with a panoramic view of up to 40 miles. It was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and cost approximately £435M to build. There are 87 floors and 44 lifts in total. 306m high The eye has a private capsule which can be booked for special events or romantic evenings. During which you can enjoy wine, champagne and a luxury buffet. 3 The London Eye 3.5M visitors per year The Ferris wheel on the south bank of the Thames is currently the largest of its kind in Europe. It opened in 1999 and is 135m high. It now offers a unique 4D experience for guests including 3D footage and theatre effects such as wind, mist and bubbles. 1 The South Bank 2 Boat Parties can cost as little as £4.50 per Book a boat party for any ocasion and take in the Night time activities at the South Bank include seeing a show at the National Theatre, attending a screening at the BFI, or enjoying one of the many bars or restaurants. 5 sq miles of fun sights on the way to Greenwich and back. person The Underbelly Festival takes place here each year featuring music, comedy and circus acts, along with an outdoor bar area. Organised club nights on the Thames take place each Summer. The Tropicalista Thames Boat Party and Nextmen's Boat Party are set to be big this year. Because there are so many entertainers offering this service, yoU should shop around for the best guide and the best price. 2 Ghost Walks London is the home of Jack the Ripper The various tours of London will take you through dark allies and ghoulish graveyards. Many tours centre on the infamous Jack the Ripper. Popular destinations for the tours include the Tower of London, the Horniman museum, Clerkenwell's House of Detention and the Bank of England. Whether you want to experience London by day or by night, why not hire a minibus for your trip? www.cvsvanhire.co.uk Sources: geograph.co.uk - en.wikipedia.org - the-shard.com - www.nationalgallery.org.uk - www.londoneye.com - www.telegraph.co.uk - southbanklondon.com - www.londonpartyboats.co.uk - www.fimeout.com - www.london-ghost-tour.com