This video was posted by Visit London a couple days ago and I thought it was worth sharing. It’s a quick rundown of some littler known museums in London. Very cool!
Cool Video: London’s Smaller More Unique Museums – Less Known Museums
August 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cool Jack the Ripper iPhone App – Guided Jack the Ripper Tour London
August 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I came across this really cool Jack the Ripper themed iPhone app.
From the description:
This guided tour of London’s Whitechapel describes the locations surrounding five notorious murders committed in the autumn of 1888. To this day, no one knows the identity of Jack The Ripper. Over the years since that 1888 autumn of terror, numerous theories have been put forward, ranging from mad surgeons, deranged barristers and psychopathic immigrants and members of the mysterious society of secrets, the Freemasons.
This app includes 14 key locations connected to this mysterious murderer. Use it as a walking tour or simply browse the information and photos provided as a fact-packed guide to interesting and edgy locations around East London.
I’ve played around with the app myself and it’s pretty awesome and well done. I highly recommend it.
It costs $0.99 – which is much cheaper than paying for a Jack the Ripper themed tour in London.
Click here to Download:
Guest Post: Things to do in London with Kid – Child Friendly London
August 17, 2010 By 2 Comments
Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post submitted about some great things to do in London if you’ve got kids. Enjoy!
From the Science Museum to the Natural History Museum, some of the best family-friendly attractions in London are free.
When visiting London with small children, remember that distances between attractions can be long and traveling on public transport in London takes time, so don’t cram too much into one day. The underground (the tube) can get very hot in the summer and might be uncomfortable for kids. On the positive side, children can travel free or get discounts on London’s underground and buses.
Three Fascinating Museums for Kids in London
The Science Museum and the Natural History Museum in South Kensington are some of the best family attractions in London. Both are free to enter, although you’ll have to pay for the IMAX 3D Cinema and some special exhibitions. The nearest underground station for both is South Kensington.
The Science Museum (Exhibition Road) has attractions, exhibitions and events for kids in all age groups. Kids from toddlers to teenagers can learn about science and history, about the universe and the oceans and everything in between, and take trips underwater or through galaxies in the IMAX 3D Cinema.
The Natural History Museum (a walking distance away from the Science Museum, on Cromwell Road, http://www.nhm.ac.uk/) has attractions and activities from the Darwin Centre and the Butterfly House to special exhibitions, including the 2010 Deep exhibition that explores the weird creatures in the depths of the oceans.
On the other side of town, the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood in London’s East End (Cambridge Heath Road, right by Bethnal Green underground station) has a collection of toys from several decades including dolls, dollhouses, puppets and games. Entrance is free.
The Tower of London
Few kids would not be amazed by the Tower of London (nearest Underground station Tower Hill) and its medieval palace, the famous crown jewels, the dark prisons and the protected ravens. There are special family trails, including the Medieval Palace trail and the Crown Jewels family trail, and discounted family tickets are available too.
The Sea Life London Aquarium
The Sea Life London Aquarium (right next to London Eye on the South Bank, nearest underground stations Waterloo and Westminster) has one of the biggest collections of marine life in Europe. The old London Aquarium re-opened in 2009 as Sea Life after a major renovation, and is home to sharks, octopus, sea horses and sea turtles. One of the highlights is the shark tank, and you can watch the sharks being fed in the afternoon. Children under 3 get free entrance.
Check out a good selection of Family Friendly London Hotels
Cool Video – Day in London in 1,200 Pictures
August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This is a really cool take on London. It’s described as:
DAY IN LONDON: the tenth day was an experiment — mixing (a) old friends, (b) new friends, (c) the capital city of a kingdom, (d) 1,200 photos, and (e) late afternoon ice cream in the park.
It’s pretty sweet.
Anglophile Alert: British Airways London For Free Sale Starts TODAY Great Deals!!!
August 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This came through my inbox today and I thought it was worth sharing. Our friends at British Airways have launched a new promotion/sale to drive ticket sales for London. Not only are airfares on sales – but they’re also giving away two nights in a London hotel and two days of a car rental!
Here are the official details:
British Airways today launched its popular ‘London for Free’ sale, offering two nights’ free hotel in London.
‘London for Free’ offers travelers two nights’ free hotel accommodation at select three and four star hotels in central London when purchasing roundtrip airfare between the U.S. and the U.K.
Roundtrip airfares begin at $498 between New York (JFK or Newark) and London. Comparable airfares are available from all 19 British Airways’ U.S. cities.
Prices are available for sale through Thursday midnight (EDT), Aug. 19, 2010. Travel is valid from Oct. 21, 2010, through Dec. 19, 2010.
London hotels participating in ‘London for Free’ include the Royal National, President, Jurys Inn Heathrow, Central Park, Thistle Euston, Fraser Place Queens Gate, Hilton London Docklands and Kensington Close. The two free hotel nights are based on double occupancy; single occupants are offered one free hotel night.
Further information on this promotion and other British Airways offers are available by visiting the airline’s website, www.ba.com/sale
Here are some sample roundtrip airfares to get an idea of how much the tickets will run from various cities in the USA:
- New York (JFK and Newark) $498
- Boston $528
- Philadelphia $521
- Washington, D.C., Baltimore $544
- Miami, Orlando, Tampa $687
- Atlanta $598
- Chicago $654
- Houston $731
- Dallas/Ft. Worth $768
- Denver $640
- Seattle $701
- San Francisco $576
- Los Angeles $653
- Phoenix $768
- Las Vegas $747
Have a look for yourself by going to BA.com and plugging in your travel dates. This is a great sale and a great opportunity to save money on a trip to London this fall – which happens to be my favorite time to travel to England. The weather is beautiful in England in the fall.
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