London has many wonderful attractions, which are totally free of charge. It is just a matter of knowing where they are! We take a look at some of the best and make some suggestions as to how you can explore London while staying in affordable Aparthotels London for free.
Trafalgar Square is one of the most iconic areas of London. It is a traditional meeting place and is frequently used for all kinds of free festivals with music and dance. At Christmas it is the setting for a massive beautifully decorated Christmas tree, followed by the New Year celebrations when thousands of people gather simply to have a party! It is a great place to sit and relax for a few minutes, admiring the great lion statues surrounding Nelson’s Column. This column was built in honour of Admiral Nelson who led the English fleet to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar during the Napoleonic wars.
Just across the road from Nelson’s Column is the National Gallery. This is totally free to enter and contains some incredible works of art by painters such as Botticelli, Constable, Matisse, Renoir, Van Gogh, Titian and Stubbs. It is one of the most important and largest collections of Western European paintings in the world. You only have to pay if you want to enter one of the special exhibitions that are often held here, the remainder of the site is free to roam and enjoy.
Walk round the corner from the National Gallery and you will find the National Portrait Gallery. This contains portraits of all the UK Kings and Queens as well as many historic people who have made an impact on British life and heritage. Among the portraits on display are images of Winston Churchill, Richard III, Henry VIII and his six wives, Queen Elizabeth and Elizabeth Fry.
Perhaps you prefer modern art? Stroll over to the South Bank and explore the Tate Modern on Bankside. This imposing building used to be a power station. It has now been converted into a massive art gallery containing the best in contemporary styles from the past century.
While on the South Bank, enjoy the atmosphere of the outdoor markets and the buskers who are active around the area. Relax and watch the river, with its iconic views of Westminster and the Houses of Parliament.
Fancy some culture? Then head for the British Museum. This is one of the oldest museums in the world and is contains an incredible amount of artifacts. Take a look at the Rosetta Stone which enabled scholars to eventually translate Egyptian hieroglyphs, numerous Ancient Egyptian mummies and the beautiful, elegant Parthenon sculptures. Take a look in some of the smaller galleries for these contain many unusual, and eye catching items such as the incredible collection of gold clocks and gold sailing ship.
In addition, travelers staying in the lovely Serviced Apartments Central London can watch the changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. Just make sure you are there early to be sure of a good spot close to the Palace. Afterwards, go down to Horseguards Parade and see the cavalry guard being changed.
So what are you waiting for? Time to make plans! Book in early to a place in central London like Presidential Apartments Kensington and head out for some incredible free London top attractions.
