The Early May Bank Holiday takes place on 3rd May 2009. London is a great place to visit for a city break and hopefully the weather in May will make venturing outdoors all the more enjoyable.
Theatre is a popular choice in London due to more Londoners staying and enjoying their city. Furthermore many UK couples and families had chosen London as an Easter short break destination and hotels had seen an influx of European visitors. Theatre was identified as a popular choice with musicals such as Fathom of the Opera, Grease, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! most demanded. See a full list here.
All the major discount airlines fly into one or more of the major London airports. London has a fantastic public transport system and all airports are accessible to central London in less than one hour. For visitors to London from the UK there are plenty of options using the train. By taking your time with accommodation searches it is possible to get top quality accommodation available for approx £50 per night in central London. But be sure to book early for the best deals. EliteRooms.com have over 600 hotels in London to choose from.
London is full of things to do. A good way to see the sights is to take the Thames Clipper from Waterloo to Greenwich. This takes in famous sights such as Big Ben, The London Eye and Docklands during this pleasant journey along the Thames. Walking Tours and Open Top Bus Tours are also very popular.
For the shoppers out there Oxford Street and Regent Street provide all the UK and International names such as Top Shop, GAP and Abercrombie (but get there early to avoid the queues!).
For the best in eating out go to www.squaremeal.co.uk which is an independent guide to the best of British Food.
