London Things to Do Tips by richiecdisc

I haven't been there in years... Tower of London Review

I haven't been there in years and it is very expensive, but you pretty much have to go to the Tower of London once in your life. It's actually quite cool from the outside if you don't have the money, but it is amazing inside too and you could spend the whole day there.
The Crown Jewels and an amazing arms collection.

Address: Look for Tower Bridge and there you have it.

It's still worth a look so go... Tate Britain Review

It's still worth a look so go to the Tate as well. Free also.
A lovely true Gallery with great natural light.

Address: Millbank, on the Thames.

I think the Houses of... Houses of Parliament and Big Ben Review

I think the Houses of Parliment and Big Ben are really the most distinquished sights the city has to offer.
It's been really refurbished and looks better than ever. It's the Eiffel tower of London.

Address: On the Thames, you won't miss it.

Check out the new Tate Modern,... Tate Modern Review

Check out the new Tate Modern, it's free!
Hideous from the outside, this factory converted into a virtual warehouse of fine modern art is as good for people watching as the art.

Directions: The new footbridge they've built is already out of order so use Blackfriars. Follow the masses, they're ALL going there.

CAMRA stands for the campaign...

CAMRA stands for the campaign for real ale. It's a grass roots organization dedicated to preserving traditional brewing methods. Real ale is refermented in the cask or keg. It makes for a less gassy and smoother drinking experience. They have lots of local festivals, but the Great British Beer Festival is something to behold with over 600 real ales.

Address: Olympia Statium in early August.

Other Contact: www.camra.org.uk

Changing of the guards and... Buckingham Palace. Review

Changing of the guards and Buckingham Palace.
Worth going, but SO crowded you'll have to box out like and NBA power forward to have the slighest chance of seeing anything behind the gates. So, take your pictures before they get there.

Covent Garden. Covent Garden Review

Very touristy, but a great area just the same. Street performers keep make for a light and fun atmosphere.

Trafalgar Square. Trafalgar Square Review

Lots of birds and lots of bird sh . . .

Directions: Across from the National Gallery, which is the real reason to come out this way. It's free too, and cleaner.

HMS Belfast. River Thames Review

Huge battleship which you can wander around.

Directions: On the Thames, smack dab in the middle of London and Tower Bridges.

Didn't go in the Dome, too... Greenwich Review

Didn't go in the Dome, too much negative perception from the locals, but had to go see it. Spacey . . .

Directions: It's on the new Jubilee line which is worth checking out the new stations out this way, reminiscent of Stockholm's mass transit.