"London - verrry BIG city in southeast England" London by aaaarrgh

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Hard to avoid. I have been visiting and staying in London regularly since I was 5 years old! What fun was had, walking dogs in Holland Park, beach-combing for hat-pins at Blackfriars and even walking the family tortoises outside Kew Gardens! So in theory I should know the place well. Maybe not so much as a tourist!!

In my view, London is a super place, quite wonderful, stimulating, lively and exciting!! The breadth of nationalities and cultures is immense. The city has many, many world famous attractions and a wealth of hidden treasures. New attractions, well worth a look, are appearing on the scene - the 'Millennium Eye', The Tate Modern Art Gallery, the annual Serpentine Pavilion in Hyde Park...

There are already many thousands of London tips on Virtual Tourist. I have no intention of writing tips on every place I have visited. Instead, I only recommend places or events I particularly like. Hope they are helpful!

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Most people go here, lots live here and many great things happen here
Cons:Noisy, dirty, tourist overload, overhyped, dangerous in places, mayor is a buffoon
In a nutshell:Of course a great city and worth a serious visit but avoid the many tourist traps

Last visit to London: Jun 2011
Intro Updated Jun 4, 2011
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View Tube - watch the progress of the... Things to Do (12)

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The White Cube Art Gallery Things to Do (12)

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Hotels (3)
See All Disappointing, very basic guesthouse
Off The Beaten Path (4)
See All Columbia Road Flower Market
Restaurants (3)
See All Il Pomodorino ~ VT Meeting January 2006
Warnings Or Dangers (3)
See All The fake St Paul's Cathedral tip
Nightlife (2)
See All Live music in a historic London theatre

Travelogues (1)

Written Nov 29, 2011

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London "Open House" Weekend

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Comments (20)

hunterV May 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

Hello, Sean! Thanks for your brilliant page about the Great World City!
pieter_jan_v Sep 29, 2010 at 9:43 AM Report Abuse

Meeting you without realizing it. That's the bl....dy limit! Don't tell me you were that guy that almost fainted, haha. PJ
marielexoteria Oct 16, 2007 at 3:33 AM Report Abuse

Your tips are ... colorful :)
vladimircezar May 11, 2007 at 6:29 AM Report Abuse

Excellent tip. Thank you for this.
Mariajoy Jul 29, 2006 at 10:13 AM Report Abuse

Are you gonna be at the London meeting next week Sean??
aatt Jul 8, 2006 at 11:14 AM Report Abuse

:)..
Tripack Jul 1, 2006 at 11:06 AM Report Abuse

It is great to learn more about London even after my visit as the Alison Lapper statue (I was wondering what was the purpose of this monument). Thanks for the quality of your London review with good sense of humour.
millablake May 8, 2006 at 6:23 PM Report Abuse

any accomodation tips? best (read: cheapest, but not dodgy) areas to stay?
HORSCHECK Jan 28, 2006 at 5:39 AM Report Abuse

Sean, fabulous new restaurant tip. I cross my fingers for your upcoming busy studies ... :o)
mazzap Jan 27, 2006 at 4:17 PM Report Abuse

I didn't know about the statue of Dodi & Diana in Harrods, nor about the annual pavilion contest in Hyde Park! Thanks for some great info on London - I really ought to go again soon! Marion.