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To London And Beyond
ondon is one of those and Oxford Street, while those
cities that breathes... no, looking for some cheaper, low
pulsates with life – if New cost retail therapy could visit
York never sleeps, then London Camden or Covent Garden. A visit
never stops having fun. Whether to high-end Knightsbridge is an
you’re a London virgin or a experience in itself, although a
London veteran, and whatever your shopping spree here is likely to
budget, you're sure to be break most budgets!
constantly bowled over by the
infinite range of attractions and Some of the biggest sights and
activities in the city. Great attractions include the London
pubs, top-notch clubs, buzzing Eye (the world’s biggest Ferris
bars and restaurants, heaving wheel), the changing of the guard
markets and high-end shopping at Buckingham Palace (11.30am
centers, historical sights and daily), the magnificent
hysterical street performers... Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s
you can feel like you’ve done Cathedral, the dauntingly large
everything in London in one Parliament buildings and London’s
weekend, come back again and iconic Big Ben. Trafalgar Square
again, do everything differently is lovely – depending on your
each time, and leave feeling the opinion of pigeons – and of
exact same way. course the Tower of London and
London Bridge shouldn’t be
The major tourist centers of missed. The Planetarium is a
Picadilly Circus and Leicester popular spot, as is London Zoo,
Square lie in London’s West End, and Madame Tussaud’s is super
adjacent to London’s world-famous entertainment, although not a
theatres and the infamously cheap day out. The Tate Modern
hedonistic Soho. Shopaholics can gallery is just one of the more
get their fix on Regents street famous of London’s wealth of
galleries, and there are numerous and what’s more it is easily
museums for you to visit as well. accessible in your rental car
from London city. Constructed
DAY TRIPPING FROM LONDON CITY over thousands of years, the
colossal stone circles were
Yes, London has all the tourist erected by hand – a feat that
attractions and activities you defies belief, particularly when
could hope to find in a city – the sheer scale of the monument
enough that it is unlikely you is witnessed firsthand.
will run out of things to do
during your stay. It’s always Admission to Stonehenge is cheap
nice, however, to escape from the at £6.30 for adults with a
city for a while. A little road discount price for children.
trip to flee the noise, pollution Pensioners and students pay less
and hustle and bustle of a large and there is also a special deal
city (however cool the city) is for families. The attraction
always a nice idea, and there is makes for a low cost, high impact
a great selection of tranquil and excursion that will leave a
interesting locations within easy lasting impression. Make sure to
reach of London in your rental bring your camera as there are
car from Argus Car Hire. Here are opportunities for some superb
four of the best options…. photography, particularly is you
visit at sunset.
1. Stonehenge
2. Brighton
One of the most famous
prehistoric monuments in the Brighton is about 70 miles from
world and Britain’s number one London Heathrow, taking around
tourist attraction, Stonehenge is two hours in your rental car from
a fascinating and mystical place, Argus Car Hire. One of the
biggest and best-known seaside the high street stores in London.
resorts in the UK, Brighton is
often called London-by-the-sea 3. Hampstead
and is the perfect destination
for fun in the sun when you’ve A suburb of London, Hampstead
had your fill of London city. As feels a million miles away from
the city has developed around the fast paced commotion and
tourism there is an endless endless activity of the city. It
choice of attractions and is an ideal retreat for a lazy
activities around Brighton to afternoon in old-world,
suit every budget and taste, with picturesque surroundings, with
everything from historical ample opportunity for long
attractions to arcades. leisurely lunches in open-air
cafés and restaurants. Hampstead
The Brighton Dome, Marina, Museum is a haven for artists, writers
and Art Gallery, Pier and Sea and actors, and the atmosphere of
Life Centre are all terrific the area reflects this –
attractions for those who want to Hampstead offers an air of
do more than simply while away tranquility and calm that one is
the hours on the fabulous beach. unlikely to find in London City.
There is great shopping Shoppers can enjoy a totally
opportunity in Brighton, even for different type of shopping here,
those traveling on a budget – for with an antiques and crafts
some low cost retail therapy market offering some great
visit the wonderfully bohemian bargains for budget antique
North Laine where you are sure to hunting.
find an interesting bargain or
two in one of over 300 diverse The untouched beauty of Hampstead
and often quite peculiar shops. A Heath is another major attraction
welcome (and cheap) change from for London escapees, with many
beautiful walks and even some and children alike.
outdoor swimming locations,
perfect for cooling off if the Check out the various hotel deals
weather is fine. A day trip to and special rates that are on
Hampstead is an ideal low cost offer - you may even find a ‘buy
excursion, offering respite from one get one free’ offer, making
the consumerism of London city. it a far more low cost day out
than you might think. You will
4. Alton Towers pay less if you book your tickets
online, a great option for
Situated around 150 miles from thrill-seekers working with a
London is the exciting theme budget. To save on money once you
park, Alton Towers. It may be get inside, bring your own snacks
necessary to stay the night here and drinks into the park – it
if you are visiting from London will cut down on your spending.
city, as the drive takes roughly
3 hours and you will certainly ***
want enough time to experience
all the top rides as well as the There is a plethora of other
fantastic water park. As a family options available for people
activity however, it is well looking to get out of London city
worth the journey. It is not for a day or two, including
quite as cheap an excursion as Windsor Castle, Oxford,
those previously mentioned, but Cambridge, Bath, the white cliffs
if factored in to your budget in of Dover, the enchanting
advance should be no great Cotswolds and many more. The
problem. Open from March through freedom offered by renting a car
to November (check for exact with Argus Car Hire means you can
dates), the park offers some choose destinations to suit your
high-octane thrills for adults preferences and budget and tailor
your holiday to suit your needs.
About the Author:
Dee Murray is a freelance travel writer and journalist who writes articles for both print an online media. For more information on Car Hire in London and the UK visit http://www.argusrentals.com/Europe/United-Kingdom/car-rental-car-hire-London---Heathrow-Airport.html
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