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BY CHIOMA IWUNZE-IBIAM

London, capital of the UK is one of the most visited cities in the world. Perhaps this is due to its great history and exciting attractions.

The Tower of London offers a step back into the past with guided tours that give you all of the goriest details of its previous inhabitants. Then you also have Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Royal Family. Both places are steeped in history and Buckingham Palace is worth a visit to see the architecture and décor alone!

There are lots of other exciting things to do in London that don’t necessarily get listed as the top attractions but are still right up there with experiences that will make your trip to London a very memorable one. Here are some top places to visit during your stay in London: 

West End Show

If you enjoy shows and musicals then London’s West End is a must for you. Take a look at some of the world-class acts that will be appearing in shows during your stay and get tickets to see for yourself just how good they are. Top shows include Lion King, Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera amongst many other options.

Wembley Stadium Tour

Sports fans should try and get some sporting action whilst they are in London. If you can’t get hold of tickets for a football match or a rugby match then you can do a stadium tour. Wembley is England’s biggest stadium and plays host to a large calendar of sporting events including football cup finals and national team games. It is also the current home ground for Tottenham Hotspur, as well as hosting huge music concerts for top artists from across the world such as Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. A guided tour of the stadium is a great experience and you can find out all about England’s great football history as well as accessing areas like the players’ tunnel and the dressing room.

Jack the Ripper Tour

Have you heard about the chilling crimes of Jack the Ripper? The name was given to the unidentified serial killer that struck fear across England during the crime spree in and around Whitechapel in London. Back in 1888 The Ripper is thought to be responsible for at least 5 murders of particular gruesome detail. If you like finding out about chilling crimes and want to know how the culprit eluded the police, you will love the Jack the Ripper Tour. You will also get to see areas of London that are not included in the standard tours. Click here to find out more.

Thames River Cruise

There are loads of different ways to see London – from the sky on the London Eye or from the top of The Shard, from the top deck of an open top London bus, or you can even see it from the water. Taking a boat trip along the famous Thames River is an exciting way to see the best bits of London. For an extra thrilling experience, you could go on a speedboat tour or make an evening of it with a showboat dinner cruise, where you can have a three-course meal whilst taking in the sights by night.

There is so much to see and do in London and when you are there you will be inundated with tour operators trying to get you to buy tickets for their tours. So do your homework and try to book in advance to get the best deals and see the best places. It also means that you won’t miss out on any of these great experiences.