Cheap London Visit
by admin on 10/11/10 at 10:44 am
A trip to London is always a fun-filled experience for those who live outside the city, whether they are from the UK or from abroad. But it is also an expensive affair, so this indulgent treat occurs less often than most of us would like. But luckily in this day of comparison websites and our ability to search out the best bargain online, it doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg.
Accommodation and travel can be the most expensive part of any trip, but with a bit of searching it is easy to find the most cost effective, though maybe not the most direct, train tickets and if booked far enough in advance there can be extra savings to be made. The same can be said for accommodation, if you are organised and know your travel dates in advance you can bag a room at a lower price. That is not to say the last minute trip is facing extinction, many hotels will cut their prices in the hope of filling spare rooms, so if you have steel nerves and know the right websites, wait until the day of travel to book.
While many of London’s top attractions can be quite expensive there are many activities that are free to take advantage of. Many of London’s top museums are free to enter and are the perfect way to spend a morning, afternoon or even a full day viewing the many exhibitions. With window shopping being one of the nation’s favourite pastimes why not indulge yourself and imagine what you would buy after that big lottery win whilst at Liberty’s, Selfridges or Harrods.
A trip to London would not be complete without taking in a show at the West End. Although this can seem expensive, matinee performances can often be a lot cheaper than seeing the same show on an evening. Popular current shows include Oliver! at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and The Phantom Of The Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. To find the best ticket deals online, check out LondonTheatre.com and find the best showing for you.
Even your meals can be a lot cheaper than expected simply by keeping an eye out for early bird menus, or by having a quick look online for voucher codes and money off vouchers for top restaurants and bars.