London

London is a city with a distinct heritage and culture. It is often characterised by its red double decker buses, phone booths and black cabs, however London boasts much more than this perception. London is one of the world’s most visited cities and has a population of 8.3 million people. 

I’ve had the privilege of visiting London on several occasions. Upon my first visit, I was enlightened into how metropolitan the city really was. There is a real diversity in the backgrounds of people, with people from the Middle East, India and Africa contributing significantly to the overall population.

Within London itself, there are several key attractions that are not to be missed - The Big Ben, London Eye and Picadily Circus to name a few. Shopping on Regent Street and Oxford Street, near Picadily Circus, is an experience not to be missed. These streets are lined with big brand stores and have constant sales and stock updates. These places are particularly worth visiting during Christmas time, where Christmas lighting beautifully decorates the streets.

Regent Street Christmas Lighting

Aside from these attractions, it was the museums of London which really drew me into appreciating the heritage of London. The Natural History Museum sits in a grand, Victorian building and contains some of the world’s most prized artefacts in the field of science. The British Museum is another unmissable stop, and contains original artefacts from a range of dynasties and periods through history. The Egypt display is one of the highlights at the British Museum, as there are a number of significant pieces held here, such as Cleopatra’s original mummy!

Natural History Museum

Exploring just outside of central London should not be underestimated. In cities outside central London, there are endless heritage sites and places of beauty to be enjoyed. Windsor, a city in west London, was a place I visited on my most recent trip to London earlier this year. Windsor truly epitomises British culture and is famous for Windsor Castle, Windsor Lake cobble stone streets. The Windsor Castle is a must visit, and gives an insight into the imperial life.  I would highly recommend Windsor to visit as it encapsulates heritage, natural beauty and British culture in one city. 

Windsor Castle

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