5 Best Free Views in London

5 Best Free Views in London, London, England

The best things in life are free. Do you agree? This saying also applies to London which is otherwise a very expensive city. Luckily, there are plenty of free activities in London such as visiting world-class museums like the British Museum. Furthermore, you can walk around London and enjoy beautiful vistas without charge. Here’s the list of 5 best free views in London according to my humble opinion.

A stretch of land in Central London by the Thames River from the Westminster Bridge to the Blackfriars Bridge. This is nowadays an entertainment and commercial district full of different activities and attractions. From the The London Eye (which is a great attraction but rather pricey) and the London Dungeon to the National Theatre there’s something for everyone here. Free activities include watching the street art performers and enjoying the view of the Westminster and St Paul’s cathedral. Magnificent view no matter the time of the day or the weather! And it’s never the same! I’ve been visiting London for the past 10 years and I’ve witnessed significant changes in London’s skyline. There are new skyscrapers now around St Paul’s jostling for a good position.

If you want to look down on the Tower Bridge and the historical Tower of London as well as be smack right in the City of London this is the place for you. There are several cafes at this location as well as a garden (kind of) but the biggest draw of this skyscraper are the beautiful views. It’s completely free but you have to make a booking online. For more information check my post here. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 5 Best Free Views in London
Guide Location: England » London
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Tanja Domijan Blasich
Read it on Author's Website: https://theredphoneboxtravels.com/2017/07/19/best-free-views-london/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • British Museum
  • Westminster Bridge
  • Blackfriars Bridge
  • London Eye
  • National Theatre
  • Westminster
  • St Paul’s cathedral
  • Sky garden
  • Greenwich Park
  • Primrose Hill
  • Hampstead Heath park
  • Tate Modern gallery
  • One New Change Rooftop
  • Queen’s Walk

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