Visiting London

Probably more than 90% of people that visit mainland UK will come to London at some point. London has a magic that goes beyond the fact that it is simply our capital city, it is considered a centre for all sorts of things including fashion, retail, food and tourism.

London has the sights that visitors really want to see, not least of which is Buckingham Palace which has a constant stream of visitors peering through the railings. The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and more recently the London Eye have been on the 'most visited' list along with various museums and galleries.

There are however, plenty of drawbacks, not least of which is the expense of staying there. London is the single most expensive place to buy or rent a property in the UK, has the most expensive shops and the most expensive restaurants and hotels. You will pay a lot more in London for almost anything that you care to mention. London is also the most congested and populated city in the UK and probably one of the most congested in Europe. If you plan to travel to London, I would recommend using public transport/tube trains and taxis for getting around, only picking up a hire car if you plan to drive outside the confines of the city.
None of the drawbacks should put you off visiting, it is worth the hassle just to be in London and savour the spirit of the place.