London, the capital of England, is one of the most-wanted cities in the world, charming over 30 million smitten visitors each year.
When it comes to iconic images, this is a city that delivers on all fronts. Royal palaces, Thames river boats, Harrods, Shakespeare plays, red London buses – you can see them all.
There’s also life beyond the postcards, including off-piste neighbourhoods that range from legendary rockstar haunts (we’re looking at you, Camden) to hipster hangouts (see: Shoreditch and Dalston).
Booking a flight from Melbourne to London, England is like stepping on to a movie set.
There are more palaces than you know what to do with, from the Queen’s residence, Buckingham Palace, to Henry VIII’s throne room at Hampton Court. Is art more your thing? The Tate Modern, Saatchi Gallery and National Gallery are up for grabs – and free entry is a given.
The Thames River is another must-see. The London Eye Ferris wheel, The Shard skyscraper and Shakespeare’s Globe theatre line up along the south bank. Meanwhile, the north bank dishes up Westminster and the Tower of London.
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