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London is one of the world’s most expensive cities. But you needn’t spend your life’s savings to see wonderful and historic sites and do fun things while here. Check out Transport For London Helpline for your London trip to see palaces, famous streets, and classic landmarks and visit markets. There are lots of things in London you can see, do and transport for London helpline will help you to get all kinds of information.  There are lot of places you should visit in London like York Minster, Westminster Abbey, London Zoo, museums ……the list will go on and on.

York Minster in York, England, is accessible and welcoming to all visitors. York Minster is one of England’s great cathedrals, and very accessible. It can be more relaxing than seeing Westminster Abbey in London. Like all great cathedrals, York Minster makes you marvel at how stone can be so heavy and yet appear weightless. The light filtering through the magnificent stained glass windows – some dating back to the 1200s – is truly evocative of the deep spirituality of the place. Every nook and cranny has some carving, some detail, something ancient and lasting. This tangible history is rarely found in North America, which is one reason it’s so popular to visit great churches in Europe, even for travelers who never go to church at home. If you are interested in seeing at least one of England’s awe-inspiring churches, this is an excellent choice. It’s likely to be less crowded than the better-known Westminster Abbey in London, and while the two each have distinctive features and different histories, you are quite safe to choose York Minster if you’re only planning to visit one cathedral.

Westminster Abbey is a must-see for most London tourists. One of the sites most tourists want to see on a London vacation is Westminster Abbey. This is where Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in the tradition of English royal coronations. It’s also where Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer and where the funeral of Princess Diana (as she became) took place. This great building has been one of England’s leading churches since 1066, when it started as a shrine. Why go to Westminster Abbey? A visit to Westminster Abbey is worthwhile but it’s not for everyone. In particular, it would not generally be recommend it for children unless they are particularly interested in something they will learn about there. However, if you may never visit London again, a short visit to Westminster Abbey is appropriate for children of school age.

This famous zoo was founded in 1826 and has pioneered the treatment of exotic animals such as giant pandas and Asian Lions. There are over 8,000 animals, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects; a shark and piranha aquarium, a most striking 1930′s Penguin Pool, and the Moonlight World, uses reversed lighting semi-colors so the visitor can observe nocturnal species.

How long will it take you to spot the 8,000 or more animals who live at London Zoo? You’ll have to visit: The Reptile House; The Moonlight World; The Elephant House; The Penguin Pool; The Lion Terraces; The Invertebrate House; The Hyacinth Macaw Aviary and Aquarium for starters.
Then, don’t forget the all-new Ambika Paul Children’s Zoo with its Touch Paddock and Pet Care Centre. London holds an amazing quantity of the world’s art treasures. There is more Greek art in the museums of London than in those of Greece. The National Collections, i.e. the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, the British Museum, and the British Library are free, so a museum visit can be an inexpensive and perfect morning or afternoon.

The British Museum has three acres of art including Greek, Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese, Islamic, Indian, Old Master Drawings, European Decorative Arts, Romanesque Sculpture and illuminated manuscripts. The most famous pieces of the collection includes the Elgin Marbles, the Rosetta stone, and the Lindisfarne Gospels. To avoid death by museum, hit the highlights and then focus on an area of interest such as Greek. Go to the back door on Montague Street and look for the Lions on either side of the door. It’s much less crowded.

The Courtauld Institute holds one of the world’s best collections of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings. You will recognize every other picture and know almost all of the artist’s names. This is a perfect way to spend wonderfully pleasant two hours. The Courtauld Museum is housed in Somerset House on the Strand, which, together with Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill, links Trafalgar Square with St Paul’s Cathedral so it can be viewed as part of a walk through legal or Dickensian London.

The National Gallery is England’s national collection, an amazing collection of Western paintings from the 12th to early 20th century. Enter through the Orange Street entrance which is less chaotic and won’t have queues for the loos (aka lines for the bathrooms) and you can check your bag in moments.

The Victoria & Albert Museum was established (believe it or not, by Victoria and Albert) as a museum of the decorative arts after the Great Exhibition of 1851.This is a monumental museum which has something for everyone. The collections include sculpture, furniture, stained glass, jewellery, photography, fashion and textiles, ironmongery, ceremics, Chinese, Japanese, Islamic, Indian, and silver as well as changing temporary exhibitions.

The British Library is not as boring as the name sounds. It houses an amazing collection of documents in a modern custom-made and user friendly building. See the Magna Carta and the Doomsday Book.

The National Portrait Gallery is directly next door to the National Gallery and is entered from Orange Street. This museum houses the portraits (funny that) of the people of importance in Britain’s history which just happen to be by the most prominent artists of the time.