How Come Every Time I Come Around.….
- Charles Clemons
- May 9, 2018
- 4 min read
Updated: May 28, 2018
Did anyone catch the song reference from the title? No, no one, come on guys and gals. Well any who London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south east of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile medieval boundaries. Since at least the 19th century, "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire, which today largely makes up Greater London, a region governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.
Since we have the specifics out of the way, lets talk about the meat and potatoes of what fun and exciting things there are to do in London. Come along for the ride....
London is often regarded as a world cultural capital. It is the world's most-visited city as measured by international arrival and has the world's largest city airport system measured by passenger traffic.
Above is at picture of one of the major attractions that brings many tourists from around the world. Click the picture above to be directed to many things that can occupy your time, while you are visiting the lovely city of London.
The Meat and Potatoes....
As we delve into the many things to do in London, lets first ensure that visiting London is more than just going to every place that comes to mind, but also taking in the culture as well. Sometimes its easy to get engulfed by activities and events, that there is no time to sit back and think to oneself, "man I am living the dream in London", cause that is exactly what you are doing and no one can take that from you. Now lets get to all the exciting things that will have you talking for years about what was done and how many memories were made....
Welcome to Hogwarts...
Here in London you will able to take yourself on a wizardly adventure to the Harry Potter and Warner Brothers Studio. Board the bus in central London and journey to the home of Fire bolts, chocolate frogs, and Poly juice potions. Get up close and personal to the spell-bounding sets, the most iconic props, and the costumes worn by the trio Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Discover some of Hogwarts’s best kept secrets, including fun facts and trivia about the special effects and animatronics. Take your children or relive your lifelong experiences in the world of Harry Potter. Click the photo below to be directed to GetYourGuide, where you will able to select some tickets to a great adventure. Hope you have fun and become apart of an adventure of a lifetime. Below is the link to get your hands on a once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy yourself!
https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/warner-bros-studio-tour-london-including-transportation-t16403/
Changing of the Guard You Say....
Buckingham Palace is definitely a place in which everyone can consider visiting, not just for the scenery, but for the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The Guard is changed every thirty minutes during the summer (April 1 to Sep 30) and every hour during the winter (Oct 1 to Mar 31). During the hours the cemetery is closed, the guard is changed every 2 hours. The Tomb is guarded, and has been guarded, every minute of every day since 1937. See the New Guard exchange duty with the Old Guard in the famous Changing the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. Changing the Guard, also known as Guard Mounting, takes place outside Buckingham Palace from 10:45 am and lasts around 45 minutes, with the actual handover taking place at 11am. It is something to see and a historical even to be seen as well. Click the link below for more information.
https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/entrance-ticket-the-state-rooms-buckingham-palace-t53844/
Are you an Escape Artist?
Omescape has been a global leader in live escape games since 2012, and the London branch is part of a wider worldwide franchise offering an international outlook. The Escape room featured a lot fun and interactive events that challenged your team to work together as a unit. This was a great experience and was one of my favorites, considering I have partaking in over 20 escape rooms over the years. This is definitely a different experience outside the norm and something that you may have never considered before. Take a peak at the link below to see more insight into what this company has to offer. Remember to have fun and cherish the memories with your friends.
https://omescapelondon.co.uk/
So you like a little nightlife huh....
Being an avid hip hop listener, I prefer clubs with that type of music and Hip Hop Zoo is one of those places to go. Don’t let the cat outta the bag, but seeing as we’re all creatures of the night & we shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth - It’s only right that we let you know about a WILD change for Friday nights in Clapham! A weekly nocturnal paradise, that is called HIP HOP ZOO, is about to disrupt the night like a bull in a china shop! Get ready for a feast of Hip Hop & Classics, immersive activities, performances, ring masters & special guests, cos’ the lion ain’t sleeping tonight! Below are links to more clubs that are similar, but if you prefer house or other music choices, there is also links for those as well. Have fun and enjoy yourself as well.
https://www-beta.designmynight.com/london/clubs/hip-hop-clubs-in-london?beta=yes
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