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If you plan on visiting London you’ve probably got an itinerary as long as your arm planned. There’s always so much to do and so little time, but there are certain things that just can’t be missed – like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. However, there’s actually a way of seeing a host of the city’s most iconic attractions from a very different angle than a queue with a hundred other tourists. Here are four places to get high on the breathtaking bird’s eye view over London. The Shard The newest (and arguably most impressive) addition to the

Most people associate city light displays with the Christmas season, but if you are visiting London then you should be prepared to be filled with awe as you wander the night time streets at any time of year. In this post we recommend some of our favourite sites to visit on a nightly after dinner stroll. London’s Bridges Amongst the 34 bridges crossing the Thames River as it flows through London, there are some stunningly creative night time illuminations that will give you a new perspective on these great pieces of architecture. If you are staying in Chelsea then you

With over 17 million annual visitors London now ranks ahead of Paris as Europe’s most visited city, recent statistics being buoyed by major events including the hosting of the Olympic Games and the birth of Prince George of Cambridge. In the long term it’s the city’s history, royal family, world famous attractions, fascinating museums and its irrepressible theatre scene that make the English capital one of the world’s great cities. Typically our American cousins have accounted for the largest volume of tourists by nationality but an interesting new trend shows a remarkable surge in numbers arriving from the Far East.

London: 26 April If you are planning on running the London marathon then you need to book early. Demand is high and the event is regarded amongst the top five marathons in the world. Many of London’s attractions are included on the 26 mile and 365 yard journey, including Big Ben, the London Eye and Buckingham Palace, before the race concludes in the Mall. The race began in 1981 and has grown in popularity year on year, with 40,000 runners expected for the 2015 event. How to get there Shuttledirect are available to pick you up from all of London’s