By Isabel Prontes
London, England is the capital city of the United Kingdom and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in
Europe as well as the rest of the world. London is a popular tourist destination, welcoming millions and millions of visitors every year from all over the world. London weather in November is slightly chilly but not cold, and you can expect a lot of rain. If you are planning to visit London during November, there are a lot of fun things to do and see.
The British Museum
The British Museum is one of London's most popular tourist draws. It draws in millions of visitors annually. Located on Great Russell Street, this vast museum has a grand assortment of artwork, including Greek, Roman and Egyptian collections. If you are fascinated by old Mesopotamia, the Renaissance, antiques and Anglo-Saxon Great Britain, you will be highly entertained by this massive museum (consisting of two and a half miles of galleries).
44-48 Bloomsbury St
London, WC1B 3QQ, UK
Tel: 011 (+44) 20 73231234
The Foundling Museum
The Foundling Museum depicts the history of the Foundling Hospital from the eighteenth century (along with the history of the hospital's founders and governors such as Thomas Coram, William Hogarth and George Frideric Handel). The museum focuses on the earliest children's charity in Lodnon and has a lot of fascinating social history artifacts and relics (such as objects mothers left their children for identification purposes).
40 Brunswick Square
London, WC1N 1AZ, UK
Tel: 011 (+44) 20 7841 3600
London Eye
The London Eye is a half hour ride that resembles a Ferris wheel. Located on the River Thames bank, the London Eye is the planet's largest observation wheel that offers visitors a stunning bird's eye view of the entire city of London, including landmarks like the nearby Tower Bridge and Big Ben. When the skies are clear, a ride in the London Eye will allow you to see panoramic views up to twenty-five miles away.
Jubilee Gardens,
London, South Bank SE1 7PB, UK
Tel: 011 (+44) 870 500 0600
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Victoria & Albert Museum is an applied arts center that has an astounding amount of exhibits and displays. Notable for having the biggest Indian art collection in the world outside of India itself, the Victoria & Albert Museum also displays Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Islamic art galleries as well. There is also a wonderful Samurai sword collection, as well as seven Raphael art pieces. This is a great museum for any art buffs visiting London.
Cromwell Rd
London, SW7, UK
Tel: 011 (+44) 20 7942 2000
Frith Street Gallery
The Frith Street Gallery first opened in 1989 and is an art gallery that displays exhibitions by artist from all around the world, and their works in video, film, sculpture, photography and painting. The gallery displays British artists and works by those from abroad. The galleries are located in various modern and period style rooms. If you are interested in seeing innovative artworks from up-and-coming international artists, the Frith Street Gallery is a terrific place to visit.
60 Frith St
London, W1D 3, UK
Tel: 011 (+44) 20 7494 1550
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
