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London Culture

By Graeme Smith

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Published: 26Feb2012
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London is generally considered to be one of the most cultured cities in the world, however, there's plenty to see and so here are a few highlights to look out for on your next trip to the UK's capital.

SOHO

SOHO is full of exciting theatres which put on all sorts of shows. Some of the musicals are incredibly popular and the shows constantly change so there's always something new on. Of course, some of the shows are so popular that they run for years and years and it is these shows that tend to be the most expensive to attend. However, there's more to SOHO than just theatres - there are many clubs, shops, bars and a vibrant gay culture as well.

Notting Hill

Notting Hill is actually a relatively quiet place for most of the year, however for a few days in August each year it becomes absolute bedlam, as the Notting Hill Carnival takes place. The streets are crushed as tourists and local spectators rush to see the many exotic floats that travel along, with plenty of loud music blaring out from their speaker. It's not for the faint-hearted!

A Hot Air Balloon Trip

London is famous for its many landmarks, and seeing them all on foot can be a rush and does not really give you a chance to see them properly - never mind exhausting! However, by taking to the air you can pick them all out at your leisure, from the Houses of Parliament through to Canary Wharf and everything in between such as St Paul's Cathedral or The Shard.

The City and Canary Wharf

London is arguably the largest financial district in the world, and with that comes many historic and lavish buildings. You can visit the Old Stock Exchange, which is now a shopping centre, or you can see the Bank Of England just opposite, both of which are older buildings. On the newer end of the spectrum the iconic Gherkin really stands out on London's skyline and over in Carnary Wharf there are several impressive and glamorous looking towers. Although The City may be struggling at the moment, there is plenty of optimism that it will bounce back and build yet more stunning buildings.

As you can see there are plenty of exciting things to see in London and the big question is how you can take it all in while keeping your sanity! Perhaps the serenity of a hot air balloon ride makes sense…

The British School of Ballooning is a family owned business operating many balloons throughout Southern England. For more on balloon flights Essex visit http://www.hotair.co.uk/location/essex

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