Enjoy A Weekend In Theatreland With London Hotels

Undoubtedly one of the world’s great city, London blends a distinct sense of traditional character with a wide range of cultural influences. It stretches for over 30 miles either side of the River Thames, its main waterway and the city’s lifeblood, and features a bewildering array of attractions and things to see and do. With so much to do, many visitors choose to limit their visit to a weekend break. And, given the wealth of attractions, it’s no surprise that so many people should choose to spend the weekend shopping, eating out and seeing the sights in London. The capital’s restaurants, theatres and shops are rightly world-renowned. What’s more, if you’re planning a London weekend break, the abundance of London hotels guarantees you’ll find the right room at a price that suits you.

Hitting the Shops

Start your weekend trip by heading west and hitting the shops. As well the most exclusive brands and familiar high street names, you’ll find department stores that have become national institutions, such as Liberty, Selfridges and John Lewis. But if you’re looking to pick up a bargain, check out London’s street and covered markets. Hop on the tube to Portobello Road, where you’ll find a meandering street market crammed with great stalls selling bric-a-brac, antiques and new and second-hand clothes. Or, situated in the heart of London’s East End, the covered market in Spitalfields is great for hip accessories and vintage fashion.

London for Foodies

After a long day spent trawling the shops, a good meal is bound to be top of your list of priorities. Thankfully, there’s an abundance of top restaurants, serving all sorts of cuisine, at which to grab a bite to eat. Many show-goers opt for one of the wide range of restaurants in Soho or Covent Garden, just a short walk from some of the capital’s main theatres. But if you want something a little different, London’s restaurants offer food from all over the world. Curry-lovers flock to Brick Lane, in the heart of London’s Bangladeshi community, but, for a little less well-trodden path, the Vietnamese restaurants that line the Kingsland Road are a delicious and affordable option. For fine dining in the capital, head to the luxury London hotels, where Michelin-starred chefs, such as Alain Ducasse and Marcus Wareing, have restaurants.

Theatreland

Audiences in London’s theatreland exceeded 13 million in 2007. London’s famous theatres offer something for everyone, ranging from Shakespeare at The Globe to West End musicals. Perennially popular musicals by Sondheim and Lloyd Webber continue to get packed out crowds dancing in the vomitoria, Denys Lasdun’s National Theatre stages premieres by some of most renowned playwrights, while the rebuilt globe puts on critically acclaimed productions of Elizabethan and Jacobean plays throughout the summer.

London’s dynamism and the constant creation of new cultural, shopping and culinary attractions mean it will continue to be a popular destination for weekend getaways with visitors from the UK and all over Europe. Whether you’re visiting London for the first time or taking the chance to see things you haven’t before, you can be confident of finding some great – and surprisingly affordable – London hotels online.

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