How to save money while visiting London – Part 3

Friends with Queen ‘Liz’? -Goodness me no! But if I was, I would surely not need to worry about cost-cutting and become lost within the layers of sumptuous slices of strawberry gateaux at high tea. Oh and a deliciously decadent lifestyle.

BACK TO PLANET EARTH WITH A BUMP! -(But it would be nice, right?)

Well, all of that aside, us ordinary, every day folk, know London, for as magnificent a city as she really is will need some careful planning if we are to make the most of our trip, especially working to a budget.

So, for the best money-saving, time-saving and sensible ideas, especially for those new to the United Kingdom, I have compiled a fool-proof guide to for a smooth-running vacation. (Packed with oodles of fun too!)

Here also are some simple, points to consider, also.

1, CHILDREN.

When travelling with young or even older children, we know that they are going to be super-excited, thus demanding we entertain them in one way or another. Even the best-behaved children in the world are going to want to see and do things that excite them, such as perhaps a circus, a show, a new movie or whatever.

London as you may or may not be aware has not only many tourist attractions but also can be pretty overwhelming, especially to those not used to large cities.

It is always better to plan which of these attractions particularly appeal to you and your family. Some of which are included in the list below.

Madame Tussauds,(-Waxworks Museum)

The London Eye,(-Ferris Wheel)

London Bridge,

The River Thames,

Buckingham Palace,

The British Museum,

Big Ben,

Kew Garden,

Trafalgar Square,

The Tower of London,

London Dungeon.

Now, most of the London tourist attractions are free, however you will still have some costs, say, for example, refreshments and souvineers which can be costly. If on a very tight budget, it may be worth, whenever you can buying refreshments at a local supermarket, rather than at the tourist attraction itself as you will find this much cheaper, especially if you have several children.

For some of the shows and other attractions you can purchase a ‘London Pass’ which will also help save you money when visiting several of the tourist ‘hot spots’.

The London Pass will give you;

Entry to your choice of 55 charging tourist attractions in London

Priority access at the busiest sights – you can skip the queues

A FREE guidebook full of need to know information

Optional FREE travel on London transport.

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