Day 1 | Morning
Kensington Palace
Opening Hours: Open on Wed-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm
Ticket Price: 16.5 GBP
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX, UK
What was constructed for the Earl of Nottingham in the seventeenth century wound up home to Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981. Prior ever, Queen Victoria was conceived here. Today it is the low maintenance living arrangement of William and Kate. You can find some brilliant shows in this royal residence that has been home to such a large number of solid and persuasive ladies. Updates finished in March 2012 improve the experience for those not sufficiently fortunate to live on these delightful grounds with new shows that incorporate a portion of Diana's dresses, repaired greenery enclosures, and "Victoria Revealed"; in which you hear the queen' s stories in her own words. Also, new shops and bistros have been incorporated.
Day 1 | Afternoon
Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Leighton House.
Leighton House
Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Wed-Sun,10:00am-5:30pm
Ticket Price: 7 GBP
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours
Location: 12 Holland Park Rd, London W14 8LZ, UK
The Leighton House Museum was originally the residence of the classical painter Lord Leighton and was later converted into a museum. Here you can admire gilded mosaics and oriental-style decorative tiles in the Arabian halls. In addition, there is also a collection of works by many Pre-Raphaelite painters, which are worth savoring.
Day 1 | Evening
After visiting the glorious Leighton House, 56 Welbeck Street nearby is the best place to stay.
56 Welbeck Street
Providing city views and free WiFi, 56 Welbeck Street provides accommodation conveniently set in the centre of London, within a short distance of Oxford Circus, Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge, an oven and dishwasher are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Theatre and Dominion Theatre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from 56 Welbeck Street.
Day 2 | Morning
Victoria and Albert Museum
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,11:00am-7:00pm
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours
Location: Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, UK
An imposing building in Kensington, the "V&A" has a treasure trove of art and design objects. Fashion and furniture along with glasswork and historic musical instruments are all part of the permanent and rotating exhibitions.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Renée.K: This museum is recommended for those interested in fashion and ornaments, and it is full of beautiful exhibits, not only paintings and sculptures, but also jewelry, dresses and furniture. The interior cafe of William Morris was nice, and the lunch that can be selected with the main of the preference was very delicious.
kim_travels: Quite a lot to see from various cultures e.g. British, Thai, Japan etc. Great cafe as well. You could easily spend a whole day here.
Day 2 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Victoria and Albert Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to Science Museum.
Science Museum
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,10:00am-6:00pm
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD, UK
With seven floors of informative and interactive exhibits, the Science Museum invites visitors to explore the history of science and technology and glimpse into the future. Check out the Making the Modern World gallery which displays chronological, iconic items including Watson's DNA model and the original Rocket locomotive, then head on over to the museum's space gallery, where you can view the Apollo 10 command module. Best of all, the museum is entirely free, with charges only applying to the IMAX theater, flight simulator and special exhibits.
Day 2 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Park Lane Apartments/Shaw House is the best places.
Park Lane Apartments/Shaw House
In a period building that was originally the home of famous author William Somerset Maugham, these luxurious serviced apartments offer free Wi-Fi and a free daily Times newspaper.Park Lane Apartments are in the heart of Mayfair, close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The West End theatres and London’s major attractions are within easy reach on the Tube, with Bond Street Underground Station less than 15 minutes’ walk away.The elegant apartments all boast a modern, fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a flat-screen TV in the master bedroom and the lounge.There is also a DVD film service so guests can watch movies at their leisure.
* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.