Royal London Palaces

London is home to several royal palaces, buildings and monuments which reveal the story of its glorious history. You can discover the magnificent architecture, culture and tradition of the city by visiting some of the globally renowned palaces which are listed below:

• Tower of London
  The Tower of London was founded in the year 1066-67 by the renowned conqueror of the city. It is not only a popular tourist attraction in London but, it is also a globally renowned fortress. It has been a palace, prison, mint, place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and a menagerie since last 900 years. The history of the Tower had been extremely eventful and thus it attracts millions of tourist almost every year. It is the royal venue for hosting several traditional ceremonies and houses several Crown Jewels.
  HRP Tower of London
  Tower Hill
  London EC3N 4AB
  Nearest Tube station – Tower Hill London Underground
  Price – 17 Pounds per person

• Hampton Court Palace
  This Palace was home to some of the most popular queens and kings of Britain. You can visit this palace and explore the unique and extraordinary treasure house of British history. The river side gardens, great vine, the maze, cloisters and royal courtyards at the palace will leave you spellbound.
  HRP Hampton Court Palace
  East Molesey
  Surrey KT8 9AU
  United Kingdom
  Nearest Tube station – Hampton Court tube station.
  Price – 14 pounds per person.

• Whitehall Banqueting
  The Whitehall Banqueting is amongst the most prestigious conferencing and banqueting venue in London. It is sited close to the Horse Guards and Trafalgar Square which are popular London landmarks.
  The Banqueting House
  Whitehall London SW1A 2ER
  United Kingdom
  Nearest Tube station – Westminster Tube Station and Charing Cross Tube station.
  Price- 4.8 Pounds per person

• Kensington Palace
  A part of Kensington Palace is home to the members of the royal family of England. Princess Diana, Queen Anny and Princess of Whales were some of the royal personalities who stayed at the Palace. At the palace you can discover the gorgeous royal ceremonial dress collections and explore the splendid State Apartments.
  Kensington Palace State Apartments
  Kensington Gardens
  London W8 4PX
  Nearest Tube station – High Street Kensington Underground
  Price – 12.50 Pounds per person

• Buckingham Palace
  The Royal Buckingham Palace is the office cum residence of The Queen. You can visit the Queens Gallery, Royal Mews and the State Rooms at the Palace. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city and it alone attracts millions of tourists every year. The palace is the venue for hosting some of the most significant royal ceremonies. Changing of Guards is one of such ceremonies which is very popular amongst the tourists. The garden, oasis for wildlife etc are also a must to explore when you visit this royal palace. The palace is open for public during the month of July – September when the queen is on a tour.
  Nearest Tube station – Victoria, Hyde Park and Green Park tube stations.
  Price – 24 Pounds per person

So visit these Royal London Palaces and discover the astonishing heritage and culture of the city. You can also purchase the Royal Pass which offers you a inexpensive tour to these palaces.

Live Music Venues in London

The vibrant London has always been a happening music hub. It offers an extremely vivacious and dynamic night life. The city is home to a large number of clubs, bars and restaurants. Several musical shows and live performances are also organized in the city throughout the year. In fact when it comes to the live music in the city, the choice is wide and dynamic. From extensively popular to small local bands, you can explore a variety of such performances. These bands are specially known for there intimate passion towards their art form. The raw music talent in the city is also globally renowned. Take a quick look at some of the most famous Live music venues in London:-

1. Half Moon Putney
93 Lower Richmond Road
Putney SW15
Nearest Tube Station – Putney Bridge
Since the late 1960’s the Half Moon has been one of the best places to be at for the folkies. Its extensive history reveals a rich tradition and a glorious graph of performances. Some of the early performers at the pub included Rolling Stones, Kate Bush, Elvis Costello, Steve Marriot and many more.



2. The Black Sheep Croydon
68 High Street, Croydon
Nearest Tube Station – East Croydon
Croydon does not offer a great and impressive architecture but, The Black Sheep is only centre for cultural pub. It is well known for its rock nights and live performances. You can also see some stuff of hip hop and break dance here. The bar also offers a membership with which you can avail exciting discount coupons.

3. Filthy McNasty’s Whiskey Café, Angel
68 Armwell Street
Islington EC1
Nearest Tube Station – Angel
It is amongst the few pubs in the city which host Irish Folk Musical shows. You can also savor a variety of Thai food at the pub which is outstandingly delicious. The pub offers a pleasing ambience with outside seating arrangements. It is one of the best places to enjoy live performances, DJ nights and gigs.

4. The Windmill Brixton
22 Blenheim Gardens
Brixton SW2
Nearest Tube Station – Brixton
With an impressive and lively bohemian atmosphere, the Windmill Brixton is a popular pub in the area. It is famous for offering cheap beers and stupendous bands. Its alluring music attracts hundreds of listeners and tourists to the old streets of Brixton.


5. The Hope & Anchor, Islington
207 Upper Street
Inslington N1
Nearest Tube Station – Highbury & Islington
The Hope & Anchor hosted quite a few renowned musical shows such as Ash, Futeheads by Indie Stalwarts and Art Rockers. The pub also offers a pool table, so you can also visit it in the daytime. It is a proper rockers pub and the youngsters often enjoy the place.


Besides the above mentioned pubs, the city offers a wide range of night clubs, theatres, bars etc. London night life is definitely a must to explore whenever you are in the city. Whether on business or a leisure trip it is highly recommended to take out some time and experience the sparkling and dynamic life style of the city. If pubs and night clubs are not on you list of favourites then you can opt to visit the effervescent comedy clubs in the city. If you are a music lover then, choose from the long list of live events happening in several venues in the city.