Beautiful London: night-time poppies at the Tower of London and more

I feel very lucky to live in London, despite the crowds, the mess, the noise, the bustle. Because London is a fantastic city, full of a mix of wonderful people and containing the most fantastic art, culture and history.

On Sunday afternoon, Jess and I walked from the Museum of London (where we saw the Sherlock Exhibition, more on that soon) via Bank and to the Tower of London where we saw the poppies. The display is to mark 100 years since the start of World War I and although they are now being dismantled, but there are still more than enough to make an impact. What an impressive scene.

It was dark by the time we got there, which made it even more moving. And as we walked by the Thames, I was struck once again by the beauty of my home town.

[caption id="attachment_791" align="aligncenter" width="940"] The Shard on a foggy November evening[/caption]

Jess turned to me and told me how much she loved London too, and how there was nowhere else like it. She's right.

[caption id="attachment_790" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Tower Bridge on a foggy November night[/caption]

More from us on London:

Harry Potter, Platform 9 3/4 and the new King's Cross

The Drake Fun day at the Golden Hinde

 

Hello to new visitors!

We are delighted to have published two recent guest posts and wanted to say hello to anyone who may have found us through them.

Our post for Travel Dudes was on our brilliant trip to the US and how we loved being Family of the Day at the Magic Kingdom. You can see this article on Travel Dudes. It includes this picture of us with the cast of the opening show - after which I opened the park with the classic words "Good Morning"!

If you've come to us via Travel Dudes and are interested in reading more about Disney World or Orlando, take a look at Jessica's post on the best rides at Universal Studios, whether 11 is too old for Disney or my post for BritMums about SeaWorld.



You may also have come to us via Travel Bloggers Unite, where we gave our 5 tips for having fun in London with kids. If you've come to us via TBU and are interested in more on London, you could take a look at our posts on the Science Museum, the Shard or the Southbank, and check back here soon for pieces on the fabulous Spy hotel (St Ermin's hotel) and Buckingham Palace.

Please also take a look at other places we've been and give us your recommendations.

Thanks for visiting!

All the best,

Sarah and Jessica

Hello to new visitors!

We are delighted to have published two recent guest posts and wanted to say hello to anyone who may have found us through them.

Our post for Travel Dudes was on our brilliant trip to the US and how we loved being Family of the Day at the Magic Kingdom. You can see this article on Travel Dudes. It includes this picture of us with the cast of the opening show - after which I opened the park with the classic words "Good Morning"!

If you've come to us via Travel Dudes and are interested in reading more about Disney World or Orlando, take a look at Jessica's post on the best rides at Universal Studios, whether 11 is too old for Disney or my post for BritMums about SeaWorld.

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The View From The Shard

 Robert, Dad and I were very lucky to go up 244m to experience spectacular views at the Shard.

The day started off with very little waiting, as there is timed entry. We were soon whisked off to one of the lifts, which go up at 6m per second! There were two lifts in total and our ears popped when we got to the top.

Once we were up there, the view was absolutely spectacular. There were three floors to walk around, each one more astonishing than the one before. On a clear day (like the one when we went), you can see for 40 miles around you when you walk around the 360 degree viewing platform.

From the top of the Shard, I was able to see just about everything in London; including the Olympic Stadium, Houses Of Parliament and the curves in the river Thames. It was a brilliant view.

Another great thing about the Shard are the special telescopes that allow you to look around London and read facts about certain buildings. These were really exciting and taught me a lot. The cleverest thing about the telescopes was that you could only use them for a minute, letting everyone have a go.

The lift down to the ground was definitely the most horrible part of our visit. It made me feel really sick for about thirty minutes after we reached the bottom.

I definitely think that although the views at the Shard are incredible, the Shard involves a lot of walking around and it doesn't take much time to go all the way round. Therefore, it is NOT worth £24.95 per per adult and £18.95 per child...

The View From The Shard

 Robert, Dad and I were very lucky to go up 244m to experience spectacular views at the Shard.

The day started off with very little waiting, as there is timed entry. We were soon whisked off to one of the lifts, which go up at 6m per second! There were two lifts in total and our ears popped when we got to the top.

Once we were up there, the view was absolutely spectacular. There were three floors to walk around, each one more astonishing than the one before. On a clear day (like the one when we went), you can see for 40 miles around you when you walk around the 360 degree viewing platform.


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