Marriott Guide to Free Activities in London

November 12, 2009 on 11:41 am | In Adventure Travel, Festivals, Hotels, London, Performing Arts, Road Trips, United Kingdom, Webbandstand, comedy | Comments Off


London Sightseeing ToursMarriott International created a mini-guide featuring free activities throughout London.

With sophisticated, affordable London hotels and some well-chosen sites, travelers can experience many of the city’s top attractions and a few hidden treasures without spending a dime, such as Tate Modern.

On the banks of the Thames, the Tate Modern is Britain’s national museum of international modern art and has an array of works by Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Dali, Pollock and Warhol, as well as many up-and-coming artists. With the exception of special exhibitions, admission to Tate Modern is free.

Other free activities include: The Tower Bridge — Just a short walk from Tate Modern and many London hotels, the Tower Bridge is one of the city’s most iconic structures.

Visitors can watch as the bridge is raised and lowered to allow boats to pass beneath it. St. James’s Park — Located next to Westminster (the Houses of Parliament), St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park is London’s oldest Royal Park.

In addition to castle views, it also boasts a restaurant, a lake and gardens. Trafalgar Square — In the heart of the city, visitors to Trafalgar Square will find cultural events and an array of activities taking place throughout the square. Kenwood House — In Hampstead Heath, near many London hotels, this 17th century manor features panoramic city views, lush gardens with wooded paths and, although the home is largely void of furnishings, it boasts a world-class art collection, with paintings by Rembrandt, Turner, Reynolds, Gainsborough and Vermeer.

For more information, visit www.marriott.com/city/london-hotels

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