Britain on the Cheap

St. Paul’s Cathedral is a must-see in London, and now you can save 16% off normal web prices—and even more off tickets you’d buy at the door. Buy your ticket online before Oct. 31, and you can visit through Dec. 31. This is an exciting time to see the rewly refurbished exterior, the culmination of [...]

Yes, summer 2012 means Olympics in London, but for loyal royalists, it’s all about the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend June 2-4, 2012, marking Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne. VisitLondon has a new contest to win a five-night trip to help the sovereign celebrate. The winner will spend a night under the stars at [...]

On July 14, St. Paul’s Cathedral will reveal its new exhibition, Oculus: an eye into St. Paul’s. The first project of its kind in a cathedral, Oculus is a 270° film experience that brings 1400 years of history to life. Located in the former Treasury in the crypt, Oculus takes visitors to Saxon London amidst [...]

Many travelers think of the City of London as just the capital’s financial heart, but once a year it breaks out of its pinstripes for the exuberant City of London Festival. From June 18-July 8, the Square Mile’s exquisite guild halls and churches will resonate with music and other performances—the closing concert takes place at [...]