Dec 16 2010
London Hotels Offer A Right Royal Experience
With the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton taking place in 2011, the UK is tipped to be a popular holiday destination next year. There is no doubt that once they announce the date of their nuptials, holidaymakers all over the world will start booking trips. It would be wise to start choosing your preferred London hotels now, so that you will be ready to book the moment the wedding date is announced.
Should you wish to extend your trip, you will be able to visit countless places with a royal connection. Begin with a visit to the Queen’s London residence, the very grand Buckingham Palace. From there you can stroll through St James’ Park toward Westminster Abbey, where Wills and Kate are rumoured to be wed. For anyone keen to be close to the royal celebrations, the Westminster area has plenty of excellent London hotels.
You can learn more about the dark history of the royal family by taking a tour of the Tower of London. There are several mini-museums and sights to see within its stony walls. It’s the site of much Royal history, including the imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots, and the execution of Anne Boleyn. This is also your chance to get up close to the Crown Jewels, so make sure you take the time to see them!
The Tudor dynasty almost comes to life at Hampton Court Palace, the former home of King Henry VIII. It’s one of England’s greatest medieval halls and one of Britain’s oldest theatres – William Shakespeare’s company even performed here in 1604! Don’t miss out on the fantastic maze, which is part of the Palace’s incredible gardens.
Don’t forget to spend a few days up in Scotland, where Wills and Kate first met at St Andrews University. Take a tour of the University and its grounds, or even stop for a round of golf – there are some world-renowned golf courses in the area. Or you could travel on to Edinburgh, a city steeped in culture and history. It’s worth booking any of the Edinburgh hotels on the Royal Mile, where you’ll be a stone’s throw away from Edinburgh Castle.
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