A trip to London is never complete without spending at least one day at a sightseeing tour. On your leisure trip to London, you will see various museums and galleries displaying cultural history of UK. Some top museums and historic buildings in London are located near Russell Square in Bloomsbury. This large garden square area in London features many upper middle class homes and splendid landmarks.
Travellers eager to view some classic attractions in London can book a stay at nearby hotels in Russell Square. Some top fascinating delights near these hotels include:
British Museum
British Museum offers an impressive display of human culture and history. It has a collection of more than 7 million artefacts. These artefacts range from prehistoric to modern times. Take part in special exhibitions 2012 including ‘Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman and Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam'.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds remains just as popular as it was since it opened more than two decades ago. This museum has thousands of replicas of famous people including writers, actors, sports legends, and musicians. It also has different themed sections like Chamber of Horrors and a taxi ride through history. This museum is perfect for award dinners, corporate events, and Christmas parties.
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Charles Dickens Museum
A Charles Dickens fan will love to explore a collection of over 100,000 materials in this museum. This collection includes his rare manuscripts, paintings, personal items, and original furniture. Spend some time at museum café to taste delicious coffee, tea, and light lunch. Book a stay at cheap hotels near Russell Square to attend a weeklong ‘Tale of Four Cities Conference' in February 2012.
St Pancras Church
It is a Greek revival structure, located on Euston Road in London. Visit this church to see Georgian era interiors including stained glasses and walls. Thursdays are best to enjoy free lunchtime music recitals in this church. Travellers interested in art can visit Crypt Gallery inside the church to see regular art exhibitions.
The Cartoon Museum
It is an ideal destination to take your kids to see classic British caricatures, cartoons, and comics. This museum has separate sections for galleries, archives, and exhibitions. There is a Heneage Library in the museum where you can explore over 6000 comics and 5000 books. Do not miss the exhibition on ‘One Hundred and One Cartoonists', a collection of Luke Gertler in January 2012.
So, if you plan for a sightseeing trip to London, head to some popular attractions that are located around your lodging with Russell Square hotels.
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