Author(s): Michael Leapman

Travel

From world-famous Westminster Abbey, to the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and street entertainers in Covent Garden, capture the essence of London with the "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide". This revised and expanded edition keeps abreast of the frenetic pace of change in London and features all the new cultural hot spots including the Saatchi Gallery and the Zandra Rhodes Fashion Museum.You'll find detailed cutaway illustrations and floor plans of all the major sights; Victoria and Albert Museum to Hampton Palace, and 3-D aerial views of London's most interesting districts. Four great days out of sightseeing, thousands of sumptuous colour photographs, maps and illustrations ensure that whether you are visiting on a short stay or just want a flavour of the city, you won't miss a thing. Clue up on the basics, from the most comfortable places to stay to the best bars and restaurants. Discover where the locals go, amazing sites and retail therapy, exciting sports, the best parks, scenic walks or drives, thematic tours and colourful festivals. This book includes all the details that you need for an unforgettable trip.