London attractions are a ‘must see’
Visitors to London have been reminded of the vast range of tourist attractions on offer in the capital.
A spokesperson for city promotional site Visit London said tourists can benefit from a “breadth and diversity of things to see and do in the capital”, claiming the city has a balance of modern and historic attractions.
The British Museum was described as the most popular free visitor destination during 2007, followed by the Tate Modern and the National Gallery.
She added that the London Eye was the most popular paid-for attraction, with the Tower of London and Kew Gardens next on the list –”must-see” places in the eyes of many visitors.
Where holidays in the capital are concerned, it appears foreign tourists take longer breaks than those from the UK.
London Visitor’s Survey for the first quarter of 2008 stated around a third of overseas visitors stayed in the capital for eight or more nights, while a further 20 per cent staying for six or seven nights.
According to the study, only a quarter of UK holidaymakers spend more than three nights in London.