{"id":11498,"date":"2012-09-20T11:50:33","date_gmt":"2012-09-20T15:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=11498"},"modified":"2012-09-20T11:50:33","modified_gmt":"2012-09-20T15:50:33","slug":"visit-london-rainy-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/20\/visit-london-rainy-day\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do in London on a Rainy Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-11499\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/london-rainbow-rain-trafalgar-square-2.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a rainy Trafalgar Square in London\" width=\"585\" height=\"388\" \/>\n\t<div>Trafalgar Square on a rainy day in London<\/div>\n<\/div>How many times have you found that the weather puts paid to the best laid plans? When you are looking forward to spending a day in the park, strolling through the busy streets, taking lunch outside?\u00a0 There is one thing we can never be 100% sure of and that is the weather.<\/p>\n<p>England\u2019s capital city, London is not renowned for its fair weather.\u00a0 Days of glorious sunshine may be, and often are, followed by periods of unsettled weather.\u00a0 It is recommended to make a plan B for this eventuality.\u00a0 So what are some great ideas for getting you out of your apartment when the weather is not being kind?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve gathered a bunch of indoor activities throughout the city to make sure you still can still enjoy London to the fullest, rain or shine!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>London\u2019s Free Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-11500\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/british-museum-london-great-court.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the British Museum\u2019s Great Court in London\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The Queen Elizabeth II Great Court in London\u2019s British Museum<\/div>\n<\/div>One of the major factors that make London such an attractive city for tourists is that almost all of the museums in the city are completely free! When it\u2019s nice and sunny out you might not want to spend an entire morning or afternoon in a museum, but a rainy day gives you a great excuse to fully explore some of the best museums in the world!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The one museum you absolutely cannot miss when visiting London is the<strong> British Museum<\/strong>. Housing one of the largest permanent collections in the world, the museum features works from many different time periods and cultures. The Egyptian antiquities collection is particularly famous, and includes the Rosetta Stone. Other departments include the Department of Ancient Greece and Rome, the Department of the Middle East, the Department of Prehistory and Europe, the Department of Asia and the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas. Take our word for it that you\u2019ll need more than a day to admire everything the museum has to offer. It\u2019s best to focus on one or two departments that interest the most so you\u2019ll have the time to really explore the collections. Also don\u2019t forget to check out the impressive glass Queen Elizabeth II Great Court and the British Museum Reading Room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If modern art is more to your liking, the<strong> Tate Modern <\/strong>will definitely keep you entertained on a rainy day. The Tate Modern is a modern art gallery that features both a permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. The galleries of the museum are housed in a former power station, which itself has an interesting design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-11501\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/rain-trafalgar-square-national-gallery-london.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery one rainy day in London\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The National Gallery and Trafalgar Square on a rainy day in London<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>National Gallery <\/strong>is another museum well worth a visit. Located on bustling Trafalgar Square, the Gallery is an oasis of calm in the city center of London. The collection of the National Gallery features paintings from the 13th Century up until 1900. Almost all the major traditions of Western European painting are represented at the Gallery, which contains famous works such as Da Vinci\u2019s The Virgin on the Rocks, Raphael\u2019s Madonna of the Pinks and Van Gogh\u2019s Sunflowers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>There are also many places where to bring your children on a rainy day in London! Indeed, London offers many options for families traveling with kids, and some of the best museums include the <strong>Natural History Museum<\/strong> and the Science Museum. The Natural History Museum will keep kids entertained and will offer them the opportunity to meet life-sized whales, a roaring T-Rex or giant crocodiles. The <strong>Science Museum<\/strong> is also very family-friendly with its themed galleries and activities for kids as little as five years old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>London Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-11505\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/westminster-abbey-london1.jpg\" alt=\"Image of London\u2019s Westminster Abbey\" width=\"585\" height=\"391\" \/>\n\t<div>A cloudy sky over Westminster Abbey in London<\/div>\n<\/div>If you\u2019re not in the mood for a museum, there\u2019re still plenty other landmarks and attractions in London to see that are perfect for a rainy day. For lovers of architecture or history buffs, a visit to <strong>Westminster Abbey<\/strong> [insert link here] or <strong>St Paul\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong> is a great option to consider. Both churches have great historical importance, not to mention that they\u2019re both beautiful buildings. In fact, the interior of these churches may be even more splendid and interesting than their well-known exterior. Explore the site of Prince William and Kate\u2019s wedding at Westminster Abbey, or the seat of the Bishop of London at St Paul\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-11504\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/aerial-big-ben-london-eye-thames-rain.jpg\" alt=\"Picture taken from the London Eye of the Houses of Parliament on a cloudy day\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" \/>\n\t<div>The Houses of Parliament on a rainy day seen from the London Eye<\/div>\n<\/div>For thrill seekers London also has plenty of indoor attractions to offer. The <strong><a title=\"Panoramic views of London from the London Eye\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/08\/27\/panoramic-views-london-eye\/\" target=\"_self\">London Eye<\/a><\/strong> is great in that its glass capsules almost give you the illusion that you\u2019re outside. The amazing view of London from the Ferris wheel is also quite spectacular on a rainy day, as you can see for miles.<\/p>\n<p>A new London landmark that boasts an even more impressive view is <strong>The Shard<\/strong>: London\u2019s newest skyscraper and Europe\u2019s tallest. The Shard\u2019s brand-new observation deck is called The View From the Shard, and will be open to visitors starting February 2013, with tickets already available.<\/p>\n<p>If heights aren\u2019t really your thing, there\u2019s a famous attraction in London that actually runs beneath the city streets: the <strong>London Dungeon<\/strong>. This tourist attraction certainly isn\u2019t for the faint of heart, as it depicts many gruesome historical events from London\u2019s history in a rather gory yet comedic manner. Among other things, the London Dungeon features a labyrinth, a reenactment of the Great Fire, a torture chamber and a boat ride to hell.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nLondon\u2019s Pubs and West End Musicals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When evening falls and it\u2019s still raining, you can always take shelter in one of <strong>London\u2019s countless pubs<\/strong>. Have a pint with the locals and give the traditional pub grub a try. Many pubs in London serve the traditional dish fish &amp; chips. Check out our <a title=\"Top 5 Fish and Chips in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/08\/06\/top-5-fish-chips-london\/\" target=\"_self\">top 5 fish &amp; chips spots for the best locations in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-11506\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/west-end-theaters-musicals-london.jpg\" alt=\"Image of people in London\u2019s West End on a rainy day\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" \/>\n\t<div>London\u2019s West End on a cloudy day <\/div>\n<\/div>Another great way to spend the evening in London is by going to one of the famous <strong>West End musicals<\/strong>. You can often still get discounted tickets in the afternoon for an evening performance at the TKTS Shop in Leicester Square.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019ve been walking around in rainy London all day long, there\u2019s often nothing nicer than to head home to your cozy apartment and snuggle up on the couch with a nice hot cup of cocoa. Most of our <a title=\"London Vacation Rentals, Search London Apartments and Accommodations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\" target=\"_self\">London vacation rental apartments<\/a> come with great amenities such as a well-equipped kitchen to cook in, a warm living room where you can watch TV and a bathroom with a tub where you can have a nice hot bath after a rainy day. There\u2019s also nothing wrong with staying in for a day and simply enjoying your holiday in a home away from home. After all, there\u2019s always time to explore London the next day!<\/p>\n<p>What London attraction would you most like to visit?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many times have you found that the weather puts paid to the best laid plans? 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