Borough / Tate / Southbank - London

For my sister's trip over to Europe in April I had done quite a detailed itinerary which was a good thing as she hadn't really planned anything! Maybe that's because she knew I was looking into it. It can be quite daunting to start planning a trip and building itineraries but I know that this a skill that AD and I are really good at. Over the next few weeks I'll share with you our London itinerary. This guide is aimed at the the traveller that has never been to London before and wants to see all the big sights (which was my teenage nephew's request). So here is how we filled one day:

BOROUGH MARKET / TATE MODERN / SOUTHBANK / LONDON EYE

Make your way down to Borough Market and soak up the atmosphere at this vibrant and bustling food market. Grab a coffee from Monmouth and be sure to get the most amazing cheese toastie from Kappacasein! These are made with a mixture of three cheeses (Mongtomery's Cheddar, Comte and Ogleshield) and an onion mixture (white and red onions, leek and garlic), sandwiched between Poilane sourdough bread and grilled to perfection.

 
After the market, it's about a 15 minute walk along the Thames to the Tate Modern and you can stop and have a look at Shakespeare's Globe on the way.

A visit to the Tate Modern gallery is a must. All the galleries in London are free to enter which makes it so easy to just pop in and out when you like. On the seventh floor there is a restaurant and bar which is the perfect place to stop for a glass of champagne with an amazing view (a half bottle of Billecart-Salmon is £26).

 
From the Tate it's about another fifteen minute walk to the Southbank where you'll find another food market. Last time where we were here we AD and I had some yummy Indian food and a couple of glasses of Prosecco for £4 each.

 
Just along from here is the London Eye which gives unbeatable views over London. My tip if you're planning on doing this is to book your tickets in advance from here. 

Down in this area as well is The Shard, Western Europe's tallest building. One day I hope I'll get up to Aqua for a drink to experience the amazing views.

Stay tuned for details of another big day out in London!

MP

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