Christmas in London - the sights

So, with many people going on their annual shopping trip to the capital, what is best to do and see aside from packing your bags when you are there?See a ShowWell fortunately London offers enough variety to fill all tastes and loves. One of the things that is advised is to see a play or a show when in the city. Unfortunately in Ireland we don't have a variety of shows on par with the UK, however with less than an hours flight away, you can be sure you an make the most of it in the UK.Leicester square offers a number of ticket seller. Waiting until the night of the show may see you get the cheaper left over tickets and can be a great way to see a show, however there is an element of risk in this as you have to take what is left. however, IF YOU just wish to have the experience then it is truly worth it. Most shows take place close to the Covent Garden and the Strand area and are so easily gotten to. Some of the best in recent times have been The War Horse, Wicked, We Will Rock You and avenue q. All of these are must sees in Theatre land and will remain a memorable night out for many.Catch the SightsIf in London and near the centre, Covent Garden offers a range of sights and the grandeur of the market where Pygmalion or My Fair Lady, written by Ireland's own G.B.Shaw is still evident. A trip to Covent Garden not only brings shops, but is a great place to see some of London's best street performers, as well as sit and have a coffee or even something stronger in a beautiful surrounding. It is also a good place to go for a night out and offers a nice variety of places to drink and eat within close proximity of each other which are often available on city deals.South Bank SirLondon's south bank is also great to see during holiday season and the London Eye offers unparallel views of the city should you get a clear day. You can see right across from Westminster to Canary Wharf and most other areas of the city. A walk along the bank of the infamous Thames also brings a lot of surprises. The walk will mean those who have a little time on their hands can discover the Tate Modern Gallery with its range of priceless artworks, as well as get a vision of St Paul's Cathedral, created by Christopher Wren and London Bridge among a number of other fantastic sights.Hip East LondonYounger people may be more inclined to stay in the East London area and witness the bohemian lifestyle of London's art community. This area of Shoreditch and Hoxton Square offers a bright and lively community and some of the city's best bars. Expect hipsters and cool bars and the strange and wonderful in East London. It is also a great place to shop for up and coming brands as well as just to relax. There are also plenty of daily deals around these parts if you keep a look at sites such as d3als.ie, UK site d3als.co.ukKnightsbridgeOn the other hand , those that wish to experience a little bit of grandeur would be as well of head to Knightsbridge. home to Harrods and the world's most expensive apartment. Knightsbridge is an exciting spot and one that showcases the amazing wealth London has to offer, even in these times. It is also only a step away form the V&A Museum, Science Museum and the Natural History Museum – some of the most spectacular museums in the UK. This area also has a number of excellent restaurants and the Conran owned Bibendum – styled around the Michelin man offers, class and style with old school values and fine food. There are also a number of excellent places to stay, drink and eat around here and it is the perfect place to visit for one night or for your entire stay and a great part of a city deal.