Culture

London is incredible diverse, being home to more than 300 nationalities which has led its cultural scene to where it is today. There are a variety of cultural attractions in a city which is notable for its art galleries, museums, and theatre scene. Some of the must-see tourist attractions include the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the London Eye, the Tower of London, Madame Tussauds and the Tate Moden.

There are several carnivals held throughout the year with the most popular being the Notting Hill Carnival—the second largest carnival in the world and one which boasts of a distinct Afro-Caribbean flavour. In addition there's also the Carnaval Del Pueblo which is considered Europe's greatest Latin American festival. Two dates you want to keep free on your calendar are St. George's Day and St. Patrick's Day when large parades are usually held.

If you want to check out what's the latest in the world of theatre, pop down to the West End theatre district and check out some of the plays that are currently being staged. London itself has more than thirty major theatres with the majority concentrated in the West End district.

London possesses a thriving music scene, one that sees classical music, mainstream acts and even the underground scene drawing exceptional crowds. Orchestral music lovers will usually head over to either the Royal Festival Hall or the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Rock aficionados will want to drop by the Brixton Academy, the London Astoria or the Hammersmith Apollo to catch popular rock bands. The jazz, rap and R&B scenes have produced several international stars like Amy Winehouse and Joss Stone. Given the chance, you should definitely catch them in London.