Any Short London Break should definitely start by picking up a copy of Time Out. A long-standing essential in the Londoners pocket, as a guide to whats happening, when its happening and where its happening in London – this is even more valuable to the visitor who, faced with so many options within the city, would benefit from some guidance.
Most people coming to London automatically head for the great sights of the London Eye, the British Museum, the Natural History Museum etc and whilst those destinations are fantastic – there’s often a wealth of places which go neglected.
Time Out can really help here! In these lean times value for money is more important than ever. Looking for discount theatre tickets? Then their special offer page really helps. Want to check how that theatre production has been reviewed before you buy? Then Time Out has the answer too. 
The magazine has been around for many years and over the last few years its global dominance has expanded - now boasting Time Out guides to New York and Sidney amongst others.
Its guide to restaurants, galleries , alternative venues , gay and lesbian events etc. etc means you’ll really get an insight into the vast array of possibilities within London – its also a great thing just to browse slumped in the chair at the end of a busy tourist day in the city, whilst you plan the evening or the following days events!
One of my personal favourite features is the ‘If You Only Do One Thing Today’ choice. Again its an invaluable avenue of exploration to the Londoner as well as to the city visitor, prompting great ideas that may not have occurred – and it leans more towards free or inexpensive events such as today’s choice – the Watercolour Exhibition at The Tate.
It’ll be the best couple of pounds you spend on your visit!
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