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London ice skating is the best in the whole of UK, given that it has some of the best rinks. If you want some serious skating over the Christmas of 2012, you could not have come to a better place.

There are so many things to see and do in London, it’s hard to narrow it down to a handful. It is probably best known for it’s history and the best way to see it is to take a tour. In most of the major historic attractions, tours are available and all you need to do is turn up. If you want to know the best places to see then read on.

For a traditional Christmas experience that the whole family will treasure, the annual Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London is an experience that is hard to beat.

London is home to some of the greatest theatre productions in the world, and you absolutely must see at least one of these London West End shows when visiting England. If you are lucky enough to have the time and the money, try to see all five.

One of London’s most famous entertainment venues since its initial opening in 1932 is the Hammersmith Apollo or more currently referred to as the HMV Hammersmith Apollo. It was originally named the Gaumont Palace and currently has a seating capacity for 3,632 patrons and a standing capacity of 5,039. In 1962, it was renamed the Hammersmith Odeon and was again renamed as the HMV Hammersmith Apollo by the HMV Group in 2010 after they had taken over the facility.

According to the website Mail Online in an article published on the 9th of June, there are literally thousands of tickets available for the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games at this time. However, there is a serious catch in that most of them are priced $3,100 (£2,000) or more. Despite the fact that thousands of individuals both domestically and internationally are wanting that once in a lifetime chance to see the Olympic Games live, many of them will not have the budget for it.

With Olympic fever sweeping through the city of London and most of the UK, the walking tours of the Olympic Games will give participants an excellent view of how the preparation is progressing. These professionally guided informative tours have been a long time in the planning stages and it is recommended that you enjoy them if you are going to be in London prior to and during the events which kick off on July 27th.

For those individuals who need to adhere to a strict budget when visiting Wembley Stadium. As it currently stands, there are roughly 110 hotels that are not only cheap but beautiful as well as being located within 5 miles of the stadium. The following is a list of the cheapest hotels within that 5 mile radius of Wembley Stadium.

Oftentimes referred to as just Wembley, the world famous football (soccer) stadium was originally built in 1923 but was recently rebuilt on the original site of the structure and re-opened in 2007. It is occasionally referred to as the New Wembley. Originally called Empire Stadium, it was also known as the “Twin Towers” during its earlier history. When it is filled to capacity both seated and standing, it houses about 105,000 people.

From June 23rd through July 8th, the Pride London will be hosting WorldPride 2012 one of the largest lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) community’s celebrations of the culture and people. The event coincides with the 19th annual 2012 EuroPride celebration and events. The events are highlighted by cultural activities, festivals, and parades and takes place just ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

Many individuals will be traveling to London from all over the world to view the Summer Olympic Games that take place from the 27th of July until August 12th. Aside from the games themselves and the events taking place in the Olympic Village, there will be a number of other attractions and events taking place in London at that time. Not to be overlooked are the different concerts that will be taking place.

Located in the Kensington Garden, Hyde Park area of central London is the Serpentine Gallery and its many exhibits that focus primarily on contemporary and modern art. It was established in 1970 and averages about 3/4 of a million visitors every year who visit the gallery for its architecture, education, exhibits, and its numerous public programs. Of particular interest are the many unique displays that will be going in during the second half of June which include the following.

The city of London will be hosting the Olympic Games from the 27^th of July until the 12^th of August besides the games and the attractions of the Olympic village, you will probably want to spend some of your time traveling around the city to see what other attractions and sightseeing opportunities there are. The following is a list of ideas for things to see and do during the 2012 London Olympic Games.