Did you know that BBC will broadcast the Winter Olympics in the United Kingdom? You might think that this will be a giant production, but Winter sports are not at all as popular in the United Kingdom as in the United States.
In the United States, NBC will broadcast the events taking place during the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in South-Korea. They will have live broadcasts from everything taking place, but that is not so with BBC in the United Kingdom. They will broadcast quite some events online, but not all, simply due to lack of interest for the event in England.
London is beautiful in February as well!
They do not have many athletes taking part in the Winter Olympics, and thus the locals do not care much about what happens in South Korea. Considering the fact that most events will take place while the people in England sleep, or just woke up, doesn’t make things better.
What kind of winter weather to expect in London in February?
While it is snowing in quite a lot of cities and nations around in Europe today, the people in London enjoy temperatures around 7 Celsius. You might get some rain, but you should not have to worry about snow as you come to London in February.
Are you looking for some great activity to do in London as you come? Why not visit a museum like the British Museum or Tate Modern? They have great permanent and temporary exhibitions, and you will learn a lot, instead of freezing as you walk outside in the streets of London.
London is a very fascinating city, and now you can discover the secrets of London, without actually visiting the city. Get to know more about the secrets of London on Netflix.
It has been made quite a lot of TV programs about London throughout history. Now you can watch some of these interesting programs on Netflix. Now you can stream two brilliant programs on Netflix titled:
Secrets of the Tower of London
Secrets of Westminster
The Secrets of Tower of London
In the program about the secrets of the Tower of London, you can get to know more about the real history of this terrifying structure in the heart of London. It has been there for years, but few people know much about it. If you decide to stream the program about the Secrets of Westminster on Netflix, you will soon get to know more about the Tower of London, than 99% of all the inhabitants of London. Does it sound interesting to you? Find out more about the different rooms in the building, about the Traitors Gate and all the other attractions and famous locations in the building.
The Secrets of Westminster
What is the program about? You might have heard about the Westminster Abbey, and in this program you will not only get to know more about that attraction, but also about both the Parliament and Big Ben which are located next to the Westminster Abbey. Get to know more about popular myths and legends, and find out which ones are based on true stories, and which are made up.
Do you want to discover the Secrets of London on Netflix?
If you want to know more about the secrets of London and watch the two mentioned programs on Netflix, then you can find them both on UK Netflix. You can also find them on US Netflix and on Netflix in Canada. Do you live somewhere else? It is possible to get access to these Netflix regions also in other countries. You can read more about how it is done right here.
Don’t you feel like discovering London on Netflix?
Would you rather discover London in real life? Plan your trip to London now and read more about the public transportation, the airports in London and popular activities and museums here in our London Guide.
In this article we will give you some advises on what to do and where to go in London on a winter day. Is it freezing cold outside? Read this article and prepare for a nice winter day in London!
London is one of the most popular as well as one of the most famous cities of the whole world which has plenty of programs to offer to its visitors no matter which season it is. So let’s start with something basic first:
London is beautiful all year around – ESB Professional / Shutterstock
Museums
If you are in London during winter and the weather is too chilly then we would advice you to check one of the well known museums of the city. Luckily there are several museums in London which are highly recommended to visit such as the British Museum or the National Gallery. The good side of a winter day in London that there won’t be too many tourists in the city which means you won’t have to wait long hours to get in to the chosen museum and to see one of the best permanent or temporary exhibitions of the city.
London Dungeon
London Dungeon takes you to a long journey through London’s history, giving the possibility to meet some of London’s most infamous murderers and felons, such as Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Tod. London Dungeon is a tourist attraction which recreates humorously many of the well known horrific events related to the English history. It is surely great fun for everyone above a certain age and it is also a nice experience with the live actors, various shows & storytelling, special effects, costumes, laughs, scares and rides. London Dungeon is open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 16.00, on Thursday from 11.00 to 17.00 and on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00.
Madam Tussauds
Our third point just as our second one is a major tourist attraction which is a must visit if you are ever in London and you are dying to meet some of the world’s most famous actors, stars, sport stars, the royal family, famous historical figures, murderers, models and fictional characters at one place. According to the site the most popular wax figures of the museum are Morgen Freeman, David and Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian & Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Lady Gaga and the list goes on. Madam Tussauds is open from Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 17.30 and on Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 18.00.
Winter wouldn’t be complete without the Christmas markets so in our 4th point we will give you some tips which markets are worth visiting in London on a winter day. Usually the markets appears on the streets of the city in the end of November and the beginning of December. At the markets you can get the best and most unique Christmas decorations but the market is also a good place to pick your Christmas presents. Apart from the great Christmas gift ideas the markets are packed with the best festive dishes and drinks such as the unmissable mulled wine. The most visited and popular markets in London are: Christmas market at Tate Modern, Christmas in Leicester Square, Southbank Centre Christmas market and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.
The beautiful Christmas tree at Trafalgar Square
Pubs & bars
On a holiday in London you must visit some of the old traditional pubs of the city. London and the whole UK is famous for their pubs so if you’re looking for the best pubs and bars in London then don’t stop reading because we will introduce you shortly three of the most popular ones in the city: Cocktail Trading Company, is a cozy and playful place with super cocktails for the best price, Coach & Horses is a really popular old-school pub, located in Soho in downtown London and Ape & Bird, which is located also in the heart of London in an area packed full with tourists, the bar is highly recommended for everyone who fancy a classy place with quality drinks.
Restaurants
Winter is in a way one of the best seasons of the year to visit London, because when the weather gets cold and the temperature drops the number of the tourists drops as well, which means more space for you everywhere in the city. As London is one of the biggest and busiest city of the world it is never really calm or quite but it is definitely less crowded during winter. So winter is not only perfect when you want to check the museums out but also when you want to eat out in a nice restaurant in London. Luckily the city has lot of good restaurants so the only thing you have to do is to choose a good place to eat at.
London Aquarium
London Aquarium is definitely one of the best places to go with children, so this program is especially recommend for families who don’t know what to do on a cold winter day in London. London Aquarium, which is also the largest one in the country, is located in central London near to the London Eye.
Discover the rain forests of the world, the different type of fish, sharks, sea turtles and all the other living creatures of the oceans. In the aquarium you also have the chance to feed and touch animals such as the most feared animal of the oceans, sharks and there are other plenty of interactive programs in which you can get to know more about the marine life of the sea. London Aquarium is open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 19.00 and on Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 18.00.
Ice rinks
Ice rinks and ice skating are the best part of the festive season and it definitely became a massive part of the winter as well. So we can agree on that that the Christmas period wouldn’t be complete with the ice rinks and the Christmas markets. In London there are many places you can go for a skate ride but probably the two best ones in the city are the one at the Winter Wonderland and the one front of the Natural History Museum. Usually the ice rinks appears on the streets of the city simultaneously with the Christmas markets around the end of November until the end of December- beginning of January. The ice rinks are definitely great fun for everyone, so have fun.
Theater
Our last point will be about the theaters in London so let’s get prepared. During winter there are several Christmas related pieces in the theaters which are really good for getting in the festive mood. If you are yet not in the festive mood after watching one of the shows such as The Snowman or the Slava’s Snow Show you will instantly feel the spirit of Christmas. There are many good theaters and plays shown in the city so you just have to choose the one that best fits your taste.
These were some suggestions for nice winter activities on a cold winter day in London. Do you have any other recommendations and suggestions? Write a comment and share your insight on the subject!
Leonard Cohen has been out touring the world several times and he is a man with a fantastic talent and a beautiful voice. During the summer of 2008 Leonard Cohen had a concert in the O2 Arena in London and if you would like to watch it online, then you can do so until March 14th.
The Norwegian TV channel NRK has the concert available on their website, meaning that you can watch it their easily until March 14th in 2016. The recording available lasts for 40 minutes and during this period you can listen to some of the biggest Leonard Cohen hits from history.
You can watch the full Leonard Cohen concert recording at the NRK website: https://tv.nrk.no/program/KOID75007914/leonard-cohen-live-i-london
Notice that if you want to to listen and watch the concert recording mentioned above you will most likely get an error message because the program is supposed to be available to Norwegians only, but if you are a big fan of Leonard Cohen you will try to fix this. Luckily there is a guide on how to watch NRK from abroad online, so just press the link to get more information on how it is done.
On the video you can watch:
Dance me to the end of love
The future
Bird on the Wire
Suzanne
Democrazy
I tried to leave you
As your probably understand this is a fantastic Leonard Cohen recording, so we hope you will like it, and that you will also get a glimpse of London as you listen to this video which was made in the O2 Arena in London.
If you first watch the Leonard Cohen recording you might in fact enjoy a documentary currently available on the NRK website as well in which there is an episode putting a lot of focus on the St. Pauls Cathedral in London. You can watch it here.
The topic of this article could mean a lot, but as we wrote this article we had one special thing in mind. It is not about an exhibition in London that has to do with the Minions and it is not about the Minions walking around the streets of London, but it is about your chance to watch the film Minions and as you watch it you will have the chance also to enjoy London, at least in a cartoon kind of way!
The Minions outgrew their master named Gru and that is how they got their very own film and an amazing popularity. In this new film we get to know their lives before they first met Gru and we are taken on a journey through history ending up in London as Scarlet Overkill tries to steal the crown and become the new ruler in England, with the help of the Minions. As you understand this story leads us to famous locations such as the Tower of London, the Parliament, the Westminster Abbey and so much more.
So why not have a relaxed evening as you watch the Minions with your children and enjoy the most beautiful city in the world at the same time? This is your chance!
You can of course watch the Minions on DVD as you buy it or you can watch it online as an Amazon Instant Video. Use the link of your choice beneath to start watching it right away.
Enjoy watching the Minions and if you want some more real clips from London, why not watch a James Bond film or maybe the modern Sherlock Holmes films?
