London is a city teeming with attractions, making any stay at the hotels near Paddington London a jam packed bonanza that will no doubt tire you out by the end of the holiday. The sightseeing opportunities are second to none during a stay in the English capital city, and if you’re here specifically to soak in the culture and the sights, then the London Pass might be the right purchase for you.
But what is the London Pass, and is it really worth it for everyone? There are a few factors in play that will determine how much worth you’ll get out of buying one and whether tourists and guests of hotels in Paddington UK will get their money’s worth from it. This blog will explain what the London Pass is and when it might be worth you purchasing.
So What Is The London Pass?
The London Pass was built as a way for tourists to get more bang for their buck when visiting London’s many landmarks. With 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 10 consecutive day passes available for purchase, visitors can use the pass to visit some of the city’s most popular museums and attractions. Once a printed ticket, the London Pass now solely exists digitally. Don’t let this ease of use have you resting on your laurels though, these passes must be used over consecutive days, meaning that once the app QR code has been activated, it will only last for the amount of days you’ve purchased in consecutive order.
When Should I Buy It?
If you’re planning to use the London Pass, make sure that you actually want to visit the attractions available on it. Guests of hotels with breakfast near Paddington London will find more than 80 citywide attractions available for entry via the London Pass. These include the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the HMS Belfast, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
Factors To Keep In Mind
The world is truly your oyster (which you can also buy as an addition on the scheme) when you purchase the London Pass, but without some prior planning, you could end up wasting it, or more annoying still, actually losing money if you purchase it.
The London Pass And Day To Day Usage
The more days you buy on the London Pass, the more you’ll save. That is if you plan on visiting more than 2 attractions a day. You’ll have to fit in at least 3 to get your money’s worth for a day-long London Pass, so bear in mind the price. Once the clock starts ticking, you’ll only have a limited amount of time to capitalise on the attractions, so clear your schedule, or plan your time accordingly if you have other engagements during your London trip.
Free Museums And Galleries Of London
It’s also worth noting that many of London’s most famous museums and art galleries are actually free to visit. The two Tate galleries, the British Museum, Natural History Museum and V&A all have permanent exhibitions that are free of charge, plus year-long programmes of temporary exhibitions that are not included on the London Pass.
Sightseeing Tours
But fear not, the London Pass can be worth it, especially if you’re a guest of accommodation near Paddington Station in the centre of the city who is visiting solely for sightseeing. The London Pass includes a 1-day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour ticket and a 1-day River Boat ticket that can help you tick off those landmarks on your bucket list in just 24 hours.
