If you fancy a short trip away that offers plenty of culture then a theatre break could be the ideal solution. Here you simply book the hotel and theatre show as a package in order to benefit from discounted rates - this saves time and money when compared to searching for and booking the different activities separately. Therefore, you can take in a theatre show and have a break in the capital city of Britain, all at the same time.
By booking one of London's top shows and combining it with a stay in a well located London hotel, you get to see a high quality production as well as being able to access and explore some of the capital city's most popular attractions.
The West End is the largest theatre district in the world and at the centre of Britain's commercial theatre scene. The West End name originally came from the fact that it was situated to the West of the city of London.
A vast majority of London's West End theatres are easily identified due to their location in the area commonly known as Theatreland. Theatreland is bordered by The Strand, Oxford Street, Regent Street and Kingsway, whilst Shaftesbury Avenue is considered to be at the heart of all the theatre activity. A few theatres fall outside of these boundaries but are still considered to be in the West End; the Victoria Palace, the Apollo Victoria, the Old Vic and the National Theatre all fall into this category.
Once you've had your trip to the theatre you certainly won't be spoilt for choices of things to see and do in one of Europe's most popular cities.
A trip to Chinatown is an authentic experience where you can enjoy some traditional delicacies and wander through the paper lantern lined streets. Bordering Chinatown you can find Soho, which is a busy and bustling district.
If you wish to experience more culture then you could visit the city's many museums or art and photography galleries. The Southbank has an exploding arts scene, nice walking paths along the riverside and famous landmarks such as the Oxo Tower and London Eye. St Paul's Cathedral is another great sight to behold and the nearby East End is an interesting area to explore whether for the renowned curries of Brick Lane or the legacy of Jack the Ripper.
If you fancy making the most of your time then you could take a guided tour by foot, bus or river. Furthermore, a day in one of London's many parks offer a welcome solace from the hustle and bustle of the city streets.
So, London theatre breaks not only offer a chance to catch some high quality shows but also to sample some of the other top attractions London has to offer.