London

With over 30,000 shops and stores to choose from, as well as a burgeoning reputation in the fashion world, shoppers will not be disappointed - from designer labels in Bond Street to bustling street markets in Camden, Notting Hill or Brick Lane. The capital also has 400 live music venues, catering for everything from opera to Brit pop and sports fans will not be short of excitement whenever they come. The summer sees the world’s largest classical musical festival at the Royal Albert Hall – the Proms.

Find out what our readers have to say about London

A brisk walk in Hyde Park at 7.30am. Breakfast and then off to see the sites of London Town including an open top bus tour. Lunch at the Ritz, followed by a ride on the London Eye. Dinner at Grosvenor Hotel followed by an exciting theatre show. Next day a leisurely cruise on the River Thames taking in all the magic and history of the City of London.
John Hornsby

My idea of a perfect weekend takes place in Englands most exciting city... London. Starting off in my suite at the London Bridge Hilton and enjoy a workout and swim in the gymnasium facilities. Then its a walk along the Thames and over Tower Bridge into the City. A short trip to the West End for some fantastic shopping on Oxford Street at some of the major high street stores with lunch at any nunber of restaurants. In the evening, nothing better than seeing Les Miserables at The Queens theatre.
Mark Turner / London

I love the fact there is always something going on. You can pick lively or quiet places, and ohh the shopping! There's history, museums galore, theaters, buildings, sites, the river, walking and even people watching, while enjoying your cup of well earned coffee. Time flies but what excitement, and you don't have to go hungry either with such a variety of foods everywhere. The weather isn't a problem either as there is always somewhere to go when it's wet. I just love it - spoilt for choice.
Eileen Bennett / Brampton, Carlisle 

My perfect weekend I spend with my fiancée in London our bed:) during 6 month.
Peter Absolon / London

A weekend in London shopping, sightseeing, and going to the theatre to see a top show, throw in a spa treat and its perfect! Last time I was in London was over 15 years ago!
Nicki Curd / North Shields 

I stayed at a quality hotel in West London and enjoyed Sprus beating Manchester Utd at White Hart Lane. I spent some time browsing around the beautiful antique shops of Portobello Road and then saw a concert at Shepherd's Bush Empire. To round it off the following evening I saw a performance of Lord of the Rings at Duruy Lane. The capital has such a lot t offer and I really enjoyed myself. Coming back home was a comedown though!
Mark Griffiths / Pontypool 

A weekend away in the capital, staying at a YHA & catching a show ( booked well in advance!). Cheap and fun.
Edwina Hunter / Manchester