London is the ideal location for a weekend break. It is the UK's capital city and it has the perfect combination of visitor attractions, West End shows, museums, galleries and dinning. Furthermore, many hotels, tour operators and package holiday companies offer special deals for a London weekend break making it the most popular and economic short break option in the UK.

London can be reached from most of the UK's major cities by executive coach or train and all of the UK's airports offer domestic flights to England's capital city. Travelling by any of these methods during "off peak" times usually results in significant savings on ticket prices and the train and coach options may prove cheaper than the car.

Once on your London Weekend break the attractions, shows and sightseeing opportunities are unrivalled. London's appeal is universal and it literally provides entertainment and things to see on a 24/7 basis. It is the perfect short break destination for singles, couples and families.

London has hotels that cover every budget, level of accommodation and inner or outer city location. The chances are that you can travel to, stay in, and enjoy a London weekend break – even if your budget is tight. Getting to London can also be very cheap, especially if you arrange your break to coincide with off peak travel periods.

London is famed for its famous West End theatres with many long running and highly entertaining productions. Specialist booking offices will usually allow you to purchase your tickets in advance and on line. Some of these ticket offices can even obtain those "hard to get" or "sold out" theatre tickets, although usually at a far higher price.

Dining in London is another "not to be missed" experience, with the city having more restaurants and eateries than anywhere else in Britain. London's many restaurants give you the option to eat quickly and cheaply, or to enjoy a leisurely meal in a romantic setting. You can sample the regional cuisines from almost anywhere in the world whilst enjoying your London weekend break and every possible budget level is catered for. Do however be aware that prices rise from the lunchtime period to the evening diner. Menus will also differ depending upon the time of day.

Away from the big shows, London has some of the best galleries and museums in the world. You can visit the Natural History museum, the Science museum, the National Art Gallery and any number of speciality galleries and museums catering for every interest, cultural and artistic period.

The city is also rich in architecture and has many famous landmarks like the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.

The tube network, bus service and limitless number of London cabs mean that getting around is easy, even for those who do not want to walk. There are also many "hot spots" where several visitor attractions can be found grouped together.

Shopping is one of the city's big pluses and you will find every major store, designer label and novelty item available. Selfridges, Harrods, Hanleys and Harvey Nichols are just some of the famous names you can browse or shop in and the boutiques are endless.

For those wanting a London weekend break arranged for them, a number of companies offer tours ranging from simple open top bus rides to themed tours of a particular area or building. The options are close to limitless and there is something for every one, whatever their age.