Andrew Tomkins

Visiting London is an exciting and unforgettable experience, but it can also be an expensive one. Visitors to the beautiful city need not spend a fortune if they know where to look. Money can be saved by choosing cheap, affordable, London hotels. Spending less money does not mean sacrificing value. A number of inexpensive London hotels have wonderful amenities, with locations in ideal places throughout the city.

The River Thames is home to many of London's most famous and iconic sights, including the London Eye, Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge. It is also where you'll find some of the most luxurious and scenic hotels to stay in town. Here's our pick of the best riverside hotels in London.

Swissotel The Howard

For a room with a view, Swissotel The Howard is hard to beat.

Oxford Botanical Gardens are some of the most beautiful gardens in England, with many rare species and breath taking sites to be seen. Below, you will find a list of the ten must-see exhibits that any visitor would enjoy.

1. A wonderful warmup for the rest of the garden is the bearded iris bed. If caught when the bed is in full bloom, it's hard not to be impressed by the multitudes of irises.

South East England is an excellent sight seeing destination. It's the home of more than 30 of England's 100 beautiful castles. Historically, the south east of England was vulnerable to invasions and attacks from foreign shores, this lead to the construction of a large number of beautiful and sturdy castles. Because of the need to protect the area from foreign invasion, the castles in the south east are some of the most heavily fortified in all of England.

South East England is home to a number of exciting theme parks which cater for all the family. Here is a breakdown of what the top eight have to offer.

Thorpe Park
Based in Surrey, this theme park offers a variety of rides and prides itself on catering for everyone from adrenaline junkies to families with very young children. Open mid-March to the end of October, prices are cheaper if you buy online.

There are few things more quintessentially British than afternoon tea. Freshly baked scones, delicious teas, decadent cakes... it's little wonder this long-established tradition has enjoyed a huge revival in recent years. Here's our pick of the top 5 London hotels serving afternoon tea

Claridge's

For a traditionally English afternoon tea with a touch of elegance, take a seat at Claridge's.

Leeds Castle in Kent is full of history and romance. Here is our guide to the top ten reasons of why you should visit the stunning castle and grounds.

1. It's beauty and romanticism. The breathtaking setting of Leeds Castle and sheer beauty and romantic feel to the architecture make it one of Britain's "must see" castles. It is not as famous as Windsor Castle, nor does it have the historical significance of other castles in Britain, but its appeal is unparalleled.

It does not matter a bit whether one is a native of the United Kingdom or a foreigner, a devout worshiper or a proudly secular atheist. It does not matter if one's faith is Islam, Catholicism, Judaism, or even Scientology. Canterbury Cathedral is far more than a simple church and wherever a person's specific interests may lie, there is likely a compelling reason for just about anyone to pay a visit to this breathtaking example of mankind's ingenuity.

South East England features a wonderful selection of breweries housed inside historical buildings. These breweries combine old-fashioned brewing techniques with today's technology to create popular beers that are worth knowing more about.

Here is a brief guide that describes some of South East England's more popular breweries. The guide includes a listing of some of the best breweries in South East England that offer tours to the public.

When taking a trip to London, most people research things to do, what to see and try to find a cheap London hotel, but who considers that their experience could be hot and tropical? Well now you can, which the guide to the latest tropical attractions throughout the capital city.

First up is Kew Gardens' Tropical Extravaganza which is Kew's annual celebration of its impressive orchid collection.