By James Crofton

With a tourists guide to west London, people will be able to find the best places to go shopping. They will also find themselves seeing the greatest professional theater productions the planet has to offer. Only New York City has as much to offer as far as the arts are concerned. Dressing appropriately will certainly be something that people will want to keep in mind. Comfortable clothes and sneakers are perfect for walking through the shopping areas. Formal attire will certainly be what individuals will want to wear to the shows.

Built in eighteen ninety seven, Her Majesty's theatre is well known in west London. This over twelve hundred seat theater has been the host of many world class productions. In fact, Phantom of the opera made it's debut here, and has been playing continuously since nineteen eighty six. It has seen the debut of, and long running course of many famous performances, including Fiddler on the roof, Pygmalion, and West side story. It is all but impossible to come to London, without seeing a show in the theater district.

For those interested in taking in a premiere film, the Odeon cinema a the perfect spot. Often people will be able to see the stars up close, and even say hello, if they can get close enough. Even if not, this certainly has the makings of a magical night.

This part of London is known for the fantastic shopping. Rivaled by only New York and Paris, an entire trip could be planned around shopping the west end alone. Oxford street is in fact one of the busiest shopping areas in all of Europe. The over one hundred and thirty year old Selfridges department store is one of the most popular in England. Everything can be found here, from special bargains to exclusive, high end, designer apparel. This is a certain do not miss.

Regent street is also a major attraction. In the eighteen twenties this area was established as a shopping district, and continues going strong today. Liberty's department store is a place that everyone must visit. Known for the importing of upholstery and dress making fabrics from many countries of the world, they were quite instrumental in the popularity of the art nouveau and arts and crafts movements.

Many performances are available at the Royal academy of the arts, the Royal ballet, and much more. There is enough high end shopping to fill an entire visit, and then some. London is loaded with great places to eat, and stay over night.

A tourists guide to west London will absolutely allow everyone to find something to meet their taste and pocketbook.

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