• London by night offers something for every taste.London At Night image by Bernhard Hering from Fotolia.com
  
  London is the capital of England. Being the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, London boasts exciting evening attractions, with something for every taste. You can take in one of the ever-popular musicals at West End, enjoy an evening at the London Zoological Gardens, or dine out at one of a wide selection of great restaurants.
  
  

Theatreland

• Termed Theatreland by the Society of London Theatre, London's prime theater region contains some 40 venues. Comedy performances, musicals and middle-brow plays run throughout the year. London's Theatreland boasts the longest running show in the world, Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap," which first opened in 1952. You can locate London's Theatreland in the very heart of the West End, contained between the well-known Kingsway, Regent, Shaftesbury Avenue and Oxford Streets.
  
  

Evening River Cruise

• Experience London after sunset from the famous Thames River. "City Cruises" operates evening dinner and dance cruises on London's River Thames throughout the year. The luxury cruises offer an opportunity to view London from a different perspective while enjoying an evening of dining and dancing. City Cruises have become well known for their not-to-be-missed New Year's gala dinner and dance on the Thames. Partygoers on these cruises enjoy champagne and wine with their five-course meal, as they celebrate in style.
  
  City Cruises
  
  Cherry Garden Pier
  
  Cherry Garden Street
  
  London SE16 4TU
  
  United Kingdom
  
  +44-20-77-400-400
  
  citycruises.com
  
  

London Zoo Night

• These regular evening events during the summer months offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy cocktails at the penguin pool, live entertainment and a chance to see the zoo's nocturnal animal exhibits. Animals can also be seen in the "Animals in action" show, which highlights the natural behaviors of select species. A number of "Keeper Talks" are also offered and children are able to interact with tame domestic animals, such as rabbits, in the zoo's contact area. Select endangered species are introduced to visitors during these evenings at one of the world's oldest and most respected Zoological Gardens. Teenagers have the chance to put on a pair of headphones and "Go Wild" as they dance at the zoo's silent disco.
  
  London Zoo
  
  Regent's Park, Regent's Park
  
  London NW1 4RY
  
  United Kingdom
  
  +44-20-7722-3333
  
  zsl.org
  
  

Romantic Restaurants

• London has a huge selection of upmarket restaurants that cater to a special evening's dining experience. Candlelit tables and fine food will add to your special occasion, be it a birthday, first date or anniversary celebration. According to Viewlondon.co.uk, some known romantic restaurants are Blue Elephant, with its indoor tropical garden and Thai cuisine, Café des Amis in Covent Garden, and Matsuba, a stylish Japanese restaurant in Richmond.