Things to Do in London — Attractions & Activities

The best things to do in London: top attractions, tours, hidden gems and family-friendly activities.

London Eye

Iconic riverside observation wheel with sweeping city views.

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British Museum

World-famous free museum housing the Rosetta Stone and more.

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Buckingham Palace

Changing the Guard, State Rooms tours and royal history.

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Westminster Abbey

Britain's coronation church and burial place of monarchs and poets.

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Natural History Museum

Free entry to see the blue whale skeleton and dinosaur galleries.

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Tate Modern

Free modern art in a former power station, with a 10th-floor city view.

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Science Museum

Free entry, Wonderlab, and hands-on galleries for all ages.

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Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens

The Serpentine, Speakers' Corner and Kensington Palace.

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Kensington Palace

Royal apartments, 2026 exhibitions, and free Kensington Gardens.

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National Gallery

Free world-class art on Trafalgar Square — Van Gogh, da Vinci, Turner, Vermeer.

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Victoria and Albert Museum

Free entry to the world's greatest art and design collection in South Kensington.

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Shakespeare's Globe

Theatre tours, performances and the South Bank's most historic stage.

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Tower Bridge

Glass-floor walkway and bascule chamber tours 42 metres above the Thames.

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Royal Observatory Greenwich

Stand on the Prime Meridian and catch the Planetarium.

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London Theatre Guide

How to book West End shows, find cheap tickets and pick the best seats.

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St Paul's Cathedral

Wren's masterpiece — climb to the Golden Gallery for one of London's great views.

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Regent Street & Oxford Street

Selfridges, Liberty, Hamleys and London's main shopping district.

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London at Night

Rooftop views, late museum openings, the lit South Bank and the Sky Garden.

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Kew Gardens

330 acres of UNESCO World Heritage botanic gardens — spectacular in spring.

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Richmond Park

Free-roaming deer herds, Isabella Plantation and a free panoramic view of St Paul's.

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Portobello Road Market

Antiques, vintage fashion, street food — and very different sections on different days.

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West End Musicals Guide

How to book, cheap ticket options and what to expect from a night at the theatre.

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Cycling in London

Santander Cycles hire, the best routes and tips for riding safely in the city.

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The River Thames

Thames Clippers, the best views, riverside walks and sightseeing boats.

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London for Photography

Best spots, timing tips and lesser-known angles for great shots of the city.

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