Things to do in London

Things to Do in London โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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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Best Walking Routes

South Bank, the City, Regent's Canal and Hampstead Heath โ€” self-guided walks.

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London Underground Guide

Lines, navigation, etiquette and facts about the world's oldest metro.

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Best of South London

Brixton, Bermondsey, Dulwich Picture Gallery and the Crystal Palace dinosaurs.

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London Architecture Guide

Wren churches, Victorian engineering, brutalism and the glass towers of the City.

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Best Family Days Out

By age group โ€” toddlers to teenagers, free and paid, all tested and reliable.

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London Bridge Area Guide

Borough Market, the Shard, Southwark Cathedral and Bermondsey Street.

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King's Cross

Platform 9ยพ, Coal Drops Yard, Granary Square and the Regent's Canal.

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London Dungeon

What to expect, tickets from ยฃ22 and whether it's worth it.

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Trafalgar Square

Nelson's Column, the Fourth Plinth, the National Gallery and free events.

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Piccadilly Circus

The illuminated screens, Eros, Burlington Arcade and what's around it.

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Westminster Abbey

Tickets from ยฃ27, Poets' Corner, the Coronation Chair and free Evensong.

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Buckingham Palace

Changing of the Guard (free), State Rooms in summer and the Royal Mews.

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Hyde Park

Serpentine Lake, Speakers' Corner, Winter Wonderland and the Diana Fountain.

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Tate Modern

Free permanent collection, the Turbine Hall commission and the 10th-floor view.

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Victoria and Albert Museum

2.8 million art and design objects, free entry and Friday late openings.

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Madame Tussauds

Honest guide โ€” tickets, what's inside and whether it's worth the price.

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London Zoo

Gorilla Kingdom, Land of the Lions and tips for the world's oldest scientific zoo.

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Warner Bros Studio Tour

The Making of Harry Potter โ€” how to get there and book from London.

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Kensington Palace

The Diana fashion exhibition, the Sunken Garden and a more intimate royal visit.

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Shakespeare's Globe

Groundling tickets from ยฃ5 โ€” the most authentic theatre experience in London.

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Science Museum: Complete Guide

Free entry, the Wonderlab, IMAX cinema and tips for a great family visit.

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Serpentine Gallery

Free contemporary art in Hyde Park and the famous annual Pavilion.

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HMS Belfast

Explore a WWII cruiser moored on the Thames near Tower Bridge.

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Emirates Cable Car

A 10-minute ride over the Thames with Canary Wharf and O2 Arena views.

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Imperial War Museum

Free entry, the Holocaust Galleries and powerful WWI/WWII exhibits.

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Regent's Park

Queen Mary's rose gardens, Open Air Theatre and the boating lake.

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Which Royal Park Should You Visit?

An honest comparison of Hyde Park, St James's, Regent's and Richmond Park.

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Somerset House

Free art, summer fountains and one of London's most atmospheric ice rinks.

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The ArcelorMittal Orbit, Aquatics Centre and what's left from London 2012.

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County Hall

The London Eye, SEA LIFE Aquarium and London Dungeon under one roof.

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Unique Experiences

Escape rooms, crazy golf and immersive theatre beyond the usual list.

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Thames River Cruises

Sightseeing, hop-on-hop-off and dinner cruises compared.

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Greenwich Park

Free entry, one of London's best hilltop views, and a resident deer herd.

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Brick Lane

Curry houses, the Sunday Upmarket and East London's densest street art.

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Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

Guided tours, free PMQs public gallery and how to watch a debate.

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St James's Palace

The Tudor gatehouse and what you can actually see from outside.

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Sky Garden London

Free panoramic views from 155 metres up in the "Walkie-Talkie" โ€” book ahead.

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Chinatown London

Gerrard Street's Cantonese roast meats, dim sum and Chinese New Year parade.

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