Best Things to Do in London
The better question is what can't you do in London? History buffs looking to brush up on the British narrative will delight in the Tower of London and the Imperial War Museum. Admirers of art or theater will praise the National Gallery and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. And 20-somethings looking for a good time and some great shopping will meet their match at Portobello Road Market, Harrods and more. Although England is notoriously expensive, London is filled with both historical and modern-day attractions that are sure to quench most every traveler's thirst.
- Type: Castles/Palaces, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: Half Day to Full Day
Why go: Many say the Tower of London -- which actually comprises 20 towers -- is a must-see. Although ...continue
- Type: Parks and Gardens
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: This long swath of green, stretching from Kensington Palace in the west to Oxford Street ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Don't let the name of this South Bank museum fool you into believing that ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: London's National Gallery, covering the north side of Trafalgar Square, is another traveler and ...continue
- Type: Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: The portal to London's buzzy West End, Piccadilly Circus is the meeting place of ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: This mammoth of a museum, located in Kensington, brims with more than 70 million different ...continue
- Type: Shopping
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Travelers seem to adore the Portobello Road Market, which sprawls in the Notting Hill neighborhood ...continue
- Type: Shopping, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: Even if you're not planning to purchase anything at London's famous department store ...continue
- Type: Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: If you -- like many other London tourists -- want an expansive view (and photo op) of ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: The Victoria & Albert Museum, named for the lovey-dovey royal couple, is known more commonly in ...continue
- Type: Shopping
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: Recent travelers recommend the Borough Market, nestled in the South Bank, for its non-touristy feel ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: This free museum located just off Trafalgar Square hangs portraits of everyone from Henry VIII ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Located behind the Natural History Museum in a far-less assuming building is the Science Museum ...continue
- Type: Parks and Gardens
- Time to Spend: Less than 1 hour
Why go: This park claims a lot of "est's." St. James's Park is London's ...continue
- Type: Entertainment and Nightlife
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Seeing a musical in one of London's West End theaters is a must … if ...continue
- Type: Museums, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: The life of the illustrious Winston Churchill, Prime Minister to England during World War II ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: One of London's top attractions, the British Museum is both an architectural beauty and ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Straight across the Millennium Bridge on the Thames, the Tate Modern is housed in a ...continue
- Type: Entertainment and Nightlife, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: A replica of the early 1600s theater, in which William Shakespeare's plays were performed ...continue
- Type: Churches/Religious Sites, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: Besides Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral is arguably the other must-see church in London ...continue
- Type: Parks and Gardens
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: If you want a break from the hustle and bustle of Londontown, Regent's Park ...continue
- Type: Shopping
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: Londoners and out-of-towners alike enjoy spending a morning (or afternoon) at the Camden Market. Open ...continue
- Type: Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: The London Eye, or the giant Ferris wheel found in many London's panoramas, is ...continue
- Type: Churches/Religious Sites, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: This medieval church, graced by 14 regal weddings, nearly 40 royal coronations and more than ...continue
- Type: Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: The Houses of Parliament, comprised of the House of Lords and the House of Commons ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: This free house museum is perhaps one of the lesser known jewels of London. Sir ...continue
- Type: Shopping
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: If you want to return home with an edgy, Londonish look, you might want to ...continue
- Type: Castles/Palaces, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Buckingham Palace, the London home of Queen Elizabeth II, is open for tour (except for ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: This museum, located on the fringes of Covent Garden, is housed in a former flower ...continue
- Type: Amusement Parks
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Consider buying tickets to the London Dungeon to survey the city's darker, more grisly ...continue
- Type: Castles/Palaces, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: When compared to Buckingham Palace or Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace is the least glamorous ...continue
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