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Your complete guide to museums, markets, tours and days out in London

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Your Independent Guide to London's Top Days Out

Honest reviews and practical tips from locals who know the city inside out

Whether you're planning your first trip or rediscovering the city, we cover everything from world-class museums and historic landmarks to buzzing markets and hidden gems. Every listing includes up-to-date prices, opening times and the tips you actually need.

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British Museum Museums & Galleries

British Museum

World-famous collection of art and antiquities spanning two million years of history

free Bloomsbury
Natural History Museum Museums & Galleries

Natural History Museum

World-class museum of nature with 80 million specimens, a blue whale skeleton and stunning Romanesque architecture

free South Kensington
National Gallery Museums & Galleries

National Gallery

One of the world's finest collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 20th century

free West End
National Portrait Gallery Museums & Galleries

National Portrait Gallery

Britain's portrait collection from Tudor monarchs to contemporary icons — reopened in 2023 after a landmark renovation

free West End / Trafalgar Square
Courtauld Gallery Museums & Galleries

Courtauld Gallery

Intimate world-class collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces inside the grand rooms of Somerset House

££ Covent Garden / Strand
Saatchi Gallery Museums & Galleries

Saatchi Gallery

Bold contemporary art exhibitions in a grand Chelsea setting — rotating shows and emerging international artists

free Chelsea
Tate Modern Museums & Galleries

Tate Modern

Britain's national gallery of modern and contemporary art, housed in a landmark former power station on the Thames

free Bankside
Tate Britain Museums & Galleries

Tate Britain

The national gallery of British art, housing the world's greatest collection of works from 1500 to the present day

free Pimlico
Victoria & Albert Museum Museums & Galleries

Victoria & Albert Museum

World's largest museum of decorative arts and design, with 5,000 years of creativity across fashion, textiles, ceramics, sculpture and more

free South Kensington
Wallace Collection Museums & Galleries

Wallace Collection

Museum of 18th-century French art, Old Masters, arms and armour in a magnificent Marylebone townhouse

free Marylebone
Science Museum Museums & Galleries

Science Museum

Museum exploring science, technology, medicine and engineering with interactive galleries and an IMAX cinema

free South Kensington
Imperial War Museum Museums & Galleries

Imperial War Museum

Powerful museum covering conflicts from the First World War to the present day, with immersive galleries and a striking atrium

free Lambeth
London Transport Museum Museums & Galleries

London Transport Museum

200 years of London transport history — vintage buses, Tube trains, trams and the world's finest poster collection in Covent Garden

££ Covent Garden
Borough Market Food & Drink

Borough Market

London's oldest food market — artisan cheese, street food and gourmet ingredients beside London Bridge

£ Southwark
Camden Market Food & Drink

Camden Market

London's largest open-air market — street food, vintage fashion, crafts and live music along the Regent's Canal in Camden Town

£ Camden Town
Covent Garden Food & Drink

Covent Garden

Historic piazza with street performers, craft markets and the Royal Opera House in London's West End

££ West End
Stonehenge Day Trips

Stonehenge

Prehistoric stone circle and UNESCO World Heritage Site on Salisbury Plain — Britain's most iconic ancient monument

££ Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire
Brighton & Royal Pavilion Day Trips

Brighton & Royal Pavilion

George IV's extravagant Indo-Saracenic palace, pebble beach, Brighton Pier and the bohemian lanes of England's favourite seaside city

££ Brighton, East Sussex
Windsor Castle Day Trips

Windsor Castle

The world's oldest and largest occupied castle — State Apartments, St George's Chapel and the Changing of the Guard in royal Berkshire

£££ Windsor, Berkshire
Canterbury Cathedral Day Trips

Canterbury Cathedral

UNESCO World Heritage cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury — site of Thomas Becket's murder and 1,400 years of English Christianity

££ Canterbury, Kent
Cambridge University Day Trips

Cambridge University

Historic university city with 31 colleges, King's College Chapel, punting on the River Cam and the world-class Fitzwilliam Museum

££ Cambridge
Oxford University Day Trips

Oxford University

The city of dreaming spires — Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Christ Church college and 900 years of academic history

££ Oxford
Hampton Court Palace Day Trips

Hampton Court Palace

Henry VIII's magnificent Tudor palace with 60 acres of gardens, the famous Hampton Court Maze and original Tudor kitchens

£££ East Molesey
Big Ben Landmarks & Monuments

Big Ben

London's most iconic landmark — the Elizabeth Tower and its Great Bell, standing watch over the Houses of Parliament since 1859

free Westminster
Tower Bridge Landmarks & Monuments

Tower Bridge

Victorian bascule bridge with high-level glass walkways and original steam-powered engine rooms

££ Tower Hill / Bermondsey
Buckingham Palace Landmarks & Monuments

Buckingham Palace

Official London residence of the monarch, with State Rooms open each summer and the iconic Changing of the Guard

££ Westminster
Westminster Abbey Landmarks & Monuments

Westminster Abbey

Gothic abbey and active royal church — site of coronations, royal weddings and Poets' Corner since 1066

££ Westminster
St Paul's Cathedral Landmarks & Monuments

St Paul's Cathedral

Sir Christopher Wren's baroque masterpiece crowned by one of the world's largest cathedral domes

££ City of London
Kensington Palace Landmarks & Monuments

Kensington Palace

Royal residence since 1689 — birthplace of Queen Victoria, State Apartments, fashion exhibitions and the Sunken Garden in Kensington Gardens

££ Kensington
Trafalgar Square Landmarks & Monuments

Trafalgar Square

London's iconic public square — Nelson's Column, Landseer's bronze lions, the Fourth Plinth and the National Gallery

free Westminster
Piccadilly Circus Landmarks & Monuments

Piccadilly Circus

London's most famous junction — neon advertising signs, the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and a gateway to the West End, Soho and Chinatown

free West End
Old Bailey Landmarks & Monuments

Old Bailey

The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales — watch live trials from the public gallery beneath the famous Lady Justice statue

free City of London
Temple Church Landmarks & Monuments

Temple Church

A rare 12th-century round church built by the Knights Templar in 1185, with marble effigies and a Da Vinci Code connection

£ Temple
Guildhall Landmarks & Monuments

Guildhall

The ceremonial heart of the City of London for over 800 years — medieval Great Hall, Gog and Magog statues, art gallery and Roman amphitheatre remains

free City of London
Shakespeare's Globe Landmarks & Monuments

Shakespeare's Globe

Faithful reconstruction of the 1599 Globe Theatre — open-air performances, standing groundling tickets and guided tours on Bankside

££ Bankside / Southwark
HMS Belfast Landmarks & Monuments

HMS Belfast

WWII light cruiser moored on the Thames near Tower Bridge — nine decks of naval history run by the Imperial War Museum

££ Southwark / London Bridge
Old Royal Naval College Landmarks & Monuments

Old Royal Naval College

Christopher Wren's baroque masterpiece in Greenwich — home to the Painted Hall, a stunning chapel and UNESCO World Heritage grounds

free Greenwich
Cutty Sark Landmarks & Monuments

Cutty Sark

The last surviving tea clipper ship, dry-docked in Greenwich — walk the decks and beneath the hull of this 1869 maritime icon

££ Greenwich
Royal Observatory Greenwich Landmarks & Monuments

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Home of the Prime Meridian Line and Greenwich Mean Time — straddle east and west hemispheres at longitude zero

££ Greenwich
Tower of London Landmarks & Monuments

Tower of London

Nearly 1,000 years of royal history — fortress, palace, prison and home of the Crown Jewels beside the Thames

££ Tower Hill
Hyde Park Parks

Hyde Park

350-acre royal park in central London with the Serpentine lake, Speakers' Corner, Diana Memorial Fountain and year-round open access

Free Mayfair / Knightsbridge
Regent's Park Parks

Regent's Park

410 acres of Nash-designed parkland with Queen Mary's Gardens, London Zoo, an open-air theatre and a boating lake in the heart of north London

free Marylebone / Camden
Greenwich Park Parks

Greenwich Park

183-acre Royal Park with hilltop views of Canary Wharf and the Thames, home to the Royal Observatory, Prime Meridian line and open access year-round

Free Greenwich
Kew Gardens Parks

Kew Gardens

UNESCO-listed Royal Botanic Gardens with 300 acres of glasshouses, landscapes and over 50,000 living plants

££ Kew / Richmond
St James's Park Parks

St James's Park

57-acre Royal Park in Westminster with a pelican colony, lake views of Buckingham Palace from the Blue Bridge and open access year-round

Free Westminster
Primrose Hill Parks

Primrose Hill

62-acre hilltop park in north London with panoramic skyline views from a 63-metre summit, one of the protected London viewpoints, open daily

Free Camden / Primrose Hill
Sky Garden Parks

Sky Garden

Public garden on floors 35–37 of the Walkie Talkie building at 155 metres, with 360-degree London views, landscaped terraces and three restaurants

Free (booking required) City of London
London Eye Experiences

London Eye

Iconic riverside observation wheel with panoramic views across 55 landmarks from 135 metres above the South Bank

££ South Bank
Madame Tussauds Experiences

Madame Tussauds

World-famous wax museum on Marylebone Road with lifelike figures of celebrities, royals, sports stars and film characters across immersive themed zones

££ Marylebone
The Shard Experiences

The Shard

Western Europe's tallest building with an observation deck on floors 68–72, offering 360-degree views across London from 244 metres up

££ London Bridge
ArcelorMittal Orbit Experiences

ArcelorMittal Orbit

114.5m sculpture and observation tower in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with panoramic views and the world's longest tunnel slide

££ Stratford
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Experiences

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience

Immersive team adventure based on the hit 90s TV show with four themed zones and the iconic Crystal Dome in the West End

££ West End
Big Bus Tours Getting Around

Big Bus Tours

Open-top hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tours of London with live guides, three routes, 40+ stops and an included Thames river cruise

££ Mayfair / Green Park
Black Cab Tours Getting Around

Black Cab Tours

Private guided tours of London in iconic black taxis driven by Knowledge-qualified cabbies who know every street in the city

£££ Central London
London Bus Getting Around

London Bus

Ride London's iconic red double-decker buses for just £1.75 — scenic routes past Big Ben, St Paul's and the Tower on the world's most famous bus network

£ Central London (citywide)
London Duck Tours Getting Around

London Duck Tours

Amphibious sightseeing tours that drive past London landmarks then splash into the Thames — a unique land-and-water experience returning in 2026

££ Vauxhall / South Bank
Thames Clippers Getting Around

Thames Clippers

High-speed catamaran river bus service on the Thames, branded Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, linking 24 piers from Putney to Barking Riverside

££ Westminster / South Bank
Santander Cycles Getting Around

Santander Cycles

London's public bike-share scheme with 12,000+ bikes at 800 docking stations — unlock a red bike for £1.65 with the first 30 minutes included

£ Central London (citywide)
London Underground Getting Around

London Underground

The world's first underground railway — 11 lines, 272 stations and 160+ years of history beneath one of the most visited cities on Earth

£ Central London (citywide)
Chelsea Football Club (Stamford Bridge) Sports

Chelsea Football Club (Stamford Bridge)

Tour Stamford Bridge stadium and museum — home of Chelsea FC since 1905, with dressing rooms, tunnel walk and London's finest football silverware collection

££ Fulham
Emirates Stadium (Arsenal) Sports

Emirates Stadium (Arsenal)

Self-guided audio tour of Arsenal's 60,704-seat Emirates Stadium with museum access, dressing rooms, tunnel walk and Invincibles memorabilia

££ Holloway / Islington
Lord's Cricket Ground Sports

Lord's Cricket Ground

Tour the Home of Cricket — Lord's guided tours include the Long Room, MCC Museum with the original Ashes urn, and the iconic Media Centre

££ St John's Wood
The Oval Sports

The Oval

Historic cricket ground in Kennington, home of Surrey CCC since 1845, site of the first England Test match and the first FA Cup Final, with guided tours

££ Kennington
Wembley Stadium Sports

Wembley Stadium

90,000-seat national stadium with iconic arch, home of England football, FA Cup Finals, NFL London Games and major concerts, with behind-the-scenes tours

££ Wembley
Royal Albert Hall Entertainment

Royal Albert Hall

Iconic Grade I listed concert hall in South Kensington hosting the BBC Proms, rock, classical, opera and guided tours since 1871

££ South Kensington
Royal Opera House Entertainment

Royal Opera House

Home of The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet in Covent Garden with world-class performances, backstage tours and lunchtime recitals

£££ Covent Garden
BFI Southbank Entertainment

BFI Southbank

Home of the British Film Institute on the South Bank with four cinema screens, an open-access archive and year-round film seasons

££ South Bank
Electric Cinema Entertainment

Electric Cinema

One of the UK's oldest cinemas, opened 1911 on Portobello Road, with luxury leather armchairs, double beds and cashmere blankets

££ Notting Hill

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Testimonials

What Visitors Say

Real reviews from people who explored London with our tips

Sarah Mitchell

Sydney, Australia

"We almost skipped the Tower but so glad we didn't. The Crown Jewels were incredible and the Yeoman Warder tour was genuinely funny. Booking ahead saved us a 40-minute queue."

Tower of London

David Chen

Toronto, Canada

"Best food market I've ever been to. Arrived early on a Saturday and it was manageable — by noon it was heaving. The scotch eggs from Ginger Pig are absolutely worth the hype."

Borough Market

Emma Johansson

Stockholm, Sweden

"Our kids talked about the dinosaur gallery for weeks afterwards. Free entry and world-class exhibits — it's honestly one of the best museums anywhere. Go first thing to beat the school groups."

Natural History Museum

Marco Rossi

Milan, Italy

"Brilliant atmosphere and so much variety. The street food stalls near the lock are the highlight. It does get very crowded after lunch so we'd recommend going in the morning."

Camden Market

Rachel Thompson

New York, USA

"Kew was the surprise highlight of our whole trip. The Temperate House is jaw-dropping and the treetop walkway is great fun. Allow a full day — there's way more to see than you'd expect."

Kew Gardens

James O'Brien

Dublin, Ireland

"Absolutely stunning building with so much history packed in. The audio guide is excellent and really brings it to life. Book the first slot of the day and you'll have the nave almost to yourself."

Westminster Abbey

Priya Nair

Mumbai, India

"You could easily spend three full days here and still not see everything. The Egyptian and Greek galleries are extraordinary. Free entry makes it even better — we went back twice."

British Museum

Tom & Lucy Williams

Bristol, UK

"Worth every penny, even for adults who aren't massive Potter fans. The sets and props are incredible and the butterbeer is surprisingly good. Book well in advance — slots sell out fast."

Warner Bros. Studio Tour

FAQ

Common Questions About Visiting London

Everything you need to know before your trip

London is packed with free attractions. The British Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern and Victoria & Albert Museum are all free to enter.

The London Underground (Tube) is the fastest way to get around. Use a contactless card or Oyster card for the best fares. Buses are also a great way to see the city.

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak tourist season. Winter has Christmas markets and festive events.

Three to four days is enough to cover the major landmarks, a couple of museums and a market or two. A full week lets you explore at a relaxed pace, add a day trip and discover quieter neighbourhoods beyond the tourist trail.

London is one of the safest major cities in Europe. Petty pickpocketing can happen in crowded tourist spots and on the Tube, so keep valuables secure. Stick to well-lit areas at night and use licensed black cabs or ride apps for late journeys.

Budget around £80–120 per person per day for mid-range travel, covering accommodation, food, transport and a paid attraction or two. Many of London's best museums are free, which helps keep costs down.

For popular paid attractions like the Tower of London, London Eye and Buckingham Palace State Rooms, booking online in advance is strongly recommended — you'll often save money and skip the queue. Free museums don't require booking but timed entry slots can apply during busy periods.

It depends on your itinerary. The London Pass covers 80+ attractions and can save money if you plan to visit several paid sites in a short time. Compare the pass price against the individual tickets for the attractions you actually want to see before buying.

London weather is unpredictable year-round, so layers and a waterproof jacket are essential. Comfortable walking shoes are a must — you'll cover more ground on foot than you'd expect. There's no dress code for attractions, though some upmarket restaurants and theatres expect smart casual.

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