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London Tours and Sightseeing Guide with a Personal Touch Discover the best things to do in London with a professional guide. From Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the London Eye to hidden gems off the beaten path, explore the city in a unique and personalized way.

10 Downing St

10 Downing Street in London is the official residence and office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Colloquially known as Number 10, the building is in Downing Street, just off Whitehall, in the City of Westminster, London. It is over 300 years old and contains approximately 100 rooms.

20 Fenchurch St

20 Fenchurch Street is a commercial skyscraper in London that takes its name from its address on Fenchurch Street, in the historic City of London financial district. It has been nicknamed "The Walkie-Talkie" because of its distinctive shape, said to resemble a two-way radio handset. Construction was completed in spring 2014, and the three-floor "sky garden" was opened in January 2015. The 38-storey building is 160 m (525 ft) tall. Since July 2017, the building has been owned by Lee Kum Kee Groups.

549 Lordship Lane

549 Lordship Lane, also known as the Concrete House, is a house on Lordship Lane in East Dulwich, close to the junction with Underhill Road and opposite St Peter's Church. The Gothic Revival house is an early example of a modern domestic dwelling constructed of concrete. It became a grade II listed building in 1994

ABBA Arena

Located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, ABBA's breathtaking arena delivers the perfect setting for ABBA Voyage, offering you a truly unique live music experience. The venue is built around ABBA's timeless music and never-before-seen concert, so you can have the time of your life in General Admission or have the option of a seat in the auditorium if you prefer. You can even party in style in your own Dance Booth. You'll also find a wide range of food and beverages available.

Abbey Road crossing

Abbey Road is a thoroughfare in the borough of Camden and the City of Westminster in Greater London running roughly northwest to southeast through St John's Wood near Lord's Cricket Ground. It is part of the road B507.

Acton

A large residential suburb, Acton is home to leafy Gunnersbury Park, with lakes and a former Rothschild family mansion, now a local history museum. The London Museum of Water & Steam features hands-on exhibits, while the London Transport Museum Depot’s vintage vehicles and photos can be viewed on open days. Chain restaurants and gastropubs line High Street, and buzzing Acton Market offers street food and crafts.

Admiralty Arch

Leading from the southwest corner of Trafalgar Square into The Mall, the quintuple arched ceremonial gateway of Admiralty Arch is one of London's most famous landmarks. The Arch was built to house naval offices and residences.

Alexandra Palace

There is a lot to discover at Alexandra Palace from shopping and live music to ice skating and treetop rope courses.

All Hallows by the Tower

Situated just moments from the Tower of London, All Hallows by the Tower is London’s oldest surviving church. From the outside, you’d be forgiven for thinking that All Hallows by the Tower is a pretty straightforward church. However, London is brimming with hidden historical quirks, and once you dig deeper into its vaults, All Hallows has an abundance of treasures to investigate.

Apsley House

A unique survival of an aristocratic home in central London. Orginally built by Robert Adam and extensively remodelled in the 1820s for the Duke of Wellington. The house is still the London residence of the Dukes of Wellington today.

ArcelorMittal Orbit

The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a huge art sculpture and observation tower located near the London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It was created for the London Olympic Games in 2021 by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond and is the tallest sculpture in the country.

Banqueting House

Purpose-built to host lavish feasts and celebrations for almost 400 years, Banqueting House is the original ‘party palace’ and a part of the Historic Royal Palaces portfolio.

Barbican Centre

This huge entertainment complex in the city center is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Housed in a Brutalist-style building from the 1970s, the Barbican Centre is home to two of the country’s musical institutions, the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Inside you can find a few cinemas, a couple of art galleries, a concert hall and a really beautiful Tropical Conservatory.

Battersea Power Station

The iconic Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station is NOW OPEN as London’s most exciting new shopping and leisure destination! This legendary London landmark and surrounding area has been brought back to life as one of the most exciting and innovative mixed use neighbourhoods in the world – a place for locals, tourists and residents to enjoy a unique blend of shops, bars, restaurants, leisure and entertainment venues, parks and historical spaces. A place to shop, eat, drink, live, work and play; here life doesn’t feel ordinary, it feels extraordinary.

Benjamin Franklin House

Benjamin Franklin House at 36 Craven Street in the heart of London is a heritage ‘gem’ and the world’s only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin. Today, the House brings Franklin’s time in London to life for visitors through the Historical Experience, Architectural Tours, and an engaging calendar of events. Our vibrant, free education programme allows children to discover Franklin’s science and Georgian London in the building or in the classroom.

Big Ben

Big Ben or The Clock Tower is the most famous landmark of London which is popularly known for its striking clock and a gigantic bell. The formal name of Big Ben is Elizabeth Tower, formerly St. Stephen's Tower. The big tower represents all the four emblems of the nations of the United Kingdom by displaying a shamrock for Ireland, thistle for Scotland, leek for Wales and a rose for England. The tower's height is about 316 ft and includes over 334 steps from the base to the top. Big Ben is designed in Pugin's Gothic revival style and is commonly used in the shot of film sets in London. It is also considered to be the third tallest clock in the whole of the UK.

Bimber Distillery

Bimber Distillery was founded by whisky lovers, with a mission to produce high-quality single malt whisky with character, using traditional methods that are rarely seen today.

Borough Market

Borough Market is a wholesale and retail market hall in Southwark, London, England. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century.

Brick Lane Music Hall

Luncheon shows, matinees with afternoon tea and evening dinner concerts in music hall style.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. The Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The Queen, the focus of national and royal celebrations such as the Platinum Jubilee, as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.

Burgh House

The Grade I listed Burgh House and Hampstead Museum was built in 1704. It is full of history, character and original features. You will find it among the cobbled streets of Hampstead Village, steps away from views of the Heath. This is the perfect wedding venue for couples looking to marry in a historic location. It has all the charm of a country village and all the convenience of the city.

Camden Town

Its continuously changing style and a wide variety of interesting stalls make Camden Market one of the best tourist attractions in London. If you love to shop for niche fashion items or specific styles, this is the place to be. Mods, Bohemians, goths, rockabillies and punks are well catered for and you can pick up all kinds of vintage clothes and retro-styled apparel here.

Captain James Cook Statue

"Captain James Cook Circumnavigator of the globe explorer of the Pacific Ocean he laid the foundations of the British Empire in Australia and New Zealand / charted the shores of New Foundland and traversed / the ocean gates of Canada both East and West / Unveiled by H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught / on behalf of the British Empire League 7th July 1914"

Central Hall Westminster

The Methodist Central Hall is a multi-purpose venue in the City of Westminster, London, serving primarily as a Methodist church and a conference centre. The building, which is a tourist attraction, also houses an art gallery, a restaurant, and an office building.

Charles Dickens Museum

The Charles Dickens Museum is an author's house museum at 48 Doughty Street in King's Cross, in the London Borough of Camden. It occupies a typical Georgian terraced house which was Charles Dickens's home from 25 March 1837 to December 1839.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

There are tons to see and do for the whole family at Chessington World of Adventures. Take a white-knuckle ride on the park’s rollercoasters or visit the zoo for a safari-style experience. Chessington has plenty of fantastic attractions for all ages. There are fast and scary rides for older kids and adults and more gentle ones for younger children.

Churchill War Rooms

One of the best tourist attractions in London for history lovers is the Churchill War Rooms. It was from here that Winston Churchill lead the country through some of its most difficult times. He worked and sometimes slept in the deep underground bunkers and it is where many important strategic decisions were made.

Clarence House

Clarence House, which stands beside St James's Palace, was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence. Today Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

Covent Garden

A shopping and entertainment hub in London's West End, Covent Garden centres on the elegant, car-free Piazza, home to fashion stores, craft stalls at the Apple Market, and the Royal Opera House. Street entertainers perform by 17th-century St. Paul’s Church, and the London Transport Museum houses vintage vehicles. Upscale restaurants serve European cuisines, and nearby theatres draw crowds for plays and musicals.

Craven Cottage

Craven Cottage is a football stadium in Fulham, West London, England, which has been the home of Fulham since 1896. The ground's capacity is 22,384; the record attendance is 49,335, for a game against Millwall in 1938.

Cutty Sark

Thought to be the fastest ship of its time, the Cutty Sark is a clipper ship and was historically used to ferry tea and other perishable goods from India and China. It is now a museum ship at the heart of Greenwich’s riverfront and sits on dry land at last. The ship’s exhibits allow visitors to discover what life was like on board these small but swift ships.

Dover House

Dover House is a Grade I-listed mansion in Whitehall, and the London headquarters of the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland. The building also houses the Office of the Advocate General for Scotland and the Independent Commission for Aid Impact.

Dr Johnson's House

Dr Johnson's House is a writer's house museum in London in the former home of the 18th-century English writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson. The house is a Grade I listed building.

edgware road

Edgware Road is a major road in London, England. The route originated as part of Roman Watling Street and, unusually in London, it runs for 10 miles in an almost perfectly straight line.

Eltham Palace

Once a favoured medieval palace and then a Tudor royal residence, in the 1930s Eltham Palace was transformed by eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. Get a taste of the Courtaulds’ extravagant lifestyle as you explore their unusual home, try on a range of period costumes, follow the family trail and admire the magnificent medieval great hall.

Emirates Air Line cable car

A really unique thing to do in London is to take a trip on the Emirates Air Line Cable Car. It spans the River Thames, running between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks right past the O2 Arena. Here you can get clear views of the city below which are spectacular whenever you travel, day or night.

Faraday House

The Faraday Building is in the south-west of the City of London. The land was first acquired by the General Post Office in the 1870s, for the Post Office Savings Bank. In 1902 it was converted to a GPO telephone exchange serving sections of London, and underwent several capacity expansions over the next several years.

Garden Museum

Take some time to escape from it all at the Garden Museum. This idyllic and tranquil museum celebrates the history of British gardens and the national obsession. The museum is located on the grounds of St Mary’s of Lambeth Church which itself has ties to the country’s gardening past.

Grant Museum of Zoology

Come face to face with cases full of skeletons, specimens and stuffed animals at the Grant Museum of Zoology. Robert Edmond Grant founded the museum in 1827 as a teaching collection for the University of London, now known as University College London. It opened its doors to the public in 1996 and runs events and exhibitions throughout the year, alongside the permanent collection.

Guildhall

Home of the City of London Corporation, Guildhall Great Hall has been the centre of City government since the Middle Ages. This City's only surviving secular medieval building dates from 1411. With 27m high ceilings and a cathedral-like ambience, the historic building is situated on top of London's largest medieval crypts.

Guildhall Art Gallery

Established in the late 19th century as a collection of art treasures worthy of the capital city, the Guildhall Art Gallery soon lived up to this ambition, with exhibitions that featured world famous masterpieces and works by some great artists. Now, following the gallery's first renovation and re-hang in more than 15 years, visitors have the chance to witness paintings dating from 1670 to the 21st century.

Ham House and Garden

Ham House is a 17th-century house set in formal gardens on the bank of the River Thames in Ham, south of Richmond in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The original house was completed in 1610 by Thomas Vavasour, an Elizabethan courtier and Knight Marshal to James I.

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath is an ancient heath in London, spanning 320 hectares. This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate, which rests on a band of London Clay.

Hampton Court Palace

The favorite residence of many of the Tudor Kings and Queens, including Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace has seen its fair share of historic events. History buffs will really enjoy a trip to Hampton Court Palace, especially those interested in royalty and the Tudor era.

Harrods

Harrods department store on Brompton Road is the place to go for luxury shopping and dining in London. It has long been a favorite haunt of the super-rich and curious tourists alike. It is definitely on the pricey side but is great fun if you have money to burn, or if you just want to do some window shopping and dreaming.

Hayward Gallery

The Hayward Gallery is an art gallery within the Southbank Centre in central London, England and part of an area of major arts venues on the South Bank of the River Thames. It is sited adjacent to the other Southbank Centre buildings and also the National Theatre and BFI Southbank repertory cinema.

Highgate Cemetery

Highgate Cemetery is a place of burial in north London, England, designed by architect Stephen Geary. There are approximately 170,000 people buried in around 53,000 graves across the West and East Cemeteries.

His Majesty's Theatre

His Majesty's Theatre is a West End theatre situated in the Haymarket in the City of Westminster, London. The building, designed by Charles J. Phipps, was constructed in 1897 for the actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree, who established the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at the theatre.

HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. She is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in London and is operated by the Imperial War Museum.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a museum in Forest Hill, London, England. Commissioned in 1898, it opened in 1901 and was designed by Charles Harrison Townsend in the Modern Style. It has displays of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments, and is known for its large collection of taxidermied animals.

Hunterian Museum

Discover the art and science of surgery from ancient times to the present day. Including the extraordinary specimen collection of the 18th century surgeon anatomist John Hunter.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a 350 acres, Grade I-listed urban park in Westminster, Greater London. A Royal Park, it is the largest of the parks and green spaces that form a chain from Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park, past Buckingham Palace to St James's Park.

Imperial War Museum

Covering the story of modern warfare from the First World War to the present day, the Imperial War Museum is one of the best tourist attractions in London for history lovers.

Jewel Tower

The Jewel Tower dates back almost 650 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster. It was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the ‘King’s Privy Wardrobe’.

Keats House

Keats House is a writer's house museum in what was once the home of the Romantic poet John Keats. It is in Keats Grove, Hampstead, toward the edge of inner north London. Maps before about 1915 show the road with one of its earlier names, John Street; the road has also been known as Albion Grove.

Kensington Gardens

The Serpentine Galleries, located on either side of Serpentine Lake, are a great place to check out contemporary art. In the Summer months, you can hire a rowing boat and take it for a cruise around the lake. There are a bunch of interesting statues and monuments in Kensington Gardens, including a much-loved statue of Peter Pan, The Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain and The Arch by artist Henry Moore.

Kensington Palace

The official home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Kensington Palace is one of London’s finest royal homes. Kensington Palace is a great place to visit to get a further look into the country’s historic royal palaces and to see the splendor in which its rulers lived.

Kenwood House

On the edge of Hampstead Heath and surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London's hidden gems. The breathtaking interiors and stunning world-class art collection, which includes Rembrandt's 'Self-Portrait with Two Circles', are free for everyone to enjoy. With children's activities, a café to relax in and acres of grounds to stretch your legs, there are treats in store for every visitor.

Kew Palace

The striking façade of the palace reflects its origins. Constructed in 1631 for a wealthy Flemish merchant, Samuel Fortrey, it was originally known as the Dutch House. A century later, George III received his education at Kew Palace during a period that profoundly influenced his reign, as new ideas on science, art and manufacturing began to blossom.

King Charles Street Arch

Arch over King Charles Street (view facing King Charles Street). J. M. Brydon, architect (completed by Henry Tanner), and William Silver Frith (1850-1924), sculptor. 1908. Stone, London W1. Montford did the sculptures on the upper part of the outside of the arch, Frith these on the lower and those on the inside.

Lambeth Palace

Lambeth Palace is the London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury, his family and two religious communities. It is the centre of his ministry, worship and hospitality.

Lancaster House

Lancaster House is a mansion on The Mall in the St James's district in the West End of London. Adjacent to The Green Park, it is next to Clarence House and St James's Palace, as much of the site was once part of the palace grounds.

Leadenhall Market

Leadenhall Market is a covered market in London, England, located on Gracechurch Street but with vehicular access also available via Whittington Avenue to the north and Lime Street to the south and east, and additional pedestrian access via a number of narrow passageways.

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

Legoland Windsor Resort, styled and also known as Legoland Windsor, is a theme park and resort in Windsor, Berkshire in England, themed around the Lego brand. The park opened on 17 March 1996 and is currently operated by Merlin Entertainments.

Leighton House

Leighton House is the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederick, Lord Leighton (1830-1896). It is unique among London museums in combining an exceptional collection of Victorian art with the intimacy of a private home. The highlight of any visit is the extraordinary Arab Hall, which reflects Leighton's fascination with the Middle East and presents the extraordinary collection of Islamic tiles and building mosaics that are now available.

Lloyd's building

The Lloyd's building is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London's main financial district, the City of London.

London Eye

Located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, the London Eye, is a cantilever observation in the UK. It can carry up to 800 people at a time over a complete rotation of 30 minutes. While riding the London Eye, you can see up to 40km (25 miles) on a clear day and at an impressive 135 meters (443 ft) high, you’ll be able to spot some of the capital's most iconic landmarks and top attractions, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. The London Eye, initially called The Millenium Wheel was inaugurated on 31 December 1999. It has 32 pods, each representing one of London’s 32 boroughs and it is the perfect way to reconnect with and experience the beautiful city of London.

London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE

Situated on the site of Bloomberg’s new European headquarters, this cultural hub showcases the ancient temple, a selection of the remarkable Roman artefacts found during the recent excavation, and a series of contemporary art commissions responding to one of the UK’s most significant archaeological sites.

London Transport Museum

London’s transport system is one of the most visually iconic in the world, from its red double-decker buses to its black cabs it is truly unmistakable. Discover the history of the world’s first underground railway system, The London Underground.

London Zoo

London Zoo, previously known as ZSL London Zoo or London Zoological Gardens and sometimes called Regent's Park Zoo, is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study.

Madame Tussauds London

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum founded in 1835 by French wax sculptor Marie Tussaud in London, spawning similar museums in major cities around the world. While it used to be spelled as "Madame Tussaud's", the apostrophe is no longer used.

Maltby Street Market

Maltby Street Market in Bermondsey is one of London’s coolest food markets. Planning your trip? Here’s what you need to know. It’s not the biggest market, but what it lacks in size makes up for glorious food in food. A tightly curated set of some of the city’s best street food vendors is all it takes to make your tastebuds sing.

Mansion House

Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is a Grade I listed building. Designed by George Dance in the Palladian style, it was built primarily in the 1740s. The Mansion House is used for some of the City of London's most formal official functions, including two annual white tie dinners.

Monument to the Great Fire of London

A permanent reminder of the Great Fire of 1666, The Monument commemorates one of the most significant events in London's history.

Museum of Brands

The Museum of Brands in London examines the history of consumer culture from Victorian times to the present day. The museum was set up as a registered charity in 2002, and is now located at 111-117 Lancaster Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 1QT.

Museum of London

The Museum of London is a museum in London, covering the history of the city from prehistoric to modern times, with a particular focus on social history. It was formed in 1976 by amalgamating collections previously held by the City Corporation at the Guildhall Museum and of the London Museum.

Museum of London Docklands

The Museum of London Docklands, based in West India Quay, explains the history of the River Thames, the growth of Port of London and the docks' historical link to the Atlantic slave trade.

National Maritime Museum

The museum tells the story of Britain at sea through objects, artworks and photographs covering centuries of global exploration. It holds a collection of over 100,000 maps and charts as well as 3,500 model ships which date back hundreds and, in some cases, thousands of years.

National Portrait Gallery

Home to what is thought to be the largest collection of portraits in the world, The National Portrait Gallery is an enjoyable place to visit. It holds important paintings in its collection of 11,000 works, including a very iconic portrait of William Shakespeare and other famous figures in British society.

National Theatre

The Royal National Theatre in London, commonly known as the National Theatre, is one of the United Kingdom's three most prominent publicly funded performing arts venues, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House. Internationally, it is known as the National Theatre of Great Britain.

National Trust - Fenton House and Garden

Fenton House is a 17th-century merchant's house in Hampstead in North London belonging to the National Trust, which was bequeathed to them in 1952 by Lady Binning, the last owner and resident. It has a delightful walled and terraced garden. Spring bulbs including bluebells are among the fruit trees in the orchard.

National Trust - Osterley Park and House

One of the last surviving country estates in London; Osterley is a spectacular mansion surrounded by gardens, park and farmland.

National Trust - Red House

William Morris commissioned Philip Webb to design Red House in 1859. It was Webb’s first independent architectural work and Morris’s first and only commission. In 1860, after one year of construction, it was complete. In his design, Webb looked to the vernacular buildings of the Sussex and Kentish Weald and chose red brick for the fabric and red tiles for the roof.

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is by far the most visited museum of natural science in Europe, and has been a leader in scientific study since it was founded in 1881. Its world-class collection boasts 80 million specimens, from the tiniest insects to gems as old as the solar system and the remains of extinct megafauna. There’s arguably no better place to trace Earth’s biological timeline. There are impeccably pickled animals, captured and studied by the likes of Charles Darwin and Captain Cook, in the Spirit Collection. Visitors can pore over skulls of our earliest ancestors in the Human Evolution gallery, or admire chunks of the moon brought back by NASA’s Apollo 17 in the Treasures gallery.

Novelty Automation

Novelty Automation is an amusement arcade of satirical game machines in Holborn, London. The machines are constructed by cartoonist and engineer Tim Hunkin, often by hand, and the arcade includes an expressive photo booth, an interactive divorce and a "small hadron collider".

Old Admiralty Building

Admiralty House in London building facing Whitehall, currently used for UK government functions and as ministerial flats. It is a Grade I listed building.

Old Royal Naval College

The building is now part of the UNESCO Heritage Site and due to its magnificent decorations is a popular filming location. The Painted Hall is the heart of the building and features a magnificent series of frescos created by British painter, Sir James Thornhill. The decorations took 19 years to complete and were finished in 1726.

One Great George Street

One Great George Street (OGGS) is a four-domed grade II listed Edwardian building used as a conference and wedding venue just off Parliament Square in Westminster, London, England. The building is the global headquarters of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE); it was originally solely a venue for ICE members to meet informally and for conferences, but became available for public events in 1989. It is near the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and St James's Park.

Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster, a site of historical importance to the British monarch, was built by Edward the Confessor in 1016 and then enlarged by William I. Historically, its main role was as a place of residence for the Royal Family, but following the Great Fire of 1834, it ceased to be. Its major role now is as a meeting point between the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is for this reason that the term House of Parliament is often used to refer to the Palace of Westminster. There are four acres of gardens, of which the Victoria Tower garden is open to the public, and College Green, located opposite the House of Lords, is regularly used for press interviews. The Palace, located by the banks of the River Thames, is open to the public, and visitors can come for a tour on Saturdays, or during July and August when the parliament is not in session.

Palace of Westminster

Visitors can take a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament and attend a number of events there, including Prime Minister’s Questions as well as debates and more. The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Informally known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London, England.

Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

The Petrie Museum is home to one of the greatest collections of ancient Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology in the world. Inside the museum here at UCL, you'll find papyrus and stone fragments inscribed with hieroglyphics, ancient mummy cases and the treasures buried with them for the afterlife. Every one of the 80,000 objects tells a story. Come and explore how ordinary people lived from the time of the pharaohs and see the clothes they wore, the tools they worked with, and what their homes looked like.

Piccadilly Theatre

The Piccadilly Theatre is a West End theatre located at the junction of Denman Street and Sherwood Street, near Piccadilly Circus, in the City of Westminster, London. It opened in 1928. In its early years the theatre presented a wide range of productions, and was briefly a cinema.

Portobello Road Market

Vintage goods, street eats, souvenirs & more on offer at a bustling weekly market.

Postman's Park

Postman's Park is a small green space in the heart of the City of London, mainly used by local office workers as a peaceful spot for lunch.

Prince of Wales Theatre

The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre in Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in London. It was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937, and extensively refurbished in 2004 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, its current owner.

Queen's House

Queen's House is a former royal residence built between 1616 and 1635. It was built near the now demolished Greenwich Palace, a few miles downriver from the City of London and is now in the London borough of Greenwich.

Richmond Park

Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is the largest of London's Royal Parks and is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation. It was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park.

River Thames London

The iconic River Thames snakes its way through the heart of the city and is an ever-present sight on a tour of the capital. There are a number of things to see around the river including the famous Tower Bridge and many of the city’s most impressive buildings, including The Houses of Parliament, The Tower of London and the London Eye.

Royal Academy of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly in London, England. Founded in 1768, it has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects.

Royal Air Force Museum London

The Royal Air Force Museum London is located on the former Hendon Aerodrome, in North London's Borough of Barnet. It includes five buildings and hangars showing the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force. It is part of the Royal Air Force Museum.

Royal Albert Hall

Host to the BBC Proms concert series each year, The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK’s best-loved venues and has just celebrated its 150th birthday. Though widely known as a place for orchestral, ballet and operatic performances, the Albert Hall has hosted many popular events, including everything from boxing matches to motor shows and rock bands.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

The Historic Kew Gardens in South-west London is home to one of the largest plant collections in the whole world with more than 8 million varieties and specimens. The gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and date back to the 1840s with a number of historic buildings within the grounds, including a royal palace and one of the world’s largest surviving Victorian glasshouses.

Royal Courts of Justice

The Royal Courts of Justice is reminiscent of a cathedral in both style and scale. Soaring arches and beautiful stained glass windows ornamented with the coats of arms of Lord Chancellors and keepers of the Great Seal, combined with a mosaic marble floor leading to a maze of enchanting corridors to create a majestic setting or exciting visit to one of London’s best kept secrets.

Royal Hospital Chelsea

Explore the history and stunning architecture of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in south-west London. Commissioned by King Charles II and built by Sir Christopher Wren, the Royal Hospital is home to about 300 army veterans. Book a guided tour and learn about the stunning buildings from a resident Chelsea Pensioner or make your own way around the historic site. The museum is home to many artefacts including the uniform of a veteran soldier and a reconstruction of a typical berth. The entrance hall, dedicated to the Duke of Wellington, houses a large diorama showing the Royal Hospital as it looked in 1742.

Royal Observatory Greenwich

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park in south east London, overlooking the River Thames to the north.

Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House is an opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London. The large building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden, after a previous use of the site. It is the home of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

Saatchi Gallery

Displaying some of the finest contemporary art exhibitions in London, The Saatchi Gallery has been one of the leading art spaces in the city since 1985.

Science Museum

The Science Museum is, without doubt, one of the best attractions in London. The museum is over 160 years old and welcomes millions of visitors each year. Its major exhibitions focus on the science behind energy, space exploration and manufacturing but it also has captivating displays related to clockwork mechanisms, medical science and pre-1800s science.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

The Sea Life London Aquarium is located on the ground floor of County Hall on the South Bank of the River Thames in central London, near the London Eye. It opened in March 1997 as the London Aquarium and hosts about one million visitors each year.

Serpentine Galleries

Operating two sites just a stone’s throw from each other in London’s Kensington Gardens, Serpentine Galleries host some of the most groundbreaking contemporary art exhibitions in the city. The galleries are located on either side of Serpentine Lake and are probably some of the most tranquil spaces in the whole city. As well as a range of art exhibitions, Serpentine also commissions a temporary pavilion in the park each year created by a distinct artist.

Shakespeare’s Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe is an exact replica of the famous Globe Theatre which was part-owned by William Shakespeare. It is located near to the original theatre’s location in Southwark on the banks of the River Thames.

Shrek's Adventure London

Join Shrek, Donkey and the gang for a fairytale adventure that you’ll never forget. Take part in a selection of immersive and entertaining shows as you travel to the kingdom of Far Far Away.

Sir Isaac Newton grave

Isaac Newton, the famous scientist, mathematician, and astronomer, is buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey in 1727. A monument by Michael Rysbrack contains a representation of this great genius and reflects some of his many accomplishments. Newton was Master of the Mint, and his memorial shows coins tumbling downwards attracted by a force he was first to identify – gravity.

Sir John Soane's Museum

Sir John Soane's Museum is a house museum, located next to Lincoln's Inn Fields in Holborn, London, which was formerly the home of neo-classical architect John Soane.

Sky Garden

Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.

Somerset House

One of the city’s most exciting contemporary art spaces and creative hubs, Somerset House is home to more than 100 creative associations. This sprawling venue, which was formerly offices for the Navy as well as the Tax Bureau, has a huge program of engaging exhibitions, workshops and events to explore.

Sondheim Theatre

The Sondheim Theatre is a West End theatre located in Shaftesbury Avenue on the corner of Wardour Street in the City of Westminster, London. It opened as the Queen's Theatre on 8 October 1907, as a twin to the neighbouring Hicks Theatre which had opened ten months earlier. Both theatres were designed by W. G. R.

St Bartholomew the Great

The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Barts the Great, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London. The building was founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123.

St Bride's Church, Fleet Street

St Bride’s, Fleet Street is a warm and welcoming Christian community, and one of the most famous and fascinating historic churches in London. A place of Christian worship for 1500 years, we continue to proclaim God’s love in the heart of the city. We are a thriving and inclusive parish church, renowned for our outstanding music and unique ministry to all who work in the media.

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden

St. Dunstan in the East Church Gardens are often referred to as the most beautiful gardens in the City of London, and understandably so! The church itself was built in the early 12th century and survived unscathed until the Great Fire of London in 1666. Although the fire seriously damaged the church, it was not severe enough to warrant a complete rebuild. Instead, the church was patched up over the next 30 years, with the final stage being a replacement steeple (designed by Sir Christopher Wren, he is said to have retained the same gothic style as the original steeple).

St James' Park Drinking Fountain

St James's Park is at the heart of ceremonial London. It is the setting for spectacular pageants, like Trooping the Colour, and is surrounded by some of the country's most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, St James's Palace and Westminster.

St James's Palace

St James's Palace is the most senior royal palace in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. The palace gives its name to the Court of St James's, which is the monarch's royal court, and is located in the City of Westminster in London.

St Pancras Old Church

St Pancras Old Church is a Church of England parish church in Somers Town, Central London. It is dedicated to the Roman martyr Saint Pancras, and is believed by many to be one of the oldest sites of Christian worship in England.

St. Paul's Cathedral

Standing tall on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the city of London for over 1,400 years, is one of the world's tallest, and most magnificent buildings, St. Paul's Cathedral. This religious monument is particularly known for its architecture that boasts Neoclassical English Baroque-style elements designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666. The cathedral’s most distinguishing feature is its lead-covered dome, one of the world’s largest and tallest domes. To get to the top of this unique three-dome structure you'll have to climb a grand total of 1161 steps, but the stunning 360-degree views over London and the Thames make this feat very rewarding.

St Stephen Walbrook

St Stephen Walbrook is a church in the City of London, part of the Church of England's Diocese of London. The present domed building was erected to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren following the destruction of its medieval predecessor in the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Swingers Crazy Golf - City

Swingers City is just a stone’s throw away from the Gherkin in central London. Plunge into an 1920s English countryside inspired golf club with its elegant clubhouse, rolling greens and first-rate hospitality to discover epic crazy golf, amazing cocktails and delicious street food. You'll find two 9-hole crazy golf courses with four incredible street food vendors, five cocktail drenched bars and a two-storey clubhouse.

Tate Britain

Tate Britain, known from 1897 to 1932 as the National Gallery of British Art and from 1932 to 2000 as the Tate Gallery, is an art museum on Millbank in the City of Westminster in London, England. It is part of the Tate network of galleries in England, with Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.

Tate Modern

The modern art branch of the Tate family of museums, Tate Modern is located in the iconic and industrial former Bankside Powerstation. Its varied and lively exhibits make it one of the most popular places to visit in the city and you’re sure to see works that are both engaging, challenging and cutting edge.

The British Library

Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.

The British Museum

With one of the most varied and impressive collections of antiquities in the world, The British Museum is without a doubt one of the best tourist attractions in London. The museum has important artifacts from cultures all around the globe so whatever your specific interest, you’re sure to find it here.

The Cenotaph

The Cenotaph – or ‘empty tomb’ in Greek – has been the focus of our nation’s remembrance for a century. Initially a temporary monument designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1919, the Cenotaph in Whitehall was replaced with the permanent Portland stone memorial and unveiled on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920. The memorial became a central point for all those whose family and friends had died during the First World War with no known grave.

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience

London’s open-to-the-public Crystal Maze experience was a crowdfunded sensation back in June 2015, smashing its target on a wave of 90s-kid nostalgia that even predated its return to our TV screens. It launched to widespread acclaim for one simple reason: it’s thrillingly, geekily, exactly like the telly show. Last year, they threw open the doors to their brand new maze in the old Trocadero on Shaftesbury Avenue, and with the experience once again open to the public after the UK lockdown, it’s a brilliant time for you to try it.

the Design Museum

The Design Museum in Kensington, London exhibits product, industrial, graphic, fashion, and architectural design. In 2018, the museum won the European Museum of the Year Award. The museum operates as a registered charity, and all funds generated by ticket sales aid the museum in curating new exhibitions.

The Duke of York's Headquarters

The Duke of York's Headquarters is a building in Chelsea in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, England. In 1969 it was declared a listed building at Grade II, due to its outstanding historic or architectural special interest.

The Gherkin

Definitely one of the city’s most recognizable buildings, 30 St Mary Axe — or The Gherkin as it has come to be known as one of London’s most unique skyscrapers. Though primarily an office building it has the Searcy’s Helix and Iris restaurant and bar located on its top floors, among others. Here visitors can get terrific views to enjoy with their meals and sophisticated cocktails.

The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾

Popular Harry Potter-themed souvenir shop at the storied King's Cross Train Station platform.

The Household Cavalry Museum

Horse Guards is a historic building in the City of Westminster, London, between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was built in the mid-18th century, replacing an earlier building, as a barracks and stables for the Household Cavalry.

The London Dungeon

The London Dungeon is a tourist attraction / Haunted attraction along London's South Bank, England, which recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a gallows humour style. It uses a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides.

The Magic Circle

Magic society's intimate HQ, with theatre, library, museum and club room, hosting shows and events.

The National Gallery

Home to an inspiring collection of masterpieces, The National Gallery is one of the best places to visit for lovers of Renaissance art in the city. Its collection includes over 2,000 paintings that date from the 14th-century to the end of the 19th-century. Here visitors can trace the history of European art through some of its most important artists.

The O2

There is more to the arena than just concerts though. You can catch a wide variety of shows happening here each week including boxing and UFC matches, movie screenings and much more. While you’re there why not check out the arena’s many other attractions? As well as great restaurants and bars the O2 also has cinema screens, a shopping outlet, a Tikky Town — where visitors can snap Insta-worthy photos and much more.

The Oval

The Oval, currently named for sponsorship reasons as the Kia Oval, is an international cricket ground in Kennington, located in the borough of Lambeth, in south London. The Oval has been the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club since it was opened in 1845.

The Postal Museum

The Postal Museum is a postal museum run by the Postal Heritage Trust. It began in 2004 as The British Postal Museum & Archive and opened in Central London as The Postal Museum on 28 July 2017.

The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

The Queen's Gallery is the public art gallery of Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch, in London. First opened to the public in 1962, it exhibits works of art from the Royal Collection on a rotating basis.

The Regent's Park

Regent's Park is one of the Royal Parks of London. It occupies 410 acres of high ground in north-west Inner London, administratively split between the City of Westminster and the Borough of Camde

The Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange in London was founded in the 16th century by the merchant Sir Thomas Gresham on the suggestion of his factor Richard Clough to act as a centre of commerce for the City of London.

The Shard

At its highest point, it is 309.6 meters tall and its striking appearance has made it a dramatic focal point of the city. In its short life, it has appeared in a number of video games, TV shows and movies, including Doctor Who and Spider-Man. The Shard houses offices, a Shangri-La Hotel, a number of restaurants and bars as well as public viewing decks on floors 68, 69 and 72.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum

221B Baker Street is the world-famous address of the legendary Consulting Detective, Sherlock Holmes. Now it is also a museum to Sherlock where visitors can see the original super-sleuths home and office. Trip back to Victorian London and see the elegant but chaotic lodgings of the famous fictional detective.

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom for all civil cases, and for criminal cases originating in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Wallace Collection

Once the private collection of the Marquesses of Hertford, The Wallace Collection is home to a wide variety of artworks and decorative arts.

Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park Resort, commonly known as Thorpe Park, is an amusement park located in the village of Thorpe between the towns of Chertsey and Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey, England, 20 miles southwest of Central London.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the home of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in north London, replacing the club's previous ground, White Hart Lane. With a seating capacity of 62,850, it is the 3rd largest football stadium in England and the largest club ground in London.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge, one of London's most famous landmarks, has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World. Located close to the Tower of London from which it got its name, the bridge is the only bascule and suspension bridge on River Thames and Operating as a working bridge for over 125 years, Tower Bridge offers numerous exhibitions detailing its history, a range of family-friendly experiences as well as a unique viewing experience of the River Thames from its iconic Glass Floors in the 42-meter high walkways.

Tower of London

The Tower of London is an internationally famous monument and one of England’s most iconic structures. William the Conqueror built the White Tower in 1066 as a demonstration of Norman power, siting it strategically on the River Thames to act as both fortress and gateway to the capital. It is the most complete example of an 11th century fortress palace remaining in Europe. Since the 11th century the Tower of London has become one of the symbols of royalty. It also fostered the development of several of England’s major State institutions, incorporating such fundamental roles as the nation’s defense, its record-keeping and its coinage. It has been the setting for key historical events in European history, including the execution of three English queens.

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. It holds a huge selection of garments and clothing for those who are interested in fashion as well as furniture, paintings, photography, modern design innovations and much more.

Victoria Memorial

The Victoria Memorial is a monument to Queen Victoria, located at the end of The Mall in London, and designed and executed by the sculptor Thomas Brock. Designed in 1901, it was unveiled on 16 May 1911, though it was not completed until 1924.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

If you’re looking for the ultimate Harry Potter experience, a tour of Warner Bros. Studios is sure to fit the bill. Including a number of the best-loved sets from the film series, this magical tour of the Warner Bros film studios will be a highlight of all aspiring witches and wizards in the city.

Wembley Stadium

The most historic stadium in the whole of the United Kingdom, Wembley has hosted world-class sports events and some of the biggest concerts of all time.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs, and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs.

Whitechapel Gallery

The Whitechapel Gallery is a public art gallery in Whitechapel on the north side of Whitechapel High Street, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The original building, designed by Charles Harrison Townsend, opened in 1901 as one of the first publicly funded galleries for temporary exhibitions in London.

Whitehall

Whitehall is a road and area in the City of Westminster, Central London, London, England. The road forms the first part of the A3212 road from Trafalgar Square to Chelsea. It is the main thoroughfare running south from Trafalgar Square towards Parliament Square.

William Morris Gallery

William Morris Gallery is the only public museum devoted to the life and legacy of William Morris. Born in Walthamstow, he was a designer, writer and radical socialist. Housed in the Georgian villa that was his childhood home, the gallery hosts the world’s largest collection of his work. There are also themed exhibitions and events.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is the largest tennis museum in the world. The museum was inaugurated at The Championships centenary event in 1977. On 12 April 2006, The Duke of Kent declared the brand new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum open to the public inside the grounds of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is strongly associated with the English and succeeding British royal family, and embodies almost a millennium of architectural history.

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Harry Potter Locations in London

London is a magical city, and for Harry Potter fans, it holds a special charm. The city is home to several iconic locations featured in the Harry Potter films. Here are some must-visit spots for any Potterhead exploring London

King's Cross Station and Platform 9¾

No Harry Potter tour is complete without a visit to King's Cross Station. Head to the famous Platform 9¾, where you can take a photo with the trolley that appears to be disappearing into the wall. Don't forget to visit the Harry Potter shop nearby for some magical souvenirs. Nearby is the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, whose facade served as the "entrance" to King's Cross Station in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," when Harry and Ron parked the flying Ford Anglia.

Leadenhall Market

This beautiful Victorian market was used as the entrance to Diagon Alley in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." The vibrant colours and intricate architecture make it a perfect spot for a stroll and some photos.

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