27 Best Things To Do In London

London is a city so dense and rich in history that it is hard to know where to go, and where to start.

From the outside looking in, the city’s marque landmarks such as the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and The London Eye take the spotlight.

But there is so much more to this amazing city.

Today, we are going to share with you 27 best things to do in London, including the nearest stations, other sights near by, pricing and much more.

Let’s jump in.

Key Takeaways

If you are visiting for a short time, here are the top 10 things to do in London.

Greenwich Observatory

Many of these locations are all in close promixty, so you can easily plan to hit multiple locations in one day.

Here is a list of the best things to do in London, complete with locations, websites, and booking information.

As the Underground (railway system) is London’s most efficient mode of transport, each location will also contain the closest station, with a corresponding line.

With a list of other sights in the area so you can effciently plan your trip around the city.

1. Buckingham Palace

Website: www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/the-state-rooms-buckingham-palace

Tickets: www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace

Location: London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom

Phone number: +443031237300

Nearest Station:

Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria lines)
Victoria Station (District, Circle, Victoria lines)

St James’s Park (District and Circle)

Other Sights Close By:

Victoria Memorial

St James’s Park
Wellington Arch
Admiralty Arch

Piccadilly Circus

Best Time to Visit: Early Morning, During the Week

Pricing:

Adults: £30.00

Young Person (18-24 Years): £19.50
Children (5-17 Years): £16.50

Disabled: £16.50
Under 5: Free

Things to do:

View a Vermeer
See the Diamond Diadem
See table of the Great Commander

Guide through the Garden
Garden Cafe
See the Golden Carriage

See Japanese Shogun Armour gifted to I &IV over 400 years ago
Greet The Guards

First on the list is Buckingham Palace. The palace is one of the world’s most famous landmarks, which millions of people travel to London to see every year.

At the palace, you can watch the changing of the guard or just relax under the trees of Green Park or St. James’s Park, and enjoy a range of acitivites around the palace.

The palace is without a doubt top of the list of things to do in London, so be sure to make it the top of your list.

2. Big Ben

Best Things To Do In London — *Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, Westminster, London*

Website: www.parliament.uk

Location: London SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442072194272

Nearest Station: Westminster (Jubilee, District, and Circle lines)

Other Sights Close By:

The London Eye
Westminster Abbey

Grafitti Tunnel
St James’ Park
Picadilly Circus

Best Time to Visit: Early Morning, During the Week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do: Take lots of photos.

When we think of London and the places we’d like to see, a few landmarks come to mind like Big Ben.

Designed by British architect Augustus Pugin was designed as a standard clock, Big Ben was built on September 28, 1843, this iconic structure took 13 years to create and has since been a must-see sight for travelers.

3. London Eye

Website: www.londoneye.com

Tickets: www.Lastminute.com

Location: Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442079678021

Nearest Station: Westminster (Jubilee, District, and Circle lines), Waterloo (Jubilee, Bakerloo, Northern Line)

Other Sights Close By:

Graffiti Tunnel

Big Ben
Westminster Abbey
Sea Life London

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing:

Adults: £32.50

Children (3-15 Years): £29.50
Under 3: Free

Things to do:

Giant Ferris Wheel
Park
Playground

Food Trucks

The London Eye is the city’s famous giant ferris wheel, that sits beside the River Thames.

This is a popular tourist destination for many as allows visitors to hop on and be taken on a ride of spectacular views.

The proximity of the London Eye is one of its biggest advantages as it sits across from Big Ben, which gives a unique perspective if you choose to take a ride.

The best time to visit is during the week, and avoid weekends as it is a popular destination.

4. Westminster Abbey

Website: www.westminster-abbey.org

Tickets: www.westminster-abbey.org

Location: 20 Deans Yd, London SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442072225152

Nearest Station: Westminster (Jubilee, District, and Circle lines)

Other Sights Close By:

The London Eye

Westminster Abbey
Grafitti Tunnel
St James’ Park

Picadilly Circus

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing:

Adults: £25.00

1 Adult + 1 Child (6-17 Years): £25.00
Children (6-17 Years): £11.00

Seniors (65+ Years): £22.00
Students: £22.00

Things to do:

Tours
Photos
Coronation Chair

The Queens Window
Funeral and Wax Effigies
Oil Paintings

Wall Paintings
Stained Glass Windows
Monarchs Burials

Westminster Abbey is London’s most famous landmark. A long history, the abbey was Founded in 960-970 the structure has many rebuilds.

The present church constructed in the 13th century during the reign of Henry III.

The abbey has since been the site for many coronations and burials of some of history’s most iconic monarchs.

Here you can purchase tickets and tour the grounds and inside the Abbey.

You can view the coronation chair, funeral, and wax effigies, Abbey bells, historic oil paintings, beautiful wall paintings, and stained glass windows.

The Abbey is so full of history, which makes it a must-see for anyone visiting London.

5. St. Paul’s Cathedral

Website: www.stpauls.co.uk

Tickets: www.stpauls.co.uk/book-tickets

Location: St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442072468350

Nearest Station:

City Thameslink (Thameslink line)

London Black Friars (Circle and District Line)
Mansion House (Circle and District Line)

Other Sights Close By:

Millenium Bridge
Tate Modern (Gallery)

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing:

Adults: £18.00
Children: £7.70

Things to do:

Tours
Photos

St Paul Cathedral was one of our favorite locations to visit during our time in London.

Constructed from 1675-1710, this amazing church can be seen from across the River Thames, even though the tower London skyline.

It presents photo opportunities at every angle and is a hit with travelers from all over the globe.

If you are looking for a photo spot for the cathedral, head to One New Change at the rear of the cathedral.

This is where the photo above was taken.

There are fewer people at this location, and the reflection of the windows makes for a spectacular image.

6. Tower Bridge

Website: www.towerbridge.org.uk

Tickets: towerbridge.recreatex.be/Exhibitions/Overview

Location: Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 2UP, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442074033761

Nearest Station:

Tower Hill (District and Circle lines)

London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee lines)

Other Sights Close By:

Tower of London
The Shard

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing:

Adults: £11.40
Children: £5.70

Things to do:

Access To The Bridge
The Victoria Engine Rooms
Guided Tour

Built between 1886 and 1894, the Tower Bridge is yet another iconic landmark that draws in travelers from around the world.

The bridge crosses the River Thames across to the famous Tower of London.

It provides tourists and locals with a beautiful piece of history, that is the perfect backdrop when relaxing by surrounding restaurants and cafes.

7. Tower Of London

Website: www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london

Tickets: www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/visit/tickets-and-prices

Location: London EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442031666000

Nearest Station:

Tower Hill (District and Circle lines)
London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee lines)

Other Sights Close By:

Tower Bridge
The Shard

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing:

Adults: £29.40
Children: £14.90
Concession: £24.00
Family Saver (1 Adult, 3 Children) £52.20
Family Saver 2 (2 Adults, 3 Children) £82.10

Things to do:

See The Crown Jewels
White Tower
The Fortress
The Tower Mint
Guard At The Tower Of London
Audio Guide Tour
Torture At The Tower Exhibition

The Tower of London was built in 1060 by William the Conquerer, the tower was constructed as a fortress and a gateway to the capital.

This piece of history is beside the River Thames, beside Tower Bridge, and is still an amazing structure to this day.

The London Tower provides visitors with photo opportunities at every corner.

With food trucks, and restaurants set to the backdrops of the Tower Bridge and River Thames.

The fortress itself hosts events, tours, and activities.

Making a great place to take the family on a day out.

8. Admiralty Arch

Website: www.admiraltyarch.co.uk

Tickets: N/A

Location: The Mall, St. James’s, London SW1A 2WH, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442072765000

Nearest Station:

Charing Cross (Underground and Thameslink)
Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly, Bakerloo lines)
Embankment (Circle, District, Northern, Bakerloo lines)

Other Sights Close By:

Piccadilly Circus
Buckingham Palace
Horse Guard Parade
Scotland Yard
Trafalgar Square
Big Ben
Westminter Abbey

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Photos

Admiralty Arch is a stone struture that links Trafalgar Square to The Mall.

Commision by King Edward VII to commemorate the Queen Victoria’s death, the stone gate was finshed in 1912.

The three arched gateway serves a important role in ceremonial events such as royal weddings. coronations and funerals.

The Mall itself is an impressive road that leads towards toward Buckingham Palace, with Admiralty Arch standing as the perfect introduction to a royal destination.

And while it isn’t as well know as other London landmarks, it will surely grab your attention with its fine stone work, and it bold stance at the end of The Mall.

9. Horse Guards Parade

Website: householdcavalry.co.uk

Tickets: householdcavalry.co.uk/museum/visitor-information-bookings

Location: 69 Horse Guards Rd, London SW1A 2BE, United Kingdom

Phone number:

Nearest Station:

Charing Cross (Underground and Thameslink)
Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly, Bakerloo lines)
Embankment (Circle, District, Northern, Bakerloo lines)

Other Sights Close By:

Piccadilly Circus
Buckingham Palace
Admiralty Arch
Scotland Yard
Trafalgar Square
Big Ben
Westminter Abbey

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing:

Adults: £10.00

Children: £8.00
Concession: £24.00
Family (2 Adult, 3 Children): £27.50
Senior: £8.00
Student: £8.00
Military Personnel: £5.00

Things to do:

Museum
Her Majesty The Queen’s annual Birthday Parade
The Changing of The Queen’s Life Guard 11am (10 am Sunday)
Daily Insepction 4pm

Located close to Trafalgar Square, St James’s Park and Admiralty Arch, is The Horse Guard Parade.

Here you see the famous inspection and The Queen’s Life Guard change at 11:00am weekdays and 10:00am on Sunday.

The building itself contains a mueseum, and while its bold structure presents vistors with dozens of photo opportunities.

10. Millenium Bridge

Website: N/A

Tickets: Free

Location: Thames Embankment, London, United Kingdom

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

City Thameslink (Thameslink line)

London Black Friars (Circle and District Line)
Mansion House (Circle and District Line)

Other Sights Close By:

St Paul’s Cathedral
Tate Modern (Gallery)

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Walk across the bridge
Photos

Crossing the River Thames, the Millnium Bridge is one of London’s most famous bridges.

Open in 2000 the bridge is infamously know as the ‘wobbly bridge’ for its famous tremor.

The bridges iconic design makes it great fro photos, while also serving as a fantastic vantage point to for photos of other London landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern, The Shard, and Sky Garden.

11. Monument To The Great Fire Of London

Website: www.themonument.org.uk

Tickets: www.themonument.org.uk/plan/buy-tickets

Location: Fish St Hill, London EC3R 8AH, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442074033761

Nearest Stations:

Monument (District and Circle lines)
London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee lines)

Other Sights Close By:

St Paul’s Cathedral
Sky Garden
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
The Shard
Bank
The Royal Exchange

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing:

Adults: £5.80

Children: £2.90
Under 5: Free
Concession: £24.00
Family (2 Adult, 3 Children): £27.50
Senior: £4.40
Student: £4.40
Disabled Adult: $4.40
Disabled Child: £2.20

Things to do:

Walk to the top
Views
Photos

The Monument To The Great London Fires is 202 ft column built to commemorate the Great Fire of 1666.

You can book tickets to walk to the top of the column, which contains amazing views of the surrounding.

12. Picadilly Circus

Website: N/A

Tickets: Free

Location: Piccadilly Circus, London WIJ 9HP, United Kingdom

Phone number: +443432221234

Nearest Station:

Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines)
Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines)

Other Sights Close By:

St Paul’s Cathedral
Sky Garden
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
The Shard
Bank
The Royal Exchange

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Shopping
Theatre Shows
Restaurants
Cafes
Photos

Considered the Time Square of London, Piccadilly Cirus is full of amazing theatres, bars, restaurants, shpping and cafes.

Busy all times of the day, this location is a must visit.

When this junction truely shines is in the evening when the LED billboards, and theatre lights turn this place into a literal circus.

There is so much to do here that it will take multiple visits to explore all hidden locations, quirky bars and amazing night life.

13. Carnaby Street, SOHO

Website: www.carnaby.co.uk

Tickets: Free

Location: Piccadilly Circus, London WIJ 9HP, United Kingdom

Phone number:

Nearest Station:

Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines)
Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines)

Other Sights Close By:

Picadilly Circus
Oxford Circus
Admiralty Arch
St James’s Park
Trafalgar Square

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Pubs
Restaurants
Bars
Fashion & Lifestyle

Buitl in 1682,. Carnaby Street is part of London’s famous Soho. Carnaby is a busy walking street with some of the best restaurants, pubs and bars.

This mixed with a list of fashion outlets, makes it a hot spot for locals and tourist.

The iconic street also embraces festivals and events, where the street is completely decorated which must be seen in the evenings.

If you are looking to see what London fashions and dining culture is all about be sure to visit. It is sure to be a highlight.

14. Changing Of The Guard

Website: www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace/highlights-of-buckingham-palace

Tickets: Free

Location: Thames Embankment, London, United Kingdom

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria lines)
Victoria Station (District, Circle, Victoria lines)
St James’s Park (District and Circle)

Other Sights Close By:

Victoria Memorial
St James’s Park
Wellington Arch
Admiralty Arch
Piccadilly Circus

Best Time to Visit:

11am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Daily in Summer

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Watch the changing of the guard
Music/Pagaentry

Changing of the guard is an weekly event in where the guard of the Buckingham Palace change over.

The 45 minute spectacle draw huge crowd form locals and tourists.

The guards drill to the bands music as the effortlessly march through their routine.

15. Guards Memorial

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-park

Tickets: Free

Location: 69 Horse Guards Rd, London SW1A 2BE, United Kingdom

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Charing Cross (Underground and Thameslink)
Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly, Bakerloo lines)
Embankment (Circle, District, Northern, Bakerloo lines)

Other Sights Close By:

Piccadilly Circus
Buckingham Palace
Admiralty Arch
Scotland Yard
Trafalgar Square
Big Ben
Westminter Abbey

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

The Guards Memorial

Created as a memorial for the Guardsmen who died during World War I, this structure sit alongside the Horse Guards Parade.

The memorial also contains inscriptions for those lost in WWII.

German bombs alasos damaged the memorial during WWII. While they were repaired, a small hole is left on purpose.

London is full of these amazing scultures and memorials that illustrate the city’s long history and the soldiers that fought for their country.

16. Royal Observatory Greenwich

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory

Tickets: www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory

Location: Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442083126608

Nearest Station:

Greenwich (Thameslink)
North Greenwich (Jubilee)
DLR

Other Sights Close By:

National Maritome Museum
Queen’s House
Greenwich Market
Cutty Sark (British Tea Clipper)

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing:

Adults: £16.00
Children: £8:00

Things to do:

Stand on the historic Prime Meridian line
The best view of London
View of the UK’s largest telescopes
Peter Harrison Planetarium
Audio guide
View the Shepard’s Clock (First clock to Greenwich Meantime to the public)

A hidden gem among all things in London, the Royal Observatory contains the historic site where time were the international time standrard began in 1860.

Prior to this, many towns kept their own local time.

However, when railways and communications expanded, an international time standard was required.

Since then, Greenwich has been the centre for world time.

Here you can stand on the Prime Meridian line, which separates the east and west hemispheres.

An on top of this, it has what is considered by some as the best view of London.

17. Greenwich

Website: N/A

Tickets: N/A

Location: 5B Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ, United Kingdom

Phone number:

Nearest Station:

Greenwich (Thameslink)
North Greenwich (Jubilee)
DLR

Other Sights Close By:

National Maritome Museum
Queen’s House
Greenwich Market
Cutty Sark (British Tea Clipper)
Greenwich Park
The Royal Observatory

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

National Maritome Museum
Queen’s House
Greenwich Market
Cutty Sark (British Tea Clipper)
Greenwich Park
The Royal Observatory

Greenwich is as a borough is rarely heard about from tourists, be it for its out of the way location, or its reduced public access.

However, this town has some of the most historic sites in London.

Here you can vhead down to the River Thames to view Cutty Sark, a British Tea Clipper, visit the Greenwich Market, head to the park for a picnic or visit the famous Royal Observatory.

Greenwich is just a 20-30 minute ride on the tube east of London, where you can easily spend the day exploring or even just relaxing at the pub.

18. Graffiti Tunnel

Website: legal-walls.net

Tickets: Free

Location: Leake St, London SE1 7NN, United Kingdom

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Waterloo Station (Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo line)

Other Sights Close By:

The London Eye
Big Ben
Westminster Abbey
SEA Life London

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

View amazing legal street art
Bars

Leake Street ‘Grafitti Tunnel’ is London’s tunnel for legal street art.

Take a stroll down an admire some amazing artwork form the cities most talented grafitti artists.

Leake street is also home to a handful of bars, restuarants and cafes.

You can simply pass throug the tunnel on the way to other sites within the area such as Big Ben or the London Eye, or stay a while and browse the walls and relax with a drink.

19. Sky Garden

Website: skygarden.london

Tickets: tickets.skygarden.london/WebStore

Location: 1, Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF, United Kingdom

Phone number: +443337720020

Nearest Station:

Monument (District and Circle)
Bank (Central, Northern, Waterloo, City lines)
Fenchurch (Circle line)

Other Sights Close By:

Monument To The Great London Fire
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
St Paul’s Cathedral

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: Free (Tickets Required)

Things to do:

Sky Garden is the cities highest public garden, and with that comes spectacular views.

Here you can dine at two restaurants, and bars to the stunning London skyline.

Admission here is free (1 hour duration), however, spots are limited due to popularity.

20. Hampstead Heath

Website: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/hampstead-heath

Tickets: Free

Location: London NW3 2QD, United Kingdom (address for Hamsptead Heath Station)

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Hampstead Heath (North London line)
Gospel Oak (North London line)

Other Sights Close By:

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill Lido (Swimming Pool)
Hampstead Heath Bathing Pools
Parliament Hill Farmers Market
Kenwood

Hampstead Heath is one of London’s largest parks, which is famous for its bathing pools, views of London from Parliament Hill, and it beautiful walking tracks.

Hampstead Heath has been the back drop for many films including Notting Hill (1999), Eternals (2021), Allied (2016), and The Omen (1976).

The bathing pools have both men, womens and mixed, and can be extremely popular during the warmer months, so booking is essential.

21. Parliament Hill

Website: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/hampstead-heath

Tickets: Free

Location: London NW3 2QD, United Kingdom (address for Hamsptead Heath Station)

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Hampstead Heath (North London line)
Gospel Oak (North London line)

Other Sights Close By:

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

View of London Skyline

Situated on a Hamstead Heath hill tops, Parliament Hill is consider to have one of the best views in all of London.

Come here to get out of the busyness of the city, sit down and enjoy the views.

22. Museum of Natural History

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/

Tickets: Free (Donations)

Location: Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, United Kingdom

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly lines)

Other Sights Close By:

Victoria and Albert Museum
Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Natural History Exhibits

The Museum of Natural History houses amazing variety of amazing exhibits from dinosaurs and human evolution to oceans, and space.

This is an incredible place to take the family as there is so much to see and do.

Upon entering you will be welcomed by enormous halls filled with prehistoric bones.

This immediately assuring you that you have come to the right place to get your dinosaur fix.

And the best part.

Its all free!

However, if you choose to visit, be sure to make a donation at the door, so that others may be able to share this amazing experience.

23. Portobello Road, Notting Hill

Website: www.visitportobello.com

Tickets: Free

Location: Portobello Rd, London W10 5TY, United Kingdom

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Ladbroke Grove (Circle, Hammersmith & City lines)
Westbourne Park (Circle, Hammersmith & City lines)
Notting Hill Gate (Central line)

Other Sights Close By:

Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
Hyde Park

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Market
Notting Hill (Movie) Book Store
Notting Hill (Movie) Blue Door

This one is for the Notting Hill fans out there. Portobello market is one of London’s amazing markets, that has a history spanning 150 years.

This market unlike others takes up alomost the entire Portobello road.

Here you can visit the hundreds of stalls, visit the local shops, bars and restuarant.

And check out the famous Blue Door and Travel Bookshop that was used in the film Notting Hill.

To check out when the market is in full swing, head down Saturdays between 8 am – 7 pm to get the complete market experience.

24. Canary Wharf

Website: www.canarywharf.com

Tickets: Free

Location: London E14 5NY, United Kingdom (Canary Wharf Stations)

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Canary Wharf (Jubilee and DLR)

Other Sights Close By:

Isle of Dogs
Greenwich

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Canary Wharf is located on the Isle of Dogs and is registered as a part of London’s business district.

Among the busyness of the London corporate world are countless restuarants, bars, and shops.

This area has some amazing architecture, which line the area, which is great fun to explore and spend the afternoon.

25. Battersea Power Station

Website: batterseapowerstation.co.uk

Tickets: Free

Location: Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW8 5BN, United Kingdom

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Battersea Power Station (Northern line)
Battersea Park

Other Sights Close By:

Battersea Park
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
London Peace Pagoda

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Shopping
Restaurrant
Bars
Pubs
Events

Originally powering a fifth of London’s power during its peak that famous power station has now been revamped into a dining and shopping hot spot.

After years of service, the power station lay desolate, before having a spectacular make over.

Keep thing the facade, and its iconic four chimneyed structure, the power station is a place to be seen at drawing locals and tourists a like.

25. Battersea Park

Website: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/batterseapark

Tickets: Free

Location: London SW11 4NJ, United Kingdom

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Battersea Park (Northern)

Other Sights Close By:

Battersea Power Station

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Battersea Park
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
London Peace Pagoda
Relax
Picnics
Coffee
Playground

Sitting along the River Thames is the peaceful Battersea Park. This is great place to spend the day or the afternoon wandering the gardens, away form the the busy London streets.

The park has its own zoo, with a variety of animals from around the world.

There are countless areas to sit and relax, or take a bike ride around to see everything this place to offer.

26. 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)

Website: www.30stmaryaxe.com

Tickets: Free

Location: 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF, United Kingdom

Phone number: +442070715029

Nearest Station:

Aldgate (Metropolitan and Circle line)
Liverpool Street (Central, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and Circle lines)

Other Sights Close By:

Sky Garden
Tower of London
Bank
Monument to the Great London Fire

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

30 St Mary Axe ‘The Gherkin’ is surely London’s mopst unique structure. This building is safisticated designed reduces thermal glare and heat gain.

The pretigious building houses some of London’s most famous business, while offering 360 light and built in ventilation.

Making it not only elegant but functional.

The Gherkin is visable across the busy London skyline, and will surely grab your attention if you choose to pay a visit.

27. Bank

Website:

Tickets: Free

Location: Princes St, London EC3V 3LA, United Kingdom

Phone number: N/A

Nearest Station:

Bank (Waterloo, Northern, Central, City and DLR lines)

Other Sights Close By:

Monument to The Great Fire of London
Sky Garden
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Millenium Bridge

Best Time to Visit: During the week

Pricing: N/A

Things to do:

Explore London’s Financial District
Bank of England
Bank of England Mueseum
The Royal Exchange
Mansion House (Residence to the Lord Mayor of London)

Bank is London fianncial district and contains some of the countries oldest buildings.

The history in these dates back 1654, when the Bank of England was opened.

The area surrounded by impressive structure, that still stand strong to this day.

This area is great for a stroll to view the historic architecture, while stopping for a drink and a meal.

Final Thoughts

London is without a doubt one of the most incredible cities we have visited on our travels.

The combination of history, British culture, food, and amazing architecture make it one of our all-time favorite places.

And while this list has some of the famous areas of this great city, there is so much more to see.

Which would fill 10 more lists like this.

So, are you planning on moving to London, or visiting soon?

What’s on your bucket list?

Let us know in the comments below.

What is London Known For?

London is known for The Royal Family, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. The city has an incredible history dating back to 50 AD, which presents visitors with endless sights, historical architecture, and world-famous landmarks.

Is London worth Visiting?

Yes, London is worth visiting. The city has some of the world’s most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminter Abbey, and Big Ben for those looking for history.

While the city streets offer a mix of modern London built into historic facades.

The city has something to offer everyone and should be at the top of your list of cities in the world to visit.

What is the Number One Attraction in London?

The number one attraction in London is Buckingham Palace. Built in 1703, the iconic palace is known around the world as the home of the Royal Family. Every year thousands of locals and tourists travel far and wide to catch a glimpse of this historic building.

Buckingham Palace is the centerpiece for many events and ceremonies, while also houses amazing chambers and historical artifacts.

What is the Best Month to go to London?

The best time to visit London is during summer, from June-September. Summer in London is an incredible place to be, as the weather is not too hot. This allows you to visit the city’s iconic landmarks, sit down at some of the city’s best restaurants and cafes, and take part in events and festivals.

Can I do London in 3 Days?

3 days is enough to do the main tourist attraction in London. Iconic Landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Piccadilly Circus are all short trips from one another and should be no problem to see during this time.

However, if you truly want to see everything that London has to offer, it would take months.

For every significant landmark, there are dozens of amazing laneways, cafes, and restaurants, to explore.

The city of London alone is dense and rich in history. Exploration only reveals more amazing things to do.

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