Welcome to the vibrant and bustling city of London! Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, there’s always something new and exciting to discover in this iconic metropolis.
From world-class museums and historic landmarks to trendy neighbourhoods and delicious food. The list goes on for things to do in London.
London has it all. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the top things to do in London, from must-see sights to hidden gems.
So grab your travel journal and get ready to explore one of the most exciting cities in the world!
Watch the London Eye
Trip to London? You have to visit the London eye, which allows you to experience the whole city’s view sitting on the massive Ferris wheel at its peak. London eye is so magical. Honestly? I have been romanticizing this forever!
The wheel is the hotspot of London. Did you know? Around the time of the annual New Year’s, The Eve fireworks actually show terrific sights and the wheel glows in various colours at night. It should be one of the first things to do in London you try.
So what are you waiting for? Feel the wind and Book your London view now!
Tour at Warner Bros Studio Tour
Are you a Harry Potter fan? Warner Bros studio will bring you back to all the behind-the-scenes of the infamous Harry Potter show!
It is the popular harry potter world experience, watch all of it from, the Great Hall, Dumbledore’s office, and Hagrid’s cottage in the movies.
Tickets for the studio start at £84.60 for the basic tour [prices may change in the future], the premium tour prices start at £94, and the fully guided tour rates start at £189. Book your tickets now!
Glare at the Natural Museum
This well-known Natural museum encourages the discovery and delight of the natural world through such spectacular displays as the Life and Earth Galleries etc.
It is a focus of research and technology in the study of taxonomy and biodiversity. The suggested duration of the whole tour will take you around 2+ hours in the museum. It’s really one of a kind and that’s why on list of things to do in London.
The Natural History Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. (the last admission is at 17.30).
Visit the Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official residence and main office of the British monarch, 24 meters high, 120 meters deep, and 108 meters long across the front.
The palace includes 775 rooms. These contain 92 offices, 78 baths, 188 staff bedrooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, and 19 staterooms in the building.
Tickets information:
Adult – £21.50
Children under 5 – 12.30
Children below 5 – free
Listen to the Big Ben
Big ben is a massive bell located inside the clock tower and weighs more than 13,760 kg. When the four clock faces are lit brightly at night, the bell tower becomes a majestic spot of London.
Until today, Big Ben has stopped rarely, Here each dial is at a radius of 7 meters. The bell tower has been known to ring even hours after a bomb was blasted near it during World War II.
Big Ben is located in the Elizabeth Tower, close to the Thames at the north end of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, Central London.
Roam by the Borough Market
At the south end of the London Bridge, on Southwark Street and Borough High Street, A Borough Market is located to the south of Southwark Cathedral.
Borough Market is one of London’s biggest and oldest food markets, and this market stands still even today from the 12th century.
The retail market is open seven days a week, with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and on Sundays as well.
Take the Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise
A tourist normally would prefer a hop on, hop off the ride as that would generally behold the greatness of London on the open-top, double-decker Big Bus and also sounds pretty exciting for someone trying to learn London.
On this hope-on and hope-off bus you get to choose your personalized route with a 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket, the bus takes you to attractions like Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, etc.
All buses depart every 30 to 60 minutes, with the first bus of the hour departing from stop 15 (Covent Garden). [Stops may change in the future].
The Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament is a completely complex landmark of London, No doubt one of the most iconic of London having several chambers.
The House of parliament provides tours and guides that will take you there at least once. It has more than 1,000 chambers in the building, but don’t forget to carry a map with you just in case you or your friends get lost there!
Did you know a fun fact about the House of Commons? This is one of the most visited places in the United Kingdom.
Take a walk by the Tower Bridge
The tower is a bridge that is 800 feet (240 meters) long and has two pier-built towers that are each 213 feet (65 meters) tall.
Fun fact – Since this bridge gets mistaken as the London bridge too, which once also led a president to purchase the wrong bridge. Funny when you look back, isn’t it?
Tower Bridge is well known for being the most visually arresting bridge in London due to its Neo-Gothic design and raised middle portions.
Victoria Park Market
Victoria Park Market is less touristy compared to more central parks and tourist spots, but that’s the point, right? After all, you get to watch the lake with a sip of delicious coffee as well.
This Market is one of my favorite places since it is nearby the canal towpath to Broadway and the London Fields Victoria Park market.
Visit this market, and its shops, and walk around feeling like a local, not a tourist, after all, the goal is to not fall homesick right?
Stroll in the Sussex Beach
Sussex Beach is one of the best tourist attractions that people love to visit for a beach holiday and is known for its award-winning bizarre family-friendly experiences that draw lots of visitors from across the world.
This well-renowned beach in London, Uk, is the perfect setting for wanting to relax and exploring London’s historical structures if you wanted to learn further about the city’s past.
West Sussex is also known as the safest beach. You can take a close look before crossing the beach since landslips can occasionally impede the course of the greens and boulders at the beaches. Beware!
Visit the Camden Town.
Camden Town is known as a popular tourist town since it has it all, from street markets, alternative culture, fashion, and live performances inside the stores to take the place of this industrial base. Everything is in one place.
The street markets and other tourist attractions are also very close to Camden Town tube station. This town is easily accessible by foot at Chalk Farm and Mornington Crescent.
Camden Town is often called Camden by the locals, Camden is a district located by the north, 2.5 miles north of Charing Cross.
Swing by Little Venice.
Little Venice is a little neighborhood center that is well decorated with cute little decorative houses and is a prominent three-way junction of canals.
I have used the word ‘’Little’’ quite a lot now since it is exactly like Venice but with everything quite cute and little. Little Venice is one of London’s prime residential areas and has famous pubs, shops, theatres, bars, and much more that will definitely make you fall in love with London.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is London’s main park that hosts world-class events and concerts that make it a great place to party as well as relax with your friends and plus one!
The largest of the four Royal Parks is Hyde Park, it is a major park located in Westminster, Greater London, the park’s entrance comes from Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens.
The historic location Tyburn gallows located in the north corner near the Marble arch and rotten raw are well-known spots inside hyde park. There is also a Speaker’s Corner in the park for people to give speeches and host events.
Harrods
Harrods is a popular luxury mall owned by Qatar that occupies 20,000 square yards and has 330 departments inside it.
Harrods Limited is a department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge ad has a variety of product shops from clothes to furniture.
The products here include clothing for women, men, children, and infants; electronics; jewelry; sporting gear; a bridal trousseau; pet accessories; toys (including Christmas and signature teddy bears); food and drink; health and beauty items; packaged gifts; stationery; housewares; home appliances; furniture; and much more.
Canary wharf
When you visit London, make sure to spare a few hours and go on the Isle of Dogs, the Manhattan of London and visit the Canary wharf.
Canary Wharf is an East London commercial district with many of the country’s tallest buildings. A lot of buildings and squares are the tallest and most spacious in the canary wharf one of them is one Canada Square which is the UK’s second-tallest building.
Unwind yourself in the Royal Kew Garden.
The Royal Kew garden is a huge 330-acre botanical garden that is considered to be widely known as the world’s most important collection of nature.
This Kew garden is located in the south of London. In this garden, you get to learn the science underlying London’s botanical collections, housed at UNESCO World Heritage Site along with over 50,000 living plants.
Book all your tickets for the Kew Garden, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions with over millions of visitors each year, from the seasons to family rates. Dreamy isn’t it?
Watch over the Sky Garden London
The Sky Garden is located on the 43rd floor of the Wake-Talking Building in London, this garden will enhance your experience with a free alternative view.
Don’t forget to check out the free rooftop guide there if you want to save some money. The sky garden has a couple of restaurants also if you want to prolong your stay or just roam around for an hour in the wind.
Pro tip”: If you can visit the sky garden during the sunset, it will give you a breathtaking view of London and leave you in desperation for coming back to this place.
Study the Oxford City of dreams
Oxford is the city of dreaming minds and is only an hour by train, and I really think it is one of the best places in the UK.
Today, Oxford is a city of hustlers all over the place, one of London’s busiest and most vintage towns.
Oxford is the most interesting city in the United Kingdom because everything interesting is within walking distance of each other.
Flea in the Vinegar yard in London
Visit the Vinegar Yard, especially if you are a vintage or an old-fashioned person. If yes, then you should go to this vintage-loving heart, especially on Saturdays and Sundays.
You can get a lot of food spots, art collections, drinks, and everything else one could possibly find in an unknown city.
Vinegar Yard has both indoor and outdoor areas of the market, visit at any time of year, The crowd gets really hyped here every time, especially more in the summer, so if you’re looking for cute jewelry or more, then this is the place for you.
Atika London
Atika is Located in Shoreditch, This is a market very similar to the vintage yard market that is often the other name for Atika London. This is the largest vintage shop in Europe holding several varieties of stock.
Atika London has a ground floor and also a basement which is filled with men’s and women’s clothing and accessories and much more.
Visit the House of Dreams.
The House of Dreams holds a huge collection of strange yet amazing anomalies made by Stephen Wright, who stays on the floors above and has been growing since 1998.
House of Dreams has grown into one of the strangest and most amazingly incredible and fascinating art projects in the city that will captivate you here for hours. Dreamy isn’t it?
Visiting the house of dreams is like you personally peering into the windows of attractive books so make sure that you take your trip here to attain all the knowledge of the house of dreams.
Visit 18 Stafford Terrace.
18 Stafford Terrace was originally Linley Sambourne’s house and is now called the Sambourne house. Edward Linley Sambourne (1844–1910), was a Punch illustrator, who lived in this house.
This house is in Kensington. 18 Stafford Terrace is now accessible to the public as a museum and is well renowned as well.
The exact location of 18 Stafford terrace is W8 7BH Nearest tube station, What are you waiting for? Swirl in the wind on the 18 Stafford terrace and plan your visit now!
Dance in the Century Club
The Century Club is an intimate club in London that is well hidden behind a secretive front entrance on Shaftesbury Avenue.
The ambiance of the club is filled with decor of art pieces and has lively bars, brasseries, trendy offices, and lounges to lounge in its members.
Century Club also has a breathtaking rooftop terrace that provides breathtaking views of London and gives you a different experience all over so for all the romantics this is special for you!
South London Gallery Bookshop
The South London Gallery, is a well-known gallery funded by the public and has great collections of modern art. This book gallery is located in Camberwell and was established in 1891.
The SLG is a must-see on your trip to the UK mostly if you are a book lover, then it has everything for you! because of its ambitious schedule, which will never cease to amaze and inspire you! This south London Gallery bookshop also has contemporary shows, and speaker audits and is the city’s most cutting-edge art venue.
Sip at the Algerian Coffee House
Coffee lover and that too in London? You have to visit the oldest coffee house in London. Algerian coffee stores sell the highest quality coffee for only £1. This store is standing since 1887 and is indeed a true hidden gem in London.
This coffee shop serves a wide variety of options, from over 80 coffees to 120 teas from all around the world. If you are a coffee lover, this is a must for you guys!
Play at the Clay bar
At the Clay you have a choice of 5 super fun, interactive games to play within one of the semi-private peg that can lift upto 20 people!
This is a perfect place for a fun evening in London! Clay offers a stylized interior with great food and drinks.
You can do a bunch of clay shooting on massive 4K screens as well! This is a fantastic and unique experience that is much better than mini golf or bowling because you get bigger versions of them all here.
Check out Goodwin’s court
Goodwin’s court is yet another Harry Potter location. This is an interesting passageway that is kept well-maintained even today and will give you a secluded feel. If you are a Harry Potter fan, this is a must-see attraction you should visit!
This courtroom is also well known for its busy streets that serve as a secret passage to reality. Goodwin’s Court is found between Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
I would recommend that you purchase your court tickets in advance to ensure your spot. Goodwin’s Court is open every Saturday and Sunday.
Plan your visit to the Old Royal Naval College
Finally! make a grand exit from your tour day and visit the Royal Naval, this will lean you back on the visitor daybed since it serves as a cultural destination experience for tourists and locals located in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site!
We would say that it will roughly take you up to an hour to visit the grounds and visitor center. You can also choose to go on the 45-minute daily guided walks led by the volunteers there.
The Royal Naval has also been a shooting location sometimes, it has also transformed into sets and backdrops for many films that have become blockbusters.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Taussauds is a place in the main lobby that was founded in 1835 by wax artist Marie Tussaud. This wax museum is a well-known museum of wax that replicas well-known politicians and sports players.
The Historical personalities, public figures, and members of the royal families can be seen on display at the museum. The scalpers made by Marie Tessa that have persister can be found in the museum’s history exhibit as well.
A few years before Marie Tessa’s passing, she purchased her wax figure from Adam Tussaud. Tinkerbell and the Incredible Hulk are Madame Tusso’s two smallest wax replicas. This Wax museum is located in Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LR.
The tickets for the wax museum start from £33.50 [Tickets for the sale may vary in the future].
So to Conclude now.
In conclusion, London is a city that truly has something for everyone. From its rich history and iconic landmarks to its vibrant food and cultural scene, there’s no shortage of things to see and do in this bustling metropolis.
We hope this blog post has given you some inspiration for your next trip, and we would love to hear from you.
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