What to see in London

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St. James's Park

The oldest of the Royal Parks of London

Surrounded by the Buckingham Palace, The Mall and St. James's Palace, the Horse Guards and the Birdcage Walk, the 23 hectare (58 acre) St. James's Park is one of the city's most beautiful green...
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London Zoo

Lions and tigers and bears!

Located in Regent’s Park within 36 acres of zoological gardens, the London Zoo provides a unique setting for any summer event. Guests benefit from stylish suites and private outdoor areas with vistas looking...
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Hampton Court Palace

The majestic residence of King Henry VIII

Built for Henry VIII and grandly steeped in history, Hampton Court Palace is one of London's grandest monuments of history. Located along the winding River Thames and surrounded by lush parks and...
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London buses

Get in amongst Londoners on a London bus

London's famous red buses are not only a symbol of the city, but also a great way to see it, and unlimited all-day travel can be as cheap as £3. Sitting on the top deck of a double-decker bus, you...
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Imperial War Museum

History and receptions under one roof

Admission to the impressive Imperial War Museum of London is free, although some exhibitions may charge a symbolic fee. On display, visitors can admire a rare and unique Battle of Britain Spitfire;...
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Richmond upon Thames

Beautiful landscapes and numerous attractions

Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in south west London, which forms part of Outer London. It is considered to be one of the safest areas of London, boasting some of the most visited...
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Eltham Palace

A masterpiece of modern design

The beautiful Art Deco Eltham Palace is a stunning masterpiece of twentieth-century design. It was built in 1936 by textile magnates Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, next to the remains of a medieval royal...
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Leicester Square

Public square, with a small park and a 19th century statue of William Shakespeare

Leicester Square is known as being the centre of London's cinema land - and it is surrounded by floor mounted plaques with film stars names and cast...
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Knightsbridge

London's posh shopping district

Knightsbridge is home of flagship stores for many British and international fashion houses, including Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik and Chanel. The famous Harrods (the largest in Europe) is here as well, and...
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Old Royal Naval College (ORNC)

The architectural centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich

The Old Royal Naval College (ORNC) is considered by the UNESCO one of the "finest and most dramatically sited architectural and landscape ensemble in the British Isles." As part of the...
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Shaftesbury Avenue

Honoring Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury

Built in the late 19th century George Vulliamy and Sir Joseph Bazalgette, the Shaftesbury Avenue was named after Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, who died one year...
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Changing of the guard

One of Britain's main tourist attractions

Not far away, at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, the Household Cavalry mount the guard daily at 11am (10am on Sunday). This is our preferred viewing, since the crowds aren't as thick as at the...
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Highgate Cemetery

A beautiful and historic burial ground

It may seem strange for a cemetery to be a tourist attraction, but Highgate Cemetery is no ordinary burial ground. Many famous people, among them Karl Marx, George Eliot, Michael Faraday and Radclyffe...
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Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

Anglican church at West Smithfield

Founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123, the Church of St. Bartholomew the Great has the most significant Norman interior in London, which once formed the chancel of a much larger monastic church....
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Clarence House

The official London residence of The Prince of Wales

Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, and Princes William and Harry. If you visit London during the summer months, you might...
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Admiralty Arch

Commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of Queen Victoria

A Latin inscription along the top of Admiralty Arch reads "In the tenth year of King Edward VII, to Queen Victoria, from most grateful citizens, 1910." A beautiful homage to one...
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Downing Street

Home of the First Lord of the Treasury

Downing Street was built in the 1680s by Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet, and is nowadays renowned for hosting the official residences of two of the most senior British cabinet ministers: the First...
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King's Cross Station

As magical as the world of Harry Potter

King's Cross Station is the starting point of the Hogwarts Express, a fictional train that carries students between London and Hogsmeade, featured in the Harry Potter books, by J. K. Rowling. Sure...
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Saatchi

London contemporary art gallery

Charles Saatchi's new gallery, which opened after numerous delays in October 2008, has three floors, providing more than 50,000sq ft of space for temporary exhibitions.

Given his fame as a promoter...
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Mayfair

London's most exclusive district

Mayfair is one of London's most exclusive districts, particularly due to its strategic location. It is surrounded by Hyde Park, Oxford Street, Piccadilly, Green Park and Regent Street, and it also holds...
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HMS Belfast

A unique 20th century cruiser

HMS Belfast (C35), operated by the Imperial War Museum, is a a Royal Navy light cruiser that served during both the Second World War and Korean War. She is now harbored on the River Thames, and hosts an...
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Millennium Bridge

The London Millennium Footbridge

The Millennium Bridge (also known as The London Millennium Footbridge) is a pedestrian-only suspension bridge crossing the River Thames between Southwark Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge. The bridge...
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Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising

A kaleidoscope of images and iconic brands

With exhibits featuring over 12,000 original items from the Robert Opie Collection, the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising is one of the most interesting in London. It's a fun, colorful...
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Richmond Park

The land of the deer

The second largest park in London, but the largest of the Royal Parks, Richmond Park is a National Nature Reserve. It is mainly a deer park, boasting over 600 animals, living in their natural habitat.

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Hampstead Heath

North London's ancient parkland

It's easy to forget you're in London when you're roaming across Hampstead Heath's 790 acres of woodland and parkland – though there are spectacular views across the city from Parliament Hill lest you forget....
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Hunterian Museum

Museum of health and medicine

The Hunterian Museum features a number of medical items including John Hunter's surgical collections. On display, a fascinating mix of comparative anatomy and pathology specimens; an odontological...
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Foundling Museum

Britain's original home for abandoned children

The Foundling Museum takes pride in being London's first ever art gallery, but it also happens to tell the story of London's first home for abandoned children. Known as the Foundling Hospital,...
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Kenwood House

Sumptuous interiors and beautiful gardens

The current art collection at Kenwood House was gathered by brewing magnate, Edward Cecil Guinness, first Earl of Iveagh. Thanks to him, you can now admire masterpieces by Rembrandt, Turner,...
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National Portrait Gallery

The first portrait gallery in the world

When it opened in 1856, the National Portrait Gallery was the first of its kind in the world. Since 1896 the Gallery is headquartered at St Martin's Place, off Trafalgar Square, adjoining the...
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Grant Museum of Zoology

The only remaining university zoological museum in London

The Grant Museum of Zoology was founded in 1827 and has managed to collect about 62,000 specimens during its existence. The museum features skeletons, mounted animals and specimens...
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Horniman Museum and Gardens

A little-known gem of a museum

Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman amassed a huge number of natural history specimens, cultural artefacts and curiosities on his travels around the world, which have been displayed in the...
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Kew Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens

Kew Gardens' lush, landscaped beauty represents the pinnacle of Britain's national gardening obsession. From the early 1700s until 1840, when the gardens were given to the nation, these were the grounds for two...
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Science Museum

Bringing science to life, and life to science

Only marginally less popular with the kids than its natural historical neighbor, the Science Museum is a celebration of the wonders of technology in the service of our daily lives. On the...
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Hampstead Ponds

Gay-friendly swimming in nature

Hampstead Ponds, also known as Highgate Ponds, are three swimming ponds in Hampstead Heath. They are fed by the headwater springs of the River Fleet. Two of these ponds are reserved for single sex...
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Alison Jacques Gallery

Acclaimed contemporary art space

One of London's most celebrated contemporary art galleries, Alison Jacques Gallery was established in 2004 by Alison Jacques, formerly News Editor of Flash Art Magazine in Milan and Curator of the British...
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Carroll / Fletcher

Contemporary art gallery in Central London

A contemporary art gallery founded by Jonathon Carroll and Steve Fletcher, Carroll / Fletcher deals with all kinds of artistic production, promoting both emerging and established artists, whose...
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Ordovas

Show offs for the art of the 20th Century

Ordovas is a private gallery that exhibits some of the world's most memorable 20th century and contemporary art. Museum-like in the quality of exhibition, this is truly one of London's finest...
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Vyner Street Gallery

The best First Thursday destination

Vyner Street Gallery is a thriving hub of the east London art scene, and it is one of the last still standing in this area. Many other galleries on the same street had to close down because of the...
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Institute of Contemporary Arts

Art and culture on The Mall

The Institute of Contemporary Arts was founded in 1946, by Roland Penrose, Peter Watson, Herbert Read, Peter Gregory,[1] Geoffrey Grigson and E.L.T. Mesens, as a space for art, literature and culture....
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Hauser and Wirth

Contemporary art gallery

With spaces in Zürich, London and New York, Hauser and Wirth is an international art gallery, dedicated to contemporary art in all media. The gallery was founded in Zurich in 1992 by Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth and...