The individual places worth your time in London, from the great museums and galleries to landmarks, parks, grand hotels and the most famous stores. Filter by type or search by name to find your next visit.
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Museums & GalleriesChurchill War RoomsThe Churchill War Rooms in Whitehall, the preserved underground bunker from which Britain was led in the Second World War.Explore Churchill War Rooms
Museums & GalleriesDesign MuseumThe Design Museum in Kensington, devoted to contemporary design in all its forms.Explore Design Museum
Museums & GalleriesHorniman Museum and GardensA wonderfully eccentric free museum in south London, famed for its overstuffed walrus, world cultures and music galleries, and 16 acres of hilltop gardens.Explore Horniman Museum and Gardens
Museums & GalleriesImperial War MuseumThe Imperial War Museum in Lambeth, exploring conflict and its impact on people's lives, free to enter.Explore Imperial War Museum
Museums & GalleriesLondon Transport MuseumA vivid Covent Garden museum tracing two centuries of London's buses, trams and Tube, with vintage vehicles to climb aboard.Explore London Transport Museum
Museums & GalleriesMoco MuseumA buzzy modern and contemporary art museum in Marylebone, strong on Banksy, immersive rooms and big-name street and pop art.Explore Moco Museum
Museums & GalleriesMuseum of London DocklandsA free museum in a Georgian warehouse on West India Quay, telling the story of London as a port, from Roman river to global trade.Explore Museum of London Docklands
Museums & GalleriesMuseum of the HomeA free Hoxton museum set in 18th-century almshouses, exploring how we have lived at home across 400 years through a series of period rooms.Explore Museum of the Home
Museums & GalleriesNational Maritime MuseumThe largest maritime museum in the world, at the heart of Greenwich's grand riverside ensemble, telling Britain's seafaring story for free.Explore National Maritime Museum
Museums & GalleriesNational Portrait GalleryThe National Portrait Gallery near Trafalgar Square, telling Britain's story through portraits, free to enter.Explore National Portrait Gallery
Museums & GalleriesNatural History MuseumThe Natural History Museum in South Kensington, famous for its dinosaurs and cathedral-like Hintze Hall, free to enter.Explore Natural History Museum
Museums & GalleriesRoyal Academy of ArtsThe Royal Academy of Arts at Burlington House in Mayfair, home to the famous Summer Exhibition.Explore Royal Academy of Arts
Museums & GalleriesSaatchi GalleryA free contemporary art gallery in a grand Chelsea barracks, known for launching bold new artists and crowd-pleasing blockbuster shows.Explore Saatchi Gallery
Museums & GalleriesScience MuseumThe Science Museum in South Kensington, a hands-on celebration of science and invention, free to enter.Explore Science Museum
Museums & GalleriesSir John Soane's MuseumThe labyrinthine former home of a great Georgian architect, crammed with antiquities, paintings and ingenious tricks of light, kept exactly as he left it.Explore Sir John Soane's Museum
Museums & GalleriesTate BritainTate Britain in Millbank, home to the national collection of British art from 1500 to today, free to enter.Explore Tate Britain
Museums & GalleriesTate ModernTate Modern on Bankside, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art in a former power station, free to enter.Explore Tate Modern
Museums & GalleriesThe British MuseumThe British Museum in Bloomsbury, home to the Rosetta Stone and treasures from across the world, free to enter.Explore The British Museum
Museums & GalleriesThe Courtauld GalleryThe Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House, celebrated for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.Explore The Courtauld Gallery
Museums & GalleriesThe National GalleryThe National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, holding one of the world's great collections of European painting, free to enter.Explore The National Gallery
Museums & GalleriesThe Photographers' GalleryEurope's largest public gallery dedicated to photography, a sleek Soho space showing everything from photojournalism to fashion and fine art.Explore The Photographers' Gallery
Museums & GalleriesThe Wallace CollectionThe Wallace Collection in Marylebone, a sumptuous house museum of paintings, armour and furniture, free to enter.Explore The Wallace Collection
Museums & GalleriesVictoria and Albert MuseumThe V&A in South Kensington, the world's leading museum of art, design and decorative arts, free to enter.Explore Victoria and Albert Museum
Museums & GalleriesWellcome CollectionA free Euston museum exploring the connections between medicine, life and art, with thought-provoking exhibitions and a famous reading room.Explore Wellcome Collection
AttractionsArcelorMittal OrbitBritain's tallest sculpture, an Olympic Park landmark with a viewing platform and the world's longest and tallest tunnel slide.Explore ArcelorMittal Orbit
AttractionsBattersea Power StationThe restored Art Deco power station on the Thames, now a riverside destination with shops, restaurants and the Lift 109 chimney experience.Explore Battersea Power Station
AttractionsCutty SarkThe Cutty Sark in Greenwich, the last surviving tea clipper, preserved in dry dock to explore.Explore Cutty Sark
AttractionsFramelessLondon's largest permanent immersive art experience, where masterpieces by Monet, Klimt, Dali and Van Gogh fill vast floor-to-ceiling projection galleries near Marble Arch.Explore Frameless
AttractionsHMS BelfastHMS Belfast moored on the Thames, a Second World War cruiser now a floating branch of the Imperial War Museum.Explore HMS Belfast
AttractionsHampton Court PalaceHampton Court Palace by the Thames, the great Tudor palace of Henry VIII with famous gardens and a maze.Explore Hampton Court Palace
AttractionsIFS Cloud Cable CarLondon's only cable car, gliding high over the Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks with sweeping skyline views.Explore IFS Cloud Cable Car
AttractionsKensington PalaceKensington Palace in Kensington Gardens, a working royal residence with historic state apartments to visit.Explore Kensington Palace
AttractionsMadame TussaudsMadame Tussauds in Marylebone, the famous waxwork attraction of celebrities, royals and history.Explore Madame Tussauds
AttractionsOuternet LondonA free, jaw-dropping immersive media space by Tottenham Court Road, where wrap-around screens fill a vast atrium with floor-to-ceiling visuals.Explore Outernet London
AttractionsRoyal Observatory GreenwichThe Royal Observatory in Greenwich, home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time.Explore Royal Observatory Greenwich
AttractionsSEA LIFE London AquariumSEA LIFE London Aquarium on the South Bank, beneath County Hall, home to sharks, rays and a walk-through ocean tunnel.Explore SEA LIFE London Aquarium
AttractionsShakespeare's GlobeShakespeare's Globe on Bankside, a faithful reconstruction of the open-air Elizabethan playhouse.Explore Shakespeare's Globe
AttractionsSky GardenThe Sky Garden atop the Walkie-Talkie in the City, a free public garden with sweeping views, booking required.Explore Sky Garden
AttractionsThe London DungeonThe London Dungeon on the South Bank, a theatrical journey through London's darkest history with live actors and rides.Explore The London Dungeon
AttractionsThe Postal MuseumA family-friendly museum near King's Cross telling 500 years of postal history, with an underground ride on the hidden Mail Rail.Explore The Postal Museum
AttractionsThe ShardThe Shard at London Bridge, western Europe's tallest building, with the View from the Shard observation decks.Explore The Shard
AttractionsUp at The O2A guided climb across the roof of The O2 arena on Greenwich Peninsula, ending at a viewing platform 52 metres above the Thames.Explore Up at The O2
AttractionsWarner Bros Studio Tour LondonThe Making of Harry Potter at Warner Bros Studio Tour London: the original sets, props and the Hogwarts Express, near Watford.Explore Warner Bros Studio Tour London
AttractionsWestminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey, the coronation church of English and British monarchs for almost a thousand years.Explore Westminster Abbey
AttractionsZSL London ZooZSL London Zoo in Regent's Park, the world's oldest scientific zoo, home to hundreds of species.Explore ZSL London Zoo
EntertainmentAlexandra PalaceA vast Victorian people's palace on a north London hilltop, hosting concerts and events with one of the best skyline views in the city.Explore Alexandra Palace
EntertainmentBarbican CentreEurope's largest multi-arts centre, a Brutalist landmark in the City with concerts, theatre, cinema, art and a lush indoor conservatory.Explore Barbican Centre
EntertainmentEmirates StadiumEmirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal Football Club in north London, with self-guided and legends stadium tours.Explore Emirates Stadium
EntertainmentEventim ApolloA grand Art Deco theatre in Hammersmith, one of London's best-loved concert venues for big-name music and comedy.Explore Eventim Apollo
EntertainmentLondon PalladiumA legendary West End variety and musical theatre on Argyll Street, synonymous with star-studded shows for more than a century.Explore London Palladium
EntertainmentLord's Cricket GroundLord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, the home of cricket, with guided tours and the MCC Museum.Explore Lord's Cricket Ground
EntertainmentOVO Arena WembleyA historic 12,500-capacity indoor arena beside Wembley Stadium, a fixture of the London live-music and entertainment scene.Explore OVO Arena Wembley
EntertainmentRonnie Scott'sLondon's most famous jazz club, a legendary Soho basement where the world's great jazz musicians have played since 1959.Explore Ronnie Scott's
EntertainmentRoyal Albert HallThe Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, the great domed concert hall and home of the Proms.Explore Royal Albert Hall
EntertainmentRoyal Opera HouseThe home of The Royal Opera and Royal Ballet in Covent Garden, one of the world's great lyric theatres, with a glorious glass-roofed foyer open to all.Explore Royal Opera House
EntertainmentSadler's WellsThe UK's leading dance venue, an Islington theatre presenting the best in contemporary, classical and world dance.Explore Sadler's Wells
EntertainmentSomerset HouseSomerset House on the Strand, a neoclassical courtyard hosting art, fountains and a winter ice rink.Explore Somerset House
EntertainmentSouthbank CentreEurope's largest arts centre, a riverside cultural hub spanning the Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery and a buzzing public terrace.Explore Southbank Centre
EntertainmentStamford BridgeStamford Bridge, the historic home of Chelsea Football Club in west London, with stadium tours and a club museum.Explore Stamford Bridge
EntertainmentThe O2The O2 in Greenwich, a vast entertainment arena and the venue for the world's biggest acts.Explore The O2
EntertainmentTottenham Hotspur StadiumThe Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London, a state-of-the-art arena with stadium tours and the Dare Skywalk.Explore Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
EntertainmentTwickenham StadiumTwickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby in south-west London, with stadium tours and the World Rugby Museum.Explore Twickenham Stadium
EntertainmentWembley StadiumWembley Stadium, England's national stadium and a world-famous venue for football and concerts, with behind-the-scenes tours.Explore Wembley Stadium
Parks & GardensBattersea ParkA handsome 200-acre Victorian park on the south bank, with a boating lake, a Peace Pagoda, riverside walks and a children's zoo.Explore Battersea Park
Parks & GardensBushy ParkLondon's second-largest royal park, a vast expanse of grassland and roaming deer beside Hampton Court, crowned by a baroque water garden.Explore Bushy Park
Parks & GardensChelsea Physic GardenLondon's oldest botanic garden, a walled riverside haven in Chelsea founded in 1673 to study the medicinal power of plants.Explore Chelsea Physic Garden
Parks & GardensClapham CommonA vast, lively triangle of south London greenery with ponds, sports pitches and a famously sociable summer scene.Explore Clapham Common
Parks & GardensCrystal Palace ParkA historic south London park famous for its Victorian dinosaur sculptures, the first ever made, set among lakes and wide lawns.Explore Crystal Palace Park
Parks & GardensGreenwich ParkGreenwich Park, a Royal Park rising to the Royal Observatory with classic views over the Thames and the City.Explore Greenwich Park
Parks & GardensHampstead HeathHampstead Heath in north London, a wild expanse of woodland and meadow with skyline views from Parliament Hill.Explore Hampstead Heath
Parks & GardensHyde ParkHyde Park, one of London's grand Royal Parks, with the Serpentine lake and Speakers' Corner.Explore Hyde Park
Parks & GardensKensington GardensKensington Gardens, a graceful Royal Park beside Hyde Park, with Kensington Palace, the Italian Gardens and the Diana playground.Explore Kensington Gardens
Parks & GardensKew GardensThe Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of glasshouses and living collections.Explore Kew Gardens
Parks & GardensKyoto GardenA serene Japanese garden hidden inside Holland Park, with koi ponds, a waterfall and resident peacocks, one of London's most photographed corners.Explore Kyoto Garden
Parks & GardensRegent's ParkRegent's Park, an elegant Royal Park with rose gardens, an open-air theatre and London Zoo.Explore Regent's Park
Parks & GardensRichmond ParkRichmond Park, London's largest Royal Park, famous for its free-roaming herds of deer.Explore Richmond Park
Parks & GardensSt James's ParkSt James's Park, the oldest Royal Park, framed by Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards with a lake and pelicans.Explore St James's Park
Parks & GardensVictoria ParkEast London's best-loved park, a lively 200-acre Victorian green space with lakes, cafes and a famous Sunday vibe.Explore Victoria Park
LandmarksAbbey RoadThe St John's Wood zebra crossing immortalised on the Beatles album cover, a place of pilgrimage for music fans worldwide.Explore Abbey Road
LandmarksAdmiralty ArchA grand Edwardian triple archway linking Trafalgar Square to The Mall and the ceremonial route to Buckingham Palace.Explore Admiralty Arch
LandmarksAlbert MemorialQueen Victoria's lavish Gothic tribute to Prince Albert, a gilded landmark facing the Royal Albert Hall across Kensington Gardens.Explore Albert Memorial
LandmarksCleopatra's NeedleAn ancient Egyptian obelisk over 3,000 years old, standing on the Victoria Embankment beside the Thames, flanked by two bronze sphinxes.Explore Cleopatra's Needle
LandmarksHouses of ParliamentThe Houses of Parliament and the Palace of Westminster: how to visit, take a tour and see the home of British democracy.Explore Houses of Parliament
LandmarksLeadenhall MarketLeadenhall Market in the City, an ornate covered Victorian market and a beloved film location.Explore Leadenhall Market
LandmarksLeicester SquareLeicester Square in the West End, the home of London's film premieres and cinemas.Explore Leicester Square
LandmarksLittle VeniceLittle Venice in west London, a tranquil pocket of canals, houseboats and waterside cafes where the Regent's and Grand Union canals meet.Explore Little Venice
LandmarksMarble ArchJohn Nash's grand white marble triumphal arch at the corner of Hyde Park, a famous West End landmark and orientation point.Explore Marble Arch
LandmarksMillennium BridgeLondon's sleek steel pedestrian bridge linking St Paul's with Tate Modern, offering one of the city's most photographed river views.Explore Millennium Bridge
LandmarksPiccadilly CircusPiccadilly Circus in the West End, the famous junction of bright signs, Eros and theatreland.Explore Piccadilly Circus
LandmarksSeven DialsA charming Covent Garden junction where seven lanes meet at a historic sundial pillar, now a hub of independent shops and restaurants.Explore Seven Dials
LandmarksThe GherkinThe City of London's curving glass tower at 30 St Mary Axe, one of the most recognisable buildings on the modern skyline.Explore The Gherkin
LandmarksThe MonumentThe Monument to the Great Fire of London in the City, a Wren column you can climb for City views.Explore The Monument
LandmarksTrafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square, the great civic heart of London with Nelson's Column, fountains and the National Gallery.Explore Trafalgar Square
LandmarksWellington ArchA grand triumphal arch at Hyde Park Corner crowned by Europe's largest bronze sculpture, with a viewing balcony over the royal parks.Explore Wellington Arch
ShoppingBond StreetLondon's most prestigious shopping street, the Mayfair home of flagship designer boutiques, fine jewellers and art galleries.Explore Bond Street
ShoppingBurlington ArcadeLondon's most elegant covered shopping arcade, a Regency jewel off Piccadilly patrolled by top-hatted Beadles since 1819.Explore Burlington Arcade
ShoppingCarnaby StreetThe pedestrianised Soho street that defined Swinging Sixties London, now a lively hub of fashion, independent shops and seasonal displays.Explore Carnaby Street
ShoppingCoal Drops YardA stylish shopping and dining district in revived Victorian coal warehouses behind King's Cross, by the canal.Explore Coal Drops Yard
ShoppingFortnum and MasonFortnum and Mason on Piccadilly, the historic grocer famous for tea, hampers and its food halls.Explore Fortnum and Mason
ShoppingHamleysHamleys on Regent Street, one of the world's oldest and largest toy shops.Explore Hamleys
ShoppingHarrodsHarrods in Knightsbridge, the most famous department store in the world, known for its Food Halls.Explore Harrods
ShoppingLiberty LondonLiberty on Great Marlborough Street, the mock-Tudor emporium known for fabrics, fashion and design.Explore Liberty London
ShoppingSelfridgesSelfridges on Oxford Street, the landmark department store celebrated for its windows and fashion floors.Explore Selfridges
ShoppingWestfield LondonA vast shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush, packed with high-street and designer names plus a luxury village and cinema.Explore Westfield London
ShoppingWestfield Stratford CityOne of Europe's largest urban shopping centres, anchoring the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London with hundreds of shops and eateries.Explore Westfield Stratford City
HotelsBrown's HotelLondon's oldest hotel, a quintessentially English Mayfair institution open since 1837, beloved for its afternoon tea and literary history.Explore Brown's Hotel
HotelsClaridge'sClaridge's in Mayfair, an Art Deco icon and a favourite of royalty and society for generations.Explore Claridge's
HotelsCorinthia LondonA grand, glamorous hotel near Trafalgar Square and the river, celebrated for its vast spa and palatial public spaces.Explore Corinthia London
HotelsMandarin Oriental Hyde ParkA landmark Knightsbridge hotel overlooking Hyde Park, pairing Edwardian grandeur with two of London's most acclaimed restaurants.Explore Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
HotelsShangri-La The ShardA spectacular hotel occupying the upper floors of The Shard, with floor-to-ceiling views and London's highest hotel infinity pool.Explore Shangri-La The Shard
HotelsThe BerkeleyA discreetly glamorous Knightsbridge hotel famed for its rooftop pool, fashion-themed afternoon tea and celebrated bars.Explore The Berkeley
HotelsThe ConnaughtThe Connaught in Mayfair, a discreet and refined grande dame known for its bar and dining.Explore The Connaught
HotelsThe DorchesterThe Dorchester on Park Lane, a glamorous Mayfair landmark overlooking Hyde Park.Explore The Dorchester
HotelsThe GoringA family-owned Belgravia hotel near Buckingham Palace, the only hotel ever to hold a Royal Warrant for hospitality.Explore The Goring
HotelsThe Langham, LondonOne of Europe's first grand hotels, a Marylebone landmark celebrated for its afternoon tea and the acclaimed Artesian bar.Explore The Langham, London
HotelsThe NedA glamorous hotel and members' club in a former bank in the City, where nine restaurants ring a grand former banking hall.Explore The Ned
HotelsThe Ritz LondonThe Ritz on Piccadilly, the byword for Edwardian grandeur and one of London's most storied hotels.Explore The Ritz London
HotelsThe SavoyThe Savoy on the Strand, a legendary riverside hotel blending Edwardian and Art Deco glamour.Explore The Savoy