Things to Do in Islington

There are 2 attractions in Islington. British Museum, large museum of human history and global antiquities, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
British Museum
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British Museum
Large museum of human history and global antiquities
Museum
Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace
Official London residence of the British monarch
Palace
Westminster Abbey
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Westminster Abbey
Gothic church in London used for coronations
Church
Tower of London
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Tower of London
Historic fortress and former royal prison in London
Castle
Big Ben
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Big Ben
Nickname for London's Great Bell and clock tower
Monument
London Eye
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London Eye
Giant riverside observation wheel on the Thames
Amusement Park
Tower Bridge
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Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule bridge spanning London's Thames
Building
Natural History Museum, London
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Natural History Museum, London
Large museum of natural history specimens and exhibitions
Museum
St Paul's Cathedral
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St Paul's Cathedral
Historic cathedral with prominent domed architecture
Church
Kew Gardens
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Kew Gardens
Extensive botanical gardens with diverse plant collections
Park
Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace
Tudor and Baroque royal palace with formal gardens
Palace
Tate Modern
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Tate Modern
Modern art museum housed in a former power station
Museum
Shakespeare's Globe
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Shakespeare's Globe
Reconstruction of Shakespeare's open‑air theatre on the Thames
Theater
Victoria and Albert Museum
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Major London museum of decorative arts and design
Museum
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Somerset House
Historic London neoclassical building hosting arts and events
Museum
Science Museum, London
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Science Museum, London
Interactive science museum with historical technological collections
Historical Site
National Maritime Museum
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National Maritime Museum
Greenwich museum documenting Britain's maritime history and artefacts
Museum
Thorpe Park
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Thorpe Park
Thrill-focused theme park near London with intense coasters
Park
National Portrait Gallery, London
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National Portrait Gallery, London
London gallery housing portraits of notable British figures
Museum
Royal Academy of Arts
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Royal Academy of Arts
Historic London art institution hosting exhibitions and education
Museum
British Library
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British Library
United Kingdom's national library holding vast collections
Museum
Saatchi Gallery
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Saatchi Gallery
Contemporary art gallery showcasing emerging international artists
Museum
Serpentine Galleries
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Serpentine Galleries
Contemporary galleries in London's Kensington Gardens exhibiting commissions
Museum
National Gallery
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National Gallery
Major London gallery housing Western European paintings
Museum
Tate Britain
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Tate Britain
London museum focusing on historic and British art
Museum
Whitechapel Gallery
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Whitechapel Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in East London promoting emerging artists
Museum
Young V&A
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Young V&A
Children's museum in London focused on design and making
Museum
Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace
Historic royal residence and museum in London
Palace
Churchill War Rooms
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Churchill War Rooms
Underground museum in London preserving Churchill's WWII command center
Museum
Osterley House
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Osterley House
Georgian country house with period interiors and parkland
Museum
Imperial War Museum
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Imperial War Museum
Museum documenting Britain's military history and conflicts
Museum
HMS Belfast
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HMS Belfast
Preserved WWII cruiser serving as a floating museum
Museum
National Army Museum
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National Army Museum
Museum documenting British Army history and artifacts
Museum
Kenwood House
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Kenwood House
Georgian villa with Rembrandt and landscape collections
Castle
Sir John Soane's Museum
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Sir John Soane's Museum
Historic house museum preserving architect Sir John Soane's collection
Museum
Museum of the Home
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Museum of the Home
Historic house museum about English domestic interiors
Museum
Greater London
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Greater London
Metropolitan region centered on the UK's capital city
Area
Wembley Stadium
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Wembley Stadium
England's national stadium hosting football and major events
Stadium
Emirates Stadium
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Emirates Stadium
Arsenal's north London football stadium, modern design
Stadium
Stamford Bridge
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Stamford Bridge
Football stadium in London, home of Chelsea FC
Stadium
Trafalgar Square
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Trafalgar Square
Central London public square with Nelson's Column
Square
London Stadium
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London Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in London, formerly Olympic venue
Stadium
Madame Tussauds
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Madame Tussauds
Wax museum exhibiting lifelike celebrity figures
Museum
Hyde Park, London
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Hyde Park, London
Large central London park with Speakers' Corner
Park
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
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Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Historic observatory marking the Prime Meridian and astronomy exhibits
Archaeological Site
The Shard
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The Shard
Tall London skyscraper with observation decks and offices
Building
White Hart Lane
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White Hart Lane
Former Tottenham Hotspur football stadium in London
Stadium
Covent Garden
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Covent Garden
Historic London district with market and theaters
Area
Royal Opera House
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Royal Opera House
Historic Covent Garden opera house hosting opera and ballet
Theater
Piccadilly Circus
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Piccadilly Circus
Busy London road junction and entertainment hub
Amusement Park
Selhurst Park
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Selhurst Park
South London football stadium, home to Crystal Palace
Stadium
The Crystal Palace
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The Crystal Palace
Victorian glass exhibition hall originally erected in Hyde Park
Palace
Downing Street
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Downing Street
Street housing the UK Prime Minister's official residence
Stream
The Gherkin
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The Gherkin
Distinctive London skyscraper noted for its curved glass facade
Palace
Harrods
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Harrods
Large London department store on Brompton Road
Market
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
London stadium, home of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Stadium
Wembley Stadium (1923)
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Wembley Stadium (1923)
Historic 1923 stadium site, former national football venue
Stadium
Westminster Cathedral
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Westminster Cathedral
Large Catholic cathedral in London with Byzantine interior
Church
Arsenal Stadium
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Arsenal Stadium
Former Arsenal FC stadium with iconic Art Deco stands
Stadium
Charing Cross
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Charing Cross
Central London junction and historic landmark near Trafalgar
Monument
Globe Theatre
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Globe Theatre
Reconstruction of Shakespeare's theatre staging period plays
Theater
Palace of Whitehall
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Palace of Whitehall
Former royal palace site, now government offices area
Palace
Craven Cottage
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Craven Cottage
Historic riverside football ground and Fulham FC home
Stadium
London Zoo
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London Zoo
Historic zoological garden housing diverse wildlife and conservation programs
Museum
St James's Park
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St James's Park
Royal park beside Buckingham Palace with ornamental lake
Park
Lord's
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Lord's
Historic London cricket ground, 'Home of Cricket'
Stadium
Cutty Sark
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Cutty Sark
Restored 19th-century tea clipper and museum ship
Museum
Regent's Park
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Regent's Park
Large central London park with formal gardens
Park
Leicester Square
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Leicester Square
Central London square known for cinemas and entertainment
Square
St Margaret's Church, Westminster
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St Margaret's Church, Westminster
Historic London parish church beside Westminster Abbey
Religious Site
Twickenham Stadium
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Twickenham Stadium
England rugby stadium and national team home
Stadium
Green Park
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Green Park
Central London royal park adjacent to Buckingham Palace
Park
Nelson's Column
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Nelson's Column
Nelson's Column memorial in Trafalgar Square, London
Monument
Upton Park
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Upton Park
Former West Ham stadium, now closed
Stadium
Vicarage Road
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Vicarage Road
Watford FC stadium in northwest London
Stadium
The O2 Arena
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The O2 Arena
Large indoor arena and entertainment venue on Greenwich Peninsula
Stadium
Loftus Road
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Loftus Road
Football stadium and home of Queens Park Rangers
Stadium
St Martin-in-the-Fields
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St Martin-in-the-Fields
Prominent London church at Trafalgar Square corner
Church
Barbican Centre
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Barbican Centre
Major London arts centre and cultural complex
Museum
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Greenwich Park
Historic royal park in London with observatory views
Park
Lambeth Palace
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Lambeth Palace
Official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Church
London Museum
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London Museum
City museum documenting London's history and archaeology
Museum
Marble Arch
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Marble Arch
Triumphal arch and busy London road junction
Monument
Clarence House
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Clarence House
London royal residence and office of senior royals.
Palace
London Aquatics Centre
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London Aquatics Centre
2012 Olympic swimming venue in Stratford
Stadium
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Legacy Olympic park in East London with venues
Park
Queen's House
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Queen's House
Early classical royal residence in Greenwich, art museum
Palace
Richmond Park
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Richmond Park
Large royal park in London, known for deer
Park
The Den
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The Den
Football stadium in London, home of Millwall FC
Stadium
The Oval
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The Oval
Historic London cricket ground and international venue
Stadium
White City Stadium
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White City Stadium
Historic London stadium built for 1908 Olympics
Stadium
Admiralty Arch
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Admiralty Arch
Triumphal arch linking The Mall and Trafalgar Square
Square
Baitul Futuh Mosque
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Baitul Futuh Mosque
One of Europe's largest mosques in London
Mosque
Brentford Community Stadium
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Brentford Community Stadium
Football stadium in London, home of Brentford FC
Stadium
Albert Memorial
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Albert Memorial
Victorian Gothic memorial to Prince Albert in London
Monument
London Docklands
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London Docklands
Former London docks redeveloped into a financial district
Area
One Canada Square
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One Canada Square
Canary Wharf skyscraper and prominent London financial landmark
Building
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
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All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Prestigious tennis club hosting the annual Wimbledon Championships
Stadium
Isle of Dogs
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Isle of Dogs
East London peninsula encompassing Canary Wharf financial district
Area
Southwark Cathedral
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Southwark Cathedral
Medieval London cathedral near Borough Market
Religious Site