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Things to Do in London

There are 262 attractions in London. 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
2
Buckingham Palace
Official London residence of the British monarch
Palace
Westminster Abbey
3
Westminster Abbey
Gothic church in London used for coronations
Church
Tower of London
4
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
7
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
10
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
12
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
Jacobite Steam Train
14
Jacobite Steam Train
Railroad
Victoria and Albert Museum
15
Victoria and Albert Museum
Major London museum of decorative arts and design
Museum
16
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
38
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
40
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
48
White Hart Lane
Former Tottenham Hotspur football stadium in London
Stadium
Covent Garden
49
Covent Garden
Historic London district with market and theaters
Area
Royal Opera House
50
Royal Opera House
Historic Covent Garden opera house hosting opera and ballet
Theater
Piccadilly Circus
51
Piccadilly Circus
Busy London road junction and entertainment hub
Amusement Park
Selhurst Park
52
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
54
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
60
Arsenal Stadium
Former Arsenal FC stadium with iconic Art Deco stands
Stadium
Charing Cross
61
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
63
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
69
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
75
Upton Park
Former West Ham stadium, now closed
Stadium
Vicarage Road
76
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
78
Loftus Road
Football stadium and home of Queens Park Rangers
Stadium
St Martin-in-the-Fields
79
St Martin-in-the-Fields
Prominent London church at Trafalgar Square corner
Church
Barbican Centre
80
Barbican Centre
Major London arts centre and cultural complex
Museum
81
Greenwich Park
Historic royal park in London with observatory views
Park
Lambeth Palace
82
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
84
Marble Arch
Triumphal arch and busy London road junction
Monument
Clarence House
85
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
88
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
90
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
92
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