London

Instantly recognizable icons like Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral welcome you to history-laden London, the UK's multicultural capital that's a tireless innovator of art and culture.

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Westminster Abbey
The West End
A splendid mixture of architectural styles, Westminster Abbey is considered the finest example of Early English Gothic. It's not merely a beautiful place…
Tate Modern
South Bank
One of London's most amazing attractions, Tate Modern is an outstanding modern- and contemporary-art gallery housed in the creatively revamped Bankside…
Natural History Museum
Kensington & Hyde Park
With its thunderous, animatronic dinosaur, riveting displays about planet earth, outstanding Darwin Centre and architecture straight from a Gothic fairy…
St Paul's Cathedral
London
Sir Christopher Wren’s 300-year-old architectural masterpiece is a London icon. Towering over diminutive Ludgate Hill in a superb position that's been a…
Tower of London
London
Few parts of the UK are as steeped in history or as impregnated with legend and superstition as the titanic stonework of the Tower of London. Not only is…
Shakespeare's Globe
South Bank
Seeing a play at Shakespeare's Globe – ideally standing under the open-air "wooden O" – is experiencing the playwright's work at its best and most…
British Museum
The West End
With almost six million visitors trooping through its doors annually, the British Museum in Bloomsbury, one of the oldest and finest museums in the world,…
Hyde Park
Kensington & Hyde Park
One of London’s best parks, Hyde Park spreads itself over 142 hectares of neat gardens, wild expanses of overgrown grass and glorious trees. As well as…

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Planning Toolkit

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Neighborhoods
There's way more to London than Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street. Use this guide to London neighborhoods to plan your perfect trip.
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Day Trips
Step out of the capital to explore the towns, historic sites and nature outside London on a day trip.
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Transportation
London has a huge public transportation system, but is not the most intuitive city to navigate. Here's what you need to know about getting around London.
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Free Things to Do
Skinflints and penny-pinchers rejoice! The English capital is packed to rafters with amazing free experiences. Here are our faves.
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Traveling with Kids
Explore London's many family-friendly museums and large open spaces that are perfect for little people.
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Articles

Latest stories from London

Art and Culture

A Total Trip: What I spent on a four-day cultural getaway in London

Jul 13, 2023 • 6 Min read

I traveled to London to see Paul Mescal on stage. It was the perfect excuse for a long weekend getaway.

Public Transport
How to get around London: from tubes and trains to bikes and buses
Jun 19, 2023 • 10 Min read
London has a huge public transportation system, but is not the most intuitive city to navigate. Here's what you need to know about getting around London.
Train Travel
Travel from Berlin to Brussels on a new overnight train - and even link up with London
May 25, 2023 • 4 Min read
Passengers can now travel from London to Berlin on a cross-border night train service.
Tours
This cabaret-singer tour guide walks you through 2000 years of London’s queer history
May 25, 2023 • 6 Min read
On his walking tours through London, cabaret performer Mark T Cox walks visitors through 2000 years of the city’s queer history.
Festivals & Events
Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher's outfits are the stars of this new London exhibition
May 12, 2023 • 3 Min read
A new exhibition at the V&A Museum in London traces the history and glamour of the diva, from opera stars to Elton John and beyond.
Festivals & Events
Traveling to London for the royal coronation? Here's what you need to know
May 5, 2023 • 6 Min read
A royal coronation only happens once in a generation – or a lifetime. Here’s all you need to know about King Charles III’s big to-do on May 6, 2023.
Art
Top neighborhoods to explore in London
Mar 20, 2023 • 10 Min read
There's way more to London than Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street. Use this guide to London neighborhoods to plan your perfect trip.
Art and Culture
Immerse yourself in the art of David Hockney at a new exhibition in London
Mar 8, 2023 • 4 Min read
A new immersive exhibition of David Hockney art in London is the perfect reason to plan a trip this spring.
Cycling
🌍 Help me LP! How do I rent a bike in London as a visitor?
Mar 1, 2023 • 7 Min read
If you’re curious about exploring London by bicycle, here are some tips for doing so safely, plus a roundup of the city’s best bike-share programs.
Public Transport
The 10 best day trips from London
Feb 26, 2023 • 11 Min read
Step out of the capital to explore the towns, historic sites and nature outside London on a day trip.