London
"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life" Samuel Johnson
Standing on the River Thames, the capital of the UK is a leading force in the arts, commerce, entertainment, fashion, finance and tourism. London dates back to its founding by the Romans, so it's brimming with history, culture and century-old establishments. The city's famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and The Shard attract over 14 million international visitors per year, making it Europe's most visited city. It is also home to numerous world-renowned museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions, such as the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, British Library and 40 West End theatres.
A day in the capital's heart: the City of London
Live life like the Royals in Kensington and Chelsea
Top Attractions in London
Top Museums in London
Exhibitions in London
Activities
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Churchill War Rooms, London
Deep underground, these are the atmospheric World War Two headquarters of the British government.
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Handel & Hendrix in London, House Museum: All year
Experience the lives of two of the biggest figures in Western music: George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix.
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Horse Guards Parade, London
Parade ground where the daily Changing of the Life Guard, and the annual Trooping of Colour take place.
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Imperial War Museum, London
The Imperial War Museum London examines the impact of war on soldiers and civilians, from the First World War until today.
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London Transport Museum
The museum provides a unique way to explore the transport heritage so closely linked to the history of the city, and makes for a great day out with children.
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National Portrait Gallery, London
Opened in 1856, this was the first portrait gallery in the world. It was built to house portraits of historically important and famous British people, based on the subject, rather than the artist.
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Natural History Museum, London
The Natural History Museum is every child's dream; towering dinosaurs, dark corners to hide in and never ending galleries to explore. So for adults it's a haven too.
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Opium Dim Sum Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, London
Away from the bright lights and heaving streets of Soho lies Opium, hazy and mysterious.
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Plum and Spilt Milk, Restaurant, London
The Great Northern Hotel merits a visit in its own right: travel back in time to the days when every trip was an exciting voyage complete with comfortable, stylish, luxurious surroundings. Who could imagine that just a few years ago this area was a maze of scruffy streets and cheap hotels?
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Royal Air Force Museum, London
There are three galleries for you to explore in this museum, which cover the first 100 years of the RAF up until its role in today’s world.
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Science Museum, London
The Science Museum in London holds a collection of over 300,000 items, including the oldest surviving steam locomotive, the first jet engine, a reconstruction of Francis Crick and James Watson's model of DNA.
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St. Paul's Cathedral, London: All year
The great Wren cathedral, whose massive dome characterises the London skyline.
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The British Museum, London
The British Museum can truly lay claim to being one of the greatest and most significant museums in the world.
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The National Gallery, London
It's hard to miss the National Gallery sitting in the centre of London's iconic Trafalgar Square; indeed, it is the fourth most-visited art museum in the world.
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Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, London
Named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the V&A, for short, was founded in 1852 and to this day remains a leader in the history of design around the world.
