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The 15 best walking tours in London
London’s one of the most walkable capital cities in the world. Indeed, in many ways, London is the anti-L.A.: here people think you’re mad if you...
20 alternative London attractions
Already done Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, or do you just fancy something that reveals London away from the picture-postcard scenery? Here’s our pick...
Best London tours
Often the best way to see a city is to be guided by a local, and London’s no different
Helicopter rides and tours in London
Want to get the best view of the capital? Board a chopper and see what the birdies see
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London's best Thames river cruises
Get a whole new perspective of the city with these top Thames river cruises
The best bus tours in London
Whether you’re after a whirlwind tour of London’s attractions for the first time or you want a little refresher of your favourite spots...
London sightseeing
Your comprehensive guide to the tried-and-tested London sightseeing spots
The 20 best alternative attractions in London
Tired of Trafalgar Square? Already seen Buckingham Palace? It’s true that London has many wonderful landmarks, sights and attractions –...
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London Eye
Much like the Millenium Dome – or, as its known to those who don’t remember the twentieth century, the O2 Arena – the London Eye was...
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
It’s not every day that you see sharks and penguins in London, but on the South Bank you can. Almost literally, too, if it wasn’t for the fact that...
Madame Tussauds
In 1884 many things happened. The first steam cable trams set off in Highgate, Mr Kellogg patented ‘flaked cereal’ and Marie Tussaud moved into...
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London's hidden attractions
14 weird but wonderful museums
Beautiful buildings, curious curators and extraordinary exhibits to discover
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Secret London
Explore life off the beaten track with our guide to secret London attractions and more
Unsung museums and libraries in London
The enclaves of curios in the capital
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London's biggest attractions
London Eye
London Eye
Originally constructed to mark the Millennium, the slowly circling wheel that looms over the Thames continues to be one of the city’s...
Up at The O2
Up at The O2
Have you ever been curious as to what London looks like from more than 50 metres up above North Greenwich? If you're hardy enough to get kitted out in safety...
ArcelorMittal Orbit and slide
ArcelorMittal Orbit and slide
The curly-wurly red scaffolding tower lords it over the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from its position right alongside the Olympic Stadium. Designed...
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
The Queen’s pad sure lives up to its pretty picture-postcard image. All year round you‘re welcome to take a gander at the stunning Royal...
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court’s resplendent palace and plush grounds will pomp up any trip to London. From the Tudor indoor tennis court to the Royal Maze, from...
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
To see Gothic grandeur at its most glorious hop across the road to this royally-approved abbey. Westminster Abbey has been home to elaborate 16 royal...
Tower of London
Tower of London
Experience London’s multifarious history, from the flamboyant to the frightful, with a nosey around this eleventh-century fortress.
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens
Exotic flowers, wild meadows and a walk among the treetops in leafy west London.
Thames RIB Experience
Thames RIB Experience
Step aboard the RIB ride, which will send you hurtling down the river with its 740 horse power and ‘V8’ twin turbo thrust.
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
Christopher Wren’s masterpiece is an architectural marvel. Come and test your hearing in the Whispering Gallery and stay for evensong.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Take a walk on the weird side with Ripley’s gallery of curious artworks, amazing facts and mind-boggling challenges.
