London

Royal history, world-class museums, pubs on every corner.

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London mixes centuries of history with galleries, theatre and neighborhoods that each feel like their own town.

Top attractions in London

Westminster and the South BankBig Ben, the Abbey, then walk the river to Tate Modern.
Free museumsBritish Museum, National Gallery and the Natural History Museum cost nothing.
Tower of LondonSee the Crown Jewels, then cross Tower Bridge.
West End showBook ahead or try the TKTS booth in Leicester Square.
Borough MarketLondon's best food market, near London Bridge.
Notting Hill and Hyde ParkPastel houses, Portobello Road, then a long park walk.

Where to stay

Covent Garden and South Bank are central; Shoreditch for nightlife.

LuxuryThe SavoyStrand, on the Thames

Mid-rangeThe Hoxton, HolbornHolborn, central

ValuecitizenM Tower of LondonTower Hill

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Getting there and around

From the airport. Heathrow (LHR): Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express to central London in 15–35 min. Also Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City.

In the city. The Tube, buses and Overground cover everything. Tap a contactless card; fares cap daily and weekly.

Train and bus tips

Tap a contactless card on Tube, buses and trains; daily and weekly caps apply.
Elizabeth line crosses the city east–west fast, including Heathrow.
Eurostar to Paris from St Pancras in about 2h20.
Day trips by train: Oxford 1h, Bath 1h30, Brighton 1h.

Events, nightlife and sports

Dec 31New Year's Eve fireworksTicketed viewing along the Thames by the London Eye.

Late AugustNotting Hill CarnivalEurope's biggest street carnival.

MayChelsea Flower ShowWorld-famous garden show.

Year-roundWest End seasonMusicals and plays nightly.

Nightlife and parties. Soho and Shoreditch for bars, fabric for clubbing, rooftop bars along the South Bank.

Sports. Premier League football (Aug–May: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and more), Wimbledon tennis (late June–July), London Marathon (April), rugby at Twickenham.

Dates change every year; check official sites before booking. The concierge can get tickets.

What to eat

Sunday roast in a pubFish and chipsAfternoon teaCurry on Brick LaneBorough Market street food

R Travel tours

Tours we're preparing for London. Leave your email and we'll tell you first when they open.

Coming soonRoyal London in a dayFull day

Palaces, the Changing of the Guard and the Crown Jewels with a private guide.

Buckingham Palace and the guard change
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London and Crown Jewels

Coming soonWarner Bros. Studio TourHalf day

Round-trip transfer to the Harry Potter studio sets outside London.

Great Hall and Diagon Alley
Hogwarts Express platform
Hotel pick-up

Coming soonCotswolds and OxfordFull day

Honey-stone villages and university colleges, small-group.

Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water
Oxford colleges
Country pub lunch

Practical info

When to go

May–September for long days; December for the festive lights.

Money

British pound (GBP)

Language

English

R Travel tip

Tap a contactless card on the Tube; fares cap daily automatically.

Good to know

Most major museums are free.
Stand on the right on escalators.
Weather changes fast; carry a light jacket year-round.

Opening hours, prices, event dates and entry rules change. Check official sites before you go. Written by the R Travel team.