London tourist attractions
The most visited attractions in London are the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum and Science Museum – all of which are free. The most popular paid attractions include the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s. Surprisingly, places like the London Eye and Madame Tussauds don’t even make the Top 10.
Craig recommends… I’ve written a bucket list of London’s top attractions, and reviewed over two hundred of them on my London travel blog. Check out my Top 10 free attractions, Top 10 kid’s attractions and example itineraries as well – I’ve put together a few ideas for quick day trips, weekend stopovers, three day stays, right up to four days, five days, six days and seven day stays.
London landmarks
Famous London landmarks that all tourists should try and see during their holiday – everything from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace.
Family days out with kids
Family-friendly attractions that make great days out with kids – from zoos and museums, to boat rides and open-top sightseeing buses.
London bucket list
Choosing which attractions to see and which ones to skip isn’t easy, so we’re going to help you with this big bucket list of the best places to visit.
Art galleries
London has one of the finest art collections in the world, and popular galleries like the National Gallery and Tate Modern are free to enter.
Museums
There are hundreds of museums in London. The big four are the British Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum and V&A.
Political attractions
You’ll find the PM in No.10 Downing Street, the government in Parliament, and the other political departments around Whitehall.
Royal palaces and mansions
Every tourist visits Buckingham Palace, but did you know that there are five more Royal palaces worth seeing in London?
Parades and ceremonies
Changing the Guard is a must-see attraction on every tourist’s itinerary, but did you know about the other daily parades and ceremonies?
Military attractions
These tourist attractions span 2,000 years of British history, from the Romans right up to Churchill’s underground bunker in Whitehall.
Maritime attractions
The river runs right through the centre of the city so a sightseeing boat is a great way to see some of London’s famous landmarks.
Sightseeing buses and boats
Catching a sightseeing bus is one of the most popular things to do on holiday. But how about catching a boat up the river instead?
Live music venues
Whatever kind of music you’re into London will have it: from huge rock arenas and intimate little concert venues, to classical music halls.
West End theatres
London’s theatre district is centred around the West End where you’ll find everything from stage musicals to plays by William Shakespeare.
Churches and cathedrals
Christopher Wren built fifty-one city churches after the Great Fire of London including his masterpiece – the spectacular St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Shops and markets
London is great for shopping with busy high streets, street markets and luxurious department stores like Harrods and Fortnum & Mason.
Famous street names
With a history stretching all the way back to Roman times, London still has a few street names and squares that are over 1,000 years old.
Things to do for free
There are so many free attractions in London that you could literally spend an entire week over here and not spend anything on entry fees.
The best viewing spots
London has some of the tallest buildings in Europe, offering you a spectacular view of the city’s skyline from their observation floors.
Parks and gardens
London has four parks right in the centre of the city, and some of the surrounding hills give you a great view of the skyline.
Day trips from London
If you’re staying for a while then you’ll have time for one of these popular day trips that take you further away from London.
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