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London Eye

Soar into the sky and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views over London.
See London in a day

Total London Experience

Discover some of London’s famous landmarks and biggest attractions on this exciting tour.

Hop-on hop-off bus tour

Enjoy unlimited travel around London and see iconic landmarks from your seat.

Buckingham Palace

Visit the official royal residence of King Charles III and see the magnificent State Rooms.

Your guide to unmissable London activities, iconic places to visit and memorable days out in London. Explore the city on sightseeing tours, soak up culture at museums and galleries, or choose from the many free things to do. Treat yourself on famous shopping streets and celebrate special occasions at world-class theatre shows, London musicals, restaurants and bars.

Top things to do

View of the London Eye on the river Thames at sunset.

Top 10 London attractions

A visit to the capital wouldn’t be complete without seeing London’s top attractions.
A view across the river Thames, including Tower Bridge, City Hall and The Shard on a bright day.

101 best things to do in London

Find the best things to do in London with the ultimate guide to attractions and events.

Best musicals in London

Discover London’s world-class theatre scene, from top musicals to iconic shows.

River cruises and boat tours

See London’s famous sights and beautiful scenery from a unique viewpoint.

Best of London activities

London by Night bus tour

A chance to see London icons and top landmarks glittering at night.

From £29.00
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The actress playing Matilda stands at the centre of the stage, wearing a light blue dress, while other children sit around a table with balloons and a tablecloth that spells out "BIRTHDAY" in bright, bold red letters.

Matilda the musical

Discover the stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's story.

From £25.00
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Tower of London

Marvel at the Crown Jewels as you explore the royal palace and infamous prison.

From £35.80
A man and his daughter admire the starfish in one of the tanks at the SEA LIFE London aquarium.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Explore marine wonders, walk with sharks, meet penguins and enjoy interactive exhibits.

From £39.00
A man stands in front of an immersive artwork piece with a green garden and animals at frameless london.

FRAMELESS

Explore immersive and exciting digital art at FRAMELESS.

From £30.00
The exterior of St Paul's Cathedral, with its iconic grey-coloured dome, against a bright sky with the sun shining through clouds.

St Paul's Cathedral

Visit a cultural icon with an incredible royal past.

From £26.00

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Unmissable London events

Two small ducklings sit in the white flowers and grass in front of the glass kew palace at kew gardens.

Things to do in April

Spring in London activities

London events calendar

Afternoon tea cruise

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Things to do this week

A lady holding onto the trolley of luggage at Platform 9¾, wearing a Harry Potter scarf, under the sign "Hogwarts Express"

Harry Potter's London

Afternoon tea
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Best London tours

Fun activities and things to do this spring

The London Dungeon

Phantom of the Opera
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The London Pass

New museums and exhibitions

Moco Museum London

David Hockney: Bigger & Closer

Marilyn: The Exhibition

Things to do with kids

Two young children looking out at of the London Eye with the Houses of Parliament in the backdrop.

101 things to do with kids
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A family works on an activity together at Discover Children’s Story Centre in London.

Best attractions for kids

Discover Royal London

Kensington Palace

Hampton Court Palace

Royal Walking Tour, Changing of the Guard

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Days out in London

Two women take a selfie in front of colourful street art in a Shoreditch street.

Weekend in London ideas
River Thames and London skyline at sunset with boats gliding along and Big Ben in the background.

24 hours in London

A group of tourists walk through London on the Royal Walking Tour, Changing of the Guard.

Best walking tours

Cool and unusual things to do

Secret London

Unusual tours in London
A mirrored room with a rainbow ball pit

Best activity bars

Free things to do and cheap days out

People walking through the Great Court at the British Museum in London on a sunny day

101 free things to do

London on a budget

Natural History Museum

Discover London areas

A grazing deer in Richmond park with view of London behind it

Richmond
A Soho street at night with a red neon sign saying Soho at the top of the picture.

Soho

Covent Garden