Popular places to visit
Barbican Arts Centre
Discover an eclectic schedule of art, cinema, dance, music and theater events at one of the largest performing arts centers in Europe.
St. Giles Cripplegate
You can find out about the history of London with a stop at St. Giles Cripplegate. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Buckingham Palace
This is a place adorned with tradition, spectacle and moments of national joy – and a palace that opens its doors during the summer months.
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Wembley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is where the lights are bright, the traffic is busy, where cupid rules and the West End starts – or is it?
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Other neighbourhoods around Barbican
The City of London
The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Shoreditch
Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
Kings Cross St. Pancras
Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like St Pancras Chambers and British Library. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.
Waterloo
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.
Covent Garden
The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
Bloomsbury
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Oxford Street, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Wembley Stadium
- Piccadilly Circus
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- O2 Arena
- Tower of London
- London Eye
- Trafalgar Square
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- London Bridge
- The British Museum
- Leicester Square
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Oxford Street
- Marble Arch
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Kensington High Street
- The Shard
- Liverpool Street
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Westminster Abbey
- Covent Garden Market