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Popular places to visit
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?
Tower Bridge
With its Gothic towers and elegant walkways, Tower Bridge is unlike any other – and a fitting gateway for ships sailing up the Thames.
Big Ben
The timeless time-piece that has rung out over the Thames, Parliament and central London for 150 years.
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Other neighbourhoods around Shaftesbury
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
South Kensington
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
City of Westminster
Big Ben and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Westminster
While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.
Kensington
Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.
London City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Wembley Stadium
- Piccadilly Circus
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- O2 Arena
- London Eye
- Tower of London
- Trafalgar Square
- London Bridge
- The British Museum
- Leicester Square
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Oxford Street
- Marble Arch
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Kensington High Street
- The Shard
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Liverpool Street
- Westminster Abbey
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
- Covent Garden Market
- Westminster Bridge