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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Southwark
The Shard and London City Hall are top sights in Southwark, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Kennington Underground Station or Bermondsey Station to see more sights in the area.
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Museum of London Docklands. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Wembley Stadium
- Piccadilly Circus
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- O2 Arena
- Tower of London
- London Eye
- 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
- Liverpool Street
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Westminster Abbey
- Covent Garden Market
- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
- Westminster Bridge
- Kensington Gardens