Attractions in London

  • 120listed here
  • 9,648,000residents
  • 1,570km²area
  • 5,504per km²

London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, is a vibrant and diverse metropolis steeped in rich history and culture. The city is a blend of old and new, where historical landmarks coexist with modern architecture. The iconic Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament stand majestically on the banks of the River Thames, while the London Eye offers panoramic views of the city. The Tower of London, a historic castle, houses the Crown Jewels. Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen, is another must-visit. The city is also home to world-class museums like the British Museum and the Natural History Museum. London's West End is famous for its theatres, while shopping enthusiasts can explore Oxford Street and Regent Street. The city's parks, such as Hyde Park and Regent's Park, provide peaceful retreats from the bustling city life. London's culinary scene is as diverse as its population, with a wide range of cuisines available.

120 listed
Position# Place Rating Reviews Category
1 London Eye Lambeth 4.5 353,687 Kid Friendly
2 Buckingham Palace Westminster 4.5 272,124 Historic Site
3 The British Museum St Giles 4.6 263,751 Art
4 Tower Bridge Southwark 4.7 263,511 Bridge
5 Tower of London Tower Hill 4.5 256,508 Architecture
6 Trafalgar Square 4.5 192,216 Historic Site
7 Big Ben Lambeth 4.5 191,745 Historic Site
8 Hyde Park Hyde Park 4.6 184,532 Park
9 Camden Market Camden Town 4.6 174,119 Clothing Store
10 Borough Market Monument 4.6 166,430 Mall
11 Covent Garden Covent Garden 4.6 162,305 Anthropology
12 Harrods Knightsbridge 4.3 160,028 Clothing Store
13 Westminster Abbey Westminster 4.5 132,020 Architecture
14 Madame Tussauds London Marylebone 4.3 120,828 Museum
15 The National Gallery Covent Garden 4.6 106,328 Art
16 Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington 4.6 99,910 Art
17 Science Museum South Kensington 4.4 94,696 Childrens Museum
18 London Bridge 4.4 91,288 Bridge
19 Tate Modern Bankside 4.4 89,885 Anthropology
20 Sky Garden Monument 4.6 89,766 Bar Pub
21 Natural History Museum South Kensington 4.4 86,031 Local Public Building
22 St James's Park St James's 4.6 84,272 Park
23 The O2 Blackwall 4.4 84,051 Bowling
24 Royal Albert Hall 4.6 76,201 Architecture
25 St. Paul's Cathedral Mansion House 4.6 69,822 Bus
26 Shakespeare's Globe Bankside 4.5 65,024 Architecture
27 Greenwich Park Blackheath 4.7 61,657 Park
28 Westfield London 4.5 60,741 Mall
29 Kensington Palace Bayswater 4.2 58,882 Castle
30 The View from The Shard 4.3 56,244 Architecture
31 Regent's Park Marylebone 4.7 54,397 Park
32 The London Dungeon Lambeth 4.1 53,687 Historic Site
33 Kensington Gardens Bayswater 4.4 51,123 Garden
34 Green Park 4.3 48,758 Park
35 HMS Belfast Southwark 4.4 47,680 Historic Site
36 River Thames 4.3 47,008 Bodies Of Water
37 Leicester Square 4.2 46,024 Cinema
38 The Shard Southwark 4.6 45,685 Architecture
39 Excel London 4.4 45,637 Conference Center
40 London Zoo Primrose Hill 4.1 45,157 Aquarium
41 Selfridges Mayfair 4.5 44,301 Bar Pub
42 Marble Arch 4.2 42,333 Historic Site
43 Imperial War Museum Elephant and Castle 4.6 40,619 Ground Transport
44 Canary Wharf Canary Wharf 4.5 39,565 Clothing Store
45 Churchill War Rooms St James's 4.5 38,448 Historic Site
46 Millennium Bridge 4.5 38,113 Bridge
47 Hamleys 4.5 37,845 Kid Friendly
48 Monument to the Great Fire of London 4.3 37,094 Historic Site
49 Emirates Stadium 4.6 37,022 Sports Venue
50 Chinatown 4.5 35,990 Historic Site
51 St. James's Palace 4.3 34,027 Architecture
52 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 4.5 33,627 Childrens Park
53 Cutty Sark 4.5 33,227 Historic Site
54 Spitalfields Market Spitalfields 4.5 32,450 Food
55 Piccadilly Circus St James's 4.2 32,391 Historic Site
56 Lyceum Theatre 4.6 32,376 Theater
57 Royal Observatory Greenwich Greenwich 4.5 31,018 Historic Site
58 St Pancras International Station 4.1 30,108 Architecture
59 Greenwich Market Greenwich 4.5 29,995 Market
60 Westminster Bridge 4.2 29,845 Bridge
61 London Transport Museum Covent Garden 4.0 29,579 Cafe
62 Sir John Soane's Museum 4.4 28,573 Art
63 Stamford Bridge Fulham 4.6 28,513 Recreational Center
64 Leadenhall Market Cornhill 4.5 28,491 Market
65 Portobello Road Market Westbourne Green 4.5 27,213 Market
66 National Portrait Gallery Covent Garden 4.5 26,937 Art
67 Tate Britain Millbank 4.6 26,652 Art
68 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 4.7 26,005 Sports Venue
69 Sherlock Holmes Museum Marylebone 4.2 24,346 Museum
70 Notting Hill 4.0 23,431 Location
71 Alexandra Palace 4.6 23,376 Architecture
72 Battersea Park 4.7 23,256 Nature Site
73 Whitehall 4.2 23,039 Historic Site
74 His Majesty's Theatre St James's 4.6 22,341 Shopping
75 Royal Opera House 4.2 22,095 Theater
76 Southwark Cathedral 4.1 21,867 Cathedral
77 Hampstead Heath Gospel Oak 4.7 21,721 Nature Site
78 National Maritime Museum Greenwich 4.4 21,592 Museum
79 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) 4.2 21,404 Architecture
80 Parliament Square 4.2 20,445 Historic Site
81 Wellington Arch 4.0 20,262 Historic Site
82 The Top Secret Comedy Club Holborn 4.9 19,995 Nightlife
83 Forbidden Planet London Megastore St Giles 4.6 19,993 Book Store
84 Regent Street The West End 4.2 19,844 Architecture
85 Somerset House 3.9 18,674 Architecture
86 Sondheim Theatre The West End 4.8 18,402 Theater
87 ABBA Arena Fish Island 4.9 18,244 Concert
88 Holland Park Holland Park 4.7 17,623 Garden
89 Oxford Street The West End 4.3 17,341 Historic Site
90 Royal Mews 4.0 17,212 Historic Site
91 Houses of Parliament Lambeth 4.5 16,874 Architecture
92 Primrose Hill Primrose Hill 4.8 16,739 Location
93 Victoria Park 4.7 16,476 Kid Friendly
94 The Wallace Collection Marylebone 4.7 16,283 Art
95 Lord's Cricket Ground Lisson Grove 4.7 15,722 Museum
96 Royal Festival Hall 4.5 15,605 Concert
97 Temple Church Fleet Street 4.0 15,013 Architecture
98 Hard Rock Cafe St James's 4.7 14,991 Food
99 Cleopatra's Needle 4.0 14,704 Historic Site
100 The Cartoon Museum Fitzrovia 3.7 14,452 Museum
101 Eventim Apollo 4.4 14,055 Concert
102 Palace Theatre St Giles 4.6 13,951 Theater
103 King's Cross Railway Station Kings Cross 4.5 13,827 Ground Transport
104 Russell Square 4.4 13,233 Garden
105 Kyoto Garden 4.7 13,189 Garden
106 Old Spitalfields Market Spitalfields 4.7 13,128 Market
107 The Kia Oval Oval 4.4 13,022 Event Space
108 Prince Edward Theatre 4.7 12,987 Theater
109 Cenotaph 3.9 12,798 Monument
110 Blackfriars Bridge 4.8 12,787 Bridge
111 Waterstones 4.7 12,643 Book Store
112 The London Palladium 4.6 12,176 Shopping
113 Disney Store 4.4 11,905 Clothing Store
114 Clink Prison Museum Cannon Street 4.6 11,510 Museum
115 Saatchi Gallery Brompton 4.5 11,498 Art
116 The Fenchurch Building (The Walkie-Talkie) 4.7 11,466 Architecture
117 Apollo Victoria Theatre 4.6 11,277 Theater
118 Westminster Cathedral 4.7 10,892 Cathedral
119 Shrek's Adventure London 3.9 10,876 Amusement Park
120 Theatre Royal Drury Lane Covent Garden 4.7 10,757 Theater

By area

  • Covent Garden 5
  • St James's 5
  • Lambeth 4
  • Marylebone 4
  • St Giles 3
  • Southwark 3
  • South Kensington 3
  • Greenwich 3
  • The West End 3
  • Westminster 2
  • Monument 2
  • Bankside 2
  • Bayswater 2
  • Primrose Hill 2
  • Spitalfields 2
  • Tower Hill 1
  • Hyde Park 1
  • Camden Town 1
  • Knightsbridge 1
  • Blackwall 1

Through the year

Fall

Autumn brings cooler temperatures and beautiful fall foliage in the city's parks. It's a good time for cultural events and exploring museums.

Spring

Spring in London is mild and pleasant, with blooming flowers in parks like Hyde Park and Kew Gardens. It's a great time for outdoor activities and sightseeing.

Summer

Summer is warm and bustling with tourists. Enjoy outdoor festivals, open-air theaters, and the city's many parks. However, it can be crowded and more expensive.

Winter

Winter is cold and often rainy, but the city is beautifully decorated for Christmas. Enjoy holiday markets, ice skating, and indoor attractions like museums and theaters.

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