Sights & Attractions

Places to visit in London are so numerous that there is a huge variety for whatever your age and interest.  The choice can overwhelming, especially if time is limited. The categories below, and suggested websites, with relevant deep links, should hopefully give a good flavour of all that is available.  

Tabs
Tab: 
Favourites
Museums
Galleries
Parks & Gardens
Tab Content: 

Top Ten Attractions

Visit London identifies and gives extensive detail on the top ten tourist attractions including favourites such as the British Museum, the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, and the Tower of London.


Last minute ticket deals

There are often deals on London’s attractions to make your money go further and this link should take you direct to relevant offers at LastMinute.com.


Attractions for children

London Drum lists a number of attractions for children and also provides a useful calendar of upcoming events.


Top attractions with the London Pass

The London Pass allows holders access to a large number of top attractions for payment of a one off fee.

Major museums

Visit London gives detailed information on all that the capitals’s major museums have to offer,  as well as listing locations, events, and visitor reviews.


Special museum events

Time Out highlights special events at London’s museums with a number being focussed on as critic’s choices.


Encyclopedia of museums

For those seeking to know just about every museum in London, then Wikipedia provides comprehensive coverage.


London Pass

For a one off purchase cost, The London Pass covers a number of museums where an entry fee is payable.

Major art galleries

Visit London details London’s major art galleries including such favourites as the National Gallery, the Tate Modern, and the Royal Academy of Arts.


Art venues & reviews

As well as listing numerous London art venues, Time Out also provides reviews, critic’s  choices, and detail of current and upcoming exhibitions.


Art events

Eventful provides information and dates on a large number of London art gallery, photography, painting and antique events.


London Pass

The London Pass allows holders to access a number of galleries, as well as other attractions,  for a one off payment.

The Royal Parks

The eight Royal Parks attract millions of Londoners and tourists each year.  Their website details the wildlife that one might encounter, and also lists upcoming events and activities.


Kew Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew are a world class attraction, allow plenty of time to explore all there is on offer.  Educational, fun and relaxing.


Historic Royal Palaces

 The Royal Palaces of London are wonderful places to visit, with Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace having beautiful gardens to explore.


The main parks

Visit London not only summarises the main parks to visit but also details activities available and upcoming events.

Mobile Apps
See a list of useful mobile apps for apple, android & blackberry devices 
Entertainment
Looking for a show - be it film, theatre, dance, or comedy - see our Entertainment section                      

Advertisement

Featured

London Pass

The London Pass is the modern way to experience the capital in the new millenium,  It is a ‘smart card’, which once purchased  allows you completely cash free entry to your choice of more than 50 London tourist attractions.  The card is simply swiped at the point of entrance.  Visit the website to see what venues are included.

Our Suggestions

London Pass

The London Pass is the modern way to experience the capital in the new millenium,  It is a ‘smart card’, which once purchased  allows you completely cash free entry to your choice of more than 50 London tourist attractions.  The card is simply swiped at the point of entrance.  Visit the website to see what venues are included.

London Zoo

With over 650 species to discover, as well as live demonstrations, and Rainforest Life - London's only living rainforest, don't miss out on a visit to London Zoo

Guidebooks