London itinerary

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   Tower of London - Nine Centuries of Royal History

   The Tower of London stands as one of the most significant fortifications in English history, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has served as a royal palace, prison, armoury, and treasury since William the Conqueror…

   Address

   Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB

   Nearest transit

   Tower Hill station (District & Circle lines), 3-min walk

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   British Museum - Two Million Years of Human History, Free

   Housing over eight million objects spanning two million years of civilisation, the British Museum is one of the most extraordinary museums on the planet - and it will not cost you a penny. The collection includes the…

   Address

   Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG

   Nearest transit

   Tottenham Court Road station (Central & Northern lines), 5-min walk

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   Buckingham Palace - The Working Heart of the British Monarchy

   Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the British sovereign since 1837. The Changing of the Guard ceremony on the forecourt is one of London's most iconic free spectacles, lasting around 45…

   Address

   Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA

   Nearest transit

   Green Park station (Jubilee, Piccadilly & Victoria lines), 5-min walk

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   Big Ben & Houses of Parliament - London's Most Recognised Skyline

   The Elizabeth Tower - universally known as Big Ben after its great bell - rises 96 metres above the Palace of Westminster and has become the single most photographed landmark in London. The Gothic Revival architecture…

   Address

   Palace of Westminster, London SW1A 0AA

   Nearest transit

   Westminster station (Jubilee, District & Circle lines), 1-min walk

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   Westminster Abbey - Coronation Church and Royal Burial Site

   Nearly every English and British monarch since William the Conqueror in 1066 has been crowned at Westminster Abbey, and 17 monarchs are buried within its walls. This Gothic masterpiece took over 250 years to build and…

   Address

   20 Deans Yd, London SW1P 3PA

   Nearest transit

   Westminster station (Jubilee, District & Circle lines), 3-min walk

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   Tower Bridge - Victorian Engineering Meets the Thames

   Tower Bridge is arguably London's most recognisable bridge and one of its finest examples of Victorian engineering. Built between 1886 and 1894, its twin Gothic towers and blue suspension cables frame the river Thames…

   Address

   Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP

   Nearest transit

   Tower Hill station (District & Circle lines), 5-min walk

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   London Eye - Panoramic Views Over the Entire City

   The London Eye was originally built as a temporary structure for the millennium celebrations, but it proved so popular that it became a permanent fixture on the South Bank. Standing 135 metres tall, each revolution…

   Address

   Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB

   Nearest transit

   Waterloo station (Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo & Waterloo lines), 5-min walk

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   Borough Market - London's Oldest and Finest Food Market

   Trading in some form since the 13th century, Borough Market is London's most celebrated food market and a paradise for anyone who takes eating seriously. Located underneath the Victorian railway arches near London…

   Address

   8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL

   Nearest transit

   London Bridge station (Jubilee & Northern lines), 2-min walk

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   St Paul's Cathedral - Wren's Masterpiece on Ludgate Hill

   Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece has dominated the London skyline since its completion in 1710, and its enormous dome remains one of the most recognisable silhouettes in the city. The interior is breathtaking - climb…

   Address

   St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD

   Nearest transit

   St Paul's station (Central line), 2-min walk

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    Trafalgar Square & National Gallery - Art and Icons in London's Centre

    Trafalgar Square is the symbolic heart of London, dominated by Nelson's Column rising 52 metres and guarded by four bronze Landseer lions. The square has been a site of celebration, protest, and public gathering since…

    Address

    Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN

    Nearest transit

    Charing Cross station (Northern & Bakerloo lines), 1-min walk

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    Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens - 350 Acres of Green in Central London

    Spanning 350 acres across two connected royal parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens form the green lung of central London. Hyde Park features the Serpentine lake with rowing boats for hire in summer (£14/hour)…

    Address

    Hyde Park, London W2 2UH

    Nearest transit

    Hyde Park Corner station (Piccadilly line), 1-min walk; or Lancaster Gate (Central line)

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    Camden Market - Counterculture, Street Food and Vintage Finds

    Camden Market is actually a sprawling collection of several interconnected markets stretching along Camden High Street and Chalk Farm Road, drawing over 100,000 visitors on a busy weekend. Stables Market (the largest…

    Address

    Camden Lock Place, London NW1 8AF

    Nearest transit

    Camden Town station (Northern line), 2-min walk

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    Tate Modern - World-Class Contemporary Art in a Power Station

    Housed inside the colossal former Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern is one of the most visited contemporary art galleries in the world - and it is entirely free. The permanent collection includes major works by…

    Address

    Bankside, London SE1 9TG

    Nearest transit

    Southwark station (Jubilee line), 5-min walk; or Blackfriars (District & Circle lines)

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    Greenwich - Maritime History and the Prime Meridian

    Greenwich is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that feels like stepping into a quieter, more elegant version of London. The Royal Observatory sits atop the hill in Greenwich Park, where you can stand on the Prime Meridian…

    Address

    Greenwich, London SE10

    Nearest transit

    Cutty Sark DLR station, 2-min walk to market; or Greenwich Pier (Thames Clipper)

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    Covent Garden - Street Performers, Shopping and Theatre

    Covent Garden's covered market piazza has been a gathering place since the 17th century, and today it buzzes with licensed street performers, independent boutiques, and restaurants. The main Market Building houses a mix…

    Address

    Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RF

    Nearest transit

    Covent Garden station (Piccadilly line), 1-min walk; or Leicester Square (Northern & Piccadilly lines)

From the trip1 travel guide “15 Top Attractions & Things to Do in London, England” · trip1.com