84 Best things to see & do in London

Britain’s world-famous Royal Family and their remarkable history are revealed through London’s extraordinary palaces, residences, museums, monument – and even parks.

London leads the world in art – a veritable feast for art lovers. It’s home to the largest collections in some of the world’s leading art galleries, alongside an almost exhaustive list of smaller art galleries and museums and commercial galleries.

Hosting world-renowned and innovative theatre, music and dance, in history-laden venues that are equally striking in design architecture.

With royal heritage dating back centuries, London’s eight Royal Parks are much-loved breathing spaces for both locals and visitors, each with a character of their own.

Our summary of the typical foods, ingredients and flavours, cooking styles, dining scene and best foodie experiences in London.

The top Harry Potter attractions & experiences in London for muggles wanting to immerse themselves in the world of wizardry.

Introduced by the Duchess of Bedford in 1840 to stave off hunger until dinner, afternoon tea is one of England’s greatest traditions – and there is no better way to experience it than in one of London’s historic, grand dame hotels.

One of the world’s top shopping cities, London excels at everything from glamorous department stores to vibrant markets.

One of the world’s greatest collections of Western European paintings, with more than 2,300 works on display from Da Vinci to Monet.

A pictorial ‘who’s who’ of British culture past and present, from royals to pop icons, showcasing hundreds of years of history.