St. Paul’s Cathedral
London, United Kingdom (UK)[1.7 miles]
This iconic, domed cathedral is an architectural masterpiece and a highlight of London’s skyline, designed by the great Sir Christopher Wren.
Best for ages: 10+ | £17
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Hoxton Shoreditch
Last updated: 28 October, 2022
One of the city’s first ‘budget boutique hotels’, the Hoxton was celebrating all things Shoreditch long before the district became a byword for East London cool.
It still leads the pack, offering compact rooms at affordable prices, with a New York-meets-London industrial-chic vibe, that appeals to a younger crowd, but is equally welcoming to everyone.
Rooms come with parquet floors, dark walls and black-tiled bathrooms – they can feel a touch masculine, but are super-comfortable for the price.
Its Hoxton Grill remains at the heart of the fun; a great place to kick back for dinner after a day’s sightseeing.
Surrounding area
Located on a busy main thoroughfare, step out of the Hoxton and you’re surrounded by the offices, cold-press coffee shops and one-off boutiques that line Great Eastern Street.
There’s nothing leafy or quiet about the neighbourhood, but you are far more likely to bump into locals than other tourists.
This area is the crucible of all East London cool, a 10-minute walk from the City of London, Spitalfields Market and Old Street’s ever-burgeoning nightlife scene.
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Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first
Tower of London
London, United Kingdom (UK)[2 miles]
The world’s most notorious medieval fortress, rich in gruesome history dating back to the 11th century. Now home to the Crown Jewels and the enigmatic, colourful Beefeaters.
Best for ages: 4+ | £25
HMS Belfast
London, United Kingdom (UK)[2.1 miles]
A treasured survivor of the Second World War, this towering naval warship moored on the Thames is now one of London’s most fascinating military museums.
Best for ages: 4+ | £23
Shakespeare plays at The Globe
London, United Kingdom (UK)[2.2 miles]
Shakespeare’s works are brought vividly to life at this half-timbered, riverside replica of the Bard’s Elizabethan theatre. A pilgrimage for Shakespeare fans.
Best for ages: 13+ | £10 | 1-3 hours
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The View From The Shard
London, United Kingdom (UK)[2.4 miles]
Step into Renzo Piano’s iconic Shard, and ride up to the 72nd floor, to stand 800ft above London for the loftiest views in the capital.
Best for ages: 10+ | £25
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Somerset House
London, United Kingdom (UK)[2.9 miles]
Famous for its picturesque alfresco ice rink in winter and the Edmund J Safra fountains in the summer, this elegant neoclassical building is also home to an art gallery and upscale restaurant.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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British Library
London, United Kingdom (UK)[3.1 miles]
One of the largest libraries in the world, containing an estimated 170-200 million items. Priceless exhibits include the Magna Carta, Beowulf, Captain Cook’s journal, and the Lindisfarne Gospels.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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The London Eye
London, United Kingdom (UK)[3.5 miles]
Sky-scraping observation wheel taking passengers on a stately ride, 450 feet above the Thames.
Best for ages: Any | £31 | 30 minutes
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Greater London, United Kingdom (UK)
World-class culture, fashion, music, food and history – and a mind-boggling array of bucket list experiences – packed into one extraordinary, incomparable destination.
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