Guidebook for Greater London
Parks & Nature
You can walk around the Royal Park or Hire a bike and ride around it. It has a safe path which circles the park, with two cafes you can stop to have a drink or bite to eat. There are Deer in the Park and it is great to place to exercise and enjoy the scenery.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
You can walk around the Royal Park or Hire a bike and ride around it. It has a safe path which circles the park, with two cafes you can stop to have a drink or bite to eat. There are Deer in the Park and it is great to place to exercise and enjoy the scenery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Strolling around Soho at night is busy and vibrant. It has entertainment, restaurants, and bars, and is close to Leicester Square for further entertainment, restaurants and China Town.
576 locals recommend
Soho
Strolling around Soho at night is busy and vibrant. It has entertainment, restaurants, and bars, and is close to Leicester Square for further entertainment, restaurants and China Town.
This is a treasure in London. Go to the bar at the top of the Hotel and enjoy beautiful night views of London with a glass of champagne or cocktail. It is a beautiful venue. You can also book to eat in the restaurant.
London Hilton on Park Lane
22 Park LnThis is a treasure in London. Go to the bar at the top of the Hotel and enjoy beautiful night views of London with a glass of champagne or cocktail. It is a beautiful venue. You can also book to eat in the restaurant.
Sightseeing
The Shard building has become one of London's distinctive city landmarks. You can visit the bar or restuarant for skyline views of the London.
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StThe Shard building has become one of London's distinctive city landmarks. You can visit the bar or restuarant for skyline views of the London.
See Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes between 11.00-11.45am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from January to March, weather permitting. You can also do a Tour of the Palace from July to October (check these date online) each year.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
See Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes between 11.00-11.45am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from January to March, weather permitting. You can also do a Tour of the Palace from July to October (check these date online) each year.
This is a useful bus tour to get an overview of the famous sights in London.
16 locals recommend
London Bus Tour Tickets
191 Victoria StThis is a useful bus tour to get an overview of the famous sights in London.
Arts & Culture
Royal Albert Hall is home to the Proms and other theatre, arts and sporting events. Check out their website to find what is on. In summer you can buy standing tickets for less than £10. It is worth going just to enjoy the atmosphere of a truly British occasion and see the beautiful architecture.
130 locals recommend
Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadRoyal Albert Hall is home to the Proms and other theatre, arts and sporting events. Check out their website to find what is on. In summer you can buy standing tickets for less than £10. It is worth going just to enjoy the atmosphere of a truly British occasion and see the beautiful architecture.
If you like Ballet the Royal Opera House is beautiful to visit. Tickets can be expensive and booking ahead is advisable.
252 locals recommend
Royal Opera House
Bow StreetIf you like Ballet the Royal Opera House is beautiful to visit. Tickets can be expensive and booking ahead is advisable.
Shopping
If the weather is poor you can spend most of day at Westfields shopping indoors. There are plenty of places to eat as you shop. It has chain stores and designer stores.
1121 locals recommend
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayIf the weather is poor you can spend most of day at Westfields shopping indoors. There are plenty of places to eat as you shop. It has chain stores and designer stores.
Head to Oxford street tube station and walk up and down the street to enjoy department stores and shopping. Apple store is off Oxford Street down Regents Street. Close by you have the home of the BBC, Harley Street (Medical Care), Regents Street, Carnaby Street, Soho. If you can also walk to Picadilly, Liecester Square, and Covent Garden.
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetHead to Oxford street tube station and walk up and down the street to enjoy department stores and shopping. Apple store is off Oxford Street down Regents Street. Close by you have the home of the BBC, Harley Street (Medical Care), Regents Street, Carnaby Street, Soho. If you can also walk to Picadilly, Liecester Square, and Covent Garden.