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London

History and modernity on the Thames — Royal palaces, world-class free museums, West End theatre and 2,000 years of history stitched together by the Tube.

United KingdomBest time: May–September

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in London.

historic

Tower of London

A 950-year-old fortress guarding the Crown Jewels.

museum

British Museum

Human history under one roof — from the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon sculptures.

landmark

Buckingham Palace

The monarch's official residence; catch the Changing of the Guard.

landmark

Westminster & Big Ben

Parliament, the Abbey and the world's most famous clock tower.

neighborhood

South Bank & London Eye

Riverside culture mile from Tate Modern to Borough Market.

experience

West End Theatre

World-leading musicals and drama around Shaftesbury Avenue.

Signature events

August

Notting Hill Carnival

Europe's biggest street festival — Caribbean colour, music and food.

July

Wimbledon Championships

Tennis's most prestigious fortnight, with strawberries and cream.

January

New Year Fireworks

The Thames lights up around the London Eye.

Getting there & around

The Underground, Overground, Elizabeth line and iconic red buses cover the city; Heathrow/Gatwick/Stansted link by express trains. Contactless payment works everywhere.

London Gatwick Airport

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London Heathrow Airport

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London Stansted Airport

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