Tourist Attractions and Things to do in London

Sights, Museums, Art Galleries and Shows

You are advised to buy a tourist guide, or Time Out magazine, as there are many smaller galleries and events which are worth seeing from time to time.

Sights

Some of these sights can be viewed from the inside - for example The Monument and Tower Bridge can both be climbed; others like Trafalgar Square are merely a place to be.
See pictures of over 50 landmarks, here.

• London Eye
• Bus Tours
• Walking Tours
• River Tours
• Trafalgar Square
• Houses of Parliament/"Big Ben"
• Westminster Abbey
• The Monument
• Albert Memorial
• Oxford Street
• Downing Street/Whitehall
• Harrods
• Tower Bridge
• Buckingham Palace
• Highgate Cemetery

Museums

Many museums are now free to enter, but not all - so do check first. There are far more museums and smaller exhibitions than are detailed here, so check out a decent tourist guide if history is your thing.

• British Museum
• Natural History Museum
• Science Museum
• V&A
• Cabinet War Rooms
• Tower of London
• Museum of Childhood
• London Dungeon
• Museum of London
• London Transport Museum

Art Galleries

General entry to most galleries is free, but there are charges for specific exhibitions and events and the most popular will require advance booking. If you are unemployed or a student, bring along proof of status to get reduced prices.

• Tate Modern/Tate Britain
• Serpentine Gallery
• National Gallery
• National Portrait Gallery
• Royal Festival Hall Ballroom Floor
• Hayward Gallery
• Barbican Centre
• Whitechapel Art Gallery
• White Cube/White Cube 2
• Royal Academy of Arts

Shows

There are many more shows and plays showing in London at any one time, but here are some of the more popular or long-running shows. Check current availability and book tickets online with Ticketmaster.

• Bombay Dreams
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
• We Will Rock You
• My Fair Lady
• Les Miserables
• Disney's The Lion King
• The Phantom of the Opera
• Mamma Mia
• Our House
• Grease
• Fame
• The Reduced Shakespeare Company

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