London Our Favorite Must Do's!

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London is a bustling and amazing city; it can however be rather daunting! Too often we hear people saying they enjoyed their visit but feel they didn’t get enough out of their time here. To help we have tried to put together a list of our favourite things to do. Some will take five minutes whilst others may keep you busy for a whole day... if you manage to do just a few of them we are sure it will just add to your London experience!

  1. Be amazed at the array and vibrant tapestry of colour at the Columbia Road Flower Market.

  2. Experience the romance of days gone by as you take in a play at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

  3. Don’t forget your wallet at home when you take the kids to Hamleys Toy Store.

  4. Looking for gifts for the family? You’ll find all the gifts you need down Oxford Street.

  5. Explore Indian culture as you sit down for a curry at one of the many wonderful Curry Houses in Brick Lane.

  6. Immerse yourself in the never ending tapestry of entertainment that is Camden Market.

  7. Get up close and personal with the deer in Richmond Park.

  8. Stand either side of the Greenwich Meridian line, which divides the eastern and western hemispheres of the earth in Greenwich.

  9. Take in a West End Show.

  10. Enjoy a horse riding lesson at the stables and riding school in Hyde Park.

  11. Take a stroll down the South Bank.

  12. See the precious Crown Jewels when you take the tour of the Tower of London.

  13. Experience the majesty of London Bridge as you walk across this famous bridge.

  14. Photograph and visit Big Ben.

  15. Take a ride on one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels – The London Eye.

  16. See if you can spot the Queen when you visit Buckingham Palace.

  17. Don’t miss the Changing of the Guards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

  18. Marvel at the wonderful architecture as you climb the stairs to the top of St. Pauls Cathedral.

  19. Experience the DLR as you head into Canary Wharf to catch a glimpse of the life of a London Banker.

  20. Go shopping at Harrods.

  21. Take in the many natural and historical wonders that the Natural History Museum has to offer.

  22. Make use of the free entrance and enter the world of science at the Science Museum.

  23. Pack a picnic and head to Regents Park.

  24. Visit the animals at the London Zoo.

  25. Experience the culinary delights that London has to offer when you dine out at one of the many restaurants available.

  26. Take a cruise down the River Thames.

  27. Visit the famous Eros Statue in Piccadilly Circus.

  28. Explore the fountains at Trafalgar Square.

  29. Step into English History at Hampton Court Palace.

  30. Get involved with one of the many street performers in Covent Garden.

  31. Take a tour through the streets of London on the ever popular open top bus tours.

  32. Stroll around the galleries at the Tate Modern.

  33. Cross the River Thames using the Millennium Bridge.

  34. Visit Chinatown.

  35. Experience the grandeur of Somerset House.

  36. Take a trip into Nottinghill and explore the many shops and stalls that make up the Portobello Road Market.

  37. Travel on the London Underground System.

  38. Order a pint of ale at a traditional English Pub.

  39. Locate 10 Downing Street and see where the British Prime Minister lives.

  40. Wander the rooms, filled with ceramic and glass designs and beautiful paintings at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

  41. Pay a visit to your favourite ‘Star’ at Madam Tussaud’s Museum.

  42. Experience the sounds of some of the best Choristers at Westminster Cathedral, who sing daily at mass from 7am.

  43. Prepare to be spooked at the London Dungeon.

  44. Visit the Wimbledon Tennis Museum – even if you don’t like tennis!

  45. Experience one of London’s most peaceful spots in the Kyoto Gardens in Holland Park.

  46. Make a call from one of London’s red telephone boxes.

  47. Pack your swimming trunks and head for the Serpentine in Hyde Park.

  48. Buy a bagel in Golders Green.

  49. Experience afternoon tea at the Ritz.

  50. Wake up early and head to the Billingsgate Fish Market.

  51. Feast on Fish and Chips, no London experience is complete without it. Try the Seashell Restaurant in Marylebone for some of the finest. (Apparently Princess Diana’s favourite fish and chips shop).

  52. Jazz it up with a visit to Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in Soho – undoubtedly one of the best in the world!

  53. Visit Spitalfields Market for clothes, music and jewellery.

  54. Sip on a cocktail on the roof garden in Coq d'Argent.

  55. Have a big night in the bars on Hoxton Sq.

  56. Catch the latest act at the O2 arena.

  57. Have a Pre-dinner drink in the OXO tower.

  58. Have some lunch on Marylebone High Street.

  59. Go to a Premiership Football Match… Fulham, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs… you choose!

  60. Have brunch (in Roast) in Borough Market (London Bridge) on a Saturday morning.

  61. Have breakfast at Smith of Smithfields in Farringdon.

  62. Taste some fabulous wines in Vinopolis.

  63. Have dinner in St Katherine's Docks overlooking Tower Bridge.

  64. Catch a film at Somerset House in the summer.

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