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Things to do in London - Recommendations from a Study Abroad Student Living on a Budget
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items Iconic attractions and hidden local gems that you can't miss on your next trip to London! Recommendations from a study abroad student living in London for the past three years.
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Iconic Sights
Markets
Sightseeing Activities
Hidden Gems
Iconic Sights
The iconic sights in London that you can't miss
This is a must see on your trip to London! Buckingham Palace is so iconic and is in a central location close to other attractions in the city. Visit the Royal Mews, take a walk through St. James Park, or tour the famous State Rooms during the summer ...
Buckingham Palace
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St Pauls Cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in London. A ticket and booking are needed for entry into this historic cathedral and can be booked on the St Pauls website. Enjoy the spectacular architecture and walk where history has take...
St Paul's Cathedral
The most iconic ferris wheel in the world! The London Eye is the largest observation wheel in Europe, offering spectacular views of the city during the 30 minute ride. Enjoy unbeatable views of Big Ben and Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Wembley Stadi...
The London Eye
Whether you are a fan of royal history or not, Westminster Abbey is a stop you shouldn't skip. The architecture inside is absolutely gorgeous, and the Abbey is filled with the rich history of the royals.
Westminster Abbey
Markets
Markets for great food and unuqie shopping
Delicious food stalls and unique artisan booths in beautiful Greenwich. A short walk from the nearest train station, the Greenwich Market is a fun place to shop and eat when visiting the city.
Greenwich Market
The iconic market in the heart of Camden! The Camden Market is a lively place full of different vendors selling anything and everything you can think of from clothes to books to handmade art pieces. The food selection is vast and diverse, there is so...
Camden Market
Located in Covent Garden, the Apple Market is in a beautiful location. It offers so many unique artisan vendors selling things from clothing to homemade gifts.
The Apple Market
Sightseeing Activities
The best ways to see the city
See London from above! The cable cars offer a unique view of the city you can't get anywhere else. Take a trip across the river Thames and see the iconic signs and sounds of London from above.
IFS Cloud Cable Car - London
Stunning views of the city from the three-story glass dome. Sky garden offers panoramic views of London from a beautiful indoor garden for free! There is a cafe up in the garden where you can enjoy lunch or a cup of tea. Booking in advance is require...
Sky Garden
A double decker bus tour is a great way to see a lot of the city and learn about the rich English history, it's even better when you are also enjoying afternoon tea! This experience combines two iconic British activities into one fun filled afternoon...
Brigit's Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Hidden Gems
The lesser known London attractions that I recommend you visit during your trip
A beautiful and free attraction in Greenwich. Home to the beautiful tulip stairs, the Queen's House is a beautiful museum to stop at on your visit to London. Located in the beautiful Greenwich, there is so much to see and do here!
Queen's House
Sky Garden offers beautiful, panoramic views of London. It is free to attend, but a time slot must be booked in advance, and they tend to fill up quickly.
Sky Garden
Visit Cutty Sark, the ship that brought tea to England in the 1600s. You can your the ship, walk underneath the hull, and learn all about its history.
Cutty Sark
A beautiful museum where you can learn all about England's maritime history (it's also free to visit!). There are rotating exhibits inside the museum that require a paid entry, but you can visit a large portion of the museum for free. Located in beau...
National Maritime Museum