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items coming from a girl who keeps finding more reasons to come visit London for the 100th time
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General tips and tricks
Museums
Experiences / other attractions
Restaurants / food
Greenery and other pretty scenery
Theater
General tips and tricks
++ Please note that many places/events have tickets specifically for “25 and Under” for cheaper, which you should really get while you're still able to.
The tube is very useful for getting around the city for cheap when you don’t want to walk everywhere. You can check which route/trains you need to take to your chosen location via Google Maps or the TFL Go app
TfL Go app
If you need an e-sim for London, I got this one as an e-sim and it was good and cheap! If you decide to get this one as well, make sure to disable the auto-renewal.
Best Pay as you go SIM Deals | No Contract PAYG SIM
I personally found Earl’s Court area to be the most convenient area in London to stay in when I’m visiting, especially as it is a tube station that appears on almost all tube lines so it makes transportation at all hours even reliable and easy, and t...
Mowbray Court Hotel - Kensington Earls London Hotel
The app Trainline might also be useful to check routes and buy tickets if you’re going places that are outside of London, for example Cambridge. Was recommended to me by a friend who lives there
Trainline: Train travel Europe – Apps on Google Play
Museums
Museums of different kinds
a FREE art museum that I loved, the pieces there are so pretty
The Wallace Collection · Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, United Kingdom
a free exhibition space in the National Theatre complex that displays items (costumes, props, etc.) and art relating to different aspects of theatre.
Wolfson Gallery · London SE1 9PX, United Kingdom
One of the more interesting museums I've come across
the Design Museum · 224-238 Kensington High St, London W8 6AG, United Kingdom
“The Jack the Ripper Museum, situated in a historic Victorian house in the heart of Whitechapel, tells the full story of the Jack the Ripper murders. Step back in time to the London of 1888, where the unsolved crimes of all time took place.”
Jack The Ripper Museum · 12 Cable St, Aldgate, London E1 8JG, United Kingdom
a free, small, “Quirky” retro neon exhibition museum.
God's Own Junkyard · Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall St, London E17 9HQ, United Kingdom
a partially free art museum, a London classic for a reason
Tate Modern · Bankside, London SE1 9TG, United Kingdom
a free museum, visit to “discover the art and science of surgery from ancient times to the present day. Including the extraordinary specimen collection of the 18th-century surgeon anatomist John Hunter”.
Hunterian Museum · The Royal College of Surgeons of England 38, 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE, United Kingdom
a free art museum
Sir John Soane's Museum · 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3BP, United Kingdom
a mostly free art museum of all different kinds (there’s a fashion section, sculpture area, paintings, cultural exhibitions for South Asia or other countries, etc.). Please note though that it’s also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lon...
Victoria and Albert Museum · Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
small, informative and enjoyable for a quick time to pass
Florence Nightingale Museum · The Nightingale School, 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7EP, United Kingdom
an hour long tour around JMW Turner's restored house and garden
Turner's House (Sandycombe Lodge) · 40 Sandycoombe Rd, St Margarets, Twickenham TW1 2LR, United Kingdom
a free art museum.
Guildhall Art Gallery · Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE, United Kingdom
a mostly free art museum and a London classic for a reason
The National Gallery · Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
a mostly free art museum and a London classic for a reason.
Royal Academy of Arts · Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD, United Kingdom
so much more than a museum
Somerset House · Strand, London WC2R 1LA, United Kingdom
a really pretty historic house
Strawberry Hill House & Garden · 268 Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham TW1 4ST, United Kingdom
'cause when in London, one must pay respect to the detective
The Sherlock Holmes Museum · 221b Baker St, London NW1 6XE, United Kingdom
Really interesting exhibitions that change constantly
What's on all the palaces
A really cool and interesting place to check out for all those interested in learning more about japanese culture
Japan House
a mostly free art gallery/museum.
Serpentine Gallery · London W2 3XA, United Kingdom
an art museum.
Saatchi Gallery · Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, London SW3 4RY, United Kingdom
An amazing free contemporary art gallery with changing exhibits
Unit | Contemporary Art Gallery in Mayfair
heard mixed reviews about this one (but ranging from “LOVED IT” to “it was okay”) but have yet to check myself, will update once I do.
Van Gogh London Exhibit: The Immersive Experience · 106 Commercial St, London E1 6LZ, United Kingdom
so many cool exhibitions
Exhibitions at Halcyon Gallery
for the more grown up audience, I'd say
The Clink Prison Museum · 1 Clink St, London SE1 9DG, United Kingdom
as a marketing major, I found it really interesting any enjoyable
Museum of Brands · 111-117 Lancaster Rd, London W11 1QT, United Kingdom
An health/medicine museum
Wellcome Collection
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Experiences / other attractions
My sister and I personally went with the one called Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation and had a really great time, but I’ve heard good things about the other options as well.
HiddenCity real-world adventure games
go there to see behind the scenes of what it takes to make a theater show, props from previous shows they’ve had there, etc. Haven’t had a chance to go myself yet but I really want to next time I’m there. Also, if you decide to go there, please note ...
Sherling Backstage Walkway · 76 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PZ, United Kingdom
A Sherlock Holmes themed speakeasy hidden behind an optometrist's office with famous themed cocktails.
The Best Speakeasy-Themed Bar in London | The Mind Palace Bar
Go to Silent Disco night at the Natural History Museum - they have ones on various dates, which go on from 10 PM to 1 AM, and it such a cool experience.
Silent Disco | Natural History Museum
Really cool graffiti, took my sister there to pass some time before something else we had in the area and she was so happy looking at everything
The Graffiti Tunnel · Leake St, London SE1 7NN, United Kingdom
Across from Old Eagle Pub in 251 Royal College St, London NW1 9LU, Britain
A Brilliant Simpsons Mural Can Be Found Outside A Camden Pub
A giant bookstore with 6(!) full floors of books. They also host a bunch of books-related events so I’d recommend checking out what they have going on when it’s closer to your visiting time. As a book lover, I'm there every visit to London
Bookshop in London - Piccadilly | Waterstones
Gives you the chance to get a bird's-eye view of London's most iconic landmarks and overall beautiful views while getting a fun climing experience. If you go during the holidays season, all climbs will include access to their festive Snow Globe Exper...
O2 Arena Climbing Experience
a cute small store filled with plastic ducks dressed as all kinds of things/characters/real-life people, I won’t go just for that but it is worth a pop-in for a couple of minutes if you’re in the area.
Duck World - The Home of Designer Rubber Ducks
supposedly a unique street known for its amount of cool graffiti, vintage clothing stores, and restaurants
Brick Ln · London, UK
Didn't end up going last time I visited due to some scheduling problems but my sister and I were looking forward to seeing the lemurs and the deers, especially as it is a free zoo
Golders Hill Park Zoo
Alway great for walking around and exploring
Camden Market · 54-56 Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF, United Kingdom
A great free publicly-accessible video installation in London. Many of the exhibitions are interactive and the art is always changing. I won’t go just for that but it is worth a pop-in for a bit if you’re in the area
The Now Building at Outernet · Centre Point, London WC2H 8LH, United Kingdom
Coolest place to buy tea from, hands down
Postcard Teas
A cool area to explore all it has to offer
Neal's Yard · London, UK
Go see a stand-up comedy show (for free or for only a couple of pounds, depending on which one you’re going to)
The Top Secret Comedy Club Stand Up Comedy Club Covent Garden London
A lovely thrift store, where your money goes to great causes. My sister and I came across it when we were walking down that street for other reasons and decided to go in, found some great stuff there
Oxfam · 145 Earls Ct Rd, London SW5 9RH, United Kingdom
Have coffee/tea and some snacks while playing with kittens. We don't have those where I'm from and so it was my sister top request to go to one
Java Whiskers Cat Café - Experience London's Finest Rescue Cat Cafés
This event offers access to some great independent brands and small businesses, shows a series of inspiring displays from leading designers, and it also has catwalk shows, demos and Q&As, AND hundreds of crafting workshops. Please check dates!
Home - The Stitch Festival
best place in london to get an eye tour of the entire city from above. I personally found the Eye of London to not be woeth it but this is more than a worthy replacement in its place in my opinion
London: The View from The Shard
A great flea market to check out
Portobello Road Market
Another great bookstore to check out
Daunt Books - Independent Booksellers. Buy books, bags and gifts online and in store.
full family fun
Chessington World of Adventures Resort · Chessington KT9 2NE, United Kingdom
possible flea markets to check out
HACKNEY FLEA MARKET
looked worth checking out
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
If you're there on Saturday, 28th March 2026, you might want to take some time to view The Head of the River Race. 2026 is the 100th anniversary
HORR – The official website for the Head of the River Race
Restaurants / food
My personal favorite restaurant in London. They serve a bunch of different types of Italian food that you can choose from when ordering, and everyone I have ever taken there have enjoyed whatever they chose to order (and for every person it was a dif...
Cacciari's Restaurant · 82 Pembroke Rd, London W8 6NX, United Kingdom
My favorite crêpe place in London. I’m kinda basic when it comes to food so I tend to order the one that’s just with Nutella (and love it each time), but my sister would highly recommend the one called The Milky Bar Kid, which is with white chocolate...
Crème de la Crêpe · The Piazza, 29 The Market, London WC2E 8RE, United Kingdom
I’ve been quite addicted to Candy Kittens candy since I tried them for the first time during my visit to London in December ‘22 and stock upon them whenever I'm in the city
Candy Kittens | Gourmet Vegan Sweets | No Nasties. All Good
I've yet to go there but SO MANY people have recommended it to me. There are so many things on this menu that got my mouth watering but when I go, my first goal is to try the Korean snowflake ice cream that I've heard so much about
Cake & Bingsoo Cafe · 39 High St, New Malden KT3 4BY, United Kingdom
Another nice Italian restaurant that my grandma and I have enjoyed going to several times (it was right around the corner from our hotel) during our visit together in May ‘24.
Bizzaro Restaurant
it's popular for a reason, even if a tad pricey :)
sketch
I haven’t had a chance to try them out myself yet but it’s supposed to be budget-affordable great steaks (and supposedly they also give you free popcorn while waiting for your food to come out and free ice cream for dessert).
Flat Iron Marylebone · 44 James St, London W1U 1EY, United Kingdom
Didn’t get a chance to go myself yet but I've heard from a friend who went and recommended I try the cute foods there
Anya Cafe - London, Greater London on OpenTable
Heard so many good things about this place, despite it being on the pricey side
Hakkasan · 17 Bruton St, London W1J 6QB, United Kingdom
Came highly recommended to me, will update once I get a chance to go myself
Ara Restaurant · 1 New Drum St, London E1 7AY, United Kingdom
A latin American resturant that my friend swears by
Crudo Cocina Latina | Best Latin American Restaurant in London | Visit Us Today!
a food market place I went to with my sister, had a great time
Seven Dials Market · Earlham St, London WC2H 9LX, United Kingdom
Have your dinner/lunch with a London view
Darcie & May Green · Grand Union Canal, Sheldon Square, Central W2 6DS, United Kingdom
I think the photos of this pretty place speak for themselves
Petersham Nurseries Restaurant Richmond - Richmond, Greater London on OpenTable
heard so many good things about their desserts
Haute Dolci The O2 · 12.0, The O2, 2B Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, United Kingdom
have a 3-course dinner and a show all at once! I'm personally drawn to the immersive Sherlock Holmes themed one
The Lost Estate | Unforgettable Nights Out - The Lost Estate
a restaurant at the back of a cooking bookstore.
Books for Cooks - the cookbook shop
Mexican food, my friends love this place
Barrio - Shoreditch · 141-143 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JE, United Kingdom
a budget-friendly pizzeria spot, heard it’s good.
Pizza Union King's Cross · 246-250 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY, United Kingdom
A tour of london while also getting a classic afternoon tea experience
Classic Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - Brigit's Bakery London
for those who want Serbian food, heard from a few Serbian friends that truly makes you feel like you're back in Serbia
CAFE&RESTAURANT KOD PIRKETA · 47 High St, London W3 6ND, United Kingdom
An award-winning street food brand hailing from Bologna, Italy, known for its unique and authentic culinary concept. They specialise in crescentine, a much-loved traditional sandwich from Bologna. yet to visit but have heard nothing but good things a...
Indegno
Chinese restaurant I've yet to check out myself but have heard so many good things about
Four Seasons Restaurant
Greenery and other pretty scenery
Such a beautiful place, especially Kyoto Garden and the Dutch Garden inside it.
Holland Park · London W8 6LU, United Kingdom
Such a cool place to visit and explore and especially the crystal grotto in it
Painshill · Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1AG, United Kingdom
Another beautiful place to walk through, with this one also having nice surprises like the deer that I loved seeing
Bushy Park
A London classic and for good reason
Kensington Gardens · London, United Kingdom
Worth it to walk around for a bit
Kynance Mews · London, UK
Stop for a bit to check out London's hidden beach via Pelican Stairs, but make sure you go during low tide
Pelican Stairs · 57 Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SH, United Kingdom
I haven’t had a chance to visit myself yet, but I’ve heard a lot of good things about it from people in my life who have gone. Make sure to also check out the Treetop Walkway and the Great Pagoda inside it.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Richmond, United Kingdom
my dad adores this place
St John's Lodge Garden · Inner Cir, London NW1 4NR, United Kingdom
Theater
London is truly one of the best places for the theater scenes
Took my sister to see this when we were in London last year and she still talks about this one all the time, wishing it had a pro-shot she could re-watch. went with VIP Jury tickets for the experience but it’s great with regular ones too
Witness for the Prosecution
a classic and for a good reason
The Phantom of the Opera
absolutely loved it when I went
Hadestown
still need to see this one
SIX
for the true theater lovers, a must
Shakespeare's Globe