These are a few of my favourite things...
Some of my favourite places to go in London
Take a cruise along the River Thames, to Greenwich, home of Greenwich Mean Time.
18 locals recommend
City Cruises Westminster Pier
Take a cruise along the River Thames, to Greenwich, home of Greenwich Mean Time.
A beautiful part of SE London, with a great big park and the Observatory, among other things.
541 locals recommend
Greenwich
A beautiful part of SE London, with a great big park and the Observatory, among other things.
Enjoy great views of the city, from London's highest public garden, 35 floors up! Free, but you must book tickets in advance.
300 locals recommend
Sky Garden
Enjoy great views of the city, from London's highest public garden, 35 floors up! Free, but you must book tickets in advance.
London's oldest food market, situated opposite London Bridge station.
Full market open Wednesday to Saturday.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetLondon's oldest food market, situated opposite London Bridge station.
Full market open Wednesday to Saturday.
Open on Sundays between 8am and 2pm. Gets very busy by about midday, but well worth a visit to see the vast array of colourful plants and flowers.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOpen on Sundays between 8am and 2pm. Gets very busy by about midday, but well worth a visit to see the vast array of colourful plants and flowers.
Combine this with a trip to Columbia Road Market. A vast array of foods from all over the world, including the famous 24-hour beigel shop.
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneCombine this with a trip to Columbia Road Market. A vast array of foods from all over the world, including the famous 24-hour beigel shop.
Right beside the River Thames, the National Theatre and BFI Film Theatre are here. Lots of cultural events going on all year, some free. Plenty of restaurants to enjoy by the river and a street food market at the weekend. Very close to the London Eye.
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
Right beside the River Thames, the National Theatre and BFI Film Theatre are here. Lots of cultural events going on all year, some free. Plenty of restaurants to enjoy by the river and a street food market at the weekend. Very close to the London Eye.
See how the city of London has evolved from empty land in pre-Roman times to the busy city it is today. Free.
300 locals recommend
Museum of London
Museum of LondonSee how the city of London has evolved from empty land in pre-Roman times to the busy city it is today. Free.
See the entrants of this year's BP Portrait Award until 20th October. Attached to the National Gallery, so you can do both in one day. Will probably take you the whole day to do both. Free.
353 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's PlaceSee the entrants of this year's BP Portrait Award until 20th October. Attached to the National Gallery, so you can do both in one day. Will probably take you the whole day to do both. Free.
London Bridge. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, right by the river. Very close to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, and also home to the office of the London Mayor. In the summer, there are open-air shows in the amphitheatre. This can be combined with a trip to Borough Market.
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London Bridge. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, right by the river. Very close to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, and also home to the office of the London Mayor. In the summer, there are open-air shows in the amphitheatre. This can be combined with a trip to Borough Market.
See if you can find this little gem hidden away between St Paul's Cathedral and the Museum of London
23 locals recommend
Postman's Park
King Edward StreetSee if you can find this little gem hidden away between St Paul's Cathedral and the Museum of London
If you're curious about medicine and all things medical. Exhibitions on at the moment are Smoke and Mirrors: The Psychology of Magic (until 15th Sept) and Misbehaving Bodies (running until Jan)
122 locals recommend
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston RdIf you're curious about medicine and all things medical. Exhibitions on at the moment are Smoke and Mirrors: The Psychology of Magic (until 15th Sept) and Misbehaving Bodies (running until Jan)