10 Great Things To Do In London

From world-leading museums to quality shopping and great nights out, you'll never be stuck for things to do in London. However, the sheer number of opportunities can be daunting if you're visiting London for the first time - making it useful to plan ahead and determine the essential activities for your short break.



Just because something is famous doesn't mean it's necessarily a must-see attraction, meaning places like Buckingham Palace can be easily crossed off your list of things to do if you're pressed for time. Nevertheless, many of London's sights are popular for all the right reasons - such as the London Eye, which can be an ideal way to get an overview of the city centre on your first day.



If your tastes are a little more historical than this modern marvel though, London won't let you down - with famous sites like the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral being within close proximity of each other along the Thames bank. The former is particularly popular with younger visitors, and those of more macabre tastes, while Sir Christopher Wren's eye-catching design for Britain's most iconic cathedral makes visiting St Paul's an unforgettable experience.

Take in some art during your London visit by heading to the city's best-known galleries - which also have the advantage of being free of charge, to help you stretch your travel money further. The National Gallery houses one of the most comprehensive collections of European art in existence, featuring the works of Van Gogh, Botticelli and many others. The Tate Modern lies at the other end of the spectrum, focusing on challenging and extraordinary contemporary art works from around the world.



Simply walking around London can be an enriching experience in itself, especially when spending time in its well-maintained parks and public squares. Trafalgar Square is the most essential of these, the home of Nelsons Column, the four lions and a towering Christmas tree during December, while making your way down Oxford and Regent Street provides a gateway to some of the best shopping in the city. London's markets are popular destinations too, whether you favour the historical charm of Portobello Road or the alternative chic of Camden.



Wherever you're staying at hotels in London across the city, you won't be too far from its world-class attractions, especially with public transport services like the London Underground getting you where you need to be in minutes.