18 must do’s in London | England
Discover the top things to do in London, from iconic landmarks like the Tower of London and Big Ben to hidden gems and local favorites. Explore must-see attractions, top tips for visitors, and how to make the most of your time in this vibrant city. Here are my must do’s when in London.
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1) Borough Market
If you want to shop for fruit and vegetables, then you should visit Borough Market. The market is open from Wednesday till Saturday and the merchants give you free tastings!
2) Harry Potter tour
Step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter!
3) London Bridge
Fergie sings about the London Bridge but actually shows the wrong bridge in her music video. She sings about the London Bridge but shows Tower Bridge, auwtch.
4) Tower Bridge
The Tower Bridge connects the 2 parts of London together. If you want, you can even walk on a glass floor on the bridge!
5) Tower of London
The Tower of London was a prison from 1100-1952. The castle is also used as an armory and a treasury (Crown Jewels of England).
6) St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral stands out in the London skyline. It is located at the highest point in London. The cathedral is one of the highest domes in the world! Liverpool Cathedral is the biggest, other high cathedrals are the cathedrals in Rome and Milan.
Fun Fact: the wedding of Lady Diana and Prince Charles was held in this cathedral.
7) Covent Garden
Go check out Covent Garden, a place where you can shop and visit lots of pubs and cafés!
8) Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a square that commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar. It was at this place where I saw Daniel Craig filming a James Bond movie!
9) Picadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a road junction in London’s West End. You’ll pass it when you do some shopping on Regent Street. The road junction is famous for its neon signs, which makes it look like a mini Times Square!
10) Shopping on Oxford street
Oxford street is a 2km long shopping street in London! After you have done all the shops in this street, you must certainly check out Regent Street!
11) Musea in Londen
You can also visit some museums in London! You can visit Madame Tussauds, The British Museum en the National Gallery.
12) Harrods
Go have a look at Harrods! Harrods is a luxury department store just outside the city center. You can easily spend half a day in this store! Sometimes the store is rented by the royals so they can do carefree shopping!
13) Buckingham Palace
This stop is on everyone’s bucking list when coming to London. Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous palaces in the world. Make sure to be there when the guards change position!
14) Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is the place of coronations, royal weddings and is also the burial site for all monarchs.
15) Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is the place where the House of Commons and the House of Lords are housed.
16) Big Ben
Big Ben is the clock that belongs to Westminster Palace. You can’t climb the tower unfortunately but the view is amazing on its own!
17) London Eye
London Eye is one of the biggest Ferris wheels in the world! It is easily seen from the bridge where you can also spot the Big Ben and Westminster Palace.
18) Notting Hill
Let’s go to Notting Hill and find the famous bookstore! We were lucky to enjoy ourselves a local market!
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