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60 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

London Trocadero

London Trocadero

91,973 reviews

Historic entertainment complex with a striking facade, housing a cinema, restaurants, and arcades.

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4.7

National Gallery

41,086 reviews

Home to over 2,300 Western European paintings from the 13th to 19th centuries, including works by Van Gogh, da Vinci, and Rembrandt.

The Lion King

Entertainment4.5

The Lion King

12,423 reviews · Covent Garden

Experience Disney's beloved animated classic brought to life on stage at the Lyceum Theatre in London's Covent Garden, featuring stunning costumes and unforgettable music.

Les Miserables London

Les Miserables London

8,810 reviews

Award-winning musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel, performed at the Sondheim Theatre in London's West End.

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

8,336 reviews

Iconic public square featuring Nelson's Column, the Fourth Plinth with rotating contemporary art, and two large fountains.

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus

6,010 reviews · St. James's

Piccadilly Circus is one of London's great crossroads, a buzzing junction where several major streets meet beneath a wall of giant curved digital advertising screens, the city's pint-sized answer to Times Square.

National Portrait Gallery, London

National Portrait Gallery, London

5,979 reviews

Displays portraits of historically important and famous British people, from Tudor monarchs to modern celebrities.

Greenwich

Neighborhood4.5

Greenwich

5,972 reviews · Greenwich

Greenwich is a riverside London district packed with maritime and scientific history, set around a grand royal park on a hill above the Thames.

Kensington Palace

Park & nature3.5

Kensington Palace

5,824 reviews · Kensington and Hyde Park

Kensington Palace is a working royal residence set in the leafy Kensington Gardens, the childhood home of Queen Victoria, the former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, and today the official London residence of several senior royals.

Fortnum & Mason

Fortnum & Mason

5,332 reviews · Mayfair

Historic luxury department store in Mayfair, famous for its food hall and afternoon tea.

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience London

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience London

4,600 reviews

Step into the iconic 1990s game show at this immersive London attraction where teams solve puzzles across themed zones to win crystals.

The Courtauld Gallery

The Courtauld Gallery

3,487 reviews · Trafalgar Square / Embankment

The Courtauld Gallery, in the grand Somerset House on the Strand, holds one of Britain's finest small art collections, celebrated above all for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.

Thriller Live

Thriller Live

3,095 reviews

Thriller Live is a high-energy tribute concert celebrating Michael Jackson's music, featuring iconic hits and dazzling choreography at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End.

Bomber Command Memorial

Bomber Command Memorial

2,770 reviews · St. James's

The Bomber Command Memorial, in London's Green Park, honours the 55,573 airmen of RAF Bomber Command who lost their lives during the Second World War.

Chinatown

Chinatown

2,567 reviews · Leicester Square / Shaftesbury Avenue

London's Chinatown is a compact, lively quarter in the heart of the West End, between Leicester Square and Soho, a few pedestrianised streets strung with red lanterns and marked by ornate paifang gates, packed with Chinese and wider East Asian restaurants, bakeries, bubble-tea s

Secret Studio

Secret Studio

2,418 reviews · Whitechapel

Immersive entertainment venue in Whitechapel, London, offering interactive film and TV experiences.

King's Cross Station

King's Cross Station

2,315 reviews · Kings Cross

King's Cross is one of London's great Victorian railway terminuses, the historic gateway to the north of England and Scotland, and, thanks to a major restoration, one of its most spectacular.

Old Spitalfields Market

Old Spitalfields Market

2,270 reviews · Spitalfields

Historic covered market in Spitalfields offering vintage finds, artisan food, and unique crafts since the 1600s.

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Entertainment4.5

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

2,185 reviews

World-famous jazz club in Soho, London, hosting legendary live music since 1959. Intimate venue with great acoustics and a lively atmosphere.

Leicester Square

Neighborhood4.1

Leicester Square

2,061 reviews

A pedestrianised square at the heart of London's West End, surrounded by cinemas, theatres, and restaurants.

Emirates Stadium

Emirates Stadium

2,009 reviews

Emirates Stadium is the home of Arsenal Football Club, one of England's biggest clubs, a sleek, modern 60,000-seat arena in Holloway, north London.

Regent Street

Regent Street

1,697 reviews · St. James's

Regent Street is one of London's grandest and most famous shopping streets, a sweeping, elegant Regency-era boulevard that curves majestically through the West End, lined with imposing Portland-stone facades and flagship stores.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Entertainment4.5

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

1,654 reviews

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a two-part stage play at London's Palace Theatre, continuing the wizarding world's story with original characters.

Soho

Neighborhood4.5

Soho

1,604 reviews

Soho is one of London's most characterful and energetic neighbourhoods, a compact, buzzing quarter in the heart of the West End long synonymous with nightlife, creativity, food, and a famously bohemian, anything-goes spirit.

Aladdin - The West End Musical

Entertainment4.5

Aladdin - The West End Musical

1,557 reviews

Disney's Aladdin comes to life on the West End stage at the Prince Edward Theatre with dazzling costumes and beloved songs.

Aldwych Theatre

Entertainment4.5

Aldwych Theatre

1,534 reviews · Covent Garden

A historic West End theatre in Covent Garden, known for hosting long-running musicals and plays in an Edwardian setting.

Stomp

Entertainment4.5

Stomp

1,441 reviews · Covent Garden

Stomp is an electrifying percussion show in London's West End, using everyday objects to create rhythm and spectacle.

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Religious site4.5

St Martin-in-the-Fields

1,380 reviews

An Anglican church with a striking Neoclassical portico, renowned for its lunchtime and evening concerts in a historic setting.

Green Park

Park & nature4.5

Green Park

1,376 reviews · Mayfair

Green Park is one of London's eight Royal Parks, a tranquil, leafy triangle of mature trees and open grassland right in the heart of the city, bordered by Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly, and Hyde Park Corner, and linking neighbouring St James's Park and Hyde Park.

His Majesty's Theatre, London

Entertainment4.5

His Majesty's Theatre, London

1,346 reviews

Historic West End theatre home to the long-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, with ornate Edwardian architecture.

The Postal Museum

The Postal Museum

1,326 reviews · Clerkenwell

Explore the history of Britain's postal service through interactive exhibits, historic vehicles, and the unique Mail Rail ride.

London Coliseum

Entertainment4.3

London Coliseum

1,325 reviews

A grand theatre housing the English National Opera, known for its distinctive tower and lavish interior.

Prince Edward Theatre

Entertainment4.5

Prince Edward Theatre

1,263 reviews

A historic West End theatre known for hosting long-running musicals like 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Mary Poppins'.

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

1,258 reviews · Covent Garden

The Mousetrap, Agatha Christie's legendary whodunit, has been thrilling London audiences since 1952 at St Martin's Theatre in Covent Garden.

Charles Dickens Museum

Charles Dickens Museum

1,244 reviews · Bloomsbury

The former London home of Charles Dickens, now a museum preserving his life and literary legacy.

Whistle Punks

Whistle Punks

1,145 reviews

An indoor axe-throwing venue in central London where visitors can channel their inner lumberjack in a safe, social setting.

Tiger Tiger

Tiger Tiger

1,101 reviews · Trafalgar Square / Embankment

A lively bar and nightclub near Trafalgar Square, known for its vibrant atmosphere and central location.

Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre

1,080 reviews

Historic West End theatre known for its lavish architecture and long-running musicals, including 'The Lion King'.

Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade

1,042 reviews

A vast parade ground used for state ceremonies, most famously the Trooping the Colour birthday parade.

Tina The Musical

Entertainment4.5

Tina The Musical

1,029 reviews · Covent Garden

A high-energy musical about the life of Tina Turner, featuring her iconic songs, performed at the Aldwych Theatre in London's West End.

Piccadilly Theatre

Piccadilly Theatre

967 reviews

Piccadilly Theatre is a West End venue in London hosting major musicals and plays, known for its Art Deco interior and central location near Piccadilly Circus.

Southwark Cathedral

Religious site4.5

Southwark Cathedral

957 reviews · Southwark

A historic Anglican cathedral on the south bank of the Thames, known for its Gothic architecture and medieval heritage.

Entertainment4.5

The Criterion Theatre

940 reviews · St. James's

Historic West End theatre in St. James's, hosting acclaimed plays and musicals in an ornate Victorian setting.

Archer Street Soho

889 reviews

Archer Street Soho is a lively sight and food & drink spot in London, known for its vibrant atmosphere and historic setting.

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Entertainment4.1

Theatre Royal Haymarket

886 reviews

One of London's oldest theatres, dating from 1720, known for its elegant Regency-style auditorium.

Park & nature4.5

Diana Memorial Playground

876 reviews

A whimsical playground inspired by Peter Pan, featuring a pirate ship and sensory play areas in Kensington Gardens.

Noel Coward Theatre

Entertainment4.5

Noel Coward Theatre

870 reviews · Covent Garden

A historic West End theatre in Covent Garden, hosting top-tier plays and musicals in an elegant Edwardian setting.

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

819 reviews · Southwark

A unique museum in a restored 18th-century church attic, featuring Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre and a recreated herb garret.

Wellington Arch

Wellington Arch

778 reviews · Victoria

Wellington Arch is a historic triumphal arch at Hyde Park Corner, offering exhibitions and panoramic views of London from its balconies.

Sondheim Theatre

Entertainment4.5

Sondheim Theatre

766 reviews

A historic West End theatre hosting major musicals, known for its ornate interior and central location.

Magic Mike Live

766 reviews

A high-energy male dance show in London's Leicester Square, combining choreography, comedy, and audience interaction for a fun night out.

Apollo Theatre

Entertainment4.5

Apollo Theatre

763 reviews

Catch top West End shows in this historic Shaftesbury Avenue theatre known for its ornate Edwardian interior.

Beefeater Gin Distillery

746 reviews

Historic gin distillery in London offering guided tours and tastings, showcasing the iconic Beefeater brand.

Bread Angels

734 reviews

Top-rated baking workshop in London where you can learn artisan bread-making from expert instructors in a cozy riverside setting.

The London Spy - City Walks

717 reviews · Spitalfields

Discover London's hidden history on a guided walk through Spitalfields, led by a former detective turned storyteller.

Lyric Theatre

Lyric Theatre

710 reviews

West End theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue known for plays and musicals.

Columbia Road Flower Market

Columbia Road Flower Market

706 reviews · East End / East London

Columbia Road Flower Market is a vibrant Sunday market in East London, famous for its colorful flowers, plants, and lively atmosphere.

Chelsea Physic Garden

Park & nature4.5

Chelsea Physic Garden

694 reviews · Chelsea

Chelsea Physic Garden is a historic botanical garden in London, offering a tranquil escape with rare plants and a rich herbal legacy.

School of Wok

666 reviews · Covent Garden

Learn authentic Asian cooking at a top-rated London cookery school in Covent Garden, offering hands-on classes in wok skills and street food.

The Ginstitute

653 reviews · Notting Hill

An immersive gin-making experience in Notting Hill where you learn to distill your own bespoke gin in a historic Victorian shop.