About London

London is a huge cosmopolitan city and its multi-cultural population is reflected in colourful street markets, festivals and food from every corner of world. Get your bearings on a tour around the capital by double-decker bus, coach, river, taxi or on foot before discovering in more depth what this great city has to offer.
 
Historical London

Pyrotechnics in Chiswick House AmphitheatreLondon is home to Britain's national collections, royalty and world-class attractions - museums, monuments, churches and historical sites. A large number of galleries and museums are now free, offering a fantastic opportunity to see some of the world's finest collections and works of art.  With so much to choose from, trying to see them all in one short visit can be exhausting for even the hardiest of explorers.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the centre and venture a little further out to the quieter parts of the capital and to its historic towns and villages of Hampstead, Richmond, Greenwich and Blackheath. English Heritage boasts an impressive crop of fascinating and undiscovered properties, possessing some of the finest collections of paintings and furniture, stunning interiors, acres of landscaped grounds and gardens in the country.

 Kenwood HouseKenwood House, on the edge of Hampstead Heath, Chiswick House to the west, Eltham Palace to the south or Marble Hill on the Thames in Twickenham all offer a captivating and peaceful respite from the fast pace of the city.

Outdoor London

Almost a third of London is green space or parks (many of which are Royal Parks) - more than any other city of its size in the world. Why not try rowing or horse-riding in Hyde Park, the open air theatre at in Regent's Park or deer spotting whilst cycling in the rural splendour of Richmond Park?

Cultural London

With a first-class Opera House at Covent Garden, a wealth of theatres in the West End and numerous venues staging everything from Beethoven to Blue, London is a cultural hub for what's new in the UK.

Night life

London has a vibrant clubbing scene with world-renowned DJs. With funky late-night bars and cosy pubs across the city you're never far from London's social scene. Whether grabbing a take-away or dining at the Ivy, London has a wealth of café's and restaurants for every taste and budget.

Shopping

Offering everything from designers to retro finds, London is a retail heaven. Check out Bond Street for top names and look out for bargains at Camden Lock, Spitalfields and Portabello markets