To go, or not to go. That is not the question, you should! We recommend seeing Macbeth and standing in the yard for a more authentic experience!
One of the beautiful markets in London! Open on Sundays between 8.00-15.00; come early to avoid crowds. Apart from the gorgeous flower stalls, there are great vintage shops and cute cafes nearby. Read more.
Show up at Camden Town at 11am to start your own self-guided food tour. You can explore the neighborhood and its many narrow alleys, all while sampling ethnic eats and awesome basement coffee shops. Read more.
The market is bustling with shoppers, tourists and performers on the weekend. Except for the many restaurants and cafes, there is also the famous Royal Opera.
TRAVEL FACT: Stop by and say hello to the Queen, or watch the changing of the guards take place daily at 11:30am. Be sure to get there early to snag a good photo-taking spot.
If you get a chance to go to a Garden Party then Buckingham Palace gardens is great! The walks around, hidden surprises and rolling grass really are fantastic!
One of the world's great museums. To avoid the queues, use the 'secret' entrance on Exhibition Road.
Learn about London's and UK's history by visiting this museum. Don't miss the Rosetta Stone and the collection of mummies. Open daily from 10am - 7:30pm (until 8:30 Fridays). Entrance is free.
The world’s largest museum of urban history documents the city’s development from Roman settlement to cosmopolitan metropolis. Attractions include the Lord Mayor’s State Coach.
Visit the annual summer exhibition, which is London’s largest open submission art exhibition. It has been going for 242 years, and is an incredible collection of established and emerging artists.
Always worth stopping by. The in-house Café is one of the calmest places around Oxford Street. Some exhibitions are free of charge and the shop has a large collection of photo books and retro cameras.
A wonderfully British take on Modern Art - don't pay for the exhibits that cost - most of the floors and the excellent Turbine Hall are free to visit
The National Gallery is home to more than 2,000 works, with masterpieces from virtually every European school of art. Weekly late-night opening is on Fridays until 9pm, with tours, talks and music. Read more.
So, it's totally touristy, ok, but it's still the heart of London. You can just sit here and think about how lucky you are to be in such an awesome city.
Originally a deer park for Henry VIII, so he could hunt while staying at Whitehall Palace, the park was laid out in a formal style by Charles II, when Pepys came here to watch ice skating.
Take a few minutes, even in winter, to explore the central Rose Garden. Lots of flowers with silly names, and plenty of sculpture.
The first nude statue in London was erected in the South-East corner of Hyde Park in 1822. After the pleas from 'country women' a fig leaf was later added to save their blushes.
Behind the Pump House is a statue of a brown dog. In 1985 it replaced the original, removed in 1910 when it became a focus of riots between medical students and animal rights campaigners.
If you need much-deserved break from chaos, get lost here. It's absolutely beautiful. Filled w/wild and human life but it's so serene. There's a Japanese garden, large-scale art, preschool, cafe, etc
Kew Gardens is a magnificent World Heritage Site covering 300 acres with over 30,000 species of plants. Read more.
Not as morbid as one might assume - Highgate Cemetary is as atmospheric and picturesque as it is historically pertinent. Be sure to visit Karl Marx's grave. Read more.
Visit this instead of the London Eye. Only 300+ steps or so, it's cheaper and it is better for your health. Lovely views from the top and you get a certificate as well!
This road was used as the route for transporting bricks after the Great Fire of London in 1666, hence the name. It now boasts the greatest concentration of curry houses in Britain.
The best bet is to reserve the upstairs lounge for excellent, almost affordable lunchtime dim sum. But unless you’ve wafted across from Hedge Funds R Us, be prepared to feel like the poor relation. Read more.
Amazing japanese breakfast with porridge/ congee just done right with pickled beetroot, seaweed and mushrooms. Healthy wholesome vegetarian breakfast.
All dishes are nice. Real Thai taste with medium price. Thai Calamari is my favourite. Green curry fried rice is amazing. Always thinking of Busaba when I want easy Thai foods.
Our personal fave is the Dishoom grilled lobster tail cooked with ginger, chilli, lime and coriander. And everything washed down with a passion fruit Diwali Bellini or traditional Lassi. Read more.
You feel as if you’ve hit the streets of Mumbai at Dishoom, where piquant paneer rolls, lamb samosas and chicken tikka are served in the vast but perpetually crammed former Western Transit Shed. Read more.
This opulent Indian restaurant--the oldest in the UK--serves beautifully prepared Indian dishes. Their kulfi (pistachio ice cream) is divine.
This is not your typical Indian restaurant. It's very special - get the banana leaf thali for a great experience, but my favourite has to be the fish curry. Read more.
All veggie, yet meat-eaters won't even notice the lack of animal bits. Exceptional food for the price. Haven't been upstairs in a while, but used to be decorated with exquisite Victorian porn.
The perfect breakfast - A full English with an Italian twist, complete with a rich Italian coffee.” From @AngelaDickinson #RSHGuides Read more.
Decent eggs florentine, delicious pancakes with berries! Even without adding maple syrup. Can be crowded, better to book first
Simply put: best tapas in town. Do prepare for a wait, as there are only 23 stools at the bar and this place takes no reservations! Luckily they serve drinks and nibbles in the standing area.
Great healthy food, followed by great unhealthy cakes. The only bad thing is that the restaurant part only seats 10 people at the back, and you can't book. Read more.
I'd second the chargrilled brocolli. In fact, this has to be one of the best restaurants I've been to. Find yourseld nearby definitely brave the queues. Awesome!
New contempory restaurant with Chef Jason Atherton at the helm (ex Maze, Mayfair, Gordon Ramsey restaurant, Michelin Star winner). The food is in my top 5 delicious meals, EVER! Read more.
Gelupo is one of the London’s best-kept secrets – an outstanding ice-cream parlour not even five minutes from Piccadilly Circus. Step inside, and feast your senses. Read more.
Board games galore! Super knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great drinks menu, with a small selection of snacky food. Atmosphere is awesome and seals the deal.
Take a former Chinatown gambling den, add an all-star bar cast and some legendary dim sum, et voila, you have Opium Cocktail Bar and Dim Sum Parlour. This place is epic with three floors... Read more.
While non-members are allowed to use certain parts of the bar, if they reserve in advance, its still all about exclusivity. There are private areas for members only & come 11 pm, only members allowed. Read more.
Go to Sketch for a cocktail or afternoon tea. Don't forget to visit the toilet!You will be surprised!
Pick your first cocktail, then work through the list from that point. And never order the same cocktail twice.
"An oasis of calm and good cheer amid the noise and chaos of Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square. Real ales, often from local breweries such as Meantime and Ascot Ales, are the draw..." Read more.
An urban myth, which began shortly after WWII, suggests that an ancient Roman battleground is located here and the body of Iceni Warrior Queen Boudica is buried somewhere beneath platform 9 and 10.
Arsenal Football Club was formed by workers from the Woolwich Arsenal in the 1886, hence their nickname ‘the Gunners’. The club moved north of the river to Highbury in 1913.
