This must-see museum houses over 160,000 portraits of famous Brits (think Mick Jagger, Queen Victoria) dating back to the 16th century. It also is home to a trove of Cecil Beaton images.
In the spring and summer, the flowers at this Royal Botanic Garden are spectacular.
With clients like Kate Moss and Sienna Miller, this vintage shop specializing in jewelry and clothing from the Sixties and Seventies is a must-see.
On Sundays, Columbia Road transforms into an incredible flower market where you can find everything from fresh cut stems to ten-foot tall banana trees.
The boxes of chocolates here make great hostess gifts. Don’t miss the award-winning sea salted caramel.
Take a trip back in time at this old-fashioned candy store. The toffee crumble is an all-time favorite.
This classic ice cream parlor has been in business since 1907. Try the rose and white chocolate flavor.
It’s hard to beat the location — between Hyde Park and Knightsbridge. Its Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal specializes in historic British gastronomy. Tipsy cake, anyone?
Royals of all kinds — from Queen Victoria to Audrey Hepburn — have stayed at this glamorous landmark. Why? It wraps incredible family-friendly service in a beautiful package.
