Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
British Museum
Great Russell StreetGreat place, not just for sightseeing.
The Museum of London gives you everything in a nutshell - most exhibitions are free. Worth seeing.
300 locals recommend
Museum of London
Museum of LondonThe Museum of London gives you everything in a nutshell - most exhibitions are free. Worth seeing.
London's famous meat-market - you cannot go inside but around it are some pubs and restaurants - it will be closed in a years time, so it's worth having a look to soak up the atmosphere
60 locals recommend
Smithfield Market
Grand AvenueLondon's famous meat-market - you cannot go inside but around it are some pubs and restaurants - it will be closed in a years time, so it's worth having a look to soak up the atmosphere
The infamous wobbely bridge takes you directly to the Tate Modern
129 locals recommend
Millennium Bridge
The infamous wobbely bridge takes you directly to the Tate Modern
Dr. Johnson's House
17 Gough SquareHidden Gem!
Charles Dickens Museum
48-49 Doughty Stnice museum just around the corner
Arts & Culture
Soho
art, party, theatre, design, nightlife, .... you name it.
Islington Museum
245 St John Stsmall and a hidden gem
Contemporary Dance and Performance Theatre. Well-known for amazing Ballett shows, not just for dance lovers!
253 locals recommend
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
Contemporary Dance and Performance Theatre. Well-known for amazing Ballett shows, not just for dance lovers!
Somerset House
Strandexhibitions, ice rink, beautiful building...
a landmark of Brutalim. With its theatre, 3 cinemas, exhibition space, bars, cafes and even spaces you'll always find at least ONE interesting event.
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk Streeta landmark of Brutalim. With its theatre, 3 cinemas, exhibition space, bars, cafes and even spaces you'll always find at least ONE interesting event.
Tate Modern
BanksideBring some time - the Tate is big and there's a LOT to see!
Soon to move-museum! Currently still located in the old building by Shad Thames, I would recommend to take a nice long walk along the Thames Foot Path. Currently BRILLIANT exhibition on bikes!!!!
330 locals recommend
The Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High StSoon to move-museum! Currently still located in the old building by Shad Thames, I would recommend to take a nice long walk along the Thames Foot Path. Currently BRILLIANT exhibition on bikes!!!!
Famous Theatre - sometimes they have rehearseals which you can watch for free.. ;)
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkFamous Theatre - sometimes they have rehearseals which you can watch for free.. ;)
Great small museum - after I recommend a stroll alongside the canal :)
80 locals recommend
London Canal Museum
12/13 New Wharf RdGreat small museum - after I recommend a stroll alongside the canal :)
King's Cross Theatre
Goods WayCheck out their shows..
Everything Else
City of London
Business....
Highly recommended! Free exhibitions on science and medical subjects. Even if free, due to high popularity, some exhibitions need to be pre-booked.
14 locals recommend
Wellcome Trust
215 Euston RdHighly recommended! Free exhibitions on science and medical subjects. Even if free, due to high popularity, some exhibitions need to be pre-booked.
The British Library
96 Euston RdLibrary with some interesting exhibitions.
My favourite Oasis of tranquil and nice views - always a welcome break from the busy and dirty streets of London ;)
6 locals recommend
Inner Temple Gardens
My favourite Oasis of tranquil and nice views - always a welcome break from the busy and dirty streets of London ;)
Hidden Gem! small park that hardly anyone knows. Open until dark
10 locals recommend
Friends of St George’s Gardens
Wakefield StreetHidden Gem! small park that hardly anyone knows. Open until dark
Blackburn Pavilion
Nice place in a nice place!
Beautiful park - worth a day trip in combination with KEW BONTANICAL GARDENS. In Richmond Park you can cycle around, see deers, have a picknic...
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Beautiful park - worth a day trip in combination with KEW BONTANICAL GARDENS. In Richmond Park you can cycle around, see deers, have a picknic...
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
AMAZING Botanical Gardens!!
Food Scene
Restaurants, Supermarkets, Coffee shops, Pubs, Theatre, Cinema, Clubs... Angel is a good alternative to the sometimes crazy and too crowded Soho
179 locals recommend
The Angel
61 St Giles High StRestaurants, Supermarkets, Coffee shops, Pubs, Theatre, Cinema, Clubs... Angel is a good alternative to the sometimes crazy and too crowded Soho
There are two famous Beigl Shops in Brick Lane - which one is better??
236 locals recommend
Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnThere are two famous Beigl Shops in Brick Lane - which one is better??
Brick Lane Coffee
157 Brick LanePart of the big Brick Lane culture..
Gastro-Pub in a finer way, but not pretentious! Highly recommendable!
17 locals recommend
The Lady Ottoline
11A Northington StGastro-Pub in a finer way, but not pretentious! Highly recommendable!
Essentials
Cinema, supermarket, Cafes, Restaurants... you name it! all in one place.
47 locals recommend
Brunswick Centre
Cinema, supermarket, Cafes, Restaurants... you name it! all in one place.
Shopping
BRICK LANE... very interesting place, not just for shopping
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneBRICK LANE... very interesting place, not just for shopping
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StHistoric and now nice vintage and food market.
Entertainment & Activities
Coram's Fields
93 Guilford StFOR KIDS ONLY! I would highly recommend!