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England’s capital city beckons travellers with its vast array of awe-inspiring attractions. London’s countless architectural wonders, cultural institutions, and rich history make the city a popular destination. 

Whether you are building an itinerary for a one-day trip to London Town or are fortunate enough to embark on a longer excursion, there’s plenty to do. We have curated a list of London’s top attractions to make for lasting travel memories. Stroll through the city’s many pristine parks,...

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Reach new heights with a climb at the O2 Arena, which takes visitors 52 metres above ground level during a 90-minute guided walk to the top of one of London’s most popular entertainment venues. The panoramic views from the roof are worth its steep sections, taking in areas such as Greenwich and Canary Wharf, as well as The Olympic Park. You can choose from daytime, sunset, and twilight climbs, giving you maximum flexibility during your trip to London.

Book [*Up at The O2* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/31081-up-at-the-o2) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Up at the O2

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What could be more British than a pint in one of the capital’s historic pubs? Luckily, the West End is home to a number of watering holes, where you can enjoy a classic meal such as fish and chips or pie and mash, or sip on a refreshing lager. The Lamb and Flag in Covent Garden, which dates back to the 17th century, is a great starting point for your pub crawl — the writer Charles Dickens was even known to enjoy a tipple there. You could then move on to the cheerily named Mr Fogg’s Tavern or The White Hart, which is supposedly London’s oldest established public house.

Read more about [the best pubs in the West End](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/a-guide-to-the-best-pubs-of-the-west-end) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

London's pubs

For over 200 years, [Madame Tussauds](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22891-madame-tussauds-standard-entry)’s life-like wax figures have attracted millions of visitors. More than 150 of them can be found at the museum, from Royal Family members and global celebrities, to famous British characters like James Bond, and more. While peeping at prominent figures, visitors can learn all about the months-long process of measuring, moulding, and detailing the wax figures.

Book [Madame Tussauds tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22891-madame-tussauds-standard-entry) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Madame Tussauds

Take a break from central London with a trip to Kew Gardens. Founded in 1840 and located in southwest London, the botanic garden is a World Heritage Site and for good reason — it is home to 50,000 living plants. Highlights include the world’s largest surviving Victorian glasshouse, which protects rare and threatened plants, and Xstrata Treetop Walkway, which offers a bird’s eye view of the forest below. With four cafes and restaurants, you could spend an entire day walking through the beautiful gardens and getting lost in nature. 

Book [Kew Gardens entrance tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22773-kew-gardens) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Kew Gardens

The opulent [Hampton Court Palace](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27082-hampton-court-palace-from-1st-april-off-peak), built by Cardinal Thomas Wosley in 1699, was one of King Henry VIII’s most favoured residences. Located in Surrey, England, just outside the glare of London, the palace is an architectural masterpiece with 1,390 rooms. The Baroque-style palace witnessed several pivotal moments in English history, including Henry VIII’s reign and the Tudor court. Visitors can explore the estate’s vast Tudor kitchens, Great Hall, State Apartments, and manicured gardens.  

Book [Hampton Court Palace tour tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27082-hampton-court-palace-from-1st-april-off-peak) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Hampton Court Palace

[The Tower Bridge](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27806-tower-bridge-tickets) is one of London’s most famous landmarks. The 13-metre-tall bridge has two sections called bascules, which rise for vessels below approximately 800 times each year.

Visitors can learn about the history of the architectural feat and see panoramic views of the city with the Tower Bridge Exhibition. The tour invites visitors to walk along the high-level walkways, which feature glass floors, and explore the steam engines in the Victorian Engine Rooms, which once powered the bridge lifts. 

Book [Tower Bridge tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27806-tower-bridge-tickets) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Tower Bridge on the River Thames

Ahoy! Embark on a voyage as you step onto the historic [Cutty Sark](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27461-cutty-sark-tickets), a renowned tea clipper from the 1800s. During its time, the ship was the fastest of its kind and sailed from China to Great Britain, transporting tea and other goods.

The Cutty Sark, which sailed for 52 years, is the world’s only surviving extreme clipper. Visitors can learn about the ship’s construction, explore its eleven miles of rigging, stand on the main deck to view its towering masts up close, and marvel at the original hull fabric.

Book [Cutty Sark tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27461-cutty-sark-tickets) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Cutty Sark

At 135 metres tall, the [London Eye](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22807-the-lastminute.com-london-eye-standard-experience) is one of the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheels. The Ferris wheel was built in 1999 to celebrate the new millennium and attracts 3.5 million visitors each year, making it one of the top attractions in the city. Take in 360-degree views of Central London and the River Thames from 25 miles in each direction. The Ferris wheel features 32 capsules to represent London’s 32 boroughs, including a royal capsule decorated in the style of Westminster Abbey.

Book [London Eye tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22807-the-lastminute.com-london-eye-standard-experience) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

The London Eye

Visit the home of English football at Wembley Stadium — the largest sports venue in the UK and the second-largest stadium in Europe. Visible from miles away thanks to its signature arch that sits above the stadium, the football ground hosts some of the world’s most exciting sporting events, as well as domestic football events such as the FA Cup Final. It even hosted the 1985 fundraising concert Live Aid, the story of which is about to be brought to life on stage in [*Just For One Day*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35497-just-for-one-day) at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 2025.

Book a [Wembley Stadium Tour](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22908-wembley-stadium-tour) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Wembley Stadium

Are you interested in learning about London’s dark history? Venture beneath the arches of the London Bridge and explore the multi-sensory [London Dungeon Experience](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22831-the-london-dungeon-standard-ticket-same-day), with eerie sights, sounds, and smells. Immersive actors guide visitors through the experience, reenacting the city’s infamous events, like the Great Fire of London and the Plague. The theatrical attraction includes thrilling rides and stories of the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper and the vengeful barber Sweeny Todd, among others. After exploring the city’s seedy past, enjoy a cocktail at the Victorian Tavern.

Book [London Dungeon Experience tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22831-the-london-dungeon-standard-ticket-same-day) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

The London Dungeon

Official royal residence of King Charles III, Buckingham Palace should be at the top of any visitor’s trip to London — whether you’re a monarchist or not! The time-honoured tradition of the Changing of the Guard, also known as the Guard Mounting, marks the shift change of soldiers and is a quintessential London experience. The 45-minute ceremony happens between Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, and Wellington Barracks. Typically, the Regimental Band of Corps of Drums provides musical support for the ceremony. Onlookers can enjoy the ceremony free of charge. (The days of the Changing of the Guard vary from season to season, so be sure to check the schedule ahead of time.)

Buckingham Palace

No trip to London is complete without experiencing a live performance in London’s West End, a global epicentre of theatre. There is something for everyone in the West End to enjoy, from classic tragedies to contemporary musicals. Check out the world’s longest-running show, Agatha Christie’s [*The Mousetrap*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/333-mousetrap-tickets), a mainstay in the West End since 1952. Or, take the family to see the award-winning spectacles [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets) or [*Wicked*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets).

Book [West End show tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/top-10-london-musicals) on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

West End show

Read our guide to London's top attractions to get tickets to, from Buckingham Palace to the London Tower, Wembley Stadium to Kew Gardens, and more.

Real-life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter will appear onstage together for the first time in a new production of George Bernard Shaw’s *Mrs. Warren’s Profession*. The show opens at the Garrick Theatre on 10 May.

Four-time Olivier Award winner Staunton (*The Crown*) will play wealthy brothel owner Mrs Kitty Warren, while Carter (*Bridgerton*) will play her disapproving daughter Vivie, a determined young woman hoping to break free from patriarchy even though her mother's...

Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter to star in 'Mrs. Warren’s Profession' in the West End

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Imelda Staunton reunites with director Dominic Cooke for *Mrs. Warren’s Profession*, following their previous collaborations on *Hello, Dolly!* in 2024 and *Follies*. 

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Born in London in 1956, Imelda Staunton trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she trained alongside Juliet Stevenson, Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall and graduated in 1976.

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The Tony Award-winning play *Stereophonic* will transfer to the West End in May 2025, as performances end on Broadway this Sunday.

David Adjmi's play made history by earning 13 Tony Award nominations in June 2024, the
most of any play ever, winning five including Best Play, Best Director, Best Featured Actor, Best Scenic Design, and Best Sound Design.

Three of the show’s longtime cast members will lead the West End production: Eli Gelb as Grover, Andrew R. Butler as Charlie, and Chris Stack as...

Tony Award-winning hit 'Stereophonic' to transfer to the West End

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David Adjmi's play made history by earning 13 Tony Award nominations in June 2024, the
most of any play ever, winning five including Best Play and Best Director.

Full casting has been revealed for Conor McPherson’s new play [*The Brightening Air*,](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/42906-the-brightening-air) which opens at the Old Vic in London on 10 April. McPherson also directs.

*The Brightening Air* is set in 1980s Ireland and follows Dermot as he returns to his family in County Sligo with hidden aims.

Chris O’Dowd (*Bridesmaids, The IT Crowd*) will play Dermot, while Brian Gleeson (*Bad Sisters*) and Rosie Sheehy (*Machinal*) will play his...

Chris O’Dowd and Brian Gleeson among cast of Conor McPherson’s 'The Brightening Air'

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The play marks writer-director Conor McPherson's return to the theatre following *Girl from the North Country* in 2017, which transferred to the West End and Broadway.

Full casting has been announced for Chris Bush's new play *Otherland*, which begins performances at the Almeida Theatre in London on 12 February.

Joining the previously announced Jade Anouka, Jackie Clune, Fizz Sinclair, and Amanda Wilkin, are Danielle Fiamanya, Laura Hanna, Beth Hinton-Lever, and Serena Manteghi.

*Otherland* follows couple Jo and Harry as they begin the process of disentangling themselves from each other's lives and new worlds begin to open up. As new partners and new...

Full casting unveiled for Chris Bush's new play 'Otherland'

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Chris Bush's other work includes the Olivier Award-winning *Standing at the Sky’s Edge*, which played at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the West End last year.

The full cast has been revealed for Amy Heckerling's new musical [*Clueless*,](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36641-clueless-the-musical) which opens at the Trafalgar Theatre in the West End on 15 February. The opening will mark 30 years since the original film's release and the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, on whose novel *Emma* the film is based.

Joining the previously announced Emma Flynn as Cher and Keelan McAuley as Josh, are Chyna-
Rose Frederick as Dionne, Romona...

Full cast announced for new musical 'Clueless' in the West End

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The opening of *Clueless* will mark 30 years since the original film's release and the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, on whose novel *Emma* the film is based.

The UK premiere of *Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors* will open at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London on 17 March, running until 3 May.

Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen's comedy take on Bram Stoker’s horror classic will see a cast of five tell the story of a Gen Z pansexual Count Dracula in the midst of an existential crisis.

A meek English estate agent, Jonathan Harker, travels to the treacherous mountains of Transylvania to meet new and mysterious client Count Dracula. When the Count sets...

'Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors' to have premiere at Menier Chocolate Factory

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Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen's comedy take on Bram Stoker’s horror classic will tell the story of a Gen Z pansexual Count Dracula in the midst of an existential crisis.

Jonathan Bailey returns to the stage in Nicholas Hytner's production of Shakespeare's history play [*Richard II*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/14375-richard-ii), which chronicles the downfall of a charismatic king, famed for his poor political decisions.

Bailey, who is best known for his star turns in *Bridgerton* and the new *Wicked* film, is joined by Michael Simkins (*The Crown, Silent Witness*), Royce Pierreson, Christopher Osikanlu Colquhoun, Olivia Popica, Amanda Root, Phoenix Di...

First look: Jonathan Bailey in rehearsals for 'Richard II' 

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Jonathan Bailey stars as the disastrous and politically incompetent King Richard II in Nicholas Hytner's Bridge Theatre production. Performances begin on 10 February.

Jonathan Bailey - LON

Born in Oxfordshire in 1988, Jonathan Bailey is an Olivier Award-winning actor, best known for starring in Company and in the television series Bridgerton.

Jonathan Bailey - Stars on Stage | London Theatre

The full cast has been announced for Jamie Lloyd's production of William Shakespeare’s *Much Ado About Nothing* at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. [*The Tempest*,](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43263-the-tempest) starring Sigourney Weaver, kicked off his season of Shakespeare at the West End venue, and plays until 1 February.

Joining Tom Hiddleston as Benedick and Hayley Atwell as Beatrice are Mara Huf (Hero), Forbes Masson (Leonato), Phillip Olagoke (Friar Francis), Mason Alexander Park...

Full cast revealed for Jamie Lloyd's 'Much Ado About Nothing', starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell

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*The Tempest*, starring Sigourney Weaver, kicked off Jamie Lloyd's season of Shakespeare, and plays until 1 February. *Much Ado About Nothing* begins performances on 10 February.

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Read about Tom Hiddleston's theatre and screen career, and get tickets to see him live on stage in London in Harold Pinter's Betrayal.

Tom Hiddleston - Stars on Stage | London Theatre

Hayley Atwell - LON

Hayley Atwell is a British-American actress best-known for her screen roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and on stage in plays such as Measure for Measure and A View From the Bridge.

Hayley Atwell - Stars on Stage | London Theatre

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's play *Backstroke* at the Donmar Warehouse in London. Performances begin on 14 February, running until 12 April. Mackmin also directs.

Joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig (*Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, Alan Bennett's Talking Heads*) as Bo and Celia Imrie (*The Hothouse, Noises Off, Bridget Jones’s Diary*) as Beth, are Lucy Briers (*Orlando, Wolf Hall, Top Girls*) as Carol, Anita Reynolds (*The Comedy of...

Full cast announced for 'Backstroke', starring Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie

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Anna Mackmin's new play follows the complex relationship of mother and daughter Beth and Bo, following Beth's admittance to hospital after a stroke.

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