A visit to the Capital wouldnโt be complete without seeing Londonโs popular attractions. ๐ฌ๐ง We’ve teamed up with Visit London to bring you the top 10!
Weโve listed the nearest Underground stations to each landmark but donโt just use the Tube to get around! Why not take a ride on an iconic London bus ๐, jump on a river boat down the Thames โต๏ธ or use Santander Cycles ๐ฒ for a unique transport experience!
The British Museum
See two million years of human history at the British Museum. From Egyptian mummies to samurai armour and the Sutton Hoo helmet, thereโs something for everyone. ๐บ
๐ Russell Square
๐ฒ British Museum, Bloomsbury
๐ W โ British Museum
Somerset House
Take a river boat to Embankment Pier to admire Somerset House on the Thames. The Neoclassical building houses a working arts centre with fascinating exhibitions and events. ๐
๐ Temple
๐ฒ Somerset House, Strand
๐ S/R โ Aldwych/Somerset House
โต๏ธ Embankment
The National Gallery
DaVinci, Constable, Van Gogh, Turnerโฆthe list is endless! ๐จ Enjoy the National Galleryโs collection of 2,300+ paintings centrally located in Trafalgar Square.
๐ Charing Cross
๐ฒ St. Martinโs Street, West End
๐ K โ St. Martinโs Place
The London Eye
Spot Londonโs iconic landmarks from 135 metres in the air! A 30-minute trip around the London Eye observation wheel gives you stunning 360-degree views of the City. ๐ก
๐ Waterloo
๐ฒ Jubilee Gardens, South Bank
๐ Y โ London Eye
โต๏ธ London Eye
Tate Modern
Explore Tate Modernโs world-famous collection of modern and contemporary art from Picasso to Warhol. ๐งโ๐จ Like Londonโs other national museums, entrance is free!
๐ Blackfriars
๐ฒ Tate Modern, Bankside
๐ SN โ Southwark Street/Blackfriars Road
Tower of London
Discover the unique history of this medieval fortress, royal palace and infamous prison. ๐ฐ The Tower of London is home to the dazzling Crown Jewels ๐ and legendary Beefeaters ๐โโ๏ธ and ravens. ๐ฆ
๐ Tower Hill
๐ฒ Tower Gardens. Tower
๐ TB/TA – Tower of London
โต๏ธ TB/TA – Tower Pier
Natural History Museum
Visit the dinosaurs at Natural History Museum and learn about pre-historic fossils ๐ฆ, volcanoes ๐, earthquakes and more. Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum ๐งฌ are both conveniently next door.
๐ South Kensington
๐ฒ Natural History Museum, South Kensington
๐ H โ Natural History Museum/Cromwell Road
Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A is the worldโs largest collection of art and design with over 4.5 million objects. Explore 5000 years of creativity from ancient Chinese ceramics to Alexander McQueen dresses. ๐
๐ South Kensington
๐ฒ Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington
๐ R โ Victoria and Albert Museum
Science Museum
See a real piece of the moon ๐ or lightning strike โก๏ธ before your eyes at Science Museum. From space travel to IMAX, the interactive galleries bring science to life. ๐ฅฝ
๐ South Kensington
๐ฒ Exhibition Road Museum, South Kensington
๐ K โ South Kensington Museums
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds you can take a selfie with Madonna, Ed Sheeran, David Beckham or even the Queen! ๐ธ With 250+ lifelike waxworks of celebs and superstars, itโs easy to see why this is one of Londonโs most popular attractions. ๐ธ
๐ Baker Street
๐ฒ Westminster University, Marleybone
๐ A โ Baker Street station
Hungry for more? Discover more London sightseeing ๐
- See the sights from a boat while you explore the river! ๐ฆ
- Explore London using Santander cycles ๐ฒ
- Head out on the Central line to see the sights! ๐
“At Madame Tussauds you can take a selfie with Madonna, Ed Sheeran, David Beckham or even the Queen!” – needs an edit, I think.