{"id":25819,"date":"2023-01-13T23:24:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T19:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeyet.com\/?p=25819"},"modified":"2023-01-13T23:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T19:24:34","slug":"things-to-do-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeyet.com\/things-to-do-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Discover the city with our list of the best things to do and see in London, for visitors and locals alike. From free days out to unmissable restaurants, this is your ultimate London checklist for 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what your vibe, tastes or interests, there is always something to do in London. In the&nbsp;winter, the city turns into an&nbsp;illuminated paradise, its&nbsp;pubs&nbsp;are lit with cosy fires and a new cultural season brings huge blockbuster shows to the city\u2019s most illustrious galleries and theatres. When the sun\u2019s out,&nbsp;London\u2019s parks&nbsp;turn into leafy social clubs, restaurants dust off their&nbsp;outdoor seating,&nbsp;fountains&nbsp;erupt from dusty concrete squares and suddenly the city air is filled with&nbsp;alfresco theatre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to see cutting-edge&nbsp;art exhibitions,&nbsp;iconic attractions,&nbsp;secret spots,&nbsp;world-beating theatre,&nbsp;stunning green spaces, it\u2019s all here and you can probably fit all this in and more still barely feel like you\u2019ve scratched the surface of the city. And that\u2019s before you factor in all those historic&nbsp;<strong>London pubs<\/strong>, the latest&nbsp;must-visit restaurants&nbsp;and&nbsp;vibrant LGBTQ+ venues. And if you need somewhere to stay? Check out&nbsp;London\u2019s best hotels&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Airbnbs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This London bucket list (curated by our editors and always hotly debated in the Time Out office) is a good place to start because exploring&nbsp;this city can be a little daunting.&nbsp;There\u2019s something for everyone here, but you need to know where to look.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, if you want to know what\u2019s happening in London, like,&nbsp;<em>right now<\/em>, check out&nbsp;things to do in London this week&nbsp;and&nbsp;things to do in London this weekend. After a few days pottering about in the British capital, you\u2019ll be more than ready to&nbsp;reel off Dr. Samuel Johnson\u2019s famous quote: \u2018When a man is&nbsp;tired of London, he is&nbsp;tired of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best things to do in London<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/shopping\/columbia-road-flower-market\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;Spend a Sunday at Columbia Road Flower Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Markets and fairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bethnal Green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;One of London\u2019s oldest and best-loved flower markets, packed to the brim with all manner of floral delights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;A weekend institution in east London, the Sunday flower market that lines Columbia Road is&nbsp;a hipster paradise and one of the best places in the city to buy flowers, bedding plants, cacti and even a banana tree if you\u2019ve got the patio space at home and the upper body strength to carry it there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>The best blooms and bargains.&nbsp;The market goes on until 3pm in all weathers, but for the best buys you need to get there for 8am (or hold out to the end for a bargain on unsold stock). Head down side streets to find cute caf\u00e9s, shops, antique dealers and galleries sticking to market opening hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;Go flower-spotting around Kew Gardens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parks and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kew<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>Oh just&nbsp;3,00 acres of beautiful green space, filled with&nbsp;stunning vistas, rare plants, Victorian glasshouses, a Chinese pagoda and a treetop walkway. You know, nothing too grandiose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;This world-leading botanic garden is captivating any time of year. Right now,&nbsp;you\u2019ll find it at its blooming best, packed full of colourful flowers. As well as the weird and wonderful flora, you\u2019ll also find its immersive summer installation \u2018Food Forever\u2019, as well as an outdoor cinema and theatre programme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>The newly restored Temperate House is a horticulturalist\u2019s delight, home to&nbsp;<em>encephalartos woodii<\/em>, one of the rarest plants in the world, that outlived the dinosaurs.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/sport-and-fitness\/all-england-lawn-tennis-club-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/sport-and-fitness\/all-england-lawn-tennis-club-1\">3.&nbsp;<\/a>Watch tennis at Wimbledon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sport and fitness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leisure centres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wimbledon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Wimbledon is a leafy south-west London suburb that plays host to the world\u2019s greatest&nbsp;lawn tennis championship&nbsp;every summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;There\u2019s more to Wimbledon than the oldest tennis championship in the world \u2013 it\u2019s home to a windmill and the fictional Wombles for starters \u2013 but summer is the best time to head to SW19. During July every year, the world\u2019s best tennis players arrive to battle it out, while the world\u2019s biggest tennis fans arrive to sip Pimm\u2019s, guzzle strawberries and cream, and vicariously bask in sporting greatness. Bag seats on Centre Court, lounge around on Murray Mound or catch the action for free on a big screen just outside the grounds on Aorangi Terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tickets. They\u2019re hard to get your hands on. The top spots must be applied for by ballot (UK applications start the August before) but there are also tickets available each day during the tournament for those prepared to queue.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/things-to-do\/hampstead-heath-swimming-ponds-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;Swim in Hampstead Heath Ponds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hampstead Heath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Bathing ponds in the middle of the wild green space of Hampstead Heath, where you can splash about any time of year. In fact, it\u2019s&nbsp;the only place in the UK to offer life-guarded open-water public swimming all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;With men\u2019s, women\u2019s and mixed ponds, there\u2019s nowhere better \u2013 or more picturesque (the ponds are a short walk from&nbsp;Parliament Hill, with views over the city skyline) \u2013 to cool off on scorching London days. The mixed pond is members-only and not lifeguarded in winter. Competent swimmers aged eight-plus are allowed. Just jump right in: there\u2019s no shallow end!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>Looking for a hot shower afterwards? You\u2019ll only find them at the Ladies\u2019 Pond. Sorry, chaps.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/theatre\/shakespeares-globe\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;Be a \u2018groundling\u2019 at Shakespeare\u2019s Globe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shakespeare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A&nbsp;reconstruction of William Shakespeare\u2019s circular theatre, which was destroyed by a fire, sat a few hundred yards from its original site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s the closest you\u2019ll ever get to experiencing the Bard\u2019s plays as&nbsp;his Elizabethan&nbsp;audience did. To stand or not to stand, that is the question. In the era of Mr Shakespeare himself, many theatregoers would stay on their feet when watching a play. Known as \u2018groundlings\u2019, those who stood would get an ace and up-close view of the show. At the Globe, this tradition has endured and you can&nbsp;get a standing spot for as little as \u00a35. Honestly, the action is so engrossing that by the time you realise your feet hurt, it\u2019ll all be over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;A midnight performance. You\u2019ll have to book well in advance for one of these late-night shows but it\u2019s worth it for&nbsp;the&nbsp;raucous atmosphere.&nbsp;Pop to the pub beforehand for a pint or two \u2013 and maybe a coffee to keep you awake into the early hours.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/little-venice\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp;Walk the canals of Little Venice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rivers, lakes and ponds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little Venice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A quaint and extremely instagrammable corner of London, it&#8217;s known for its stunning waterways and narrowboats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;It&#8217;s a special spot, packed with a bustling community of boat-dwelling Londoners, Little Venice is a special spot. Wander through Rembrandt Gardens, feast on seafood at&nbsp;The Summerhouse&nbsp;or browse the plants and have a&nbsp;cuppa in&nbsp;the Quince Tree Caf\u00e9 at charming Clifton Nurseries. Then hop on board a cruise travelling between Little Venice and Camden Lock, or wander east along the canal towpath to London Zoo or Primrose Hill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Puppet Theatre Barge. This intimate water-borne theatre is the setting for quality puppet shows that put a modern twist on traditional tales and kids\u2019 classics.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/things-to-do\/primrose-hill\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.&nbsp;Admire the view from Primrose Hill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primrose Hill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A&nbsp;grassy hill&nbsp;on the northern side of Regent\u2019s Park, and the name of the surrounding swanky neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;From Primrose Hill, London&#8217;s skyline is picture-perfect and, while this might be your priority for heading to this spot, it shouldn&#8217;t be the only one. This well-kept annexe of Regent\u2019s Park is also surrounded by&nbsp;posh caf\u00e9s and&nbsp;nice shops&nbsp;and frequented by some of London\u2019s friendliest dog walkers, making it a great place to people-watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The sunset.&nbsp;When the sun&nbsp;starts going down, it casts glorious rays across the city, so set your camera to \u2018panoramic\u2019 and play \u2018spot the landmark\u2019 as London is bathed in awesome orange light.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/walthamstow-wetlands\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.&nbsp;Spot wildlife at Walthamstow Wetlands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lee Valley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Europe\u2019s biggest urban wetland nature reserve, which opened to the public in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;The scenery is dreamy. It\u2019s a peaceful oasis&nbsp;just a short tube ride from Zone 1. Bird-watching enthusiasts will be able to spot all sorts of different&nbsp;feathered friends, from kingfishers to peregrine falcons, wildfowl and more (54 species, in fact). Entry is totally free but permits are available if you take your birding seriously, and are necessary for angling too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Larder caf, which is housed in the wetlands\u2019 Victorian Engine House, serving comforting classics like fry-ups, toasties, jacket potatoes and homemade soups. It\u2019s the perfect place to warm up after a weekend stroll.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/regents-park\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9.&nbsp;Smell the roses in Regent\u2019s Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parks and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regent\u2019s Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A Grade I-listed Royal Park, which is home to London Zoo, a boating lake and&nbsp;lush rose gardens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Londoners\u2019 nostrils have a pretty hard time of it, what with the traffic, the bin lorries and the lack of public loos. On balance, though, we really can\u2019t complain, especially considering that we\u2019ve got free and unticketed access to one of the country\u2019s largest collection of roses in Regent\u2019s Park. Queen Mary\u2019s Gardens are home to around 12,000, of more than 85 varieties, including the unique Royal Parks rose. The fragrance is fantastic throughout the year, but visit in early June to see the blooms at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre for further alfresco pleasures. It\u2019s a magical way to enjoy excellent outdoor theatre from April to September.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/spitalfields-city-farm\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10.&nbsp;Visit the animals at Spitalfields City Farm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spitalfields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A welcoming and brilliantly maintained&nbsp;urban farm, complete with cute animals, just off Brick Lane in east London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;You can get a little taste of the countryside in the East End at Spitalfields City Farm. Friendly residents up for a pat include Bayleaf the donkey and a lovable pair of hairy hogs. The farm shop sells homegrown produce like freshly laid eggs, and the range of veg grown is remarkable for the location. There\u2019s always something going on, from the homely caf\u00e9 and laidback weekend festivals to family volunteering programme Families Go Wild. A proper city gem with a lovely vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>The annual goat race. A rival to the famous Boat Race on the Thames, which sees Oxford and Cambridge universities go head to head, Spitalfields City Farm\u2019s goat race pits two goats&nbsp;against&nbsp;each other on the same afternoon. It\u2019s a lot more exciting than its riperine equivalent and over a lot quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/holland-park\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11.&nbsp;Discover the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parks and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holland Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Holland Park is one of London\u2019s loveliest green spaces, home to sports facilities, play areas, woodland, an eco centre and the remains of Holland House, which was badly damaged during World War II.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>The park is also home to a remarkable hidden treasure: a traditionally designed Japanese garden. Created as part of London\u2019s Japan Festival in 1992, the carefully tended Kyoto Garden has water features, and traditional Japanese trees and plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The most photogenic time of the year.&nbsp;Visit the garden in autumn to catch it at its vibrant best.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/art\/tate-modern\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.&nbsp;See free art at Tate Modern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bankside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A riverside icon on London\u2019s South Bank dedicated to modern and contemporary art. It\u2019s the&nbsp;younger, hipper sibling to Pimlico\u2019s&nbsp;Tate Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;To be inspired and challenged \u2013 even by the architecture. Tate Modern is based in what was Bankside Power Station. Its 2016 Switch House extension added gallery space and incredible 360-degree views of the London skyline. Step inside to discover works by the likes of Warhol, Matisse and Bourgeois, all part of the free permanent collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Tate Boat (decorated with Damien Hirst dots) runs&nbsp;up and down the Thames between&nbsp;Tate Modern and Tate Britain every 30 minutes during gallery opening hours. Just tap in and out with an Oyster or contactless card as you would on the tube or bus.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/crystal-palace-park\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13.&nbsp;Go on a dinosaur safari in Crystal Palace Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parks and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crystal Palace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;This south-east London park was once the grounds of an enormous glass&nbsp;exhibition hall known as The Crystal Palace, which burned down in the 1930s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;For the dinosaurs. Yeah, you read that right. The park is populated with Victorian dinosaur sculptures, which are extremely anatomically incorrect. Hire yourself a pedalo and you\u2019ll be able to admire the beasts which inhabit the&nbsp;shores of the lake from a brand new angle. You can even take a waterborne dinosaur selfie, which should win you&nbsp;a few Instagram likes.&nbsp;Other good reasons to visit the park include a maze and the ruins of the old Crystal Palace\u2019s aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Capel Manor Urban Farm, where, when you\u2019re done with the concrete animals, you can find real meerkats, pigs, horses and more.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/museums\/v-a\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14.&nbsp;See a world-class exhibition at the V&amp;A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art and design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Kensington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A cathedral to culture, the V&amp;A is a world-class museum championing the very best of decorative art and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;High-profile ticketed exhibitions often sell out, but the permanent exhibits are fascinating and free to visit (book a ticket and time slot through a new and socially distanced system).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The world\u2019s first all-porcelain courtyard created by architect Amanda Levete with 11,000 handmade tiles. When it catches the sunlight, the glittering ceramics make London look like 1960s Rome.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/things-to-do\/borough-market\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15.&nbsp;Eat your way around Borough Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Borough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Dating back to the thirteenth century, London\u2019s oldest food market is a cornucopia of gourmet goodies &#8211; your go-to for artisanal finds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;It used to highlight British produce but nowadays you\u2019ll find global traders and street-food vendors: enjoy French confit-duck sandwiches, Ethiopian stews and scotch eggs (elevated, of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Once notable for its crowds, the market now has a Covid-safe capacity (facemasks remain compulsory). Arrive early (get coffee from Monmouth), pick up from Neal\u2019s Yard Dairy, Brindisa and Bread Ahead, and head for a riverside picnic.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/shopping\/liberty\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16.&nbsp;Buy fancy fabric at Liberty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home decor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Unapologetically eccentric and always original, Liberty is a whimsical department store near Oxford Circus. It was founded in 1875, but the mock-Tudor Marlborough Street incarnation \u2013 constructed with the timbers of two ancient warships \u2013 was built in the 1920s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Although Liberty trades on its history, it squeezes fashion-forward innovation into its wood-panelled rooms. Browse silks, Liberty-print cottons and one-off designer collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Liberty Christmas Shop. Open for a sizeable chunk of the year, it\u2019s a magical, glitter-covered, gift-wrapped festive grotto, perfect for selecting weird and wonderful decorations for your tree. Brussels sprout bauble, anyone?<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/e-pellicci\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17.&nbsp;Order a full English breakfast at E Pellicci<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bethnal Green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A good old-fashioned caff. Since 1900 this workers\u2019 caf\u00e9 has provided carbs and protein in eggy, meaty and pan-fried form to the good people of east London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Traces of bygone eras, like art deco interior details and Formica tables have earned E Pellicci Grade II-listed status, but what diners love best is that the fry-ups, grills and Italian plates are still all dished up by the same family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;As strange as it might sound, you\u2019re going to want to chase down your fry-up with a helping of bread-and-butter pudding \u2013 it\u2019s a customer favourite.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/bars-and-pubs\/dukes-bar-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18.&nbsp;Sip Martinis in the comfort of Dukes Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bars and pubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St James\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 3 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for a mind-blowingly strong and delicious cocktail in sumptuous surroundings, this hotel bar is the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s Stanley Tucci\u2019s go-to and was Ian Fleming\u2019s when he was penning the Bond books. Cocktails are among the most expensive in the city, but bar snacks are fabulous. Stagger across the cobbles of St James\u2019s on your way out (the drinks really are that strong).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>It\u2019s famous for its theatrical presentation of Martinis, created from a trolley that\u2019s wheeled to you.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/art\/dulwich-picture-gallery-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19.&nbsp;Lose yourself in Dulwich Picture Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dulwich<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The UK\u2019s first purpose-built public art gallery is a total south London gem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Sir John Soane is one of this country\u2019s greatest ever architects and his genius design of this south London gallery is matched by its extraordinary collection. Its numerous Old Master paintings include no less than four Rembrandts as well as works by Canaletto, Gainsborough and Van Dyck. Not enough for you? It\u2019s in picturesque Dulwich Village, does great family workshops, has intriguing temporary shows and a nice caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss<\/strong>&nbsp;Rembrandt\u2019s \u2018Girl at a Window\u2019 has been pinched on several occasions, so catch it while you can. Also, don\u2019t miss the gallery\u2019s extraordinary in-house mausoleum, creepily illuminated through Soane\u2019s signature coloured glass.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/shopping\/portobello-road-market-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20.&nbsp;Hunt for antiques at Portobello Road Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vintage shops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portobello Road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The world\u2019s largest antiques market, on a pastel-painted, picturesque shopping street in&nbsp;Notting Hill&nbsp;\u2013 now traffic-free for socially distanced browsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Although home to fruit and veg stalls too, Portobello Market is best known for the antiques and bric-\u00e0-brac stalls featuring at the Chepstow Villas end of the road. Don\u2019t be fooled by the fold-out tables \u2013 this isn\u2019t cheap tat and there are some serious treasures here. For more secondhand goodies, head further&nbsp;up the road, beyond the Westway. Plus, you can grab yourself a selfie in front of the famed pastel houses in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>The market at its antiquey best. Sections of the market are open six days a week but for&nbsp;vintage treasures, brave the crowds and go&nbsp;browsing on a Saturday.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/art\/gods-own-junkyard\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21.&nbsp;Bathe in neon light at God\u2019s Own Junkyard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walthamstow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A whole lot of neon artwork on display at a salvage yard in Walthamstow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Its late owner, artist Chris Bracey, collected lights for nearly 40 years, as well as crafting and restoring them. Now on display at a salvage yard in Walthamstow, some are seedy \u2013 having advertised the 1960s strip clubs and peep shows of Soho \u2013 while others are heartwarmingly nostalgic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The glowing grotto\u2019s \u2018Rolling Scones\u2019 caf\u00e9 serves hot drinks (or something stronger to suit the electrified vibes).<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/things-to-do\/soho-square\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22.&nbsp;People-watch from the pavements of Soho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;London&#8217;s entertainment epicentre in the West End with a somewhat&nbsp;torrid history. It now teems with drinkers and diners on its pedestrianised streets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Soho\u2019s iconic and long-standing businesses need your support right now. Plus, the hedonistic spirit of the area lives on in its streets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Grade-II listed pub&nbsp;The French House.&nbsp;Charles de Gaulle used&nbsp;it as a base in exile during World War II, Dylan Thomas and Francis Bacon both drank here and beer, famously, is only ever served in halves.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/nightlife\/the-glory\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23.&nbsp;Revel in a drag show at The Glory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nightlife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternative nightlife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haggerston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;An LGBTQ+ performance venue with a basement disco and a full roster of shows, which acts as a platform for forward-thinking queer entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;One of the brains behind The Glory is drag legend Jonny Woo, so no surprise that it does gender-ambiguous and adventurous alternative cabaret so brilliantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Up-and-coming stars of the scene. It\u2019s a genuinely mixed space where the vibe is less \u2018anything goes\u2019, more \u2018everything encouraged\u2019. Drop by for a drink and see how the night unfolds (typically, fabulously).<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/things-to-do\/chinatown\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24.&nbsp;Feast on amazing food in Chinatown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chinatown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>An intense hit of Chinese culture sandwiched between Soho and a shuttered Theatreland, Chinatown is one of London&#8217;s foodie gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Bilingual street signs, colourful pagodas, lion statues and grand red-and-gold gates welcome you to an area packed with restaurants and shops \u2013 many of which have taken a hit across the pandemic.&nbsp;It\u2019s now pedestrianised to encourage punters back&nbsp;to supermarkets like See Woo and fast-food spots like Chinatown Bakery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Four Seasons, a restaurant famed for its Cantonese-style roast duck.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/cinemas\/barbican-centre\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25.&nbsp;Get lost in the Barbican Conservatory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cinemas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barbican<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A large, leafy&nbsp;greenhouse within the iconic performing arts and exhibition centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;This labyrinthine arts complex is part of a vast concrete estate \u2013 an icon of brutalist London architecture \u2013 that also includes 2,000 covetable flats and lots of confusing walkways.&nbsp;Which makes the fact that it\u2019s also home to the second-biggest conservatory in the city a very lush surprise. The indoor garden&nbsp;has 2,000 plant species. It\u2019s like stepping into the happy ending of a dystopian thriller, when the characters finally find signs of life on an abandoned planet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp; Inside, the focus is on world-class arts, taking in every imaginable genre. Plus, its theatre venues have finally&nbsp;reopened.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/art\/southbank-centre\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26.&nbsp;Get cultured at the Southbank Centre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural centres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A riverside titan of arts and entertainment, the Southbank Centre is made up of multiple venues hosting some of London&#8217;s most sought-after events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether or not there&#8217;s an event on, it&#8217;s&nbsp;still great for a visit. Munch on vegan cake at the food market or pick up a rare first edition at the bookstalls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;While you\u2019re there,&nbsp;head along the South Bank to the Globe and gawp at the hallowed Shakespearian playhouse.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/hawksmoor-spitalfields\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27.&nbsp;Have a Hawksmoor Sunday roast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spitalfields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 3 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;When it comes to Sunday roasts, London has something for every taste (if that taste is for comforting mounds of carbs in the colder months). But if meat makes your meal, head to Hawksmoor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>Holy cow, the British-reared rump of beef is delicious, cooked to a rosy medium-rare \u2013 first over charcoal, then in the oven. It\u2019s served with potatoes roasted in dripping, greens, carrots and roasted shallots, plus lashings of bone-marrow gravy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Your slot. Make sure you arrive well before 5pm to ensure you don\u2019t miss this crowd-pleaser. When the roasts are gone, they\u2019re gone.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/theatre\/national-theatre\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28.&nbsp;Discover drama (and comedy) at the National Theatre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public and national theatres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;One of the UK\u2019s most prominent performing arts venues, which sits proudly on the South Bank \u2013 and is about to make its comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;The NT got many of us through lockdown with its free-to-stream series of crowd-pleasing plays \u2013 now we can return the favour by buying a ticket to an in-person production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Its new Kae Tempest production, \u2018Paradise\u2019, or its&nbsp;new musical \u2018Hex\u2019 later this year.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/kiln\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29.&nbsp;Perch up at the counter at Kiln<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 2 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Oh, just one of&nbsp;London\u2019s top restaurants. No biggie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Pandemic silver lining: you can now book a table or space at the counter, rather than rocking up and trying your luck. Owned by Ben Chapman of Smoking Goat and Brat, with a kitchen headed up by Meedu Saad, Kiln serves up delectable dishes influenced by the food of northern Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The plump Isaan-style Tamworth sausages, punchy jungle curries and signature clay-pot-baked glass noodles with pork and crab \u2013 the last is a steal at just \u00a36.75.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/museums\/natural-history-museum\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30.&nbsp;Meet \u2018Hope\u2019 at the Natural History Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Kensington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>A home to a rather impressive&nbsp;80 million plant, animal, fossil, rock and mineral specimens. This South Kensington spot, which is also a&nbsp;world-class research institution, is full of wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>To come face-to-face with animatronic dinosaurs, a man-sized model of a foetus, a dodo, a giant sequoia tree, an earthquake simulator and glow-in-the-dark crystals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>A&nbsp;great big blue whale skeleton which hangs from the ceiling of the Hintze Hall and goes after the name \u2018Hope\u2019.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/sky-garden\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">31.&nbsp;Hang out with the plants at Sky Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fenchurch Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>London\u2019s highest public garden \u2013 three storeys of lush landscaped gardens on the&nbsp;thirty-fifth floor of a City skyscraper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Located on Fenchurch Street, right in the heart of the City, this beautiful venue caused quite a stir when it first opened. That\u2019s because you can zip up 35 floors of the Walkie Talkie and be transported to a public garden with truly spectacular views. As well as all the lush greenery, you\u2019ll find an observation deck, an open-air terrace, two restaurants, two bars and an uninterrupted panorama of the city\u2019s skyline&nbsp;with the Thames snaking&nbsp;by below. Entry is free \u2013 you\u2019ve just got to book in advance online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>Unbe-leaf-able prices! The restaurants at Sky Garden have been&nbsp;putting on&nbsp;some great deals since reopening, and it\u2019s&nbsp;free to visit at weekends.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/tower-of-london-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">32.&nbsp;Get a history lesson at the Tower of London<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historic buildings and sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tower Hill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A real-life medieval castle by the Thames and, if we want to be technical, it&#8217;s actually speaking, the Queen&#8217;s Royal Palace and fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;For all that bling (and the ravens, if we&#8217;re honest). You can\u2019t help but gawp at the staggeringly priceless collection of diamonds, tiaras and sceptres that make up the Crown Jewels. Arrive early to beat the crowds and catch a glimpse of these precious rocks that the Royal Family still uses&nbsp;on official occasions. This 900-year-old monument is one of the country\u2019s finest historical attractions and has enough to see to fill a whole day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;A tour with one of the Yeoman Warders (aka Beefeaters) to get the Tower lowdown by someone who lives and works there.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/market-hall-victoria\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">33.&nbsp;Have multiple dinners at Market Hall Victoria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 1 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;This is the second Market Hall (the other two are in Fulham and off Oxford Street) and the best thing to happen to Victoria since the trains arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Food halls are taking over the capital, and while they all have their charms, Victoria\u2019s Market Hall is definitely home to some of the biggest and best names. Where else can you munch on roti canai, salt beef sarnies and wontons all in the same sitting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Flaky, buttery roti from Gopal\u2019s Corner, a Reuben at Monty\u2019s Deli and rainbow dumplings by Baozi Inn are all must-orders.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/museums\/british-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">34.&nbsp;Decipher the Rosetta Stone at the British Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloomsbury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;One of the county&#8217;s most famous institutions, dedicated to human history, art and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;There\u2019s so much to see at the British Museum \u2013Parthenon sculptures, Lewis Chessmen, The Rosetta Stone. The world-famous Egyptian stone, the key to deciphering the&nbsp;hieroglyphs, is the most sought out item in the collection. If you think you\u2019ve&nbsp;done it all, delve deeper by looking out for new acquisitions, or pop into one of the museum\u2019s temporary exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Mermaid in the Enlightenment gallery. It once belonged to Queen Victoria\u2019s grandson Prince Arthur of Connaught and is said to have been caught in Japan in the eighteenth century. It\u2019s not true, though&#8230; The head and torso of a monkey has been attached to the tail of a fish using the dark art of taxidermy to create what is possibly the capital\u2019s most fascinating fake.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/the-view-from-the-shard\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">35.&nbsp;Admire the views from The Shard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Towers and viewpoints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>London Bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>Western Europe&#8217;s tallest building and London&#8217;s one and only 95-storey skyscraper, so it&#8217;s certainly not to be sniffed at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>Despite only being a few years old,&nbsp;The Shard has become a celebrated addition to London&#8217;s iconic skyline.&nbsp; It\u2019s also an ace place from which&nbsp;to cop a look at London in all its glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss<\/strong>: The very top. There are bars and restaurants all the way up, but at public visiting area The View from The Shard, the tower boasts floor-to-ceiling windows&nbsp;with amazing views. You can peer out over the city at 244 metres above ground level. It\u2019s as if you\u2019re perched over the capital on your own cloud \u2014 and it makes for one awesome snap. Say cheese!<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/shopping\/carnaby-street\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">36.&nbsp;Browse cool brands on Carnaby Street<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;This central London street is a buzzy shopping hotspot. Tucked just behind Oxford and Regent Streets, you&#8217;ll find quirky independent brands next door to flagship favourites, as well as some of the finest places to eat and drink in the city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;This pedestrianised street is one of London\u2019s&nbsp;best shopping destinations. Creative Carnaby is known for being at the heart of the swinging&nbsp;\u201960s in London, when the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Elizabeth Taylor were all regular visitors. Nowadays the area is home to shops like Monki and The Kooples&nbsp;as well as dining and drinking destinations Dishoom, Cahoots, Pizza Pilgrims and Le Bab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Carnaby\u2019s Christmas lights. Carnaby Street\u2019s annual winter display is always much anticipated and never disappoints. It\u2019s yet to confirm its return for 2021 \u2013 but we\u2019ll keep you updated as soon as we learn more.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/st-jamess-park\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">37.&nbsp;Spy Buckingham Palace from St James\u2019s Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sightseeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Westminster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A 57-acre park in Westminster, which&nbsp;is basically&nbsp;the Queen\u2019s giant front garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;It&#8217;s gotten a pretty big facelift since King Henry VII\u2019s heyday when it was a swampy stretch of land, used mainly as a deer-breeding ground. King James I drained it and moved more animals in (including elephants, crocodiles and exotic birds). Today it remains as it was redesigned in the 1820s, all lush landscape and winding paths. Spot squirrels scampering around and&nbsp;pretty views of&nbsp;Buckingham Palace&nbsp;at the western end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The park\u2019s famous avian tenants \u2013 the pelicans. In 1664&nbsp;the Russian ambassador presented a pair of pelicans to the king, and today the birds are still offered to the park by foreign ambassadors. Find them at the big lake in the middle.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/foyer-and-reading-room-at-claridges\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">38.&nbsp;Have afternoon tea at Claridge\u2019s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mayfair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The most quintessentially&nbsp;English thing you can ever eat at one of the most traditional and elegant hotels in London.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Forget brunch, afternoon tea is really where it\u2019s at. With flattering lighting, the scent of fresh roses and classical musicians playing away in the corner, the Foyer at Claridge\u2019s is a class act. This elegant art deco space is where chic A-listers and other \u2018people with taste\u2019 come to take tea. Expect tasty patisserie, sensational just-baked scones and incredible finger sandwiches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The drink at the heart of the ritual. Sip on a fine bone-china cup of Claridge\u2019s Blend, a bespoke tea designed for this very occasion.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/clubs\/fabric-8\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">39.&nbsp;Keep dancing at Fabric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farringdon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Fabric is&nbsp;London\u2019s most iconic club. The former meat factory is a bastion&nbsp;of drum \u2019n\u2019 bass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2018It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.\u2019 Not just the words of Charles Dickens, but of every&nbsp;exhausted clubber to emerge from Fabric at 4am. Numerous attempts have been made to shut down&nbsp;this treasured superclub over the years (we nearly lost it for good in 2016) but Londoners have always rallied around to save it. The queue might snake as far as Farringdon station some Saturday nights, but if you haven\u2019t been to Fabric, you haven\u2019t experienced London nightlife. End of story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;A legendary extended set from Chilean-born Germany-based techno warrior and semi-regular at Fabric Ricardo Villalobos \u2013 you\u2019ll never have a Saturday night like it.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/highgate-cemetery\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">40.&nbsp;Visit the famous residents of Highgate Cemetery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cemeteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highgate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A magnificently gothic, overgrown, 53,000-grave cemetery (housing 170,000 dead) in north London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;A stroll through a graveyard may seem like a&nbsp; macabre way to spend an afternoon, but the chaotically overgrown Highgate Cemetery really is something special. It was one of London\u2019s seven great Victorian cemeteries but fell into disrepair. Today, you can go and witness it in all its crumbling glory. The West Cemetery requires booking in advance for a guided tour. Entrance to the East Cemetery&nbsp;is \u00a34.50 and must be&nbsp;bought in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss<\/strong>: The cemetery\u2019s famous residents. Find the final resting places of, among others, \u2018Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide\u2019 author Douglas Adams and poet Christina Rossetti. You can also visit Karl Marx. You can\u2019t miss&nbsp;his&nbsp;spot \u2013 it\u2019s topped with a massive sculpture of&nbsp;his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/richmond-park\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/richmond-park\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">41.&nbsp;Spot deer in Richmond Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parks and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Richmond Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>Strap in because this is the capital&#8217;s biggest, grandest royal park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>With its ancient woodland, think open space and rural wilds in the heart of the city.&nbsp;This former royal hunting ground has changed little over the centuries,&nbsp;but modern-day visitors are more likely to be wielding a kite than a bow and arrow.&nbsp;Look out for wild red and fallow deer but be sure to keep&nbsp;your distance (especially during autumn\u2019s rutting season).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Isabella Plantation for swathes of blossom in spring and summer. Rent a bike to really&nbsp;get to see the whole park.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/museums\/science-museum\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">42.&nbsp;Explore space at the Science Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science and technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Kensington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Founded in 1857, the Science Museum is one of London\u2019s largest tourist attractions, and one of the world\u2019s major museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;From daytime play for little ones to lates for geeky grown-ups, the Science Museum is a happily noisy home of scientific discovery that\u2019s free to visit for one and all. Head to Wonderlab: The&nbsp;Equinor Gallery, a state-of-the-art seven-zone area of the museum that\u2019s ticketed, allowing you to see live experiments and shows away from the crowds, or Space Descent, an&nbsp;immersive VR trip through&nbsp;the cosmos with British astronaut Tim Peake as your guide.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Amazing objects that have shaped the last few decades, from the first Apple computer to Apollo 10, which orbited the moon in 1969.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/padella\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">43.&nbsp;Feast on pasta at Padella<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Borough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 2 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A carb-lover\u2019s paradise near Borough Market, which more or less only serves pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;With a small menu of six antipasti and ten totally delicious pasta dishes, Padella\u2019s whole \u2018less is more\u2019 formula has proven immensely successful. Ever since opening in London Bridge in 2016 it has been nearly impossible to get a table without queuing first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Padella\u2019s sister site, Trullo. The hugely popular Islington restaurant was owners Tim Siadatan and Jordan Frieda\u2019s first venture. You\u2019ll recognise some menu items, like the famous pappardelle with beef shin rag\u00fa. Head there instead if you can\u2019t stand the wait.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/warner-bros-studio-tour-london-the-making-of-harry-potter\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">44.&nbsp;Visit Hogwarts at the Harry Potter Studio Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hertfordshire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Sure, there are lots of Harry Potter&nbsp;locations in and around London, but the Warner Bros Studio Tour in Watford is the most magical.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;The capital is heaving with Harry Potter hotspots. Locations like Diagon Alley were set here and scenes from the world-famous movie franchise&nbsp;were filmed here.&nbsp;There\u2019s walking tours and photo ops at the&nbsp;<em>actual<\/em>&nbsp;Platform 9\u00be in King\u2019s Cross. But you can\u2019t beat the Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter, just outside of the capital, to get up close with incredible props and sets from all eight of the HP films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The chance to fly your very own broom. Or drink butterbeer. Or wander in the Forbidden Forest. Or pose in the Great Hall. Or window-shop on Diagon Alley. Do you need any more reasons?<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/kerb-seven-dials-market\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">45.&nbsp;Drool over dairy at the cheese bar in Kerb Seven Dials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seven Dials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A 40-metre electric conveyor belt laden with all the dairy your heart could desire? No, it isn\u2019t the stuff of fevered cheese dreams. This is real life \u2013 and you can dig in at Kerb Seven Dials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Pick &amp; Cheese is run by the team behind Camden Town\u2019s fabled The Cheese Bar, and they really know their stuff. Here, they\u2019ve put together 25 pairings, including coolea with hazelnut brittle and fresh ricotta with sherry cherries. Just take a seat and they\u2019ll do the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Basque-style burnt cheesecake. And the four-cheese toastie, and the whole baked Waterloo, and\u2026 whatever else you can stomach, really.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">46.&nbsp;Get lunch to go from Brick Lane Beigel Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jewish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brick Lane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A charmingly scruffy bakery that has been serving&nbsp;Londoners fresh bagels since 1977.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Ah,&nbsp;the salt beef beigel (or bagel). It\u2019s salty, it\u2019s beefy, the mustard will singe a layer of skin from the inside of your&nbsp;mouth (you have been warned) and it\u2019s an absolute classic. Beigel Bake allegedly churns out 7,000 of the boiled bready beauties a day! That\u2019s why they\u2019re consumed by everyone from night-shift taxi drivers and party people to savvy tourists and local pensioners. At less than a fiver a pop, it\u2019d be rude not to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>Your&nbsp;place in the queue.&nbsp;Much like the fast-paced delis in New York, Beigel Bake offers fairly brusque service. Know exactly what you\u2019re having before you order, and&nbsp;have your cash ready.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/tower-bridge\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">47.&nbsp;See Tower Bridge lift up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sightseeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tower Bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The capital\u2019s most famous bridge, which crosses the Thames near the Tower of London. Not to be confused with London Bridge as it rather frequently is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;The historical structure is a little bit of a stunner. It lifts up in the middle when large vessels are passing underneath (you can check out lift times on its website) and it gained a daring glass floor on the high walkways in 2014, allowing slightly braver visitors to look straight down to the road and river 42 metres below. Each of the six glass panels is 11 metres long and weighs more than 500kg. Just don&#8217;t think about it too much when you\u2019re walking across them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Your chance to stand inside Tower Bridge\u2019s Bascule Chambers. These underground&nbsp;caverns allow for the movement of the huge counterweights when the bridge is raised. The subterranean space is normally out of bounds&nbsp;but is sometimes used for concerts and events.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/sipsmith-distillery\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">48.&nbsp;Take a tour of Sipsmith\u2019s gin distillery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chiswick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The home of Sipsmith gin.&nbsp;It planted its&nbsp;copper stills here in west London in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Sipsmith was the first of the new wave of London gin distilleries, becoming the first copper pot still in London for nearly 200 years. Now you can sip a G&amp;T while listening to a little history of gin in London, tour the Sipsmith stills and get a tutored tasting.&nbsp;To drink deeper, book on to&nbsp;the Sipsmith Sipper Club every Tuesday \u2013 after the distillery you head to Charlotte\u2019s Bistro for a gin-themed slap-up meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The wall of weird and wonderful gin experiments in the bar. This is where Sipsmith\u2019s master distiller gets creative, cooking up unusual flavour combinations that don\u2019t go on general sale. If you\u2019re lucky you might get to try one.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/shopping\/daunt-books-marylebone\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">49.&nbsp;Pick up something to read at Daunt Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marylebone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A totally beautiful, independent bookshop, founded by James Daunt in 1990.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Daunt Marylebone, the small chain\u2019s flagship store, might be London\u2019s most beautiful bookshop. Occupying an Edwardian building on Marylebone High Street, it boasts an incredible galleried main room and stained-glass windows that feel like they\u2019re from a long-lost world. All the books are arranged by country \u2013 regardless of content \u2013 which makes for a fun and unique browsing experience. Take home your books in a branded tote bag for the true Daunt experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The other&nbsp;amazing bookshops in London, like King\u2019s Cross bookshop barge Word on the Water, tech-free Libreria in Shoreditch, Persephone Books on Lamb\u2019s Conduit Street, which sells pretty reprints from female writers, and the&nbsp;stellar&nbsp;London Review Bookshop in Bloomsbury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">50.&nbsp;See a seasonal movie at Prince Charles Cinema<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cinemas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leicester Square<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The legendary Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square is central London\u2019s&nbsp;coolest movie house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s a breath of fresh air in tourist-trap central. The&nbsp;two-screen independent shows an eclectic mix of new releases, cult and arthouse titles. It\u2019s comfy, cheap and very cheerful, and the programming is as good as it gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>Expect double bills, short seasons, singalongs and unusual screenings \u2013 epic 70mm presentations of \u20182001: A Space Odyssey\u2019 take place in one screen while people acapella-along to \u2018Pitch Perfect\u2019 in the other.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/museums\/the-postal-museum-and-mail-rail\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">51.&nbsp;Pretend you\u2019re a parcel on the Mail Rail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clerkenwell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Built by the Post Office a hundred years ago, this underground train line&nbsp;was once used to move mail&nbsp;around the city. Now a chunk of the&nbsp;network has been opened up for visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;While everyone knows about the London Underground, the Mail Rail was shrouded in secrecy until recently. Shuttling letters and parcels across the city for nearly eight decades and delivering post through six-and-a-half miles of tunnels,&nbsp;it was taken out of service in 2003. But its tracks are now humming again, encouraging visitors to make like a&nbsp;letter and hop aboard the tiny electric tube train&nbsp;to discover a secret subterranean London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Postal Museum\u2019s&nbsp;calendar&nbsp;of events, from historical walking tours to papermaking workshops for kids.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/the-barbary\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">52.&nbsp;Book a 12 noon table at The Barbary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North African<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seven Dials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 2 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A tiny North African-inspired restaurant in Neal\u2019s Yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Man, The Barbary\u2019s good. Not just good \u2013 in our opinion, this atmospheric Covent Garden joint is&nbsp;one of the&nbsp;very best eateries in London. Its menu gallivants down the eponymous North African Barbary Coast (running from Morocco to Libya, atlas fans), with all the smoky, meaty, gutsy fare that encompasses. It\u2019s also minuscule: all 24 seats are at a horseshoe counter that wraps around the teeny kitchen, so you can eyeball the chefs while waxing rapturous over the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Your chance to secure a sat. The restaurant has a walk-in policy&nbsp;almost all of the time, but you can reserve seats online for up to four people at noon and 5pm.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/museums\/museum-of-london\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">53.&nbsp;Get archaeological at the Museum of London<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barbican<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Doing what it says on the tin, you&#8217;ll find anything and everything about the capital&#8217;s history at the Museum of London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;A trip to the Museum of London will make you see the city in a whole new light. You can discover what the city was like even before it was christened Londinium. Reignite your understanding of the Great Fire of 1666, before honing in on the revolutions, innovations and trends that turned us into a global metropolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;A Roman inscription from AD 160-170, featuring the first recorded use of the word \u2018Londoners\u2019.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/theatre\/boulevard-theatre\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">54.&nbsp;See a play at the Boulevard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private theatres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;This new London theatre incorporates an innovative performance space (featuring Europe\u2019s most advanced revolving stage) and a stunning art deco-style restaurant and bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;For Instagrammable interiors, a pre-theatre fixed-price menu that draws inspiration from the production you\u2019re about to see and a members-club vibe without the extortionate joining fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The inventive cocktail menu which has been curated by renowned barman Fin Spiteri. It ranges from classic cocktails with unexpected twists to exciting new flavours and combinations, including alcohol-free options.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/darcie-may-green-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">55.&nbsp;Have bottomless brunch at Darcie &amp; May Green<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paddington<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 2 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A funky floating restaurant by Paddington station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;London boasts plenty of great brunch spots, but how many of them are on an actual boat? Part of the Daisy Green group, Darcie &amp; May Green is cute and colourful; it even has a rooftop bar. At \u00a339.50 a head, the bottomless brunch deal gets you two dishes and as many glasses of prosecco or mimosas as you fancy in 100 minutes (there is a one-drink-at-a-time rule, mind).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;We love the sweetcorn and spring green fritters topped with feta, as well as the avo and perfectly poached eggs. Also good is the banana bread with berries.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/dennis-severs-house\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">56.&nbsp;Time-travel at Dennis Severs\u2019 House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historic buildings and sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spitalfields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>A&nbsp;remarkable&nbsp;house on east London\u2019s Folgate Street has been dressed to resemble&nbsp;the home of eighteenth-century Huguenot silk weavers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;To imagine you\u2019ve stepped into a painting by an Old Master. Walking into Dennis Severs\u2019 House is rather like that. It\u2019s open for tours throughout the year: visitors silently pass through its \u2018still-life drama\u2019, visiting each room to see evidence of an eighteenth-century silk weaver\u2019s family life without meeting a soul. It\u2019s a unique, unnerving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Annual Christmas Installation.&nbsp;Visit on a frosty winter\u2019s night for a truly atmospheric experience.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/theatre\/wiltons-music-hall\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">57.&nbsp;Visit Wilton\u2019s, the oldest music hall in the world<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing arts space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wapping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The&nbsp;oldest grand music hall in the world. This Grade II*-listed&nbsp;building is home to&nbsp;plays, opera, puppetry, classical music, cabaret, dance, magic shows&nbsp;and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;If ever there was a venue that embodied the term \u2018shabby chic\u2019, Wilton\u2019s Music Hall is it. It started&nbsp;life as five houses back in 1690. Then it was an ale house serving sea captains. Fast forward to 1858 and pub landlord-cum-entrepeneur John Wilton built the magnificent auditorium. Since then Wilton\u2019s has been a base for the East End Methodist Mission, a soup kitchen, a shelter during the Blitz and a rag warehouse. After a&nbsp;tasteful restoration, it\u2019s still standing as a place to enjoy a great night out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>Those shabby-chic vibes. You don\u2019t need a ticket to eat and drink at Wilton\u2019s.&nbsp;Feast on seasonal dishes at the Mahogany Bar or revisit the era of the gin palace in the Cocktail Bar.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/museums\/museum-of-the-home\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">58.&nbsp;Go back in time at Museum of the Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hoxton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A venerable East End insitution only lattery called the&nbsp;Museum of the Home. Housed in a set of 18<sup>th<\/sup>-century almshouses, this lovely little venue&nbsp;has for more than a century offered a vivid physical history of the English interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;This place displays original furniture, paintings, textiles and decorative arts, the museum recreates a sequence of typical middle-class living rooms from 1600 to the present. It\u2019s an oddly interesting way to take in domestic history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;There are tons of intriguing pieces&nbsp;to catch your eye- from a bell jar of stuffed birds to a particular decorative flourish on a chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">59.&nbsp;Climb the roof at the O2 Arena<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music venues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greenwich Peninsula<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Built&nbsp;as the Millennium Dome to mark the year 2000, these days the O2 Arena is best known for being a major live music venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;It welcomes&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;artists from all over the world, so there\u2019s that. But there&nbsp;is loads to do here even when the likes of Katy Perry or Jay-Z aren\u2019t strutting their stuff. Think restaurants, bars, a bowling alley, a cinema, an Oxygen Freejumping trampoline park and new outlet shopping centre Icon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The opportunity to scale the dome. Book a dusk slot for Up at the O2 \u2013 a 52-metre climb up and over the venue\u2019s roof \u2013 and&nbsp;look westward for one of the most spectacular city views going. You\u2019re welcome.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/british-library\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">60.&nbsp;See the Magna Carta at the British Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Libraries, archives and foundations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King\u2019s Cross<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The UK\u2019s national library (not to mention the largest in the world).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>The British Library\u2019s collection includes well over 150 million items, in most known languages around the world. It receives copies of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland. And it\u2019s also home to some extraordinary treasures, like the world\u2019s earliest dated printed book, the Diamond Sutra, and one of Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s notebooks.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>The foundation of English law, the Magna Carta,&nbsp;manuscripts by&nbsp;Shakespeare and Dickens and copies of&nbsp;<em>The Beano&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 they all have a home at the British Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t msis:&nbsp;<\/strong>Original manuscripts handwritten by some of the world\u2019s greatest musical talents in the Sir John Ritblat: Treasures Gallery. See early drafts by John Lennon of The Beatles hits \u2018In My Life\u2019, \u2018She Said She Said\u2019 and \u2018Strawberry Fields Forever\u2019 written on a piece of Lufthansa-headed notepaper.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/music\/royal-albert-hall\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">61.&nbsp;Book the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music venues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Kensington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The Proms are an eight-week summer season of orchestral concerts held inside iconic, circular concert venue the Royal Albert Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;From mid-July to mid-September, The Proms\u2019 annual festival of classical music takes over the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park. Founded in 1895, the Proms are a quintessential London tradition. As a venue, the RAH is unbeatable too \u2013 it\u2019s a total stunner both inside and out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Getting your hands on tickets. For each concert there are about 1,400 cheap standing tickets, but if you want to wave your Union Jack flags at the famously rousing Last Night, apply by ballot online from mid-spring. Alternatively, for last-minute tickets on the day, join the (fun) queues on the Queen\u2019s Steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">62.&nbsp;See a movie with a view at Rooftop Film Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cinemas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peckham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>A collection of outdoor cinemas around the capital, offering a premier viewing experience of both London\u2019s skyline and the best films out there. Choose from the Bussey Building in Peckham, the Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch and Roof East in Stratford.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>Cinema seats have definitely become comfier over the years, but the deckchairs at all three of Rooftop Film Club\u2019s locations make for an incredibly relaxed time. With a spectacular sunset vantage point, headphones to ensure you don\u2019t miss a moment and plenty of great drinks and snacks, you\u2019re in for a real treat. Make the most of the city without having to move!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss&nbsp;<\/strong>The bottomless popcorn ticket option. Need we say more?<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/south-bank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">63.&nbsp;Bike along the South Bank on a Santander Cycle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Santander Cycles (formerly known as Boris Bikes)&nbsp;is London\u2019s&nbsp;bike hire scheme, designed to make cycling around the city hassle-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Find a dock, jump on a bike and head off around town, skirting the crowds and covering much more ground than you would on foot. Our recommendation? Take a spin&nbsp;beside the Thames and spot&nbsp;a who\u2019s who of London\u2019s riverside landmarks&nbsp;on&nbsp;National Cycle Network\u2019s Route 4. Packed full of highlights \u2013 the London Eye, the Globe, Tate Modern \u2013 the&nbsp;route combines quieter roads with traffic-free paths, letting you sightsee to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Anything. See&nbsp;something you\u2019d like to explore en route? Just find a dock, ditch your bike and do as you please. You can pick up another when you\u2019re ready to set off again.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/theatre\/the-yard-theatre\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">64.&nbsp;Catch fringe theatre at The Yard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Off-West End<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hackney Wick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;An extensive programme of classical theatre, live art and contemporary performance at a stripped-back venue in Hackney Wick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether you\u2019re a seasoned Edinburgh Festival-goer or on your first foray into the world of fringe theatre, the programme of shows and events here is not to be missed. It\u2019s a chance to experience contemporary stories in ever-inventive ways, and an affordable alternative to the big-budget, Broadway-style productions in the West End.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;An opportunity to explore the theatre before your chosen performance starts. Built out of salvaged materials by a team of 50 volunteers, this venue boasts quirky details everywhere.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/palace-of-westminster\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">65.&nbsp;Step inside the Palace of Westminster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parliament and civic buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Westminster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The Palace of Westminster is the home of Parliament, made up of the Houses of Parliament (the House of Lords and House of Commons) and (the&nbsp;currently silent) clocktower Big Ben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;The Palace of Westminster is a wonderful mish-mash of architectural styles, dominated by neo-gothic buttresses, towers and arches. It contains 1,000 rooms, 11 courtyards, eight bars and six restaurants, for use by staff, MPs, lords and their guests. Members of the public are welcome, too. Book a tour to&nbsp;follow in the footsteps of the Queen at the State Opening and get a sense of how Parliament functions. You can even have afternoon tea at the end of your tour in a room beside the Thames.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2018New Dawn\u2019, a sculpture by Mary Branson in Westminster Hall which commemorates the long campaign for women to get the vote. Or the statues in St Stephen\u2019s Hall, one of which&nbsp;was damaged when members of the suffragette movement chained themselves to it in 1909.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/arcelormittal-orbit-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">66.&nbsp;Slide down the ArcelorMittal Orbit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympic Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>The UK\u2019s tallest sculpture,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Anish Kapoor\u2019s curiously curvaceous 114.5-metre-high ArcelorMittal Orbit was one of the more unexpected sights at the Olympic Park in 2012. Then&nbsp;German artist Carsten H\u00f6ller added the world\u2019s longest and tallest tunnel slide to it. As you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;We consider a good hurtle down the slide all the way to the ground a pretty thrilling experience. It\u2019ll speed you from top to bottom in just 40 seconds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Those impressive&nbsp;views. There are windows at strategic points so you can see out \u2013 if you dare to take the&nbsp;plummet without closing your eyes.&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/st-pauls-cathedral-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">67.&nbsp;Visit the Whispering Gallery at St Paul\u2019s Cathedral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religious buildings and sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St Paul\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>The Grade I-listed St Paul\u2019s Cathedral is one of the most famous&nbsp;buildings in Britain and an iconic feature of the London skyline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Sir Christopher Wren\u2019s baroque beast is a marvel to look at, with an enormous dome and&nbsp;gorgeous interiors, but it actually still operates as a working church. All the services are free and open to all people of all faiths, including the incredibly popular Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. But to really nose around, climb the dome and head down into the crypt you\u2019ll need a sightseeing ticket. Adult tickets are \u00a320 on the door and include a multimedia guide or guided tour and access to an exhibition about the cathedral\u2019s fascinating history.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Whispering Gallery. That\u2019s the indoor balcony at the base of the dome, where the acoustics of the cathedral\u2019s architecture create a bizarre aural phenomenon. Stand on the exact opposite side of the dome as a friend, whisper something (\u2018I\u2019m watching you\u2019 is good) and they\u2019ll hear you loud and clear, despite being more than 100 feet away. Spooky.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/attractions\/cutty-sark\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">68.&nbsp;Climb aboard the Cutty Sark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ships and boats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greenwich<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The world\u2019s last surviving tea clipper, Cutty Sark was once the fastest ship of her age. That was over a century ago now, but&nbsp;she is still a spectacular sight, perched on her glass pedestal at the Thames\u2019s edge in Greenwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>The ship was nearly destroyed by fire in 2007, but reopened to the public in 2012 looking more handsome than ever. The \u00a330 million restoration has seen her elevated three metres above the dry dock, allowing visitors to get closer than ever to its 65-metre-long gilded hull. Discover the ship\u2019s history and explore the many cargoes that filled the&nbsp;Cutty Sark\u2019s hold, from tea and whisky to wool and buffalo horns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The nearby National Maritime Museum. Continue your nautical education in Greenwich with a trip to NMM. The collection includes great works of art, incredible treasures and the actual blood-stained&nbsp;uniform that Lord Nelson was wearing when he was fatally wounded on board HMS Victory.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/restaurants\/apres-food-co\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">69.&nbsp;Linger over brunch at Apr\u00e8s Food Co<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clerkenwell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 1 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A cute Clerkenwell caf\u00e9 serving up mega-tasty free-from brunches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Brunching can feel a bit joyless if you have specific dietary requirements or want to compensate for festive overindulgence by making lighter choices. But Apr\u00e8s Food Co does proper platefuls that are nutritious and delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The old-fashioned American pancakes topped with whatever takes your fancy. They can be made gluten- and nut-free on request.<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/things-to-do\/the-crystal-maze\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">70.&nbsp;Take on the Crystal Maze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quirky events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piccadilly Circus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s the TV show that used to be presented by Richard O\u2019Brien. Only now there\u2019s no Richard O\u2019Brien, or TV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;The rise in puzzle-oriented escape-game attractions around London has created a new kind of experience for mates who like something more challenging than a pub quiz, and we think this is the best of them: a lovingly recreated version of the TV show, complete with the glass dome and all the physical, mental and mystery challenges you\u2019d expect. Even if your team loses, it\u2019s a proper giggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The crystals! You\u2019re playing for those shiny, shiny gems, remember?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">71.&nbsp;Meet the Horniman Museum\u2019s fat walrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest Hill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;An ethnographical and anthropological museum, opened by tea trader John Horniman in 1902, which is known for its taxidermied animals, among (many) other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Unlike a lot of museums, this south London gem allows visitors close contact with many of the artefacts displayed (some can even be held or tried on). Aside from impressive anthropology and natural history collections, the museum also has a pretty garden, and hosts events ranging from crazy golf to farmers\u2019 markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The chance to come face to face with the museum\u2019s walrus. Anatomically incorrect after being stuffed to bursting point (thus losing his signature folds of skin) the rather bloated mammal is one of the museum\u2019s most popular exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">72.&nbsp;Play a round of crazy golf at Swingers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sport events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marylebone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A 1920s-inspired crazy golf club in a former department store on Oxford Street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;An ode to the English Riviera, the Swingers West End course includes a helter-skelter and big wheel, with beach huts and bandstands \u2013 plus lush palms for a \u2018Miami Vice\u2019-meets-Torquay vibe. Think of your best childhood seaside holiday, then add booze. Lubrication is provided on-course in the form of cocktails delivered by roving caddies, and you can refuel between rounds with street food by Made of Dough, Patty &amp; Bun and Hackney Gelato. Striped blazers and straw boaters at the ready, old sport \u2013 we\u2019ll see you on the first tee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The original Swingers site, 16,000 square feet of crazy golf in an office block next to the Gherkin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">73.&nbsp;Indulge in brunch at Duck &amp; Waffle any day of the week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contemporary European<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liverpool Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Sky-high dining destination Duck &amp; Waffle is typically open 24 hours a day \u2013 but a 10pm curfew has gotten in the way of normal service. So instead, enjoy epic round-the-clock views of London\u2019s skyline over brilliant brunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;There\u2019s something wildly indulgent about ordering bottomless brunch any day of the week. Enjoy dishes such as the signature confit duck leg, fried duck egg, maple syrup and waffles \u2013 with the most spectacular background views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Stay put with a champagne negroni to watch the sun come down over the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">74.&nbsp;Show your support for London Zoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoos and aquariums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regent\u2019s Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>London\u2019s world-leading zoo, in Regent\u2019s Park. These zoological gardens have been entertaining visitors of all ages since Queen Victoria was on the throne.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>A visit to London Zoo and its exotic inhabitants has been a must for animal-mad Londoners since it first opened to the public in 1847. The 36-acre&nbsp;gardens have&nbsp;been&nbsp;designed to make animal encounters into an incredible experience.&nbsp;Hit the South American coastline to spy lively penguins or&nbsp;explore&nbsp;a huge, living indoor rainforest inhabited by sloths, armadillos, monkeys and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The zoo needs your support right now in tough times. Pay a visit or even&nbsp;volunteer to help out with the resident animals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">75.&nbsp;Hunt ghosts at Hampton Court Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historic buildings and sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hampton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A grand Tudor pile that Henry VIII \u2018acquired\u2019 from Cardinal Wolsey. It was later home to royal Stuarts and Georgians too, who all left&nbsp;their mark on the palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>The&nbsp;remarkable thing about Hampton Court Palace is that you can stand in the very rooms where history was made. Wander down the corridor where&nbsp;Catherine Howard was dragged screaming, see how George I\u2019s chocolatier prepared the king\u2019s favourite tipple and&nbsp;take a gander at King Charles II\u2019s royal bog. There are also ace gardens and the UK\u2019s oldest surviving hedge maze.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The wintertime Ghost Tours. These after-hours adventures, with tales of paranormal activity and regal apparitions, are frighteningly good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">76.&nbsp;Drink on the tube at Cahoots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bars and pubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocktail bars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 3 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Cahoots is a quirky 1940s tube-themed bar,&nbsp;deep beneath the streets of Soho.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Tapping into Londoners\u2019 fixation with public transport and all things retro, Cahoots models itself on a&nbsp;WWII tube station, complete with vintage signs,&nbsp;tiling and a replica&nbsp;Underground carriage upholstered in that famous geometric moquette fabric. Elaborate cocktails are detailed on newspaper-y menus and served by staff in full costume \u2013 it\u2019s the only time you can legally drink on the tube, and in great style. Check out the newly-opened&nbsp;Ticket Hall &amp; Control Room, a bar masquerading as an Overground train station next door.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;A&nbsp;spot in the carriage \u2013 it\u2019s the best seat in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">77.&nbsp;Hear the voices of war at the Imperial War Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military and maritime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lambeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;London\u2019s Imperial War Museum was founded in 1917 with the intention of documenting Britain\u2019s participation in the First World War. It\u2019s now a powerful look at conflicts both past and present.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;The IWM\u2019s First World War Galleries examine the politics and legacy of the 1914-1918 conflict, but also day-to-day life in the trenches. In photographs, artefacts like tins of food and a collection of letters (many from&nbsp;combatants who never came back), the museum tells a powerful story. There\u2019s also the Holocaust Exhibition, featuring personal stories, incredibly moving testimony, clothes and artefacts from the death camps of Europe (not suitable for under-14s).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can hear real voices from the First World War via the museum\u2019s sound archive. As you might expect, it\u2019s an emotional experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">78.&nbsp;Ride a Routemaster at the London Transport Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covent Garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A museum in&nbsp;Covent Garden which explores&nbsp;the history of&nbsp;the capital\u2019s world-famous transport system in an interactive&nbsp;way&nbsp;that is fun for vehicle (and London) enthusiasts of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>To see the first (steam-powered) Underground engine,&nbsp;sit in the driver\u2019s cab of a red bus and guide a tube simulator through the tunnels of the Northern Line.&nbsp;Though no longer a constant feature of London\u2019s roads anymore, the classic Routemaster bus can still be admired in the LTM\u2019s vaults (and hey, there\u2019s no waiting for it to turn up). Hop aboard for a taste of what it\u2019s like to navigate London from the driver\u2019s seat of a bus or tube train; kids even get their own fleet of miniature versions to play on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>The posters. Design buffs should head straight for the classic poster displays.&nbsp;Many are design icons, though none is greater than Harry Beck\u2019s original tube map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">79.&nbsp;Buy doughnuts at Maltby Street Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Markets and fairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bermondsey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A market in Bermondsey, only open at the weekend. It\u2019s a&nbsp;foodie paradise with a community feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether you\u2019re on your way home from a night\u2019s clubbing or you\u2019ve been up since 5am with your three-year-old, seek out the embrace of Maltby Street. Nestled&nbsp;around the atmospheric Victorian rail arches of the Ropewalk you\u2019ll find around 30 artisan food and drink traders selling everything from craft beer to Mozambique-style peri-peri meats. If you\u2019ve got a sweet tooth, Bad Brownie\u2019s gourmet chocolate brownies are definitely recommended. If you\u2019re on a health kick, grab a green juice from the good folks at Bumpin\u2019 Rinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;St John Bakery for&nbsp;its famous freshly made doughnuts oozing with jam, or go full Proust with just-baked madeleines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">80.&nbsp;Grab a seat by the fire at The Holly Bush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bars and pubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hampstead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A traditional eighteenth-century boozer right in the heart of Hampstead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Nothing beats sitting by an open fire drinking a decent pint in a charming old pub (reading Dickens while you toast your toes is optional). On a cobbled street above Hampstead village, The Holly Bush is a perfect spot for just that. The menu is reliably gastropub, but the low-beamed bar and eighteenth-century interiors are&nbsp;charmingly antiquated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nearby&nbsp;Hampstead Heath. A stomp around in crunchy autumn leaves followed by a warming tipple beside The Holly Bush\u2019s roaring fire might just be the perfect London day out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">81.&nbsp;Watch the fireworks at Ally Pally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural centres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alexandra Palace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>Alexandra Palace, aka Ally Pally, was built in the 1870s as an entertainment and education venue for the people of London and it\u2019s still doing that job today by, among other things, hosting an incredible firework display to mark Bonfire Night every November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>Well, what can\u2019t you do at Ally Pally? It\u2019s&nbsp;long served as a music venue, attracting big name bands. It\u2019s&nbsp;home to a forest adventure ground, a skate park, a farmers\u2019 market, an ice rink, a garden centre, a boating lake and a golf course. The palace\u2019s \u2018hidden\u2019 theatre is also set to&nbsp;reopen,&nbsp;having been closed to the public for the last 80 years. Look out for seasonal food festivals like StrEATlife, too, or crafting events and vintage expos if that\u2019s more your bag. Alternatively, pack a picnic and simply soak up those sensational views of the city skyline in Alexandra Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;That enormous mast. Alexandra Palace is known globally as the birthplace of television. In 1935 the BBC leased the eastern part of the Palace, from which the first public television transmissions were made. Cool, huh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">82.&nbsp;Visit the Serpentine Gallery\u2019s pavilion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hyde Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A small but beautiful lakeside gallery exhibiting modern and contemporary art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;From outdoor sculptures in Kensington Gardens to the well-programmed exhibitions in the galleries, there\u2019s always a good reason to visit the Serpentine. There\u2019s a great little art bookshop there too, which handily stays open between exhibitions while the gallery space itself closes. Also, be sure to check out the Sackler Gallery, the Serpentine\u2019s sister venue, which resides in a refurbished, Grade II-listed, former gunpowder depot&nbsp;a short walk&nbsp;away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>The Serpentine Summer Pavilion. Every summer, the Serpentine Gallery invites a different so-hot-right-now architect to design a temporary outdoor space for visitors to lounge around in. Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry and Ai Weiwei are among the famous names to create a pavilion. The results make&nbsp;London\u2019s increasingly&nbsp;faceless corporate architecture look even less inspiring than usual.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">83.&nbsp;Experience heaven on the dancefloor at Horse Meat Disco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nightlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;This disco-loving DJ collective first got started in a basement in London\u2019s Chinatown, and now pump out endorphin-boosting tunes at their current home, Eagle London in Vauxhall (in between running parties all over the world).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;With a mind-bogglingly in-depth knowledge of all things disco, these guys have built quite the reputation for delivering truly groove-tastic events. Tunes are varied \u2013 with a little soul, funk and house all thrown in \u2013 and the queer-friendly venue has a brilliant \u2018everyone\u2019s welcome\u2019 vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Every Sunday night, 8pm-3am, you can catch Horse Meat Disco at the Eagle. If you want to feel the funk at home too, look out for HMD\u2019s weekly radio show on Rinse FM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">84.&nbsp;Go swimming at the Olympic Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sport and fitness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parks and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympic Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford was created for the London 2012 Olympics, and there\u2019s still plenty to do there these days.&nbsp;Go for a swim at the London Aquatics Centre, in a pool where Ellie Simmonds broke records and Michael Phelps won all those golds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;To swim in the pool of champions and by some kind of peculiar chloriney osmosis, perhaps become one yourself. You can use the ten-lane 50m competition pool, which is 3m deep, and the training pool, where you can just splash about if you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The diving pool and dry-land diving facility for both newcomers and Tom Daley-level twizzlers. It\u2019s all there and it\u2019s the same price as your local community pool, so why not give it a go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">85.&nbsp;See outdoor attractions at Somerset House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aldwych<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>An&nbsp;eighteenth-century neoclassical palace&nbsp;between the Strand and the river. It\u2019s an art gallery, event space and music venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>There\u2019s loads to see and do all year round. In lieu of summertime gigs and outdoor cinema, find outdoor art installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2018Beano: Thea Art of Breaking Rules\u2019 which opens at the gallery this autumn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">86.&nbsp;Get in focus at the Photographers\u2019 Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The UK\u2019s leading centre for exploring photography. Camera keenies, this is your place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;This gem is tucked down an alleyway off Oxford Street and although modest, packs a punch when it comes to exhibitions. It\u2019s all about lifting the lid on all walks of life. A visit is a must for any arty dabbler or committed photo fan. Also, it\u2019s free every day before 12 noon. Oh, and the shop is excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The gallery\u2019s calendar of courses and workshops. Learn about photography curation over ten sessions, explore the art of the photographic essay in two parts or sit in on a discussion about street photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">87.&nbsp;Eat amazing Turkish food on Green Lanes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Lanes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The lengthy thoroughfare of Green Lanes is home to one of London\u2019s biggest Turkish communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;For the best Turkish food this side of Istanbul. Think amazing pastries, verdant vegetable shops, life-changing kebabs and thick coffee that will have your eyes on stalks. Green Lanes runs for six miles from Newington Green to Palmers Green, but you want to head to the stretch nearest Harringay Green Lanes station&nbsp;to soak up the atmosphere and&nbsp;feast on&nbsp;meze at&nbsp;G\u00f6ky\u00fcz\u00fc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dessert. Pop into&nbsp;Antepliler\u2019s sweet side for boxes full of&nbsp;honeyed,&nbsp;sticky baklava.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">88.&nbsp;See the Hogarths at Sir John Soane\u2019s Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holborn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The former home of genius architect Sir John Soane, who in the nineteenth century turned his central London house into an eccentric museum, offering the public the chance to see his impressive collection of art, furniture and architectural ornamentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Among the museum\u2019s biggest crowd-pullers is a series of paintings by fellow Londoner William Hogarth entitled \u2018A Rake\u2019s Progress\u2019, which, in eight scenes, charts the downfall of a young man who inherits and squanders a fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The monthly late events the museum hosts which allow guests to explore the sprawling art collection by atmospheric candlelight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">89.&nbsp;Go to a daylight gig at the Union Chapel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music venues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Islington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A nineteenth-century gothic revival church in Islington with a packed programme of music, comedy and special events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;For the atmosphere and the architecture. You\u2019ll find old wooden pews flanked by impressive stonework, and a stage which is close enough to touch backdropped by a beautiful rose window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Daylight Music offers a chance to just drop in and listen to some wonderful sounds. The concerts take place most Saturday afternoons and visitors pay what they can to enter. Bring a little extra cash to buy cake from the charity caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">90.&nbsp;Take a ride on the London Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Things to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A giant ferris wheel on the South Bank, with equally enormous views of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Turning at a&nbsp;stately 0.6 miles per hour, the London Eye is more like a graceful pirouette than a fast spin cycle, providing astounding views of the skyline and cityscape. Many of London\u2019s landmarks are visible from this 135-metre-high wheel. Spot Big Ben, Tower Bridge and a tea-sipping Queen at Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;After-dark views. Book an evening spot to see the city sparkling&nbsp;at night. Even better, take a spin near Christmas for extra glitter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">91.&nbsp;Dance under the lasers at Printworks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nightlife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Printworks is a huge former newspaper printing press in Canada Water which recently reopened as a&nbsp;club space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;For the expansive post-industrial setting, the moody darkness and the jaw-dropping lasers. Even though parties rarely go beyond midnight, Printworks provides a much-needed space to lose yourself to some of the finest dance music on the planet every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The live music. As well as DJ sets, you\u2019ll find bands and solo artists like Little Dragon and Skepta performing headline shows in the raw space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">92.&nbsp;Spend an evening at Ronnie Scott\u2019s jazz club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jazz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;An iconic jazz club opened in a Soho basement in 1959 by saxophonist Ronnie Scott. He wanted to create a space where musicians could play in an intimate setting rather than big concert halls. And it\u2019s even more initimate under social distancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;To soak up the vibes. From Miles Davis and Count Basie to Nina Simone, all the legends have played at Ronnie\u2019s. It moved to its present home on Frith Street decades ago and remains a must on any great jazz musician\u2019s itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:&nbsp;<\/strong>Upstairs at Ronnie\u2019s. Missed out on tickets to the main show? The upstairs bar has live music every night&nbsp;of the week.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">93.&nbsp;Hunt for treasures at Alfies Antique Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Markets and fairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lisson Grove<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A huge (London\u2019s largest, in fact) indoor antiques market in Marylebone, that is a total treasure trove for dedicated lovers of all things vintage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;It can attract a bit of a luxury-loving Chelsea crowd (Kate Moss and Keira Knightley have been known to&nbsp;browse here) but this Marylebone antiques emporium is a precious London timewarp. The multi-storey art deco building is a maze of milliners, furniture sellers and lovable misfits flogging bronze sculptures. Everything looks like it\u2019s seconds from falling over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;Alfies has a cracking rooftop space where you can have a coffee surrounded by your haul of vintage hat boxes and&nbsp;old custard tins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">94.&nbsp;Catch a classic at BFI Southbank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cinemas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>A four-screen cinema with a varied programme of films and events as well as food and drink options, from weekend brunch to weekday tipples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?&nbsp;<\/strong>To make an evening (or day) of it under one roof. After work, arrive for dinner before a showing, see the film then head to the brand new riverside bar for a debrief over some movie-themed cocktails. Alternatively enjoy a leisurely breakfast beside the Thames before a lunchtime film. There\u2019s also a recently opened bookshop,&nbsp;the Mediatheque \u2013 where you can discover treasures from British film and TV history \u2013&nbsp;and an exhibition space, currently hosting \u2018Musical Spaces\u2019 which reveals the sets of big-screen musicals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss&nbsp;<\/strong>The movie-and-meal offer for just \u00a325 (\u00a322 for members). Simply pick the film you fancy and call the BFI Bar &amp; Kitchen to book your spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">95.&nbsp;Curl up in the Wellcome Collection\u2019s Reading Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science and technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Euston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;A&nbsp;gallery housing a vast collection of (sometimes grisly but always fascinating) implements and curios relating to the medical trade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;Medical research charity the Wellcome Trust created its free-to-visit gallery on the Euston Road to help foster a wider appreciation and understanding of medicine. Innovative exhibitions,&nbsp;talks, performances and events reflect themes of medicine and the body in all kinds of creative ways, often through art. The permanent collections include an image library so you can see X-rays from over 100 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Reading Room. Home to over a thousand books and a bunch of objects, it\u2019s a quiet space to explore, read or strike up an intelligent conversation with fellow visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">96.&nbsp;Discover Roman London at the Mithraeum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historic buildings and sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;The recently revealed&nbsp;ruins of a Roman temple deep beneath the City of London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;What a surprise it must have been to discover a Roman temple during the 1954 construction of an east London office building. It took an excavation led by the director of the Museum of London (WF Grimes) to establish that the site was home to a Roman Mithraeum \u2013 a temple erected by worshippers of the god Mithras around the third century AD. The temple was relocated to a nearby 3.2 acre site, where it now stands, open to the public. Visitors can also view hundreds of artefacts left or lost by the very first Londoners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The contemporary art gallery, located on the ground floor of the London Mithraeum. The regularly changing exhibitions are designed to complement the site\u2019s unique history<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">97.&nbsp;Go behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classical and opera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covent Garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?&nbsp;<\/strong>A&nbsp;major opera house and performing arts venue&nbsp; in the heart of London. It\u2019s a Covent Garden institution, and one of the best opera houses in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;For opera, of course, or breathtaking ballet from The Royal Ballet, who also call this iconic building home. The smaller spaces&nbsp;offer a line-up of experimental and independent dance and music works. You can book on to a&nbsp;backstage tour, which takes you around the auditorium and behind the scenes, often with a chance to see the Royal Ballet in class. The Velvet, Gilt and Glamour Tour offers a look at the building\u2019s architecture as you hear stories of the opera greats who have performed there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The best seats in the house. If you\u2019ve got the dosh,&nbsp;the seats on the third floor balcony are&nbsp;said to have the&nbsp;finest sound quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">98.&nbsp;Sip cocktails at The Connaught Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bars and pubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel bars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mayfair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>price 4 of 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;One of the best bars in the world, dontcha know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go?<\/strong>&nbsp;With its mirrors, low lighting, Gatsbyish silver leaf and plushly upholstered nooks, this is a seriously glamorous spot for a cocktail. Nothing here comes cheap, but it\u2019s worth making your martini last so you can soak up the glamour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;The martinis, of course \u2013 they\u2019re mixed on a trolley in front of you and pepped up with a selection of special Connaught bitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a writer then you can\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeyet.com\/write-for-us\/\">write for us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the city with our list of the best things to do and see in London, for visitors and locals alike. From free days out to unmissable restaurants, this is your ultimate London checklist for 2022 No matter what your vibe, tastes or interests, there is always something to do in London. 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