What to see in London. What to see in London: main attractions What to visit in London in 5 days

During the rise of the mighty British Empire, London became practically the center of the world. The fabulous capital and resources flowing into the metropolis from numerous overseas colonies have made the capital of Great Britain a rich, arrogant and brilliant city, stuffed with architectural masterpieces, magnificent concert halls and fashionable shops.

London is a desirable destination not only for countless immigrants, but also for tourists from all over the world. The city's lush Victorian neighborhoods, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey are among the world's most visited attractions. Michelin-starred restaurants and fashionable clubs in London's Soho district attract the most sophisticated, progressive, elite crowd.

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A swing bridge over the River Thames, designed by the architect H. Jones and built at the end of the 19th century. The structure consists of two powerful “Gothic” towers 64 meters high, connected by galleries and hanging spans. Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable symbols of the capital of Great Britain, although Londoners initially considered it ugly and ridiculous. There is a museum on the top floor of one of the galleries.

Another recognizable city symbol. Big Ben is the nickname given to the bell of the famous clock tower on the grounds of the Palace of Westminster; more often this is the name given to the entire tower along with the famous clock dial. The tower was built by the architect O. Pugin in 1859; the height of the structure reaches 96 meters. Since 2012, Big Ben has been officially renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honor of the reigning queen.

The fortress, located on the northern bank of the Thames, is more than 900 years old. The Tower is known as a prison for nobles and royal prisoners. From time to time it became the residence of monarchs. At various times, the famous humanist Thomas More, the wives of Henry VIII Catherine Howard and Anne Boleyn, the “bloody” Queen Mary Tudor and many others were prisoners of the castle. Only in the middle of the 20th century did the Tower cease to serve as a prison.

The Royal Palace, the official residence of the ruling dynasty in London. The building has about 800 rooms, around a perimeter of 20 hectares there is a whole “city” for the internal use of the royals: a hospital, a police station, a post office, a restaurant. The palace was built for the Duke of Buckingham in the 18th century, but was purchased by King George III. It became the official residence after Queen Victoria came to the throne.

The place where the British Parliament has met since the 16th century. Until 1530 it was the royal residence (until Henry VIII moved to Whitehall). The palace stands on the banks of the Thames in the heart of the capital. Since the 11th century, English kings have settled here. Over many centuries, the façade of the building was rebuilt, updated, and new buildings were added. The last reconstruction was carried out in the middle of the 19th century after a fire. Tourists can only get inside during the summer parliamentary recess.

Another royal residence, the smallest of all the palaces belonging to the ruling family. The building was built in the 17th century. for the Earl of Nottingham, but King William of Orange bought it and made it his summer country estate. Kensington Palace (more of a mansion compared to other royal palaces) is located in one of the western boroughs of London. Nowadays, the families of the Duke of Kent and Gloucester live there.

The main church of Great Britain, not only an important religious center, but also the coronation and burial place of British monarchs. The abbey was founded by Edward the Confessor at the beginning of the 11th century, and acquired its modern appearance in the 15th century. Since Harold II, all the kings of Great Britain have been crowned here. The abbey is open to tourists and often hosts classical music concerts and exhibitions.

The Anglican Church standing on Ludgate Hill. Since the early Middle Ages, Christian churches have been built in this place. The last Catholic cathedral fell into disrepair after the reforms of Henry VIII, leaving only ruins on the hilltop. In the 17th century Construction began on a completely new cathedral designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Many iconic figures of British history are buried in the temple: W. Churchill, Admiral Nelson, A. Fleming and others.

The famous square in central London, a favorite symbol of the city among tourists and the place where the British “zero kilometer” passes. Numerous holidays and festivals are held here; in winter, the country's main Christmas tree is erected. The square appeared in 1820 on the site of the old Whitehall stables. The place is named after the British victory in 1805 at the naval battle off Cape Trafalgar.

One of London's most famous shopping streets. More than 100 million people visit it annually. First of all, visiting the street is interesting for everyone who follows fashion and loves shopping. In a relatively small space (Oxford Street is only 2.4 km long) there are more than 500 stores, including boutiques of world brands, large family supermarkets and stores with mass market goods.

The street got its name from the lace collars that Robert Baker sold. Previously it was called Portuguese. Piccadilly is known for the fact that for more than 300 years the richest and noblest representatives of the world “elite” have settled here: bankers, stars, members of powerful financial clans. The most expensive and luxurious mansions, hotels and apartments are located here.

The street gained popularity due to the fact that part of it was immortalized on the cover of the Beatles record (the album was called “Abbey Road”). A recording company was also located here, where the famous group recorded their songs. Decades later, fans continue their pilgrimage to Abbey Road. Beatlemaniacs are breathlessly photographed in “the very place” depicted on the cover.

A structure made of metal and glass structures in the modern center of London, shaped like a cucumber (there is also such a tower in Barcelona). The building is used as the headquarters of the Swiss company Swiss Reinsurance. The tower was built from 2001 to 2004. designed by the architect Sir N. Foster. 400 million dollars were spent on construction. The height of the structure reaches 180 meters and contains 40 floors.

A high-rise building built for the opening of the 2012 Olympic Games. The structure is a glass pyramid resembling a piece of ice 310 meters high (72 floors). Inside there are offices, hotels, recreation areas, and private apartments. Tourists strive to get into the skyscraper to the observation deck located at the 70th floor level, from where they can admire London lying in full view.

The main historical and archaeological museum of the country, one of the largest in the world. The building has about 100 exhibition halls, where exhibits are presented from all over the world - former colonies of the British Empire. There are also ancient Egyptian and antique artifacts. Many countries are demanding that the exhibits be returned to their homeland, as it is believed that they got to the British Museum in a less than honest manner.

The largest museum in the country, where more than 2,000 examples of Western European painting are exhibited, dating back to the 12th century. The gallery was created in 1839, and since then the collection has been constantly updated. Like many similar places, the museum cannot be visited in one visit; you will need to return to it several times to look at all the exhibitions. You can also listen to audiobooks and lectures about art at the London Gallery.

A branch of the most famous wax museum in the world (it has branches in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, New York, Copenhagen). Marie Tussaud inherited wax figures from her teacher Curtis and gradually added new characters to the collection. Until 1835, she toured throughout England like circus performers, then opened a permanent exhibition at the insistence of her sons.

House-museum of the popular detective at 221b Baker Street. It was here, according to the idea of ​​the writer Arthur Conan Doyle, that Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson rented rooms. The building was purchased by a society of fans of this literary work. The museum opened relatively recently - in 1990. The rooms have a recreated environment that exactly matches the author’s description by A.K. Doyle.

A gallery of contemporary art that attracts millions of tourists every year. It is considered one of the largest in the world. The collection consists of works from the period of the early 20th century. to this day. The modern building opened to visitors in 2000. It consists of seven floors, each of which has its own exhibition. The museum is housed in a converted former power plant building.

One of the most prestigious opera venues, where the best performers and orchestras strive to attend. Before the construction of the modern building in 1858, there were two theaters on this site, which burned down in fires. Previously, all theatrical genres were staged at Covent Garden, but later it began to specialize only in musical performances: operas, oratorios, ballets, concerts.

A concert hall reminiscent of the Roman Colosseum, where events ranging from musicals and awards ceremonies to charity receptions are held. The hall was erected in the period 1867-1871. designed by Prince Albert. To recoup the construction costs, the creators sold tickets to future events, which gave them the right to visit the Albert Hall for 999 years. Some people still go to the hall using these tickets.

The theater, created with the participation of the great playwright W. Shakespeare at the end of the 16th century. Almost all of the author’s works were staged here, but the building lasted only 14 years and was destroyed by fire. The newly rebuilt theater existed until 1642 (then the troupe was disbanded by order of the Puritan government, and two years later the building itself was demolished). The modern “Globe” is a reconstruction based on fragments found during excavations.

A city park where it is always crowded and lively. Tourists flock here to see with their own eyes the personification of democracy, “Speakers’ Corner,” where everyone can express any thoughts. True, you can’t use microphones, so you’ll have to strain your larynx. Hyde Park is a typical English landscaped park with fountains, shaped trees and neat lawns.

One of the largest attractions of this type in Europe. The height of the structure is 136 m, which approximately corresponds to a 45-story building. The wheel is installed on the banks of the Thames, overlooking the whole of London. Passengers can stay in one of 32 enclosed capsule cabins, which symbolize 32 city districts. A full revolution is completed in half an hour. The attraction opened in 1999.

The river artery of the capital, crossing the entire city and passing through its central part. Perhaps this is one of the most popular rivers in the world, passing within the city. Largely thanks to the possibility of navigation along the Thames, London began to develop as an industrial and, later, financial center. Even during the Roman Empire, there was a port here. The Thames is an attraction in its own right, visited by millions of tourists.

Railway junction in central London. It was built by the architect W. Henry in the 19th century. The station building is a typical example of the neo-Gothic style characteristic of the Victorian era. Trains arrive here from continental Europe and neighboring counties. A single architectural ensemble of red brick, together with the station, makes up the five-star Renaissance Hotel.

A well-known and even legendary stadium among football fans, a symbol of England football. Its gates first opened under King George V in 1923, and in the same year the FA Cup was played at the stadium. By the 60s. In the 20th century, Wembley became the country's main football arena. In addition to games, concerts by Madonna, Michael Jackson, Metallica, Oasis, AC/DC and other world stars took place here.

A real “mecca” for fashion lovers and shopaholics, it is one of the three most visited London attractions. Harrods occupies 18,000 m² and has 300 stores selling everything under the sun. Here shopping is taken to its highest level. The building itself is distinguished by the luxury of its interior decoration and monumental architectural forms.

Located in Notting Hill (West London). Here, antique items are in ruins, shops with second-hand clothes coexist with expensive boutiques. At the market you can buy unusual clothes, vintage interior items and furniture, and interesting handmade souvenirs. Many people come here not for shopping, but for the special atmosphere of antiquity, history and strong traditions.

Symbols of the British capital that are recognizable throughout the world. Previously, the booths were used for their intended purpose, but with the invention of mobile communications they became simply cultural objects (some housed mini-libraries). The red bus became the prototype for the tourist bus in almost all the world's capitals; its model was invented in Britain in 1956.

Tube

If “our people don’t take a taxi to the bakery,” then in London even the CEOs of large companies prefer public transport to all types of transport, not to mention bankers and mid-level financiers. The Tube (or tube) itself is one of London's main attractions. Characteristic symbolism, Mind the Gap is something that almost no Londoner's working day can do without. During rush hour, be prepared to be pressed closely against men and women in expensive suits. However, do not forget that next to them there may well be ordinary workers, smelling of paint and proletarian sweat. The London Underground is the quintessence of the capital's democracy. Here, even newspapers are usually picked up from the floor and read one after another. All this does not prevent Londoners from constantly covering the tube with not the most gentlemanly phrases - both because of the high cost, and because of constant breakdowns, and because of entire blocked branches on weekends. So, just in case, it is worth keeping in mind alternative routes (they can be viewed on the website tfl.gov.uk).

Borough Market

Usually, little good is said about British cuisine, but there are probably no fewer lovers of delicious food here than in Rome itself. Cooking shows are incredibly popular, and tables at Michelin-starred restaurants are booked months in advance. For those who cook for themselves, there are the largest markets: Billingsgate (fish), Smithfield (meat) and New Covent Garden (fruit and vegetables). True, it is advisable to get there before seven in the morning and you should buy kilos, so for tourists, perhaps the most acceptable option is Borough Market. It's open from Wednesday to Saturday and you can find almost anything your heart desires, from British asparagus to Turkish Turkish delight. It is much more expensive here than in other markets, and on Saturdays it can be quite crowded, but you can try food from all over the world (Spanish paella, Indian curry, French oysters, Thai pancakes) and wash it all down with English cider or even wine. By the way, did you know that England has its own vineyards? At Borough Market you can buy a couple of bottles of wine as a gift. It's surprisingly quite wow.

Breakfast Club

If English wine is exotic even for the British, then the concept of English Breakfast has long spread throughout the world, becoming a symbol of something very filling, high-calorie, always with bacon and eggs. Breakfast Club cafes, scattered across several London boroughs, are fighting stereotypes by offering breakfast not only in the morning, but also in the evening. Various options are included: omelettes and poached eggs, on or without toast, with bacon, salmon and avocado, as well as a variety of cereals, yogurt with granola, pancakes. Queues at these establishments are quite common. Many people come to look at the funny wallpaper in the toilet. And the Breakfast Club on Spitalfields has another secret: a built-in refrigerator, behind the door of which there is a staircase to the minus first floor. In the evenings you can find an excellent bar there with a very long cocktail list.

Brick Lane

On Sunday, go to Brick Lane. In fact, you can go there any day, but on Sunday, unlike other places, everything is open there: the antique market, vintage shops, street food market, cafes, clubs. Brick Lane is the name of the street, on one side adjacent to the hipster district of Shoreditch, and on the other, abutting Whitechapel Road, traditionally considered not the most respectable and safe in London. To avoid confusion, it is better to enter there from the Old Spitalfields Market (which in itself is a rather interesting, albeit very touristic place) and move in a northerly direction - past vinyl stores, burger and curry stalls and endless thrift stores where you can find everything: from top hats and tweed jackets with patches to stretched jeans, London homeless style that is relevant in any season. But the most amazing thing about Brick Lane is the people. Almost anyone can be stopped and filmed for a fashion blog. Moreover, it is better to do this against the backdrop of incredible graffiti that decorates the street and the area around it.

Vintage Emporium

Turning off Brick Lane, you can find yourself in a museum of dresses from the beginning of the last century - The Vintage Emporium (14 Bacon Street). You really should go there as if you were going to a museum - because the prices for silks and elegant lace-up shoes are steep. Vintage dresses and hats from the 1920s cost hundreds of pounds, but if you want to feel like a character from Downton Abbey, it's worth a visit. The entrance to the store itself is down the stairs. And upstairs you can find a small cafe with tea, fresh pastries and vintage saucers. On weekends with free places, it is naturally tense.

Richmond Park and Kew Gardens

London is the capital of parks, and the famous Hyde Park is far from the largest and most interesting. We advise you to get outside the center and get to Richmond Park, where deer roam freely and green parrots fly. An unprepared traveler may think he has gone crazy, but no: parrots in London parks are almost as common as foxes in city garbage dumps. The next tube station to Richmond is Kew Gardens. This is a huge botanical garden. Admission there, however, is paid, but you won’t find young people having a picnic there, but you will see centuries-old trees and bring the most beautiful photo shoot in the world from the series “I am in the autumn leaves.”

Hill Garden & Pergola

In the north of the capital, next to another huge park, Hampstead Heath, hides a real gem that even Londoners themselves don’t always know about - Pergola & Hill Garden, the former garden of Lord Leverhulme with an extensive “veranda” (pergola), built at the beginning of the past century. This place unexpectedly resembles Italy, and literally everything is beautiful here: pergola columns entwined with rose hips and grape leaves, light breaking through the foliage, a crazy view of the green park, benches on which you can kiss.

Sushisamba

There are quite a few different bars and rooftop restaurants in London, offering good views of the city. One of the most popular places among Londoners is the Japanese restaurant Sushisamba, which is located on the 38th and 39th floors of the Heron Tower building. Glass walls and floors, design at the intersection of West and East, panoramic views of the City of London are well worth the rather high prices on the menu and the need to book a table two to three weeks in advance. However, the food there is also delicious.

Canary Wharf

It is surprising that not everyone makes it to the Canary Wharf metro station, although it is there, in the Docklands area, that the heart of modern London beats - in any case, the main career passions are in full swing, dreams are crushed, fortunes are gained and lost. Once the outskirts of the city and an area of ​​the poor, today it is the center of the financial world, which began to rise with its skyscrapers to the sky just a couple of decades ago. On a sunny weekday, around lunchtime, bankers and financiers occupy every centimeter of green artificial spaces and, chewing store-bought sandwiches, discuss deals worth millions or (much more often) their girlfriends. And in the evening, after work, everyone moves to nearby pubs, where they continue to talk about the same topics (plus football), only with beer and a view of the beautiful canal.

Barbican Center

It's time to think about what to do in the British capital. Although it is considered an extremely expensive city, you can find cheap or even free entertainment here.

1. Travel back in time at Dennis Severs' house

The 18th-century building, known as Dennis Severs House, is located on Folgate Street in the Spitafield area. The former owner restored the house in such a way that each of the 10 rooms recalls bygone eras of English history - Georgian and Victorian. Walking from one room to another, going up and down the creaky stairs, you can take a trip into the past. The rooms are furnished with original antique furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. At the same time, there is no feeling that this is a museum, the house seems inhabited: there are half-eaten dishes on the dishes, glasses are filled with wine, a frock coat is carelessly thrown over a chair, the smell of cooking dinner comes from the kitchen and voices can be heard. Weekday tours cost £7, Sundays £10.

2. Enjoy art at the National Gallery

The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square will allow you to plunge into the world of painting. Here are paintings by Rubens, Titian, Monet, Rembrandt, van Gogh, Raphael and many others - from representatives of the Middle Ages to those who worked at the beginning of the 20th century. And, most importantly, all this is free! And in between viewing pictures, you can have a snack in the local cafes.

3. Climb the bell tower of Westminster Cathedral

Westminster Cathedral (not to be confused with Westminster Abbey) is on Francis Street. The remarkable Byzantine-style building is accompanied by an 83m-high bell tower. Not only is it an architectural masterpiece, but it is also an excellent viewing platform, located at an altitude of 64m, offering expansive views of London. From here you can see St Paul's Cathedral in the east, Battersea Power Station in the south, and in clear weather city parks, Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial. You can enter the cathedral itself for free, but you need to pay £5 to climb the bell tower.

4. Take part in the Fife O'clock

In between shopping, walking around the city and visiting museums, you should definitely stop and drink a cup of English tea. Not only is it an essential London ritual, but it's also a blessed respite from the breakneck rush around the bustling British capital. You can join the tea party in almost any hotel in London, for example, Claridge’s on Brook Street, Brown’s Hotel on Albemarle Street or the Berkeley on Wilton Place. You can get some food for £30-40.

5. Cool off in the pool

Introduced in the 1920s and 30s, London's outdoor swimming pools immediately became a popular place to relax on sunny days. They are often adjacent to cafes and children's playgrounds. Swimming pools are scattered almost throughout the city. The most famous are the 50m long London Fields Lido in Hackney and the 90m long Tooting Bec in Wandsworth. Tickets cost £4.30.

6. Pour out your soul in Speakers' Corner

Inspirational speakers, annoying provocateurs and preachers gather in Hyde Park every Sunday. Since 1872, Speaker’s Corner has allowed people to talk about anything, freely proclaim and defend any ideas. The only rule is to avoid offensive language.

7. Explore London's hidden rivers

Tourists are often unaware that underground rivers lurk beneath London's surface. For example, one of them, Tyburn, flows directly under Buckingham Palace, and Walbrook - under the Bank of England. As the city grew, the rivers became buried under houses and street slabs. Walbrook was "walled up" in the 1460s, Tyburn and Effra - in the 18th and 19th centuries, when the city's reservoirs became sources of filth and disease. In addition, Londoners were seriously afraid of floods.

8. Choose the perfect scent for yourself

A bastion of classic British style, Penhaligon’s perfume shop in Covent Garden. The consultant draws up a perfume profile - selects the perfume or cologne that best matches the visitor's image. This service is free, but rarely does anyone leave empty-handed. You can buy a gift for yourself or a loved one for £80-£110.

9. Take a walk on the lake

During the summer, many parks have lakes open to the public for boating. The most famous lake is the Serpentine in Hyde Park. But there are others - in Regent's Park, Alexandra Park, Greenwich Park, Battersea Park and others. At the same time, you can admire the local birds, especially herons. In Hyde Park you can hire a boat for £10 per hour.

10. Enjoy the silence in Postmans Park

Postman's Park is located in central London, near St. Paul's Cathedral. Created on the site of an old cemetery, today it is best known for its Memorial to Heroic Sacrifice. There are plaques with the names of people who died to save others. For example, one of them says: “Lee Pitt, copy machine operator, 30 years old. Saved a boy drowning in the Thamesmead canal, but unfortunately could not save himself. June 7, 2007."

11. Go on a romantic date

London lacks the romance of Paris, but there are plenty of places to go on a date. For example, at Harvey Nichols' bar in Knightsbridge you can take part in a cocktail mixing masterclass. Brixton Ritzy is considered one of the best cinemas in the Picturehouse Cinemas chain. Thrill-seekers are advised to visit the haunted house in Hampstead, where poet John Keats once lived, or dine in pitch darkness at Dans Le Noir.

12. Ride a double-decker bus

London's Routemaster double-decker buses were retired in 2005, but today they can be used on two historic routes: routes No. 9 (Kensington to Trafalgar Square) and No. 15 (Tower Hill to Trafalgar Square). Buses run during the daytime. The fare is the same as in regular public transport.

13. See a model of the future London

New London Architecture is a conference forum discussing the building projects of the future. It takes place at The Building Center on Store Street in Camden. Some galleries are open to the public and admission is free. Here you can see, for example, a 12 m long model of central London on a scale of 1:1,500, as well as smaller copies of Olympic venues.

14. Climb the Great Fire of London Monument

The Great Fire of London lasted for four days - from September 2 to 5, 1666. At this time, 13,500 houses, 87 parish churches, including St. Paul's Cathedral, and most government buildings burned down. 80% of city buildings were destroyed. In honor of this event, a column more than 60 m high was erected - a monument to the Great Fire of London. For £3 you can climb the spiral staircase to the top and admire London from a bird's eye view.

15. Discover Wiltons Music Hall

Wilton's Music Hall is the oldest in the world. Its deliberately shabby interior takes the visitor back in time. Events related to the world of theater, music, cinema and cabaret take place here. There is also a bar where music groups perform almost every Monday and you can listen to them for free.

16. Visit Highgate Cemetery

Karl Marx, Douglas Adams, John Galsworthy and Michael Faraday are just a few of the famous names buried in the prestigious Victorian cemetery. Its western part is extremely popular among tourists. You can take an hour-long walk through this romantically gloomy place, overgrown with ivy and wild flowers, accompanied by stories from a guide, for £7. Various animals are found in Highgate Cemetery, including foxes. The doors of some crypts are tightly sealed - there used to be a belief that some of those buried became vampires. In the new, eastern part, you can walk unaccompanied.

17. Go to a show at the Little Angel Theater

Tourists with children are recommended to visit the Little Angel Theater in Islington - one of the oldest in the UK, operating for over 50 years. Here they not only give performances, but also make dolls. Not only local but also foreign actors participate in the productions.

18. Visit the extravagant home of Ernő Goldfinger

Hungarian architect Ernő Goldfinger's modernist home, built for himself in the 1930s, is on Willow Street. The concrete building was initially hated by Londoners, but now its author has become an extremely popular figure. You can enter the house-museum only at certain hours and only during the warm season. Tickets cost £5.30. There is furniture designed by Golfinger, as well as works by Henry Moore, Bridget Riley, Max Ernst and other artists.

19. Buy an umbrella at James Smith & Sons

James Smith & Sons is the oldest umbrella shop in Europe. It is close to the boutiques of New Oxford Street. The store opened in 1830 and has not changed its location since 1857. The design of shop windows and interiors is almost untouched by time. They sell elegant umbrellas for men and women, as well as walking sticks, starting from £30. A portrait of Jonas Hanway, the first Londoner to use an umbrella, hangs in the store.

20. Visit the Bank of England Museum

The museum, located in the East Wing of the Bank of England, in the heart of the City, is open to free visitors on weekdays. Here you can look at the collection of banknotes, coins, documents, paintings and sculptures. The most remarkable exhibit is a real gold bar weighing as much as a small child.

21. Look at the anatomical theater

Few people know about the existence of the Old Anatomical Theater Museum. It is on St Thomas Street, close to The Shard. At this site 150 years ago, operations were performed using primitive methods without anesthesia, and most often the patients died. Guides tell creepy stories about how experienced surgeons of the century before last amputated limbs with a deft swing of a knife, while novices used saws and wire cutters for these purposes. The museum houses original instruments for trephination and amputation, as well as human organs “pickled” in formaldehyde, including lungs blackened by London smog. The cost of the tour is £5.90.

22. Buy a bouquet at the flower market

Every Sunday from 8am to 3pm, Columbia Road is taken over by flower vendors. And the street - one of the few in London that consists entirely of shops - turns into an oasis of roses, lilies, tulips and other flowers. Some sellers grow the plants themselves, others buy them abroad. The price of one bouquet is from 5 pounds sterling.

23. Go to a sale

Throughout London, sales of household items “from the trunk of a car”, the so-called “car boot sales”, are organized every now and then. For example, every Sunday there are sales on Battersea Park Road. You can get there for 0.5–5 pounds sterling, depending on the time. Usually a lot of people come, the sale site is equipped with everything you need - tents with snacks and toilets.

24. Sit at a bar on the roof of a high-rise building

A good view increases your appetite

Despite the fact that London's climate does not allow outdoor bars to be maintained all year round, in the warmer months drinking establishments are open on the roofs of some buildings - Aqua Spirit (Regent Street), Vista (Trafalgar Square), Queen of Hoxton (Curtain). Road) and Coq d'Argent (Paultry).

25. Stay late at one of the London museums

Some major museums and galleries in London are open after tours end. There are bars here, guest DJs perform, and various events are organized. Such opportunities are available, for example, at the Science Museum on the last Wednesday of each month, at Tate Britain, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum on the last Friday of each month.

26. Take a waterbus ride on the Thames

Water transport is popular in London. It allows you to quickly and relatively cheaply get to the right place. At Thames Clippers, a day pass costs £12. There are convenient tourist routes, for example from Tate Modern to Tate Britain or from the London Eye across London Bridge to the O2.

27. Admire the art collection at the Queen's Gallery

The Royal Collection is one of the world's largest collections of works of art. Over the course of 500 years, the crowned heads of Great Britain have preserved more than a million masterpieces of art. Part of the Royal Collection is the Queen's Gallery, located on the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Various events and exhibitions are regularly held here. In 2012, it will be possible to look at drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, diamonds and photographs of Queen Elizabeth II over the past 60 years. Adult tickets cost from £9.25.

28. Go to a free concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields

St Martin-in-the-Fields is London's most famous parish church. It is located in Trafalgar Square. Among its parishioners are residents of Buckingham Palace, including members of the royal family. Even among Londoners, few people know that this church gives free concerts on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Mostly young musicians perform here.

29. Walk along the treetops at Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a royal botanic garden in Richmond. Here you can find 50 thousand species of plants, including ferns, orchids, cacti, palm trees, tropical water lilies, limes, chestnuts and oaks. The garden has lakes, greenhouses, walking paths, pavilions and museums. You can see all this beauty from a bird's eye view by climbing the 18-meter Xstrata Treetop Walkway bridge.

30. Visit a designer clothing sale

One-off designer clothing sales take place in various locations throughout London throughout the year, but most often at the Old Town Hall in Chelsea. Brands regularly featured include Orla Kiely and Aubin & Wills. Discounts on their clothes sometimes reach 70% of the recommended retail price. You can find cheap deals for children too.

31. Try curry

Since the 1940s, immigrants from the former colonies of the metropolis came to London and brought with them recipes for exotic dishes, one of which was curry. This spicy dish of vegetables, stewed meats and legumes has long been an integral part of the British culinary tradition. You can try it in the so-called “Banglatown”, on Brick Lane, where the life of people from Bangladesh is concentrated. There are many restaurants here. Another popular spot is Tayyabs on Fieldgate Street (Whitechaple).

32. See Tower Bridge being opened

Tower Bridge is opened approximately 1,000 times a year, but these events are not subject to a strict schedule - it all depends on exactly when the ships will sail through. Exact times can be found on the bridge website TowerBridge.org.uk.

33. Watch the changing of the guard

The Changing of the Guard takes place at Buckingham Palace every day at 11:30 am, except Sundays from April to July. The ceremony lasts 45 minutes and is sometimes canceled due to bad weather. There is usually a large crowd of spectators, so it is better to arrive at the palace early, for example at 10:45.

34. Walk through the Greenwich pedestrian tunnel

The Greenwich pedestrian tunnel, which lies under the Thames in east London, was refurbished in 2012. At the exit you can get to the Maritime Museum and Observatory. Photography is not allowed in the tunnel, as the flashes can cause seizures in people with epilepsy.

35. Take a candlelit stroll at Sir John Soane's Museum

The 18th-century house, which belonged to the architect Sir John Soane, contains antiques from different eras. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, but on the evening of the first Tuesday of each month there are special tours - by candlelight. It is recommended to arrive early for this event, as there are always too many people wanting to get in, and only the first 200 people in line get tickets.

36. Savor cocktails and admire the view at the Paramount Bar

View of London from the Paramount Bar window

The Paramount Bar and Restaurant is located on floors 32–34 of the Center Point skyscraper on New Oxford Street. It’s worth coming here not only to try a cocktail, but also to admire the view of London from the huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Admission is free, but you need to notify about your visit in advance.

37. Take part in the London Festival 2012

In connection with the Olympic Games in London there will be many events, but most of them will take place as part of the London 2012 festival. Concerts, theatrical performances, book fairs, art exhibitions, shows for children and more will be held in different places in the British capital.

38. See a show at The Scoop Amphitheater

The Scoop is an 800-seat outdoor amphitheater. It is located in More London - an area on the banks of the Thames next to Tower Bridge. Throughout the summer there will be many cultural events that can be attended for free - concerts, film screenings and theater performances.

39. Take a walk through the Royal Parks

Five of the capital's nine Royal Parks are in the heart of London. These are St James's Park, Green Park, Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Walking through them reveals how unexpectedly luxurious and relaxing central London can be. A walk through the five parks will take about three hours. It's not just the lush vegetation that's worth seeing here. Regent's Park, for example, has an open-air theatre, a zoo and sports fields. St James's Park hosts ceremonial parades and also has a pelican lake.

40. Solve riddles in the London archives

To learn more about London's history, visit the London Metropolitan Archives on Northampton Road. This center hosts regular tours and exhibitions. Collections of historical documents are also open to the general public. In the center you can find a collection of microfilms, a library including 100 thousand books, geographical maps and genealogical sources.

41. Grab a bite to eat in Brixton Village

The opening of Brixton Village off the Atlantic Road in south London has dramatically improved the gastronomic climate. The shopping gallery has a dozen inexpensive eateries where you can try delicious and original dishes. For example, Bellantoni's serves Italian cuisine, KaoSarn - Thai, Mama Lan - Chinese, and Relay Tea Room offers different types of tea.

42. Explore Eltham Palace

The majestic Art Deco style Eltham Palace was a royal residence in the 14th and 16th centuries, and in the 1930s wealthy couple Stephen and Virginia Courtauld lived here with their pet lemur named Mah-Jong. The interior of the house is decorated in an eclectic style - it has elements of medieval and modern styles. Visitors will be interested to see the achievements of technology - telephones in special booths, gas fireplaces, built-in wardrobes, as well as ancient works of art. The palace can be visited for £9.60.

43. Go for a spa treatment

Many luxury hotels in London offer spa treatments. One of them, the Four Seasons on Park Lane, offers an hour-long back or facial massage from £99. The elegant offices have a relaxing atmosphere: in a room with dim lighting you can enjoy herbal tea and listen to pleasant music. Just down the street, The Dorchester Hotel gives visitors a fresh movie star makeover, making it a great place to pop in before a social event. Espa Life at The Corinthia Hotel (Whitehall) is also considered one of the best spa rooms.

44. Remember your childhood in the toy museum

Pollock's Toy Museum is a quiet place in Fitzrovia filled with vintage toys. Here you can find board games, mechanical toys, puppets, teddy bears, dolls made of wax, wood, porcelain and fabric, dolls in costumes of different nations, as well as doll houses. Adult tickets cost from £3.

45. Visit the London Canal Museum

Little known to tourists, the London Canal Museum is located on New Wharf Road. Here are collected archival films and exhibits telling how the canals were built, how the builders lived and how the capital's arteries work.

46. ​​Check out the floating bookstore

World on the Water is London's only floating second-hand bookstore. The barge travels through Caiden Lock, Angel, Hackney and Paddington. It not only sells books, but also hosts musical performances and poetry competitions.

47. Learn to cook sweets

The owners of William Curley in Belgravia not only sell sweets, chocolate truffles, caramels and cakes, but also show you how to make the sweets. Learn how to make truffles and caramel for £75-85, baked goods for £90.

48. Take a beer tour

Fuller's beer is sold in pubs throughout London. But you can not only try it, but also see how it is made - in a brewery located in Chiswick. During a 1.5-hour walk, employees answer visitors’ questions and teach them about the intricacies of barley drink production. At the end of the tour, adult guests participate in a tasting. The cost of the tour is £10.

49. Look at the mayor's carriage and other exhibits of the Museum of London

Since the 13th century, there has been an annual ceremony in which the Mayor of London solemnly rides through the city to swear allegiance to the monarch. From the 18th century to the present day, the mayors of the capital travel in the same gilded carriage. Those who missed the ceremony can view the famous carriage at the Museum of London. Other valuable exhibits dating back to different eras are also stored there - Roman, medieval and modern.

50. Reconnect with nature at Mudchute Urban Farm

Urban farms are scattered throughout London. The largest of them is Mudchute with an area of ​​13 hectares, located on the Isle of Dogs. It is open all year round, but the best time to visit is spring and summer. Here you can find common farm animals, as well as llamas. The local riding school is also popular. Entrance to the farm is free.

51. Leave half your salary at Burlington Arcade

Burlington Arcade is an indoor arcade in the heart of Mayfair, home to high-end shops. Opening in 1819, it became the first shopping arcade in Great Britain. Contemporary vendors pay homage to Burlington Arcade's rich past with classic-style jewelry and watches, antiques and leather goods.

52. Take the kids to the workshop at the National Gallery

Every Sunday at 11 am and 2 pm at the National Gallery, children from 5 to 11 years old are given free art lessons and master classes in applied art. The classes are so popular that all seats are filled an hour before the start, so you need to get here early. Children are only allowed if accompanied by an adult. Lessons last 80 minutes.

53. Visit Whitechapel Bell Foundry

Whitechapel Bell Foundry is the UK's oldest manufacturing company. Bells have been made here since 1570. This factory produced Big Ben, the largest bell from the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster. The Whitechapel Bell Foundry is still in operation and offers bell ringing tours throughout the year. Tickets cost £12 and the tour lasts 90 minutes.

54. Ride on a “ghost bus”

One of the creepiest sights in London is the black double-decker “ghost bus”. Almost every day from 19:30 to 21:00 it departs from Northumberland Avenue, next to Trafalgar Square, and drives past various places marked by some terrible event. In particular, it passes by Whitehall and Fleet Street, where the notorious demon barber Sweeney Todd operated. Entry for an adult costs £18. The tour, during which the guide tells heart-wrenching stories, lasts 75 minutes.

55. See a show in the West End

You can't be in London without attending at least one show in the West End. This item has long become mandatory in any tourist program. There are different performances here - from the classic “King Llyr” to “Othello” in hip-hop style. Tickets for popular productions usually cost between £19 and £34.50.

56. Climb to the top at the Castle Climbing Center

An imposing climbing center in north London looks like a castle, but is actually a Victorian structure. Classes here are suitable for both experienced climbers and beginners. One visit costs £12.50.

57. Play table tennis at Book Club

The Book Club on Leonard Street in London's Shoreditch has become a mecca for ping pong lovers. The owners of the club provide guests with a table for playing and the necessary equipment. The competition reaches its greatest intensity on Tuesdays at 19:00. People come here not only to play table tennis, but also to taste delicious food, listen to music and just chat.

58. Taste expertly prepared cocktails

According to experts, London has long surpassed New York when it comes to cocktail making. It is in the British capital that the most unusual and incendiary drinking mixtures are created. You can try them in different places, for example, Worship Street Whistling Shop in Shoreditch, Purl in Marylebone, American Bar in the Savoy Hotel, London Cocktail Club in Westminster and others.

59. Look at the mummified English philosopher

Jeremy Bentham - English sociologist, lawyer, founder of utilitarianism, one of the trends in English philosophy. After his death in 1832, his body was preserved and transferred to University College London. It is still kept in a glass cabinet in this educational institution on Gower Street. The mummified corpse and the philosopher's clothes are identical, but the head is made of wax - the real one was stolen by students.

60. Visit the Olympic venues

Naturally, it is worth visiting the sites of the Olympic Games. Tours are conducted by guides of the travel company Blue Badge Tourist Guides in 28 languages, including Russian. There are walking tours from Bromley-by-Baw station, tours of the three major Olympic venues and an introduction to events in Greenwich Park.

61. Visit the museum of a school for the poor

In the Victorian era in London there were charitable educational institutions for the poor, the so-called “ragged schools”. Today, one of them houses a museum. Children can not only visit the exhibitions, but also attend a demonstration lesson every first Sunday of the month. It is worth remembering that in the 19th century teaching methods were very different from modern ones. For example, a disobedient student could be put on a “cap of shame.” Entrance to the museum is free.

62. Admire the peacocks in Holland Park

Peacocks roam freely in Holland Park in Kensington. These birds add mystery and elegance to a well-kept urban garden. They are especially good during the mating season, when the males unfurl their magnificent tails. At this time, peacocks wandering in search of a partner can be found not only in the park, but also on the nearby streets.

63. Buy something cheap at the Frank G Bowen auction house

Frank G Bowen auction house is located in Leytonstone. Here, lost items whose owners could not be found are sold under the hammer. Since this place is located near the city center, and the range of goods is varied, it is not surprising that there are a lot of visitors. This auction house offers great deals, such as a bike for £10. The auction usually includes a variety of items: from clothing and cosmetics to appliances and vehicles.

64. Visit the renovated Kensington Palace

After a two-year restoration, on which £12 million was spent, Kensington Palace appeared before the public in all its glory. The luxurious interior began to look even more dazzling, and additional exhibition halls were opened. At the exhibition dedicated to Queen Victoria, you can hear amazing stories from the life of the royal person. The renovated garden is also worth a visit. There are also shops, cafes, terraces and walking paths. Tickets cost £14.50 and children under 16 are free.

65. Walk around the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is a luxurious five-star hotel located in King's Cross. The building is not like other hotels. The design combines features of classic and modern styles. This hotel is called a national treasure and the pride of London. Tours are run by Royden Stock and tickets cost £20. During the day the price includes tea, coffee and pastries, in the evening - a glass of sparkling wine.

66. Go to a floating puppet theater show

The Puppet Barge is a barge anchored on the Grand Union Canal that houses a puppet theater. This place is popular among families, but the intriguing productions are interesting not only for children but also for adults. Performances based on Aesop's fables, works by William Shakespeare, Federico Garcia Lorca and others are given here. An adult ticket costs £10, a child ticket costs £8.5.

67. Take a craft class at Drink, Shop & Do

Drink, Shop & Do in King's Cross is a bar, shop and training center rolled into one. Here you can learn how to make papier-mâché crafts or fold origami for free while sipping cocktails. Drink, Shop & Do sells stationery, jewelry and household items. Many of them are handmade by London craftsmen and artists. The interior of the establishment is constantly changing, as its owners like to make rearrangements.

68. Feel inspired with afternoon tea at Attitude London

Every Sunday a gospel choir performs on the 29th floor of Milbank Tower in Pimlico. Tickets cost £49. As for the menu, they serve different types of bread, bone-in meats, vegetarian dishes, pies, ice cream, teas and coffee. From here you can get to the observation deck, which offers a dizzying 360° view of London.

69. Feel like a circus performer

Not everyone can afford to give up everything and go traveling with a traveling circus. However, you can learn basic tricks at the Circus Space circus academy in Hoxton. Courses include trapeze, acrobatics, tightrope walking and more.

70. Be amazed at the originality of trendy designer bars

New bars are popping up all the time in London, but only a few remain consistently popular among the capital's designers, stylists and other fashion experts. These include the Zenna in Soho, with its plush seating and otherworldly lighting, the 17th-century style VOC in King's Cross, as well as Ruby & Sequoia in Notting Hill, Dalston Superstore in Dalston, Paramount in Soho and more.

71. Walk through the places of Jack the Ripper

Much water has passed under the bridge since the mysterious Jack the Ripper brutally murdered five women in 1888, but his memory has not been erased. The crime scene is concentrated in a small corner of the East End - Whitechaple. Today, excursions are held here, during which the guide tells various scary stories about the legendary killer. Routes vary. Some start from Whitechapel station, then history buffs head to Durward Street, where the body of the first victim, Polly Nichols, was found, and then to other places, including Spitafields and Brick Lane markets. At the end of the tour, it is recommended to stop by The Ten Bells pub. Rumor has it that some of Jack the Ripper's victims were his regular visitors.

72. Have fun in a floating cabaret

Tucked away on the south bank of the Thames between Vauxhall and Battersea, Battersea barge houses a cabaret with a warm and relaxed atmosphere. There is a bar that serves a variety of food, including traditional British dishes, and also provides visitors with a large selection of wines. On Fridays and Saturdays, incendiary parties are held on the barge. The cabaret plays live music; the organizers invite DJs and various performers.

73. Visit the house of John Keats

John Keats is the third (along with Byron and Shelley) great poet of the younger generation of English romantics. He managed to make many contributions to literature before he died of tuberculosis at the age of 25. Today his home in Hampstead is open to the public. Many personal items are kept there, including an engagement ring given to his beloved Fanny Bron.

74. Try pie and mashed potatoes at A. Cookes

A. Cookes on Goldhawk Street serves traditional English food - mince pies, mashed potatoes, puddings and fried eels. The meals are cheap and you can take them with you. This establishment was founded by Alfred Cook in 1899 and has been owned by the same family since 1934. A. Cookes is closed on Sundays.

75. Eat a bagel on Brick Lane

On Brick Lane there are two side-by-side convenience stores that sell London's famous bagels. They come with a variety of fillings such as salmon, corned beef or cheese and cost just £2-3. Judging by the reviews of enthusiastic tourists, this is one of the best places to satisfy your hunger in London.

76. Admire the Royal Stables

Buckingham Palace has a stable that houses a 4-tonne gilded carriage that has been used in the coronation ceremonies of every British monarch since 1821. A typical visit to the stables lasts about an hour, and audio tours lasting 45 minutes are also offered. Entry costs £8.25.

77. Take a walk around the London Wetland Center

London Wetland Center, located in Barnes, attracts wildlife lovers. 200 species of waterfowl live here. There are walking paths, and free excursions are organized for those interested. Entry costs £10.99. For £45, experts give lessons that teach about animals and birds. In addition, under the supervision of the center keeper, you are allowed to feed the birds.

78. Welcome the new residents of Madame Tussauds

Wax figures of William and Kate, the Earl and Countess of Cambridge, have appeared at Madame Tussauds on Baker Street. They look exactly like the day they were engaged. You can also look at sports stars, musicians, politicians and other celebrities. Entry costs £30.

79. Learn a lot at a free lecture

Founded in 1597, Gresham College has been giving free public lectures for over 400 years. Professors of commerce and finance, theology, law, astronomy, rhetoric and other sciences share their experience with everyone. Gresham College is the oldest higher education institution in London. You can find it in Holborn.

80. Learn to mix cocktails

The small bar on Colebrook Row is one of the most popular in London. Here you can try cocktails and learn how to mix them during master classes. Ingredients include bourbon, tequila, gin, champagne and whiskey. One lesson costs £40.

81. Experiment with ice cream at Chin Chin Laboratorists

Chin Chin Laboratorists in Camden has something special in store for its customers: it is the first in Europe to use liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. The special dish is Rambutan & Rose, a sorbet made from the exotic nephelium fruit, rose water and lime zest.

82. Sing with a ukulele at karaoke

Anyone who is tired of regular karaoke should try singing songs to the live music of the KaraUke group playing the ukulele, the national Hawaiian instrument. They perform in different parts of London on one Thursday of every month. KaraUke doesn't have as large a repertoire as a karaoke machine, but they can prepare several songs if asked in advance.

83. See justice in action

The Royal Courts of Justice holds open hearings that are open to everyone. Each time different cases are considered, the process is fascinating and allows you to get acquainted with the intricacies of the British judicial system. The courthouse itself is remarkable, looking like a fairy-tale palace.

84. Watch the Tower close

The Ceremony of the Keys is a traditional ritual in which the Keepers of the Keys close the Tower of London. This has happened every night for 700 years. Tourists are allowed to attend the ceremony free of charge. This action is popular, so it is better to come to the Tower in advance. Some dates are booked months in advance.

85. Plunge into the magical world of Harry Potter

All the Harry Potter films have already been filmed, but the sets and props remain. They are stored at the Warner Bros. studio. Today everyone can look at them during a tour. There's Hagrid's motorcycle, a stuffed giant Aragog spider that's over 5m wide, character costumes and more. Visitors can stroll along the pavement of Diagon Alley, look at the dishes on the dining room table at Hogwarts and the books on the shelves in Dumbledore's office. The main exhibit is a 1:24 scale model of Hogwarts. It was used during exterior filming of the building in the first six films. Children's admission costs £21, adults £28. There is also a fan shop selling saga-related items from lollipops to a replica of Dumbledore's robe.

86. See the tallest sculpture in Great Britain

The almost completed ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture is located at the Olympic Stadium in east London. It is the tallest building in the country. It has two observation decks offering 360° views of the 100-hectare Olympic Park and Stratford. The sculpture, designed by Anish Kapoor, is already being compared to the Eiffel Tower.

87. Shop at Selfriges department store

Selfriges is the most famous department store in London, located on Oxford Street. A personal consultant will help you navigate the abundance of goods. For example, a stylist can select suitable clothes from the latest collections. Such help is free, but you should count on large purchases.

88. Buy cheap things

There are many charity shops in London, which is the name given to shops that sell second-hand items and donate proceeds to charitable causes. You can find various goods in them, you can even find designer clothes that cost several times cheaper than in expensive boutiques, or even completely new items in excellent condition. If you're lucky, you can find a cocktail dress for under £20. There are such stores, for example, in Pimlico (Sue Ryder Cancer Care, Hospices of Hope, Oxfam, Fara, Trinity Hospice), in Highgate (RSPCA, Mind, Green Room, Cancer Research, Oxfam), on Holloway Road (Sense, Scope , British Heart Foundation), in Clapham (British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research, Trinity Hospice, Age UK, Save the Children) and other places.

89. Get lost in the maze

Since about 1700, the Hampton Palace of Justice has had a labyrinth with many bizarre twists, unexpected turns and dead ends. Its area is about 1,400 m². It is Britain's oldest surviving hedge maze. It is so famous that it is even mentioned in Jerome K. Jerome's book, Three Men in a Boat and a Dog.

90. Imagine the coffee shops of the past

Coffee houses have existed in London since 1652, when the first establishment of this type opened in St. Michael's Alley. According to contemporaries, at the beginning of the 18th century there were more than 3,000 coffee houses in London, but today's historians believe that there were only 550 of them. Each had its own unique style. For example, the walls of Don Saltero’s were decorated with stuffed exotic animals; at Lunt’s you could not only drink coffee, but also get a shave from a barber and listen to lectures on the abolition of slavery; there was even a floating coffee shop, the Folly of the Thames, where dancing was held. Today there are audio tours that tell the history of London coffee shops.

91. Immerse yourself in the world of celestial bodies at the observatory

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has a unique 28-inch refracting telescope, created in 1893, which is the largest in the UK and the seventh largest in the world. On dark winter evenings, visitors look through it at the same constellations that so fascinated astronomers in the 19th century.

92. Taste wine at The Sampler

The Sampler store window

The Sampler is a wine shop and bar on Old Brompton Road where you can buy wine to take away or just try different varieties. This establishment is good because it makes elite drinks accessible to the masses. Here you can order a small order of wine for just 30p. Takeaway drinks range from £10 to £200.

93. There is what they give in a “diner with no alternatives”

There are countless cafes and restaurants in London, where visitors can order whatever their heart desires. Recently, eateries of the opposite type have begun to appear, with a limited menu of 1-2 dishes. For example, Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte restaurants in Marylebone and the City serve a green salad with walnuts, steak sauce and fried potatoes. And all this for £21. The only choice guests can make is how the steak will be cooked. The Burger & Lobster in Mayfair serves, as its name suggests, only steak and lobster, accompanied by salad and fries. A serving costs £20.

94. Make shoes at I Can Make Shoes

There's a workshop in Dalston called I Can Make Shoes where you can make your dream shoes or simply refurbish your old ones. Training courses last from several hours to several days, after which you can take on any job, from making sandals and ballet shoes to fashionable stilettos. The owners of this workshop have proven that making shoes is easy.

95. Join the owls at London Zoo

During daylight hours, the zoo is owned mainly by families with children. However, in June and July there are adult-only events on Friday evenings. The show begins after dark: there are performances in the aquarium, a cabaret opens in the amphitheater, alcoholic drinks are served in the bar, and picnics are organized on the lawns. Entry costs £25.

96. Go down to Churchill's bunker

In Westminster, a combat post for monitoring the operational situation has been preserved, from where Winston Churchill gave orders during the Second World War. The bunker remained in the same condition as it was left in August 1945. Personal items used by the British Prime Minister are stored here: telephones, documents and even cigars.

97. Sit on a bench in Richmond Park

Quiet and spacious, Richmond Park is full of unexplored corners. One of its most unusual attractions is a bench erected in memory of singer Ian Dury. It is equipped with solar panels and a headphone jack. By connecting to the player, you can listen to the musician’s songs, including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick.

98. Get new knowledge in the Frontline club

Frontline is a club in Paddington whose members include prominent journalists and other media professionals. Exhibitions, lectures, educational seminars and debates are regularly held here. Anyone can attend them. Entrance fee is usually £150 and reservations must be made in advance.

99. Experience art in the East End

On the first Thursday of every month, over 100 galleries and museums across east London are open late. The program includes tours of art exhibitions, concerts and performances. If you're lucky, you can treat yourself to beer for free. There is a free bus along the route.

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London attracts the eyes of millions of tourists who dream of visiting Foggy Albion. And this is not only one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, but also one of the most expensive. Arriving in London, every tourist has to either pay for expensive housing in the city center, or spend money (and time!) getting to the center from the outskirts. But despite the high prices for everything, you can still save money here by sightseeing for free, the main thing is to know the right places. After reading our article, you will find out where to go and what to see absolutely free in the expensive capital of the United Kingdom.

12 free London sights

1. The Scoop– not far from Tower Bridge there is this stunning open-air theater at 2A, More London Riverside, Tooley St, London SE1 2DB, where in good weather you can watch interesting performances, photo exhibitions, films, concerts for free, so if in the morning The sun is shining - hurry to take your seats so you don’t have to stand to watch. By the way, the audience itself is no less interesting than the show, so you will have a great time.

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2. Five thousand exhibits from the national museum Wallace Collection We are waiting for our next visitors at Hertford House, Manchester Square, London, W1U 3BN. Works of art from the 19th – 19th centuries have been open to visitors for over a hundred years. Here you will see paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt, Antoine Watteau, Hardy, Titian, Dyck, Boucher, Huch, a collection of porcelain, furniture, ceramics, sculptures, European weapons and armor. Thanks to the great passion of Richard Seymour-Conway, 4th Marquess of Hertford, and later his son Richard Wallace for the masterpieces of French art, England can be proud of such an unusual museum.

3. Cinema fans should definitely visit the cinemas Empire And Odeon, located at Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7NA. Of course, the screenings in these cinemas themselves are paid, but on premiere days you can see many celebrities here completely free of charge, although you need to be prepared to spend several hours standing in the crowd.

4. London is also home to beautiful parks with figured alleys, English lawns, places for romantic dates, picturesque lakes and spacious lawns. This is what a super popular park is like. Hampstead Heath, which can be reached by getting off at Hampstead or Golders Green tube stations. Don’t be surprised if on a wonderful summer day there is no place to land in the park, not even on the lawn - this place attracts connoisseurs of beauty not only due to the beautiful nature, but also to the amazing panoramic view of London.

5. Perhaps the most famous London sights from our school days are Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament- the calling card of the city, so if you want to take a photo against their background, write down the address: Westminster, London SW1A 0AA.

6. Another famous park and landmark of London is Hyde Park, where Karl Marx, Marcus Garvey, George Orwell and even Lenin gave speeches. The speakers corner in Hyde Park is still a symbol of democracy today, but most Londoners come to the park to relax, admiring the manicured lawns, trimmed bushes and swans in the ponds.

7. Fans of museum exhibits will appreciate the decorations, outfits, paintings, books, furniture collected in Victoria and Albert Museum, reflect three thousand years of human history. The museum can be found at Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL.

8. No tourist leaves London without seeing what happens. changing the guard. This magnificent spectacle can be seen in three places in London: at Buckingham Palace, at Windsor Castle and at the Horse Guards building.

9. Visit galleries Tate Modern at Bankside, London, SE1 9TG and Tate Britain at Millbank, London, SW1P 4RG, where the works of painters from around the world are exhibited - from 1900 to the present day.

10. In the very center of London - in Trafalgar square with its famous monument to Admiral Nelson, bronze lions and magnificent fountains is National Gallery, which houses a unique collection of masterpieces of world art.

11. Remember Charles Darwin and admire the millions of exhibits in National History Museum at Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD. It's worth staying longer to see all of its galleries, wonderful collections of plants, butterflies, minerals and fossils.

12. Another free museum - British Museum, located at Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG, where you can see such unique exhibits as a huge statue brought from Easter Island, the Diamond Sutra, Goya's prints, Egyptian mummies, etc.

We hope that your trip to London will be unforgettable, and you will bring with you not only souvenirs and memorable photos, but also a lot of impressions.

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Alternative - DISCOUNTS 2FOR1: http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/attraction-types/2for1london-list.aspx

BigBus: Guided bus tour of London for a day or two (depending on ticket price). You can get on/off at any stop, then continue the tour. With the same ticket you can use the same ticket to take a boat ride along the Thames on the same day and take 3 walking tours. It makes sense to buy a ticket for 2 days, then you will definitely have more time. Here is the information in Russian: http://www.bigbustours.com/rus/london/custompage.aspx?id=london_sightseeing_tour&gclid =

TheTowerofLondon: The 900-year history of the English Kings, the holy of holies, is a must see. Metro stations: London Bridge, Tower Hill, 5 min walk from them. Tickets include a “voluntary donation”, which can be waived. You can buy on-line (click on the “tick” for a cheaper ticket), 10 days in advance - they will send it to the hotel address, otherwise you can pick it up on the day of your visit at the entrance: https://ticketslive.hrp.org.uk/hrp /b2c/index.cfm/calendar/eventCode/TADM

Near The Tower of London naturally a bridge Tower Bridge: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/TBE/EN/Exhibition/index.htm

Start one day with a walk from heartsLondon - Trafalgar Square(Charing Cross Underground)www.london.gov.uk/ There are also museums on it National Gallery National And Portrait Gallery.

From NelsonColumn the street goes down Whitehall, 5 minutes walk from the square is TheHouseholdCalvaryMuseum http://www.householdcavalrymuseum.co.uk/ and daily at 11 am (except weekends) gala changing of the royal guard the soldier is a magnificent sight.

The next street along the road to the right is DowningStreet with house number 10 - this is where the Prime Minister of Great Britain lives. Taking a photo is a must!

If you turn right on the next street KingCharlesStreet, then you will find yourself in the most beautiful little StJamesPark with almost tame squirrels (there are a lot of them! Do you want beautiful photos? Grab a bag of nuts or cookies), the park will lead you straight to the Queen’s residence: BuckinghamPalace! http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalResidences/BuckinghamPalace/BuckinghamPalace.aspx

Then down the street BirdcageWalk or again through the park you need to go back to the metro Westminster, near which Westminster itself is located - where it meets English Parliament(the queue can be a couple of hours, the excursion is not House of Lords, and as a spare - not so interesting taking into account the time required) and of course BigBen! After taking plenty of photos, be sure to stop by Westminster Abbey- another holy of holies of London and England, history since 1066, almost all English kings and queens were crowned here, the most famous people of England are buried. Metro: Westminster. Info in Russian: http://www.westminster-abbey.org/visit-us/language/russian/welcome-to-westminster-abbey

Behind the Abbey on the left (opposite Westminster) there is a small tower JewelTower- Tower of the Treasurers of King Edward III http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/jewel-tower/ - I still want to get there myself somehow... Date of construction 1365!

If you go from Trafalgar Sq the other way through the Mall towards Buckingham Palace, you will see the same JamesPalace http://www.royal.gov.uk/theroyalresidences/stjamesspalace/stjamesspalace.aspx and ClarenceHouse http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/clarencehouse - these houses are still used by the royal family today.

Further along the bridge over the Thames - observation wheel LondonEye http://www.londoneye.com/ and LondonAquarium http://www.visitsealife.com/London/ - order tickets online with a discount of up to 40%.

If you return to the other side and walk along the picturesque embankment to the Temple metro station, you will see Somerset House- the former residence of the Earl of Somerset and now a museum with several rooms called “Hermitage Halls” - copies of the original St. Petersburg ones. Every winter, the city skating rink, a favorite place for Londoners, is filled in the courtyard. Next, find and be sure to visit one of the oldest surviving buildings in London, dated construction 1185 - Temple Church, with an amazing history from the Crusaders’ campaigns to Jerusalem (and their tombs) to the present day http://www.templechurch.com/ The whole area around the church is imbued with some unique style and spirit - you won’t regret a walk.

The day will end here J))

St. Paul's Cathedral— London “Issakievsky Cathedral”: more than 300 years of history, a panorama of the city from the roof of the cathedral, a gallery of whispers, and so on and so forth! Saint Paul metro, info: http://www.stpauls.co.uk/

Not far from it: MillenniumBridge— pedestrian design bridge, built by 2000.

One of the evenings be sure to visit and take a photo at PiccadillyCircus at the metro station of the same name - a London party spot. From there you can walk to Chinatown And TheaterDistrict near LeicesterSquare. If you go up Piccadilly (from the metro), somewhere near the end of the street you will see a famous store on the left Fortnum & Mason, opened in 1707 - very posh, you can wander around like in a museum. It has 3 famous restaurants: Fountain, Salmon and Champagne Bar, where it will be quite expensive to dine, but tasting tea with some delicacy in this whole royal atmosphere is just the thing!

RoyalAlbertHall located on the outskirts of one of London's famous parks - HydePark near Hyde Park Corner metro station. It also contains the famous monument the premature death of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, who ruled England for 60 years...

KensingtonPalace- another royal residence and former home of Princess Diana and is located nearby http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonPalace/

Many London museums- free. You can spend weeks or months visiting them, but you can visit a few for a day.

My personal priorities: British Museum(English Hermitage) info in Russian: http://www.britishmuseum.org/visiting.aspx?lang=ru ; National Gallery on Trafalgar Sq: http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/ - English "Tretyakov Gallery", then Natural History Museum: (South Kensington metro station) - amazing exhibits from all over the world, the history of the origin of life, etc. Not far from it is another interesting one: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/. Victoria& AlbertMuseum http://www.vam.ac.uk/. Tate Britain - from 1500 to the present day English art: http://www.tate.org.uk/, Pimlico metro station.

Walk along the Thames will show you London from a completely different side: old boat and ship repair shops converted into luxurious and expensive apartments wharf, fashionable district of world banks Canary Wharf“You might even get to the white and green building.” SISMI6 » — SecretIntelligenceService, the British Intelligence office (which was "bombed" in the latest James Bond movie) - super secret! https://www.sis.gov.uk/

Walk in Greenwich start from the metro station CharingCross, taking the train to Greenwich. (In front of the station there is an amazing tower in memory of Queen Eleanor, the wife of King Edward I, who died in the mid-17th century. The tower “survived” the London fire of 1666, which destroyed 2/3 of the city!) The train travels for about 15 minutes. From the station, to the left is High Street Road, at the end of which the famous schooner will be moored by the river Catty Sark- the fastest ship of its time, setting a record by reaching China in 107 days. If you continue along the embankment, exit to Old RoyalNavalcollege- an amazingly beautiful building. Part of the College is Queen's House- the summer residence of King James I, built in 1616. Further up the hill through Greenwich Park there will be Royal Observatory— the place from which Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is measured. Take a photo at the division of the Earth into West and East (hemispheres) and be sure to go to Planetarium.

Don't waste your time on (just my opinion): To the Zoo, Madame Tussauds, and Tate Modern.

Stores/Shopping: Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street underground...

Movement the streets are VERY busy, plus impudent cyclists, look under your feet for the signs “LOOK LEFT” and “LOOK RIGHT” - traffic in England is the OVERSEAS:0)))