Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in London
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in London are listed below.
Royal Air Force Museum London (Museum / Art Gallery)
Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London
Other exciting features for younger visitors include 3D cinema, archives, film shows, medals and uniforms and an outdoor picnic area. The museum also runs temporary exhibitions... more
Amida Spa (Spa)
David Lloyd Hampton, Staines Road, Twickenham, London
Therapists offers every treatment you can think of, both beauty and physical, traditional and modern, conventional and alternative... more
The Milestone Hotel (Spa)
1 Kensington Court, London
Experience an array of relaxing, rejuvenating and soothing treatments in the treatment room or in the privacy of your own hotel room. Whether you stay for... more
National Army Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London
Displays include a huge model of the Battle of Waterloo, a reproduction of a First World War trench and see the lamp used by Florence Nightingale.... more
Tate Britain (Museum / Art Gallery)
Millbank, London
The gallery is the world centre for the understanding and enjoyment of British art and it runs an excellent programme of special exhibitions and events throughout... more
WWT London Wetland Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London
Spot wildlife close-up from our hides and meet our collection of rare birds from around the world. Take a free guided walk with one of our... more
Hampton Court Palace (Attraction / Activity)
East Molesey, London
The Tudor buildings which remain are among the most important in existence, but the elegance and romance of the palace owes much to the elegant baroque... more
Sherlock Holmes Museum (Attraction / Activity)
221b Baker Street, London
It is in a Georgian building dating from 1815. It is totally unspoiled (by which is meant un-modernised!) and is identical to the lodging house described... more
Museum of London (Museum / Art Gallery)
150 London Wall, London
You can also discover prehistoric, Roman, medieval and Tudor London, explore the Great Fire of 1666 and enjoy a full programme of events and exhibitions for... more
Lord's Tour & MCC Museum (Attraction / Activity)
Lord's Ground, London
Also on display is fine art, portraits of notable cricketers, photographs and much more cricket memorabilia. Highlights of the tour are the world renowned `Ashes´, the... more
The Health Club at Dukes (Spa)
St James's Place, London
Featuring a modern gym, Italian marble steam room and a beauty treatment room. This iconic hotel is a delightful mix of quintessential English charm and exacting... more
Bank of England Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Bartholomew Lane, London
On display are gold bars dating from ancient times to the modern market bar, Roman pottery, mosaics, coins and a unique collection of bank notes, many... more
Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre (Attraction / Activity)
Guildhall Yard, London
The interior is designed around Britain´s largest independent oil painting, a battle scene, by John Singleton Copley, which spans two floors. Collections on display are mostly... more
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental (Spa)
66 Knightsbridge, London
Step into a space where tranquility pervades. A place where the boundaries of East and West blend in harmony... more
Kew Palace (Historic House)
33 Kew Green, Richmond upon Thames, London
Step into this tiny doll's house of a palace and discover the dramatic stories of their royal life as you wander through the intriguing rooms. Also,... more
Lord's Tour & MCC Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Lord's Ground, London
Also on display is fine art, portraits of notable cricketers, photographs and much more cricket memorabilia. Highlights of the tour are the world renowned `Ashes´, the... more
Fenton House (Historic House)
Windmill Hill, Hampstead, London
The Benton Fletcher Collection of early keyboard instruments is on display, most of which are still in working order, and are sometimes played by music scholars... more
Sofitel So Spa (Spa)
Sofitel London St James, 6 Waterloo Place, London
Cinq Mondes and Carita have been chosen as the natural partners for Sofitel So SPA, mixing French refinement and inspiration of the best health and beauty... more
Amida Spa (Spa)
Harbour Club, 1 Alfred Road, London
Choose from a sublime selection of treatments and therapies from around the world we also have Wet Spa facilities. Relax, unwind and enjoy your journey towards... more
Science Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Exhibition Road, London
It is one of the most hands-on and interactive museums in London and also has a state of the art IMAX 3D cinema and simulators... more
St Paul´s Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
St Paul's Churchyard, London
The carvings, paintings, sculpture and mosaics radiate with life from the natural light that now floods in to the Cathedral. Gaze up at the beautiful paintings... more
Old Spitalfields Market (Attraction / Activity)
105a Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London
In one day a visitor to the market's stalls and independent shops can pick up anything from fair trade cushions and rare vinyl to lovingly crafted... more
The Spa at The CityPoint Club (Spa)
1 Ropemaker Street, London
Take the weight off your feet and mind whilst enjoying a combination of advanced holistic and traditional treatments. Offering naturally inspired products from the Espa and... more
Chelsea Football Club (Museum / Art Gallery)
Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London
Chelsea FC have gone to greater lengths than most football clubs in order to showcase their club's history, with a cobbled entrance that takes fans back... more
Apsley House (Historic House)
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London
The original house was enlarged by adding the magnificent Waterloo Gallery which holds many of the masterpieces from the Duke´s outstanding collection of paintings, silver, porcelain... more
ZSL London Zoo (Attraction / Activity)
Regent's Park, London
ZSL London Zoo´s incredible animal displays taking place every day and the many animal magical moments, including feeds and keeper talks, make London Zoo a great... more
Buckingham Palace (Historic House)
London
The Palace is furnished and decorated with priceless works of art and the 19 State Rooms are open to the public for 8 weeks of the... more
Royal Academy of Arts (Museum / Art Gallery)
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
Its annual Summer Exhibition, running since the institution first opened, displays select work from up and coming artists and by academicians. More details on www... more
The British Library (Museum / Art Gallery)
96 Euston Road, London
The John Ritblat Gallery is home to a permanent exhibition of over 200 of the Library´s Treasures. It includes documents, which made and recorded history, sacred... more
Elemis Day-Spa (Spa)
2/3 Lancashire Court, Mayfair, London
Discover a pathway to inner peace in a space where you can slow down and leave any sense of urgency behind... more
Kew Gardens (Attraction / Activity)
Kew Road, Kew, Richmond, London
Climb to the treetops, delve into rainforest or discover more on a guided tour... more
Natural History Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Cromwell Road, London
The collections are divided into sections - Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. There is an active and changing programme of special events... more
The Sanctuary (Spa)
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London
There is an abundance of fabulous facilities and an oasis of calm where you can leave behind your stresses and strains and rebalance your mind and... more
London's Transport Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
39 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London
Take a journey through time with interactive displays, working models and videos telling the story of the interaction between transport, the capital and its people from... more
Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret (Museum / Art Gallery)
9a St Thomas Street, Southwark, London
The Herb Garret was used by the hospital´s apothecary to store and cure herbs... more
Spa Illuminata (Spa)
63 South Audley Street, Mayfair, London
A place where you will be guided to a deeper and more profound understanding of the true meaning of your inner calm. By combining ancient and... more
The Sanderson Hotel (Spa)
50 Berners Street, London
With its miles of diaphanous white curtains, 14 all-white treatment rooms, chill-out zone and meditation beds, the Bathhouse has a peaceful, dreamy and almost cloud-like ambiance... more
Spa at Chancery Court (Spa)
Chancery Court Hotel, 252 High Holborn, London
The rooms are sound-proofed to ensure complete relaxation and escapism and each room has en-suite shower to maintain consistency through treatments. Colour therapy lighting is chosen... more
Spa at 51 (Spa)
51 Buckingham Gate, London
The nearest parking is located at the Channel 4 - NCP car park in Horseferry Road. Please enquire at the Concierge about charges... more
Eltham Palace (Historic House)
Courtyard, Eltham, London
The Great Hall, incorporated into the house, was built for Edward IV in the 1470s. The 19 acres of beautiful gardens are a mixture of formal... more
Carlyle´s House (Historic House)
National Trust, 24 Cheyne Row, London
In 1895 it was opened as a literary shrine and the furniture, pictures, portraits and books are still in place. Their academic and domestic lives can... more
Chiswick House (Historic House)
Burlington Lane, London
The beautiful Italianate gardens feature urns, temples, obelisks and statues. New for 2006: Eight Old Masters paintings, including a newly discovered work by Rubens on display... more
Tower of London (Attraction / Activity)
Tower Hill, London
Despite a grim reputation for a place of torture and death, there are so many more stories to be told about the Tower. This powerful and... more
Florence Nightingale Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
St Thomas Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London
There is a small military history collection of souvenirs from the Crimean War, including her medals and military nursing uniforms from Scutari Hospital. She became the... more
Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience (Attraction / Activity)
64/66 Tooley Street, London Bridge, London
Take the lift down into the underground shelter, where many spent sleepless nights and view film footage about those unforgettable years. Visit the BBC radio studio... more
The Athenaeum Spa (Spa)
116 Piccadilly, London
The gym offers all the equipment you’d expect and some surprises, why not take a walk or borrow a bike with Green Park just yards away... more
Cutty Sark Trust (Attraction / Activity)
2 Church Street, Greenwich, London
The new children´s interpretive panels give the same information but in a fun and colourful way. The souvenir shop is also on deck... more
The Dorchester Spa (Spa)
The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London
The gymnasium is fully equipped with the latest workout machines, and there are personal trainers on hand... more