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Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out London

Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in London are listed below.

Aurora Spa (Spa)

Aurora Spa, Park Plaza County Hall, London, London

Park Plaza County Hall, 1 Addington Street, London

For a more intensive fitness regime why not book a session with the in-house personal trainer. Whatever the ocassion, this hotel is ideally positioned within walking... more

Spa at Chancery Court (Spa)

Spa at Chancery Court, Chancery Court Hotel, London, London

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

Westminster Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)

Westminster Cathedral, Victoria, London, London

Victoria, London

The Cathedral is world renowned for its wonderful music and choir. Visitors will find this a very special place to take refuge from the hustle and... more

Fenton House (Historic House)

Fenton House, Windmill Hill, London, London

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

Houses of Parliament (Attraction / Activity)

Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, London

Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London

Tours take about 75 minutes... more

Royal Opera House (Attraction / Activity)

Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, London

Bow Street, Covent Garden, London

Restoration work began again in 1996 and was completed in December 1999. Thousands of visitors each year are welcomed through the doors not only for performances... more

Buckingham Palace (Attraction / Activity)

Buckingham Palace, London, London

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

The Spa at County Hall (Spa)

The Spa at County Hall, London Marriott Hotel County Hall, London, London

London Marriott Hotel County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London

Using only the most exclusive and purist products, the treatments are designed to offer the ultimate in holistic beauty care and supreme relaxation... more

Chiswick House (Historic House)

Chiswick House, Burlington Lane, London, London

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

Lord's Tour & MCC Museum (Attraction / Activity)

Lord's Tour & MCC Museum, Lord's Ground, London, London

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

Clarence House (Historic House)

Clarence House, St James's Palace, London, London

St James's Palace, London

The arrangement of the rooms with collections of art and furniture remain much as they were in her Majesty´s time. The house has four storeys excluding... more

The Sanderson Hotel (Spa)

The Sanderson Hotel, 50 Berners Street, London, London

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

Carlyle´s House (Historic House)

Carlyle´s House, National Trust, London, London

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

Sanook Spa (Spa)

Sanook Spa, Courthouse Doubletree, London, London

Courthouse Doubletree, 19-21 Great Marlborough Street, London

Hands in the Hindu religion are very important and descriptive in dance and life. During treatments in a Spa the hands are very important from a... more

National Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, London

Trafalgar Square, London

Get closer to the paintings by joining a free guided tour, trail or talk, or explore with ArtStart, the award-winning touch-screen guide. You can also visit... more

Florence Nightingale Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Florence Nightingale Museum, St Thomas Hospital, London, London

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

Design Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Design Museum, 28 Shad Thames, London, London

28 Shad Thames, London

All this is housed in a 1950s warehouse with views over the River Thames and Tower Bridge... more

Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience (Attraction / Activity)

Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience, 64/66 Tooley Street, London, London

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

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel (Spa)

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, 21 Lowndes Street, London, London

21 Lowndes Street, Knightsbridge, London

Sisley is world-renowned for only using essential oils and intense natural products that are rich in minerals and vitamins... more

Kensington Palace, State Apartments & Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection (Historic House)

Kensington Palace, State Apartments & Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, London, London

London

As the walls of the palace are being shaken by a £12 million renovation project the rubble and the dust is unleashing powerful and secret stories... more

The Health Club at Dukes (Spa)

The Health Club at Dukes, St James's Place, London, London

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

Amida Spa (Spa)

Amida Spa, Harbour Club, London, London

Harbour Club, Watermeadow Lane, London

Therapy rituals combine ancient Eastern philosophy with Western technology to treat from the inside out and the outside in, ensuring complete equilibrium of the mind, body and... more

The Berkeley Health Club & Spa (Spa)

The Berkeley Health Club & Spa, Wilton Place, London, London

Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London

Access to the Health Club and Spa is free for hotel guests. The Berkeley’s luxury London spa will leave you looking and feeling fabulous... more

Shakespeare´s Globe Exhibition (Attraction / Activity)

Shakespeare´s Globe Exhibition, 21 New Globe Walk, London, London

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London

Throughout the year, a fascinating guided tour of the Theatre is included in your visit to the exhibition. During the theatre season tours are taken to... more

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental (Spa)

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, 66 Knightsbridge, London, London

66 Knightsbridge, London

Step into a space where tranquility pervades. A place where the boundaries of East and West blend in harmony... more

One Aldwych (Spa)

One Aldwych, London, London

London

Three treatment rooms make up the luxury health spa. Give skin a glow with our specialist treatments from Natura Bissé... more

Altitude's Christmas Packages (Attraction / Activity)

Altitude's Christmas Packages, Millbank Tower, London, London

Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London

Enjoy a mouth-watering festive menu, delicious drinks and a sensational party atmosphere with views of the capital as the backdrop to your celebration... more

National Portrait Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, London

St Martin's Place, London

Artists featured range from Holbein to Hockney, and the Collection includes work across all media, from painting and sculpture to photography and video... more

Sofitel So Spa (Spa)

Sofitel So Spa, Sofitel London St James, London, London

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

Victoria and Albert Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, London

Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London

Seven miles of gallery space is yours to explore for free at the V&A... more

Spa Illuminata (Spa)

Spa Illuminata, 63 South Audley Street, London, London

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

South London Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

South London Gallery, 65 Peckham Road, London, London

65 Peckham Road, London

Gilbert & George´s solo show put the gallery on the art world map in 1994. Over the past ten years numerous established figures and emerging artists... more

Royal Air Force Museum London (Museum / Art Gallery)

Royal Air Force Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London, London

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)

Amida Spa, Harbour Club, London, London

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

British Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, London

Great Russell Street, London

Visitors enjoy a unique comparison of the treasures of world cultures under one roof, centred around the magnificent Great Court and the historic Reading Room. World-famous... more

Apsley House (Historic House)

Apsley House, 149 Piccadilly, London, London

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

The Saatchi Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

The Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's HQ, London, London

Duke of York's HQ, Kings Road, London

The Gallery draws from a collection of over 2000 paintings, sculptures and installations. The new Saatchi Gallery on the King’s Road, London hosted 5 of the... more

Kensington Palace, the Enchanted Palace (Museum / Art Gallery)

Kensington Palace, the Enchanted Palace, London, London

London

As the walls of the palace are being shaken by a £12 million renovation project the rubble and the dust is unleashing powerful and secret stories... more

Royal Artillery Museum - Firepower (Museum / Art Gallery)

Royal Artillery Museum - Firepower, Royal Arsenal, London, London

Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London

Alongside the huge guns see gunners´ uniforms, personal possessions, artwork and medals. Also on display is a collection of artillery pieces ranging from the 14th century... more

The Chelsea Club Spa (Spa)

The Chelsea Club Spa, Chelsea Football Stadium, London, London

Chelsea Football Stadium, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London

Drawing on traditional therapeutic practices from Bali, Tibet, Polynesia, Japan, Thailand and Morocco, developing the broadest health and Beauty programme, designed to ensure that each visit... more

BBC Tours (Attraction / Activity)

BBC Tours, Wood Lane, London, London

Wood Lane, London

BBC Tour guides will give an insight into the many programmes originating from these cities and the level of work it takes to get them from... more

Fitzroy House (Historic House)

Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London, London

37 Fitzroy Street, London

Formerly inhabited by Playwright George Bernard Shaw, Fitzroy House is also where writer and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, worked in the 1950s... more

Battersea Park Children's Zoo (Attraction / Activity)

Battersea Park Children's Zoo, Battersea Park, London, London

Battersea Park, London

Spare energy can be spent in the Adventure Playground, on the fire engine, tractor or moving sand with the diggers... more

Chelsea Football Club (Museum / Art Gallery)

Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, London, London

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

London's Transport Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

London's Transport Museum, 39 Wellington Street, London, London

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

The Dorchester Spa (Spa)

The Dorchester Spa, The Dorchester Hotel, London, London

The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London

The gymnasium is fully equipped with the latest workout machines, and there are personal trainers on hand... more

Dinner in the Sky at Altitude 360 (Attraction / Activity)

Dinner in the Sky at Altitude 360, Millbank Tower, London, London

Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London

The venue combines great service with outstanding views: enjoy a glass of wine from our extensive list, or tuck into a choice of mouth-watering dishes. It’s... more

Science Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London, London

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

Westminster Abbey (Attraction / Activity)

Westminster Abbey, The Chapter Office, London, London

The Chapter Office, 20 Dean's Yard, Westminster Abbey, London

Westminster Abbey is a `Royal Peculiar´ under the jurisdiction of a Dean and Chapter, subject only to the Sovereign. Special services representing a wide spread of... more

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