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Tower of London & Tower Bridge
The Crown Jewels, 1,000 years of walls, and the bridge that everyone photographs. Timed entry sells out first in summer.
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London's must-sees
A few places to start your first visit — what to expect, which are free, and where to read the full guide before you go.
First-visit essential
Westminster & Big Ben
Parliament, the Abbey and the clock tower within one short walk. The most recognisable half mile in the country.
River views
The London Eye & South Bank
A slow turn above the Thames, then the easiest landmark walk in London along the South Bank.
Free entry
The British Museum
Ancient objects and remarkable stories in Bloomsbury. Check the museum’s booking information before you visit.
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Top London tours & attractions
Skip-the-line tickets, guided walks and day trips beyond the city. Booked through our travel partner GetYourGuide, with free cancellation on most experiences.
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Theatre
Tonight in the West End
Seven long-running musicals in venues within a fifteen-minute walk of each other. Midweek matinees are usually the cheapest seats of the week.
Epic & emotional
Les Misérables
Sondheim Theatre
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Family spectacle
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
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Big songs & friendship
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
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Theatre
West End show offers
London's theatre district is the best in the world and it is smaller than most visitors expect — around 40 venues within a 15-minute walk of each other. Long-running musicals such as The Lion King and Wicked sit alongside new plays, comedy and opera, and midweek matinees are usually the cheapest seats of the week.
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Central London, the airports and a few country escapes. Filter the full list by company, neighbourhood or airport on our hotels page.
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The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Historic riverside elegance in Whitehall, beside Embankment.
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