{"id":20035,"date":"2021-11-01T09:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T22:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/?p=20035"},"modified":"2023-07-05T12:57:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T02:57:32","slug":"20-must-see-london-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/20-must-see-london-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"The 20 Best Things to do in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">London has many iconic buildings, landmarks and sights to be seen, whether they be old or new the city is constantly evolving and is rich in historic culture. To help you along your way if you haven\u2019t been to the city before, we\u2019ve created a list of the 20 must-see London attractions whilst you\u2019re there. From spotting a royal to riding on top of a double-decker bus for the first time, these are the best things to do in London for your first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-Big-Ben.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3310\" height=\"4137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-Big-Ben.jpg 1639w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-Big-Ben-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-Big-Ben-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-Big-Ben-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-Big-Ben-750x937.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3310px) 100vw, 3310px\" \/><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Big Ben&nbsp; <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Big Ben is located in Westminster and is the nickname for the \u2018Great Bell\u2019 of the clock but is often used to refer to the clock and clock tower, the clock tower\u2019s official name is now the Elizabeth Tower named after Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 for her Diamond Jubilee. Big Ben is an iconic London landmark and a must on your list to see while you\u2019re here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2298385024336839\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2298385024336839\" data-ad-slot=\"5147621644\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-skyline.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-skyline.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-skyline-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-skyline-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-skyline-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/London-skyline-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The Houses of Parliament&nbsp; <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Houses of Parliament\u2019s official name is actually the Palace of Westminster, however, due to its inhabitants, it is commonly referred to as the former. They\u2019re on the banks of the River Thames in Westminster and the building itself is exquisite, you can arrange tours around the Houses if you\u2019re interested in learning more about British politics, if not just admire them from the outside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-christmas-20.jpg\" alt=\"London at Christmas | WORLD OF WANDERLUST\" class=\"wp-image-41085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-christmas-20.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-christmas-20-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-christmas-20-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-christmas-20-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-christmas-20-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Buckingham Palace&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the Queen. Located centrally Buckingham Palace is at the top of Pall Mall next door to Green Park and St James\u2019 Park. Similarly to the Houses of Parliament, you can book tours around the Palace if you\u2019d like to pretend you\u2019re a royal for an afternoon or you can admire its beauty from outside the gates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aleksander-vlad-GvoIO1k571k-unsplash-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aleksander-vlad-GvoIO1k571k-unsplash-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aleksander-vlad-GvoIO1k571k-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aleksander-vlad-GvoIO1k571k-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aleksander-vlad-GvoIO1k571k-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aleksander-vlad-GvoIO1k571k-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@aleksowlade?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Aleksander Vlad<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/london-eye?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. The London Eye&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The London Eye was opened to the public in the year 2000, when it was first built it was the largest Ferris Wheel in the world and until the opening of the Shard in 2013 it was the highest viewing point over London. You can buy tickets to go up in the London Eye in one of the little pods, it\u2019s definitely something to consider on your first trip to London so you can see out over London. The view of it from the ground is also pretty spectacular, it adds a different dimension to London\u2019s skyline!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2298385024336839\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2298385024336839\" data-ad-slot=\"5147621644\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4541-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"London Trafalgar Square World of Wanderlust\" class=\"wp-image-12313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4541-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4541-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4541-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4541-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4541-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4541-870x580.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4541.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Trafalgar Square&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trafalgar Square is the square surrounding Nelson\u2019s Column. The name refers to the Battle of Trafalgar which was a British naval victory against Napoleon. The square is a very large public area where you can sit or admire the fountains with the backdrop of the &nbsp;National Gallery. It is often used for big public events or sometimes protests congregate here, at Christmas the huge Christmas Tree can be found in the square making it feel completely magical!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/natural-history-museum-.jpg\" alt=\"natural history museum\" class=\"wp-image-39601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/natural-history-museum-.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/natural-history-museum--300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/natural-history-museum--768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/natural-history-museum--1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/natural-history-museum--750x469.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. The Natural History Museum&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Natural History Museum is located in South Kensington on Cromwell road. Even if you\u2019re not particularly interested in Natural History the building is stunning and a must-see on your trip to the capital. You don\u2019t have to pay to get in so it\u2019s worth having a wander and admiring the beautiful architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ned-london9-1440x1920.jpg\" alt=\"The Ned London Review | World of Wanderlust\" class=\"wp-image-54482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ned-london9-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ned-london9-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ned-london9-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ned-london9-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ned-london9-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. St Paul&#8217;s Cathedral&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>St Paul\u2019s Cathedral is a landmark in the London skyline, the cathedral\u2019s dome is what makes the architecture so exquisite and iconic from the outside. The present church has been there since the 17th century and was constructed in the rebuild of London after the Great Fire of London which destroyed much of the city. You can go inside the Cathedral and walk around as well as view it from the Millennium bridge which runs over the Thames directly in front of the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Tate-Modern.jpg\" alt=\"Tate Modern London\" class=\"wp-image-43674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Tate-Modern.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Tate-Modern-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Tate-Modern-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Tate-Modern-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Tate-Modern-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Tate-Modern-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. The Tate Modern<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tate Modern is located on the banks of the River Thames in a former power station. It holds both British and international modern art as well as showcasing some one-off exhibitions. The museum is well worth a trip to, not only is the gallery building itself completely unique but there\u2019s always lots to see!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/globe-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20162 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/globe-.jpg\" alt=\"The Globe Theatre\" width=\"670\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/globe-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/globe--300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. The Globe Theatre <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Globe Theatre is nearby the Tate Modern, it is a modern reconstruction of the original theatre which was closely associated with William Shakespeare that was first built in the 17th century. You can buy tickets to see shows being performed here and it is iconic for its circular shape, thatching and open roof! And if you fancy seeing a modern theatre show in London, check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/london-theatre-tickets-c-167\/\">London theatre tickets<\/a> for current shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/London-locations.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/London-locations.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/London-locations-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/London-locations-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/London-locations-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/London-locations-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/London-locations-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Tower Bridge&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tower Bridge is one of London\u2019s most iconic landmarks crossing the river. The bridge has stood in London since the 19th century and is infamous for its drawbridge effect making it able to let tall ships through and down the Thames. You\u2019ll find it close to the Tower of London and the nearest tube stations are <strong>Tower Hill<\/strong> and <strong>London Bridge<\/strong>. Take photos from the banks of the Thames or you can walk across too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shard-London.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shard-London.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shard-London-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shard-London-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shard-London-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shard-London-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shard-London-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. The Shard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shard is the tallest building in London, towering above every other landmark and unmissable from many places in London. The skyscraper was opened in 2013 and is home to multiple high-end restaurants, the Shangri La Hotel and a viewing platform which you can buy tickets to head up. It\u2019s well worth admiring the view from up there but the only problem with viewing London from the Shard is you miss a view of the building itself, so be sure to make sure you admire it before going in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bart-christiaanse-efyCSUNuFSI-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bart-christiaanse-efyCSUNuFSI-unsplash.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bart-christiaanse-efyCSUNuFSI-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bart-christiaanse-efyCSUNuFSI-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bart-christiaanse-efyCSUNuFSI-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bart-christiaanse-efyCSUNuFSI-unsplash-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bart-christiaanse-efyCSUNuFSI-unsplash-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. The Tower of London<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tower of London was founded in 1066 and the castle was a prison from 1100 until 1952. The building reeks with a history that is waiting for you to discover it. You can also go and view the Crown Jewels in an exhibition here and marvel at how sparkly they are. Add the Tower of London to your list and go and see one of London\u2019s oldest monuments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2298385024336839\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2298385024336839\" data-ad-slot=\"5147621644\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/30_St_Mary_Axe_from_Leadenhall_Street.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/30_St_Mary_Axe_from_Leadenhall_Street-1024x761.jpg\" alt=\"The Gherkin\" class=\"wp-image-20362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/30_St_Mary_Axe_from_Leadenhall_Street-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/30_St_Mary_Axe_from_Leadenhall_Street-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/30_St_Mary_Axe_from_Leadenhall_Street-1000x743.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/30_St_Mary_Axe_from_Leadenhall_Street.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Image via <a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File%3A30_St_Mary_Axe_from_Leadenhall_Street.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wikicommons<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. The Gherkin&nbsp; <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gherkin is the building that looks like the shape of a Gherkin, it\u2019s become iconic to the London Skyline and an unmissable feature when you\u2019re looking towards East London. The building itself is composed of offices so it\u2019s not a monument you can go inside of but it\u2019s well worth trying to spot on your trip to the city!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_7334.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_7334.jpg\" alt=\"Brooke Saward Hyde Park\" class=\"wp-image-20181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_7334.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_7334-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_7334-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_7334-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_7334-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Hyde Park <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyde Park is right in the heart of the city and one of London\u2019s biggest parks. There\u2019s a beautiful pond in the middle called the Serpentine which you can rent pedalos and row boats on and you can see the grounds\/gates surrounding Kensington Palace which are located at one end of the park. It\u2019s a beautiful park to wander around and it\u2019s unmissable when visiting London.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/harrypotter.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/harrypotter.jpg\" alt=\"harry potter platform\" class=\"wp-image-6420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/harrypotter.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/harrypotter-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/harrypotter-852x1024.jpg 852w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Platform 9 3\/4 <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one for all the Harry Potter fans out there! If you want to find Platform 9 3\/4 they have it all set up, permanently, at King\u2019s Cross Station. You can have your photo taken, where a Gryffindor scarf and imagine you\u2019re off to start a term at Hogwarts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/luke-ow-_o7WxqRnm6s-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/luke-ow-_o7WxqRnm6s-unsplash.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/luke-ow-_o7WxqRnm6s-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/luke-ow-_o7WxqRnm6s-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/luke-ow-_o7WxqRnm6s-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/luke-ow-_o7WxqRnm6s-unsplash-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Horse Guards Parade<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Horse Guards Parade is a large parade ground that can be found off of Whitehall near Downing Street in Central London. This is where events such as the Trooping of the Colour happen, there\u2019s also a number of monuments located around the parade ground that is worth having a look at, it\u2019s located right next to St James\u2019 Park and lined with beautiful buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/adrian-raudaschl-rM1Tca31CEc-unsplash-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"Picadilly Circus London\" class=\"wp-image-53364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/adrian-raudaschl-rM1Tca31CEc-unsplash-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/adrian-raudaschl-rM1Tca31CEc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/adrian-raudaschl-rM1Tca31CEc-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/adrian-raudaschl-rM1Tca31CEc-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/adrian-raudaschl-rM1Tca31CEc-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Piccadilly Circus&nbsp; <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Piccadilly Circus is London\u2019s measly attempt at Time\u2019s Square. It\u2019s always ridiculously busy with bright billboards lining the edges of the buildings and you\u2019ll probably find yourself here if you\u2019re planning an evening in the West End or Soho! It&#8217;s worth marvelling at night and taking in the atmosphere that surrounds it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/jordhan-madec-AD5ylD2T0UY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Downing Street London\" class=\"wp-image-43679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/jordhan-madec-AD5ylD2T0UY-unsplash.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/jordhan-madec-AD5ylD2T0UY-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/jordhan-madec-AD5ylD2T0UY-unsplash-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/jordhan-madec-AD5ylD2T0UY-unsplash-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/jordhan-madec-AD5ylD2T0UY-unsplash-750x502.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. Downing Street&nbsp; <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Number 10 Downing Street is where the British Prime Minister lives during his time as PM. It\u2019s located off of Whitehall and whilst you can\u2019t get passed the gates for obvious reasons you can certainly have a look up there and see the famous number 10 door!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Changing_the_guard_-_Buckingham_Palace_4745275233.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Changing_the_guard_-_Buckingham_Palace_4745275233-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Changing of the Guard\" class=\"wp-image-20358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Changing_the_guard_-_Buckingham_Palace_4745275233-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Changing_the_guard_-_Buckingham_Palace_4745275233-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Changing_the_guard_-_Buckingham_Palace_4745275233-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Changing_the_guard_-_Buckingham_Palace_4745275233-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Changing_the_guard_-_Buckingham_Palace_4745275233.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Image via <a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File%3AChanging_the_guard_-_Buckingham_Palace_(4745275233).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wikicommons<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19. Changing of the Guard&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Changing of the Guard happens daily and you\u2019re able to witness it if you get the timings right. It happens almost every day from April till the end of July, between 11.15am and 12pm, for the rest of the year it happens on alternate days. This daily ceremony is a must see on a trip to London, it is when one regiment takes over from another, in their \u2018guarding\u2019 duties of Buckingham Palace. It sees the New Guard marching from Wellington Barracks to Buckingham Palace to become the Queen\u2019s Guard. If you want a little bit of culture and British pageantry then this ceremony is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lorenzo-gerosa-PEhB_nh2PlE-unsplash-1-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Covent Garden London\" class=\"wp-image-53366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lorenzo-gerosa-PEhB_nh2PlE-unsplash-1-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lorenzo-gerosa-PEhB_nh2PlE-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lorenzo-gerosa-PEhB_nh2PlE-unsplash-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lorenzo-gerosa-PEhB_nh2PlE-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lorenzo-gerosa-PEhB_nh2PlE-unsplash-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. Covent Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the heart of London Covent Garden is always buzzing. It&#8217;s filled with shops, restaurants, bars and street performers. You can wander through, sit down for a coffee in the square or dine out in the evenings here. It&#8217;s a really fun area of London to visit if you haven&#8217;t been to London before, it&#8217;s got a real atmosphere about it and it should be on your list for your next trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/London-City-Guide-1440x1080.png\" alt=\"London City Guide | World of Wanderlust\" class=\"wp-image-50970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/London-City-Guide-1440x1080.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/London-City-Guide-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/London-City-Guide-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/London-City-Guide-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/London-City-Guide.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London has many iconic buildings, landmarks and sights to be seen, whether they be old or new the city is constantly evolving and is rich&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[1016,817],"tags":[1150,1111],"class_list":["post-20035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-england","category-london","tag-england","tag-united-kingdom"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The 20 Best Things to do in London - World of Wanderlust<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here&#039;s your guide to the top 20 must see London attractions when visiting the city for the first time! 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