Iconic modern architecture and symbol of London designed by Norman Foster and Arup engineers.
Daring new architecture by Renzo Piano rises brilliantly from the historical City of London.
Currently the third tallest Ferris wheel in the world (the tallest when built in 1999, but now behind Singapore and Nanchang), it moves at 0.6mph, and you can see 25 miles from the top.
Big Ben refers to the 13 ton bell in the clock tower of Westminster Palace. Opinion is divided as to whether it was named after the then Commissioner of Works, or a famous prize-fighter of the time.
Breathtaking views of Westminster, the South Bank and London Eye to the west, the City of London and Canary Wharf to the east.
Lovely boutique hotel in East London, land of tech start-ups, studios, baby hipsters, and Bengali immigrants.
Independent joint has great coffee, free Wi-Fi, lovely staff, funky low-key vibe. Stake out a table downstairs, recharge your mobile, and take your time over a dark Americano.
The passing of three centuries has done nothing to diminish the magnificence of St Paul's Cathedral, Christopher Wren's masterpiece and London's most famous cathedral. Mehr erfahren.
Gorgeous public space in London's City of Westminster. Site of former Charing Cross. Wikipedia: "The present architecture of the square is due to Sir Charles Barry and was completed in 1845."
Gorgeous and well equipped meeting space. Site of Future of Web Apps/Future of Mobile Apps London 2012.
‘Platform 9 and 3/4 ‘ is a site of pilgrimage for fans of Harry Potter, as this is the place of departure for the Hogwarts Express. A luggage trolley ‘disappearing’ through a wall marks the spot.
No surprise this place has so many check-ins. It's the very heart of Shoreditch right now. Our tip is to check out the ceiling in the basement bar - made of light bulbs!
Swell Jamie Oliver and Adam Perry Lang meat joint (vegetarian options available). Great food and amazing views of St. Paul's Cathedral.
It was originally the official entrance to Buckingham Palace. Horse Guards was once a full Army garrison and is said to be haunted.
The statue of Horatio Nelson, killed at his greatest victory at Trafalgar in 1805, is 18 feet tall. If Hitler had conquered Britain, he planned to have the column moved to Berlin.
Built by the Duke of Somerset (executed in 1552 before the building was complete), it was later a residence for the queens of Charles I and II, and was regarded as a dangerous hotbed of Catholicism.
The downstream (seaward) side of the bridge is decorated with stone sculptures of sea birds, whilst the upstream side is decorated with fresh water birds.
Soho is home to Europe’s largest Chinatown, which developed in the 1970s. Earlier generations of London’s Chinese population had centred around the docks of Limehouse.
The bridge had to close within days of its opening in 2000 because of a slight wobble, which caused people to walk in step with each other, causing the wobble to become much worse!
Built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, George III acquired it in 1762 as a private house. It became an official royal residence in the reign of Queen Victoria, when it was greatly enlarged.
This area was named after Leicester House, the London mansion home of the Earl of Leicester built in 1635. But by 1800 it was a home of popular entertainment and theatres, and has never looked back.
Piccadilly is named after a type of broad lace collar fashionable in the early 17th century, the ‘piccadil’. The best examples were sold by a local tailor whose shop became known as Piccadilly Hall.
The Bankside Power Station was built as a ‘cathedral of power’ in 1963, but closed in 1981. It reopened as one of Europe’s finest modern art galleries in 2000. The Turbine Hall is 35m high.
The first station opened here in 1863. Now about 2,000 trains pass through each day, making it the busiest station in Europe (but Shinjuku, Tokyo is now the busiest in the world).
Bare in mind cars can no longer pick up passengers outside the front of the station as it has been paved over!
Great views from the 35th floor. Don't bother booking the Sky Garden - it's just some foliage. Instead book a table in the cafe/bar for free - you see all the views and can walk round the Garden too.
The stretch of the Thames alongside the Houses of Parliament is the only restricted area of the river, due to obvious security concerns. River traffic must keep to the east bank.
This glorious Victorian gothic castle, built of Portland stone in 1882, is also a publicly accessible court with 88 courtrooms, elaborately carved oak-panelled walls, marble galleries and bad wigs. Mehr erfahren.
These award-winning footbridges opened in 2002. The engineers had to contend with the Bakerloo Line just under the river, and the risk of unexploded WW2 bombs in the riverbed!
If your gate happens to be downstairs (e.g. you gotta talk elevator/escalator) don't bother bringing a coffee cause you can't bring it on the shuttle bus.
AVOID the risotto... Go for the seabream and fettuccine & the crab spring rolls. Also, order a Hedgerow!
Finally! A British train station that actually has free WiFi and which you don't have to pay for using the toilets!
Much of the food we ordered was surprisingly bland - nearly flavorless. Only recommended if you fear spice.
‘Paddington Bear’ was written by Michael Bond in 1958. His bear arrived here somehow from ‘deepest, darkest Peru’ and was named after the station. You can find a statue of him near the escalators.
Admire the combination of old and new architecture
After missing their train to Hogwart's, Harry and Ron take the flying Ford Anglia instead. The scenes show them flying past the London St Pancras in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).
Fabulous place for a great price- gorgeous rooms, super nice/helpful staff, wonderful location-- free sodas in each room! Also gave us a free bottle of wine for being newlyweds! Avoid the restaurant.
Free English and Continental breakfast spread, free wifi, free soft drinks, comfortable seating, clean open space.
Returning US travelers, security is between Areas D and E, and is super fast with a Fast Track ticket. Even with per screened ticket, though, you still need to remove laptop, iPad, liquids, shoes.
Clean boutique hotel steps from Paddington Station, Circle Line, Heathrow Express, in beautiful Paddington neighborhood. Great shower, free wifi, free soft drinks, free champagne.
The lion sculpture was once painted red and stood over the Red Lion Brewery on the South Bank in the 18th century. When the area was redeveloped in the 1950s the lion was saved and moved here.
London Bridge was once crowded with buildings and prone to fires. It survived the 1666 Great Fire because an earlier fire had destroyed houses at the north end, creating a fire break!
All good stuff, but our favourite section is the first-floor gallery by the escalator (Room 32). Remarkable 20th Century portraiture from the likes of Sutherland, Spear and Freud. Mehr erfahren.
Harry Potter fans won't want to miss the chance to visit the famous Platform 9 3/4 - located between Platforms 9 & 10 - at London's Kings Cross station Mehr erfahren.
This legendary jazz club in Soho has played host to some of the world’s biggest music greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Jimi Hendrix who played his last live performance there and now Amy Winehouse. Mehr erfahren.
There are actually three No.10 doors. Two are used in rotation and the original door is held in the Imperial War Museum.
The bricks of the buildings on Downing Street were originally yellow brick which over two centuries became blackened from pollution. After restoration in the 1960s they were painted black.
The V&A is the world’s largest museum of decorative art and design and holds 4.5 million objects. Henry Cole, the museum’s first director, printed the world’s first Christmas card in 1843.
Hotel lobby is a good communal space with a mixed crowd, nice service and good wifi. Noise level OK so you can work, have meetings and make calls.
Professor 'Madeye' Moody, Harry Potter and their companions fly their broomsticks under Blackfriars Road Bridge in the beginning of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenx (2007).
Visit it before all the alternative and different cultures disappear.the area is getting safer and also slightly stale as a lot the character is being whitewashed
Nothing beats a walk around the shops and eateries in the Newburgh Quarter, then a rummage through the legendary record shops. Berwick Street's market stalls are a must Monday-Saturday. ❤ Soho x
The shop with the big clock is where Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood opened ‘Let It Rock’ in 1971 (renamed SEX in 1974). It’s considered the birthplace of the British punk scene.
This is one of the most spectacular Apple stores in London. It features a cinema that seats approximately 60 persons and a large glass staircase that divides the store into its respective quadrants.
The Best Apple Store in London! They have toilets downstairs and I'm absolutely in love with the design of the actual store. I was only disappointed that they don't have iPhone 5s in gold;(
One of the best sources of electronic music. Check it out to continue your night out at home, or to expand your vinyl vault.
Currently the only way to get a peek behind the scenes is to request (free) tickets for the Spirit Building tour from an information desk. The tour includes the GIANT SQUID + many other things in jars
Building is magnificent. The dinosaurs exhibition is amazing. I liked the red section about earth, it is very comprehensive. The Kobe earthquake simulation is impressive. A great museum for all ages.
As one of the largest parks in London, this place has so much great views and attractions in store. Don't miss the famous Speakers' Corner, the Holocaust Memorial, and the Princess Diana's Memorial.
Dust off your fixie, wax your ironic moustache and raid your dad's wardrobe. This here is Hipster Country. During summer don't forget your disposable BBQ and a few cans of Red Stripe.
Thanks to Foursquare I found this place. Thanks to Foursquare I ordered the Mushroom Pie. And Sweet Potato Fries. And thanks to Foursquare I can let everybody know: this place is awesome! Do it!
A truly excellent, old school bookstore. Worth it to see the interior alone. Also great selection of books about the UK.
Regent's Park is one of the city's most popular open spaces, covering 410 acres. Attractions run from the animal odours and noises of London Zoo to the enchanting Open Air Theatre. Mehr erfahren.
Stand by the waterfall to see the monster carp and goldfish. Great for kids & adults too.
Perhaps the best cinema I've ever been to. Amazing seats. Good food. Feel free to arrive a bit late to avoid all the commercials before the show.
Take one of the free guided tours—an easy and much more interesting way of engaging with the museum and its paintings. They start at the Sainsbury Wing Information Desk, at 11.30am and 2.30pm, and las
A reconstruction of the famous Elizabethan open-air theatre where Shakespeare worked, true to the spirit of the original, celebrating and educating about Shakespeare’s work.
