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Attractions in London: Editorial Guides | BackpackLondon

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Attractions in London

17 editorial reviews of must-see places in London.

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Half day or more9

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British Museum Great Court interior with glass roof, classical columns and people walking through

British Museum

A striking view of The Shard and Southwark Cathedral on a clear day in London, UK.

1-2 hours

Free

Sky Garden

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Portobello Road Market

Winchester Palace ruins showing Gothic rose window and medieval stonework

15-30 minutesFree

Winchester Palace

Tate Modern Turbine Hall interior with industrial architecture, modern art installation and museum visitors

Tate Modern

Natural History Museum interior Hintze Hall with whale skeleton and Victorian Romanesque architecture

Natural History Museum

Close-up of a Shakespeare-themed pub sign on a historic London street, vibrant urban setting.

1-2 hoursTickets required

Shakespeares Globe Theatre

Grant Museum of Zoology interior showing glass specimen cases and animal skeletons

45 minutes-1 hourFree

Grant Museum of Zoology

Camden Market London with vintage clothing stalls, street art, and busy shoppers walking through

Camden Market

Tower of London historic fortress with Beefeater guard, medieval architecture and stone walls

3-4 hoursTickets required

Tower of London

A lively gathering at Hyde Park's Speakers' Corner with a speaker draped in the Union Jack flag.

Hyde Park And Speakers Corner

Beautiful sunset at Regent's Park in London, showcasing bare trees and serene water reflections.

Regents Park

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