We’re passionate about our great city and we want our guests to experience the best things it has to offer. From pointing out the finest bars and restaurants to recommending popular bus tours, street markets and theatre productions, we’re here to make sure your next trip to London is a fabulous one. You just need to charge up your Oyster card and get out there!

In case you need a little inspiration, here are some of our favourite things to see and do to have an extra-special London experience.

Follow that Bike

Follow that Bike

In recent years the mayor has gone to great efforts to make London ever more cycle-friendly, but even if hiring a ‘Boris bike’ from the racks around town seems a little daunting, some excellent co...

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Trawl the Thames

Trawl the Thames

Travelling by water gives a unique perspective on the city, and brings you a little closer to London’s history – after all this was the only way to get about in the good old days. A classic route ...

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Soul Music

Soul Music

For a truly uplifting experience take in a classical recital by candlelight in the crypt of St Martin-in-the-Fields, a magnificent church in the north-eastern corner of Trafalgar Square. You can hear ...

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Hike on the Heath

Hike on the Heath

Just a short tube ride from the centre of town, pretty Hampstead feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nothing clears the mind like a hearty ramble on Hampstead Heath, a large, anci...

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Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens

If you’re one for horticulture, or just want some time out from the hustle and bustle, get yourself straight to Kew. Only 20 minutes west on the tube from Sloane Square, and then a short walk, the w...

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Ronnie Scott’s

Ronnie Scott’s

A London institution since 1959, Ronnie Scott’s in the heart of Soho has been attracting the very cream of the world’s jazz talent for decades. Nothing beats it for a really classy evening of live...

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South Bank

South Bank

The mile-long stretch of the southern side of the Thames between Southwark Cathedral and the South Bank Centre is a marvellous place to explore. With no cars, tons of history and great views across th...

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Go provincial

Go provincial

One of the best things to do when you get to London is… leave London! There are so many absorbing places to visit outside the city which are within easy reach by train or coach, if you have more tha...

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Belgravia

Belgravia

Belgravia is one of London's grandest, most exclusive and most central residential districts, offering visitors a plethora of beautiful boutiques, restaurants, gastro-pubs and delicatessens. Start wit...

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The Wolseley

The Wolseley

No one takes tea as seriously as the English, and you simply shouldn’t leave London without partaking of this most civilised tradition. There are many wonderful places to enjoy an afternoon tea but ...

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