{"id":12827,"date":"2022-12-21T16:21:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T14:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides?p=12827"},"modified":"2023-12-12T14:38:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T12:38:05","slug":"fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun and cool things to do in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>London is full of cool activities that will appeal to every kind of visitor. From walking tours that explore the city&#8217;s dark history to boutique shopping districts and family entertainment options, there are plenty of hidden gems in London. Here is our guide to our favourite fun things to do in London.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#Go_on_a_Walking_Tour\" >Go on a Walking Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#Explore_the_SEA_LIFE_Aquarium\" >Explore the SEA LIFE Aquarium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#See_the_city_from_the_London_Eye\" >See the city from the London Eye<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#Face_your_fears_in_the_London_Dungeon\" >Face your fears in the London Dungeon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#Get_up_close_to_famous_waxworks_at_Madame_Tussauds\" >Get up close to famous waxworks at Madame Tussauds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#Go_underground_at_the_Churchill_War_Rooms\" >Go underground at the Churchill War Rooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#Take_a_River_Cruise_to_Greenwich\" >Take a River Cruise to Greenwich<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#See_a_show_in_the_West_End\" >See a show in the West End<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#Explore_Londons_famous_shopping_districts\" >Explore London\u2019s famous shopping districts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#Drink_in_one_of_Londons_Historic_Pubs\" >Drink in one of London\u2019s Historic Pubs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#See_the_world_from_The_Shard\" >See the world from The Shard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-london\/#Take_a_visit_to_Sir_John_Soanes_Museum\" >Take a visit to Sir John Soane&#8217;s Museum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_on_a_Walking_Tour\"><\/span>Go on a Walking Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>London has over 2,000 years of history in its streets, and there are many walking tours that explore different aspects of London&#8217;s past. Some walking tours will introduce you to London&#8217;s most famous pubs and bars, while others will take you around the favourite haunts of some of London&#8217;s most notorious gangsters. Perhaps the most popular walking tour in London is the Jack the Ripper tour, which will walk you through historic sites associated with the infamous Victorian-era serial killer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24635\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24635\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24635 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london.webp\" alt=\"Jack the Ripper\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1132\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271132%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201132%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271132%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london-200x118.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london-400x236.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london-600x354.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london-768x453.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london-800x472.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london-1024x604.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london-1200x708.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london-1536x906.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jack-the-ripper-london.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jack the Ripper<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_SEA_LIFE_Aquarium\"><\/span>Explore the SEA LIFE Aquarium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just over Westminster Bridge, you can find London&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsealife.com\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SEA LIFE Aquarium<\/a> within the County Hall building. This huge aquarium features 14 themed marine habitats, from polar climates to tropical coral reefs, and is home to over 400 species of marine life. This is the perfect attraction for families and those fascinated by the uniqueness of underwater life. Standard ticket prices cost <strong>\u00a329<\/strong> if pre-booked or <strong>\u00a332<\/strong> if bought on the day. The aquarium is open between <strong>10:00 AM and 4:00 PM<\/strong> daily.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24642\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24642\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24642 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london.webp\" alt=\"Sea Life London Aquarium\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sea-life-aquarium-london.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sea Life London Aquarium<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_city_from_the_London_Eye\"><\/span>See the city from the London Eye<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just next to the SEA LIFE Aquarium, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londoneye.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">London Eye<\/a> dominates the South Bank district. This giant observation wheel, the tallest in Europe, will take you 135 metres into the air for a bird&#8217;s-eye view of the city. The London Eye is currently the most popular attraction in London and is well worth experiencing if you are in the area. Standard tickets cost <strong>\u00a332.50<\/strong> when booked online or <strong>\u00a336<\/strong> if bought on the day. The observation wheel runs between <strong>11:00 AM and 6:00 PM<\/strong> daily.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24648\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24648\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24648 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye.webp\" alt=\"London Eye\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201281%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-eye.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">London Eye<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Face_your_fears_in_the_London_Dungeon\"><\/span>Face your fears in the London Dungeon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Staying in the South Bank area, fans of horror and everything creepy will enjoy a visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedungeons.com\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">London Dungeon<\/a>. This spooky attraction explores the dark side of London&#8217;s history, from grisly executions to the unsolved murders committed by Jack the Ripper. While not for everyone, this attraction will offer thrills to those brave enough to enter. Standard ticket prices are <strong>\u00a328<\/strong> if pre-booked or <strong>\u00a331<\/strong> if bought on the day. The London Dungeon is open between <strong>11:00 AM and 4:00 PM<\/strong> daily.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24654\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24654\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24654 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror.webp\" alt=\"London Dungeon\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271285%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201285%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271285%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror-200x134.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror-400x268.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror-600x402.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror-768x514.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror-800x535.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror-1024x685.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror-1200x803.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror-1536x1028.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/london-dungeon-terror.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24654\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">London Dungeon<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_up_close_to_famous_waxworks_at_Madame_Tussauds\"><\/span>Get up close to famous waxworks at Madame Tussauds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just take a two-minute walk from Baker Street station down Marylebone Road, and you&#8217;ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madametussauds.com\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Madame Tussauds<\/a> waxwork museum. The museum, founded by Marie Tussaud in 1835, has been displaying waxworks of famous people for nearly 200 years. Here, you can get up close to over 150 lifelike figures based on celebrities, politicians, sports players and royalty. Standard tickets cost <strong>\u00a333.50<\/strong> when booked online or <strong>\u00a337<\/strong> if bought on the day. The museum is open between <strong>10:00 AM and 3:00 PM<\/strong> daily.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24660\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24660\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london.webp\" alt=\"Madame Tussauds\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/madame-tussaud-london.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Madame Tussauds<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_underground_at_the_Churchill_War_Rooms\"><\/span>Go underground at the Churchill War Rooms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/visits\/churchill-war-rooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Churchill War Rooms<\/a> can be found under the Treasury building, not far from St. James&#8217;s Park. This was where prime minister Winston Churchill and his cabinet would live and work during the bombing raids in World War II. Today, the War Rooms have been turned into a museum, and these underground chambers have been restored to depict how they would have appeared in those days. Tickets to the Churchill War Rooms costs <strong>\u00a329<\/strong>, and the rooms are open to visitors between <strong>9:30 AM and 6:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24666\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24666\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24666 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms.webp\" alt=\"Churchill's War Rooms\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271440%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201440%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271440%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms-200x150.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/churchill-war-rooms.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Churchill&#8217;s War Rooms<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_River_Cruise_to_Greenwich\"><\/span>Take a River Cruise to Greenwich<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most relaxing ways to see London is by boat. There are several options for cruises on the River Thames, many of which go from the pier at <strong>Westminster<\/strong>. Enjoy a light snack or beverage while your boat slowly makes its way to <strong>Greenwich<\/strong>, allowing you to appreciate the sights along the way. Once you reach Greenwich, you can explore nearby attractions such as the <strong>Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark<\/strong>, and the <strong>Greenwich Markets<\/strong>. Or, simply sit down in <strong>Greenwich Park<\/strong> and enjoy the charms of this area of London.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_54860\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54860\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-54860 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park.webp\" alt=\"Greenwich Park\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/greenwich-park.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-54860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greenwich Park<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_a_show_in_the_West_End\"><\/span>See a show in the West End<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">West End<\/a> theatre district is the place to see London&#8217;s hottest theatrical and musical productions. Some famous shows you can catch here include <strong>The Lion King, Les Miserables, Hamilton<\/strong> and <strong>The Book of Mormon<\/strong>. Many of these shows book out far in advance, so try to purchase your tickets well ahead. Alternatively, you may be able to find same-day discounted tickets at the official <a href=\"https:\/\/officiallondontheatre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TKTS<\/a> ticket booth on Leicester Square if you don&#8217;t mind which show to go to. Once you have seen a show, don&#8217;t forget to explore the shopping and dining options around this area, especially at night.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24678\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24678\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24678 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london.webp\" alt=\"West End Theatre\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/theatrical-west-end-london.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">West End Theatre<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Londons_famous_shopping_districts\"><\/span>Explore London\u2019s famous shopping districts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for the latest fashion or are searching for a bargain, there is plenty of choice in London&#8217;s famous shopping districts. Not far from the <strong>West End<\/strong> theatre district, you can find everything from artisan stalls to boutique stalls at <strong>Covent Gardens<\/strong> markets. There are also many upmarket department stores on <strong>Oxford Street<\/strong> and <strong>Bond Street<\/strong>. Another famous shopping district is <strong>Camden Market<\/strong>, which has over 1,000 stores, cafes and bars, plus an alternative, trendy vibe with street performers and artists. Finally, there are the <strong>Brick Lane<\/strong> markets, where the local multicultural community has created a vibrant collection of independent stores, eateries and street art.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24684\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24684\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london.webp\" alt=\"Camden Market\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271294%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201294%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271294%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london-200x135.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london-400x270.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london-600x404.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london-768x518.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london-800x539.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london-1024x690.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london-1200x809.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london-1536x1035.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/camden-market-london.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camden Market<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_in_one_of_Londons_Historic_Pubs\"><\/span>Drink in one of London\u2019s Historic Pubs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for an authentic London experience, then why not order a pint in one of the city&#8217;s historic pubs? A particular favourite among visitors and locals is <strong>Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese<\/strong>, which has been around since The Great Fire of 1666. The pub has retained much of its original design and atmosphere and has been a frequent haunt of many famous literary figures over the centuries, including Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. Some other historic pubs worth checking out include the <strong>Lamb &amp; Flag<\/strong>, the <strong>Spaniards Inn<\/strong>, and the <strong>Ten Bells<\/strong>. There are even walking tours that will give you the chance to explore several historic pubs in one night.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24690\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24690\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london.webp\" alt=\"TheTen Bells\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the_ten_bells-bar-london.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TheTen Bells<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_world_from_The_Shard\"><\/span>See the world from The Shard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of London&#8217;s most recent monuments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-shard.com\/viewing-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Shard<\/a>, is also where you can get sensational views of the city and surrounds. This pyramid-like skyscraper stands nearly 310 metres high and has several viewing platforms on its highest floors. It takes less than a minute to reach the 68th floor, and once there, you can head up to observation decks on the 69th and 72nd floors. The 72nd-floor sky deck is open air, so make sure you have the right clothing on to protect you from the wind and the elements. Tickets cost <strong>\u00a328<\/strong>, and the viewing area is open between <strong>10:00 AM and 8:00 PM<\/strong> every day, except Sundays.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24696\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24696\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-24696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london.webp\" alt=\"The View from The Shard\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/view-from-the-shard-london.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The View from The Shard<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_visit_to_Sir_John_Soanes_Museum\"><\/span>Take a visit to Sir John Soane&#8217;s Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are many museums and art galleries around London, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soane.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sir John Soane&#8217;s Museum<\/a> near Lincoln&#8217;s Inn Fields offers visitors a fascinating experience. This tiny museum was the home of Sir John Soane, an eccentric architect and collector who lived in England&#8217;s Regency period. Sir John Soane constructed the building to his own designs, and visitors can marvel at the paintings hidden behind movable walls, ancient antiques, and more. As with many museums in London, entry is free. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays, from <strong>10:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London is full of cool activities that will appeal to every kind of visitor. 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