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Lonely PlanetOct 8

12 Best Christmas Markets in London

Experience the best of London during the festive season at these top Christmas markets.

London's biggest winter attraction

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Kew GardensGardenlit up with light and sound installations
Hyde ParkParkLondon's biggest winter attraction
Southbank CentreArts centrefree craft browsing
Hampton Court PalaceSightformer home to King Henry VIII
Borough MarketMarketgo hungry
Swedish Church in MaryleboneMarketpours glögg
Winter WonderlandFestivalfor rides, ice-skating and circus shows
Leadenhall's storied Victorian arcadeMarkethistory buffs should visit
Oxford StreetNeighborhoodat Christmas
Fortnum & MasonSightChristmas windows and hampers
Burlington ArcadeNeighborhoodgorgeously decorated for Christmas
LibertySightfor beauty advent calendars and ornaments
Somerset HouseSightbook a session of ice skating
Covent GardenArts centrefestive season with street performance
Church of SwedenPlace of worshipannual Christmas fair in November
Chelsea Physic GardenGardenticketed fair in oldest botanic garden
DIY Art MarketMarketplatform for artists and designers
Greenwich MarketMarkethistoric market with community vibe
Queen's HouseMuseumSanta Grotto visit
Greenwich PeninsulaSuburbcraft and street food stalls, carousel
Between the BridgesRestaurantmulled wine, cocktails, Christmas sing-alongs
Canopy MarketMarketstreet food and handmade gifts
Leadenhall MarketMarketVictorian wrought-iron and glass structure

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Lonely PlanetOct 2

The Top 16 Things to Do in London

Local tips from London-based writers on the best things to do and how to best do them.

Large urban park with diverse activities and features.

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Kew GardensGardenIts living collections include some of the 27,000 taxa curated by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, while the herbarium, one…
Hyde ParkParkLarge urban park with diverse activities and features.
Tate ModernArts centreModern and contemporary art gallery in former Bankside Power Station.
London EyeSightRotation offers spectacular views of iconic landmarks.
Tower of LondonAttraction11th-century fortress housing the Crown Jewels and armor.
Westminster AbbeyPlace of worshipGothic wonder, venue for royal weddings and coronations.
British MuseumMuseumVast collection of artifacts, art, and antiquity.
Natural History MuseumMuseumAstonishing melding of science and imagination.
Science MuseumMuseumInteractive exhibits mesmerize adults and children.
West EndNeighborhoodArea for famous faces and well-known musical productions.
Shakespeare’s GlobeTheatreFacsimile theater, a triumph of authenticity.
The ShardSightBritain's tallest building.
Borough MarketMarketMarket with pubs, restaurants, dairies, bakers, and gourmet food stalls.
Black History WalksPlaceWalking tours in central London focusing on Black history.
Museum of London DocklandsMuseumLearn about the capital's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
198 Contemporary Arts and LearningMuseumDiscover some of the city's best Black artists.
V&A EastMuseumExhibition about Black British music until January 2027.
Victoria & Albert MuseumMuseumWorld's leading collection of decorative art objects.
Donmar WarehouseTheatreIt first opened on 18 July 1977.
Soho TheatreTheatreIt produces and presents new works of theatre, together with comedy and cabaret, across three performance…
Kensington GardensParkThe gardens are shared by the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and sit immediately…
Royal Albert HallTheatreIconic venue facing Prince Albert's memorial.
Buckingham PalaceSightOfficial London residence of the Royal Family.
Lamb & FlagPubCharacter-filled, centuries-old pub.
Shakespeare's Globe TheatreSight

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 18

How to Spend the Perfect Autumn Day in London

A local's guide to the pastries to indulge in, the galleries to amble around, and the cocktails to sip before supper during what is, arguably, the city's best season.

Walk through the park as leaves turn gold and rust.

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The ConnaughtHotelOne of the very smartest hotel addresses in London , The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning…
Hyde ParkParkWalk through the park as leaves turn gold and rust.
MaryleboneSuburbLeafy streets, Georgian terraces, and indie stores.
Monmouth Coffee CoRestaurantCozy coffee spot with a buzz and roasting beans.
Daunt BooksSightIndie bookstore with the smell of new books.
KJ's LaundrySightMUNTHE: Scandinavian womenswear with effortless style, artful prints, and modern feminine silhouettes designed in…
MonocleSightCheck out treasures at this shop.
TOASTCaféShop for lovely homewares.
James Smith & SonSightWonderfully old-school umbrella shop.
The HartPubOld-school London pub with great banoffee pie.
Café MuranoRestaurantItalian cooking with chicken Milanese and ragu.
JikoniRestaurantWarm and spicy menu, try the prawn toast scotch egg.
The Wallace CollectionGalleryDiscover exceptional paintings, sculpture, ceramics, furniture and arms and armour, gifted to Britain in 1900, in a…
Farm Shop MayfairMarketSmart grocery store stocked with fancy Somerset farm items.
The AudleyPubLocated on the corner of Mayfair's South Audley Street and Mount Street, The Audley Public House is a traditional…
WiltonsRestaurantClassic British dishes in a grande dame of London dining.
St John BakeryBakery

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Lonely PlanetAug 3

15 things to know before traveling to London

Get ready for a visit to London with essential tips on what to bring, taking the Tube, planning your itinerary and local manners.

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West EndNeighborhoodbest area to stay for tourist spots
Tower BridgeSightIt crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and is…
FitzroviaSuburbnorth of Oxford Street
SohoSuburbwhere all the excitement is
BermondseySuburbTo the west of Bermondsey lies Southwark, to the east Rotherhithe and Deptford, to the south Walworth and Peckham, and…
SpitalfieldsQuarterIt is in East London and situated in the East End.
ShoreditchSuburbShoreditch lies just north-east of the border with the City of London and is…
IslingtonSuburbIt is a mainly residential district of Inner London, extending from Islington's High Street to Highbury Fields and…
MaryleboneSuburbIt is in Central London and part of the West End.
PaddingtonSuburbA medieval parish then a metropolitan borough of the County of London, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater…
Notting HillSuburbNotting Hill is known for being a cosmopolitan and multicultural neighbourhood, hosting the annual Notting Hill…
The UndergroundPublic artworkcan be stifling in summer
Trafalgar SquareSightfills with rainbow flags for Pride
PrideFestivalearly July, Trafalgar Square and Soho
Notting Hill CarnivalFestivalend of August, around Westbourne Park
Victoria ParkParkThe borough's oldest and largest park, which has around nine million visits per year.
LimeRestaurantpopular bike-sharing scheme
ClerkenwellSuburb
Hyde ParkPark
South BankQuarter
KensingtonSuburb

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 1, 2025

The Top Hotels in London: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Nothing beats the pleasure of checking into these London hotels.

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The NedHotelUrban resort with nine restaurants, 15 bars
Claridge’sHotelDiscover everything about Claridge's, one of the most historic luxury London hotels.
The ConnaughtHotelCurves around Carlos Place in Mayfair Village
The Milestone Hotel and ResidencesHotelLocated just off Hyde Park (and across from Kensington Palace ), this 19th-century Victorian prides itself on its…
Hotel 41HotelThis former ballroom, located on the fifth floor of a brick-and-limestone Georgian building near St.
The Chesterfield MayfairHotelSpanning three Georgian townhouses, this Mayfair hotel in Berkeley Square sits right in the middle of it all, with…
Kensington PalaceAttractionIt has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London…
Stables BarBarDiscover the Stables Bar at Milestone Hotel, Kensington offering the best cocktails in London within an elegant…
1 HotelHotelOverlooking Green Park, 1 Hotel Mayfair’s eco-conscious, modern design echos its nature-inspired, sustainable mission,…
Connaught BarPubMartini trolley and candlelight
The CoburgPubWatering hole for business deals
Red RoomBarModern bar with an after- or preparty feel
Holborn Dining RoomRestaurantServes quintessentially British pie
Sea Containers LondonHotelGlamorous riot of copper and brass on the South Bank
Lyaness barBarBar with mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana at the helm
Raffles London at The OWOHotelLocated in the former War Office building
Guerlain spaPlace27,000-square-foot spa
Saison by Mauro ColagrecoRestaurantHotel's Mediterranean dining space
Guard’s BarPubBar that heaves with gossipy politicians
Spy BarRestaurantTiny bar in an old interrogation room
Beaverbrook Town HouseHotelHas a destination restaurant and bar
Sir Frank’s BarRestaurantArsenic-hued, Art Deco–detailed bar
The Fuji GrillRestaurantSophisticated Japanese restaurant
Cadogan GardensGardenPrivately owned, peaceful gardens opposite the hotel
London Marriott Hotel County HallHotelPractically hovers over the Thames
The Carlton Tower JumeirahHotelIn one of the most prestigious locations in London
Shangri-La The Shard, LondonHotelLocated in the tallest building in London
SkypoolSightHighest indoor swimming pool in western Europe
Hyatt Regency London–The ChurchillHotelDesigned in honor of Winston Churchill
MontaguRestaurantOn-site restaurant inspired by Churchill's dining room
Churchill Bar & TerraceRestaurantArt Deco bar lined with history books
COMO Metropolitan LondonHotelOpened on Park Lane in 1997
Treehouse Hotel LondonHotel
Hyde ParkPark
The Meghan SuiteHotel
Venetian SuiteHotel
Tudor SuiteHotel
HermesHotel
St. James's ParkPark
Conservatory SuiteHotel
Leopard BarBar
TreehouseHotel
Treehouse LondonHotel
Madera GroupPlace
Tocaya restaurantsRestaurant
Prince of Saxe-Coburg HotelHotel
Aman spaPlace
Guy OliverPlace

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12 Best Christmas Markets in London

The Top 16 Things to Do in London

How to Spend the Perfect Autumn Day in London

15 things to know before traveling to London

The Top Hotels in London: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards