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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.

lit up with light and sound installations

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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.

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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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The GuardianJul 18

20 brilliant UK family days out for summer

From 100,000 sunflowers in Gower and cosmic art in Galloway to a bat safari and messing about in boats, there’s enough here to keep you and the kids busy till September At the westernmost tip of the Gower peninsula, Rhossili Bay is a gloriously wide sweep of sand, backed by dunes and licked with waves perfect for bodyboarding and surfing. Wild ponies graze on the southern headland, while walker…

Displays 30 Henry Moore sculptures until January 2027.

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Kew GardensGardenDisplays 30 Henry Moore sculptures until January 2027.
Sea Lanes Canary WharfSight50-metre six-lane pool designed for swimming lengths.
Royal Docks Summer SplashSightFree paddling pool, deckchairs, and sandpits for younger children.
Elsewhere
Kynren: the Storied LandsFestivalBishop Auckland, United KingdomDaytime counterpart to Kynren, journey through time and legend.
Rhossili BayViewpointGower, United KingdomWide sweep of sand, perfect for bodyboarding and surfing.
Worm's HeadSightGower, United KingdomSerpent-like promontory, time tide to avoid getting cut off.
Moors Valley country parkParkDorset, United KingdomGiant ant nests, snake pits, hawks, spiders, play trail.
North Downs WayTrailSurrey Hills, United KingdomLinks vineyards for wine hikes and scenic walks.
Albury VineyardSightGuildford, United KingdomOffers a self-guided wildlife walk through the vines.
Denbies Wine EstateSightDorking, United KingdomBoard the vineyard train or explore walking loops.
Moray FirthSightInverness, United KingdomHome to about 200 bottlenose dolphins.
Scottish Dolphin CentreCaféSpey Bay, United KingdomFormer fishing station with dolphin exhibition and ice house tours.
Salts MillMuseumSaltaire, United KingdomFormer textile mill, now a cultural hub with Hockney art.
Quentin Blake Centre for IllustrationMuseumClerkenwell, United KingdomPermanent home for illustration art in an 18th-century waterworks.
Magdalen Hill Down nature reserveNature reserveWinchester, United KingdomChalk grassland, wildflower meadows, woodland for butterfly counting.
Caldey IslandSightPembrokeshire, United KingdomMonastic island with chocolate, perfume, lighthouse, and beaches.
Kynren – An Epic Tale of EnglandFestivalBishop Auckland, United KingdomOutdoor show with 1,000 cast members, history and legend.
Bat Safari Punting tourPlaceCambridge, United KingdomPunting tour along the River Cam to spot bats.
Henry Moore Studio & GardensMuseumHertfordshire, United KingdomSculptor's former home and studios, with works displayed outdoors.
Dyfi Osprey ProjectSightMachynlleth, United KingdomObservatory tower near nest to watch osprey chicks.
Sherwood PinesTrailNottinghamshire, United KingdomWoods with mountain biking trails and a family loop.
St Monans tidal poolSightSt Monans, United KingdomTidal pool on the Fife coast, revamped by community projects.
Pittenweem tidal poolSightPittenweem, United KingdomTidal pool on the Fife coast, funds upkeep with mini golf.
Peace MuseumMuseumSaltaire, United Kingdom
Cliff LakesSightStaffordshire, United Kingdom

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 11

My Favorite Airbnb: A 19th-Century Stone Lodge in Southwest London

It's not every day you come across an indoor pool and sauna in London—or a property big enough for an entire wedding party. This rental has all that and more.

Sprawling botanical garden classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site

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Fulham CemeterySightStone lodge built in 1865 on cemetery grounds
Kew GardensGardenSprawling botanical garden classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site
Central LondonNeighborhoodOver time, a number of definitions have been used to define the scope of Central London for statistics, urban planning…

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20 brilliant UK family days out for summer

My Favorite Airbnb: A 19th-Century Stone Lodge in Southwest London