Hampton Court Palace, London

Lonely PlanetOct 8

12 Best Christmas Markets in London

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

former home to King Henry VIII

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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 PlanetAug 21

How to do London on a budget

Plan a London trip on a budget with these public transit hacks, tips on affordable hotels, low-cost food recs and key money-saving advice.

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Kensington PalaceAttractionIt has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London…
The National GalleryCaféfree, by Trafalgar Square
Tower of LondonAttractionIt lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile…
British MuseumMuseumfree to visit, with global antiquities
PaddingtonSuburbA medieval parish then a metropolitan borough of the County of London, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater…
Shakespeare’s GlobeTheatrestanding tickets for £5–10
Museum TavernPublocated in Bloomsbury
V&AMuseumfree to enter, very different architecture and collections
ZedwellHotelcapsule hotel bed from £30
The HoxtonHoteldouble room from £200–350
Monmouth coffeeDeliaround £4
Seven Dials MarketMarketstreet food costs £10–15
Noodle & BeerRestaurantChinatown, dinner for two £50–80
The Coach & HorsesPubSoho, pint of beer £7.50
YHA St Paul’sHostelwell located, plenty of dorm beds
Prime BackpackersHotelsocial events for younger travelers
Good HotelHotelcompact rooms on a former ship
Premier InnHotelUK-wide chain, kids eat free breakfast
GeneratorHotelglobally recognized hostel, twin and king rooms
The StandardQuartercool interior design, rooftop bar
Batty Langley’sHotelsumptuous Georgian rooms
Banqueting HouseAttractionIt is the only large surviving component of the Palace of Whitehall, the residence of…
Royal OperaArts centrestanding tickets for £19
Bush TheatreTheatreshows up-and-coming talent for lower prices
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