Millennium Bridge, London

Lonely PlanetSep 23

20 Spectacular London Views (and How to Find Them)

From well-known hilltop cityscapes to lesser-visited scenic viewpoints, gardens and rooftops, see London from the best angles with this guide.

Views of Tate Modern and St Paul's Cathedral.

19 things in this story

St Paul’s CathedralPlace of worshipDome walkway offers city vistas from the Stone Gallery.
Tate ModernArts centreViewing Level offers sublime city views.
London EyeSightGlass capsules offer views of Parliament and Big Ben.
Millennium BridgeSightViews of Tate Modern and St Paul's Cathedral.
Primrose HillParkProtected viewpoint with sweeping city panorama.
Parliament HillSightSweeping views of the city, popular for picnics.
Hampstead Heath PondsSightOne of London's best places to swim.
The Garden at 120Garden15th-floor garden with views of Tower Bridge.
London Cable CarSightViews over the river, part of the transport network.
Sky GardenSightLondon's highest public garden with City views.
ArcelorMittal OrbitSightUK's largest sculpture with a 360-degree viewing platform.
King Henry’s MoundSightDirect view of St Paul’s Cathedral, 16km away.
The ShardSightWestern Europe's tallest building with city views.
One New ChangeSightRooftop terrace offers views of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Greenwich ParkParkHilltop views of the Queen's House and the Thames.
Waterloo BridgeTrain stationOutstanding views of the Thames, London Eye, and Parliament.
Alexandra PalaceSightHilltop location with panoramic views of London.
One Tree HillSightEpic views across south London to the city center.
Bussey Rooftop BarBarRooftop hangout with sunset views and pizza.

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National GeographicSep 14

The Time Traveler's Guide to London

The River Thames is the soul of England’s capital. Along its hallowed banks, it’s possible to glimpse the past lives and possible futures of one of the world’s most storied cities.

Foreshore exploration tour runs between here and Queenhithe.

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The National GalleryCaféSite once prowled by cave lions.
LongplayerPublic artwork1,000-year musical composition started in 1999.
British MuseumMuseumHolds bronze head of Roman emperor Hadrian.
Natural History MuseumMuseumVisitors flow into entrance hall under whale skeleton.
Shakespeare’s GlobeTheatreThatched roof stares down on foreshore exploration.
TrafalgarSightCabinet holds canine tooth of hippopotamus from 125,000 years ago.
The StrandNeighborhoodOnce roamed by straight-tusked elephants.
St Paul'sPlace of worshipSun tints clouds pink above it.
Millennium BridgeSightForeshore exploration tour runs between here and Queenhithe.
QueenhitheSightAncient dock where Saxon coins were found.
London BridgeSightSite near where Roman emperor Hadrian's head was found.
Eel Pie IslandNeighborhoodNine-acre island with artists and creatives.
Pink FloydPlaceDavid Gilmour joined in 1967.
TheatreshipTheatrePerforming arts venue in Canary Wharf.
Canary WharfSuburbMain financial district, home to Theatreship.
Five GuysFast foodT-shirt worn by singer.
Prospect of WhitbyPubPub built in 16th century, nicknamed Devil's Tavern.
Executioner's DockSightPatch of water where pirates met their end.
Trinity Buoy WharfSightArts and culture hub with a lighthouse.
O2 ArenaSightThe O2 in London.
Chelsea EmbankmentSight
The Rolling StonesPlace
David BowiePlace

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20 Spectacular London Views (and How to Find Them)

The Time Traveler's Guide to London