Borough Market, London

Lonely PlanetOct 8

12 Best Christmas Markets in London

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

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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.

Market with pubs, restaurants, dairies, bakers, and gourmet food stalls.

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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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BBC TravelSep 24

The world's top cities for 2026 - and why they stand out

From cultural investment to cutting-edge technology, the 2026 Global Cities Index reveals what makes the world's leading cities such compelling places to live and visit.

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Brick LaneNeighborhoodIt runs from Swanfield Street in Bethnal Green in the north, crosses the Bethnal Green Road before reaching the…
Borough MarketMarketIt is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th…
Elsewhere
Harvard Art MuseumsMuseumBoston, United StatesOpen to the public
Rose Kennedy GreenwaySightBoston, United StatesFormer elevated highway now lined with gardens, fountains, and art
Trinity College DublinSightDublin, IrelandSupports a highly skilled workforce
Seattle Art MuseumMuseumSeattle, United StatesPart of the city's rich art offerings
Waterfront ParkParkSeattle, United StatesLearn more about Waterfront Park, the new 20-acre public park in Downtown Seattle.
Rail BalticaPlaceTallinn, EstoniaHigh-tech railway connecting the Baltics by 2030

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