I need some advice. I am trying to plan a 4 day visit in London and I am wondering what are some really must-see-things? Not the most obvious ones like The British Museum or Buckingham Palace, maybe some lesser known ones. Bonus points if they are exciting for a 9-year old. (I am thinking about the famous Farting Lamp 😅).
Do you have any favorite (free or cheap) places to visit in London? like a beautiful park or museum? My best friend and I are going on a budget vacation in the spring!
Ok good news - there are so many lovely free things to do in London!
Museums and galleries are almost all free for the main collection, you just pay for the optional special exhibitions and of course donations are welcome. So you can spend as many hours as you have in the Tates, the British Museum, the National Gallery, the NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM!!, National Portraits Gallery, the White Cube, Wallace Collection, V&A, and so many smaller ones too.
On Time Out London you can select free on the search function to find out what's on during your visit. It will also have good lists.
The parks are ALL free. You should go up to Hampstead Heath, to Holland Park where the Japan Garden will hopefully be in lovely bloom, Regent's Park and up Primrose Hill, and there are loads of other nice ones (Kensington Gardens too actually). London Fields if it's a nice day to sit and drink in the park - cheaper than a pub or bar.
Sky Garden is free to go up I think
Portobello Road on a Sunday with its vv famous market
Other markets like Borough Market but you WILL end up buying food. If you walk from there towards the Tate it's lovely and goes past the Globe - and just after Southwark Bridge there's a gate to the Thames that looks locked but isn't. I like to go down onto the shore at low tide and it's a nice place to sit and eat on the steps.
Walk along the canal around Little Venice / from Camden head east along it to BROADWAY MARKET! Another great market.
There are so many lovely areas to just wander around you really can't go wrong with the big hitters like Notting Hill but also go east and you'll find unexpectedly beautiful areas too, and there's vibey stuff like Brick Lane
All the churches and cathedrals which brings me to.....
Cemetaries!!!! Highgate to see Marx is a classic but there are others too
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If you are planning a visit to London to experience the many world-famous landmarks, historical sites, tourist attractions and sightseeing places. Here is a guide to some of the best things to do in London if you are spending a day trip, a weekend or a couple of hours. Pick and choose from the list to add to your London itinerary.