If you are looking for a relaxed fun time then Hyde park is the place to visit in London. The entry if free and the park is open from 5 am until midnight. Lord’s Stadium Places to Visit in London Lord’s Stadium. For cricket lovers London offers a visit to the the “Home of Cricket”, the Lord’s Cricket Ground. London has some stiff competition across the Atlantic when it comes to the prettiest city; Paris and Positano rival its romance, as do the winding corridors of Amsterdam and Venice. Pretty Little London was born with the intent of showcasing everything sweet, styled and straight-up pretty in England's capital city.
Discover the city with our list of the best things to do and see in London, for visitors and locals alike. From free days out to hidden restaurants, this is your ultimate London checklist
The weather is starting to cool off in London, but our calendars have never been hotter. Autumn brings with it a sizzling schedule of events in the city, from top gigs to incredible art exhibitions. Whatever the season, though, we’re always completely spoilt for brilliant things to do in London. From iconic attractions to secret spots, by day and by night, there are actually so many more than 101 things to do in London. But we think this London bucket list (curated by our editors and always hotly debated in the Time Out office) is a good place to start.
Whether you’ve lived here all your life or just touched down at the airport (if so, check out our best hotels list), our city checklist will help you find something new at London’s landmarks, get a taste for the West End even when you can’t get a ticket for a show, travel the world through a hundred amazing cuisines and discover new parts of town you’ve never even heard of before. Got the energy to go beyond 101? Check out events in London happening right now.
You can also find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world, or take a look at our list of the 50 best things to do in the world right now.
Written by Ellie Walker-Arnott, Stephanie Hartman, Grace Allen, Katie McCabe, Charley Ross and Alexandra Sims.
101 best things to do in London
What is it? A cathedral to culture, the V&A is a world-class museum championing the very best of decorative art and design.
Why go? The V&A houses one of the greatest collections of art, design, fashion and textiles on the planet. The permanent exhibits in this South Ken museum are fascinating, free to visit and include a mini pet cemetery. Ticketed exhibitions, like the recent ‘Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up’, often sell out.
Don’t miss: The world’s first all-porcelain courtyard created by architect Amanda Levete with 11,000 handmade tiles. When it catches the sunlight, the glittering ceramics make London look like 1960s Rome.