Where to visit in London
Start with the Thames, then mix historic neighbourhoods like Bloomsbury with creative hubs such as Shoreditch and the South Bank.
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Where to visit in London
Start with the Thames, then mix historic neighbourhoods like Bloomsbury with creative hubs such as Shoreditch and the South Bank.
Read full answer→What to see in London
Blend big icons like Westminster and Tower Bridge with free viewpoints such as Sky Garden and Tate Modern.
Read full answer→What to visit in London
Group your days: one for museums in South Kensington, one for the river and Westminster, and one for markets and canals.
Read full answer→What's on in London
There is always something on: theatre in the West End, football and concerts, food markets, exhibitions and seasonal festivals.
Read full answer→Where to eat in London
Try markets like Borough and Spitalfields for casual food, then explore Soho, Shoreditch and Brixton for restaurants and bars.
Read full answer→What to do in London
Mix museums, parks and neighbourhood walks with a show or live music in the evening.
Read full answer→Live weather forecast in London
Expect changeable conditions: carry a light waterproof and layers, and always check a live forecast on the day.
Read full answer→Where to live in London as students
Use the London universities tube map to compare student-friendly areas like Camden, Kentish Town, Earl’s Court, Hammersmith and Mile End by real walking and tube time to campus.
Read full answer→How to use the university filter for flat search
Open the Universities Filter, pick your campus, then use the green walking time and purple tube time sliders to find good areas and jump straight into Zoopla flat searches from promising stations.
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