14 Things To Do in London, England

THE CITY

The capital of the United Kingdom, the hustle and bustle in the city of London is on another level. A hot tourist spot for the many, there are a lot of things to do and to see in this city. The city has a modern vibe though its rich with history that dates all the way back to Roman Times.

London is the largest city of England and the United Kingdom. In addition, London is the largest city in Western Europe in terms of population. It's also one of the largest financial centre's in the world.

With a lot of things happening in the city at all times, having you on the go, sometimes it's good to just take a quick break and have a cream tea! If you don't know what that is, you will soon find by the end of this so read up! Here are 14 things to do in London.

14) WESTMINSTER ABBEY

A World Heritage site with over a 1,000 years of history, many foreigners admire the structure of it both the inside and the outside as well as its history.

13) CREAM TEA

Also known as devonshire tea or devon cream tea, you typically have these in the afternoon as a light snack. A combination of scones, clotted cream, and jam served with tea. It is pure heaven.

12) THE SHARD

This 95-story skyscraper is the tallest building in the EU standing at over 1,000 ft high (310 m). The building is designed by an Italian architect named Renzo Piano. I've never been inside of The Shard but you can admire this building from a far and it is still just as stunning to look at. My recommendation for prime viewing is to go to the building across from it, the Sky Garden. And this is the perfect segway to the next item on the list.

11) SKY GARDEN

Also known as a walkie-talkie because of its shape, the Sky Garden has a top floor restaurant where you can enjoy delicious food with your favourite beverage as you soak in the spectacular panoramic views from the top!

10) ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

Situated on the highest point in London, the Anglican Cathedral will leave you mesmerized with it's beautiful architecture as well as the views from the top of the dome.

9) LONDON UNDERGROUND

If you come to London without getting on the London Underground, then what are you even doing on your trip? I highly suggest taking this public transport when you're getting around the city to experience how the locals get around in the city.

8) MILLENIUM BRIDGE

Known as the "Wobbly Bridge" to locals, the Millenium Bridge runs over the River Thames connecting Bankside with London. A great spot to take a stroll and snap photos of a beautifully built bridge. If you're a Harry Potter fan, you've most likely seen this bridge on the big screen before.

7) LEICESTER SQUARE

An entertaining spot, figuratively speaking, home to iconic cinemas such as Empire and Odeon just to name a few. This is a vibrant area famous to many tourists to have stroll and experience the square.

6) CHINATOWN

Yet another vibrant place to visit in London. Chinatown is known for holding events and celebrations giving you a taste of the Chinese culture in the city. There's also a ton of restaurants here to choose from. Spoil yourself and have a feast.

5) TOWER BRIDGE

There's a lot of history with this bridge and even more stories to tell. If you're a history buff, I suggest you learn more about the bridge prior to coming here so that you'll have more of an appreciation when you see it up close and in person. Built in the late 1800's, this has been one of the most iconic symbols for the city of London. You can walk on the bridge, take pictures from a far, or head up to the tower where you can learn more about its history as well as enjoy the views from the top.

4) PICCADILLY CIRCUS

The spot to do some people watching or to just sit back and watch the time pass by. A busy street with many neon lights, massive screen displays, and shopping centres.

3) THE LONDON EYE

On an average, the London Eye gets over 3.5 million visitors per year, making it the most popular paid attraction in the entire UK. Hop on for a ride and enjoy panoramic views of the city.

2) THE BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Home of the Royal Family, this place is heavily guarded at all times. This is also the centre of it all when a major event takes place in the entire nation. There's no shortage of tourist selfies here.

1) BIG BEN (THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT)

A world renown site that needs no introduction and truly an iconic symbol for the entire nation, Big Ben. You can have a stroll in the area, see it from a far, and you may even go inside for a much closer look. A must do in the city.