29 places, 18 of them free and 10 tours and activities. Royal landmarks, free world-class museums and neighbourhoods for every mood.
Tower Hill
A 900-year-old fortress holding the Crown Jewels and tales of prisoners, ravens and Beefeaters.
Tuesday–Saturday, roughly 9:00–17:30 (Sun–Mon from 10:00)
Bloomsbury
A vast free museum of world history, with the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Daily, roughly 10:00–17:00
Westminster
The coronation church and the clock tower, in the heart of royal and political London.
Abbey Monday–Saturday; closed to visitors on Sundays
Westminster
The King’s London residence, with a ceremonial guard-changing on selected days.
Changing of the Guard on set days at 11:00
Southwark
A historic food market of artisan produce, street food and cheese.
Wednesday–Sunday, roughly 10:00–17:00
South Bank
A giant observation wheel with sweeping views along the Thames.
Daily, roughly 11:00–18:00
Bankside
A former power station now housing free modern and contemporary art.
Daily, roughly 10:00–18:00
Camden
A rambling canal-side market of street food, vintage clothes and alternative shops.
Daily, roughly 10:00–18:00
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