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Carnaby Street, London, UK

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Instantly recognizable icons like Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral welcome you to history-laden London, the UK's multicultural capital that's a tireless innovator of art and culture.

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Best Things to Do

Experience the very best of London with our guide to the top things to do.


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Best Time to Visit

The long days of summer make it a peak season for London visitors but there is plenty to do all the year. Here's how to choose when you should visit.


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Things to Know

Why waste time walking around the airport, make the most of a layover at Heathrow with a quick jaunt to London.


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Transportation

London has a huge public transportation system, but is not the most intuitive city to navigate. Here's what you need to know about getting around London.


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Free Things to Do

London is an expensive place to visit, but there are lots of great things to do that are completely free.


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Best Neighborhoods

You might think you already know London. Here are 16 things you may not have already known about Britain's capital city.


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Day Trips

For an easy weekend away, take the train! These are the best destinations that are just a two-hour journey by train from central London.


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Best Road Trips

Beaches, cathedrals, pony-filled forests, Harry Potter–esque buildings and more: you can see a whole lot of England on these top day trips from London.


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Money and Costs

A beautiful former bank in London will soon become a Wetherspoons - a chain of pubs in the UK and Ireland known for its cheap drinks.


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Traveling with Kids

As with tourist attractions around the world, London’s ancient landmarks have been dealt a major financial blow because of forced closures during the…


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5 Shops

London Fashion Week returns as a hybrid digital and physical event this February 18-22. Here’s what you need to know.


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Accessibility

London has made major progress in recent years to make itself more accessible to people with disabilities. The city is still some way from achieving a…


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