London Travel Stories

Feb 1, 2023 • 3 min read

The shopping options in London can be overwhelming. So we’ve narrowed our list to five of the city’s best independent shops.

Dec 12, 2022 • 8 min read

Whether you’re after club nights, holistic spaces, or the latest literature from queer authors, London is an iconic destination for LGBTIQ+ travelers.

Dec 2, 2022 • 3 min read

London writer Caroline O'Donoghue explains why she always takes visitors to the South Bank, the West End and...M&M’s London.

Oct 22, 2022 • 4 min read

London-based writer Séamas O'Reilly explains why he thinks travelers should skip Buckingham Palace and instead visit one of the city's most eccentric homes.

Sep 27, 2022 • 11 min read

The very best of Royal London, from Buckingham Palace to Queen Elizabeth II's favorite supermarket.

Sep 22, 2022 • 7 min read

Walk the vibrant streets of East London's Brick Lane and taste the best of Bangladeshi cuisine with Tharik Hussain.

Jun 22, 2022 • 7 min read

From the order of play to standing in the queue for tickets, here's what you need to know about Wimbledon in 2022.

Jan 28, 2022 • 3 min read

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

Dec 6, 2021 • 6 min read

Curling up with a book this winter? London's beautiful, unique bookshops are the perfect place to pick one up.

Jan 1, 2021 • 4 min read

Part wellness, part connection, sober tourism can lead to richer and more memorable experiences. Here's how the sober travel trend is likely to take off.

Dec 10, 2020 • 5 min read

With dozens of green spaces and waterways, London offers excellent opportunities for running. Here are our favorite routes.

Oct 22, 2020 • 7 min read

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

Oct 13, 2020 • 3 min read

From secret spots of historical significance to things that are just plain weird, here are some of the strangest sights hidden away in London.

Sep 3, 2020 • 6 min read

London has long held an A-listing role in the cinematic world. Here are some of the best offbeat movie locations to look out for.

Jul 7, 2020 • 5 min read

As some of the most popular museums in the world reopen, here are the new COVID rules and restrictions that visitors can expect.

Apr 6, 2020 • 4 min read

From Buckingham Palace to Borough Market via a good cup of tea – London may be in lockdown, but here's how to visit the city virtually.

Mar 23, 2020 • 7 min read

No more jokes about British food, London is one of the world’s great culinary destinations. Whether you want comfort food, gourmet fare, vegetarian options or…

Mar 13, 2020 • 4 min read

Get to know London from a local’s perspective, from the best view of the Thames to the perfect cycle route.

Mar 13, 2020 • 5 min read

Summer in London sees the city at its busiest and, fingers crossed, sunniest - so here's Lonely Planet's list of the top things to do while the sun shines.

Feb 4, 2020 • 7 min read

We’ve rounded up London's most revered music venues, old and new, so you can catch the best shows in town.

Jan 17, 2020 • 7 min read

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to food in the capital, and plant-based dining is no exception. Here are 11 top vegan-friendly restaurants in London

Jan 9, 2020 • 7 min read

Social media has changed the aesthetic of food worldwide. Lonely Planet asked chefs in London and New York how they prepare food with Instagram in mind.