London Travel Stories

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.

Jul 13, 2022 • 6 min read

With woodlands, heaths, commons and gardens, London is one of the greenest cities in the world. Here are the capital's very best parks.

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.

Jan 6, 2020 • 4 min read

A mix of old-world London charm laced with the latest food and nightlife trends makes the city's E2 postcode well worth exploring. Here's our guide.