Discover London

Discover London

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London is home to some of the world's most iconic experiences. Here are our top picks beyond the West End: landmark attractions, immersive shows, outdoor events. Whether you're visiting or a local looking for something new, these experiences are worth making time for. Easy to book, hard to forget.

CATS

If you haven't been to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, bump visiting this magical outdoor venue to the top of your list now. A brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS by Drew McOnie lands this summer. Get there early to enjoy a picnic and make it a proper day out.

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Tower of London

Nine hundred years of plot twists in one fortress. Crown Jewels, Beefeaters, ravens, and the kind of history that makes the West End look young.

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Taste of London

London's best restaurant list, condensed into five days in Regent's Park. Over thirty spots Roti King, Sexy Fish, Oblix, Aram by Imad, serving 130 dishes you'd normally need months of reservations to work through. Add Big Zuu on the BBQ stage, cocktails, and a June evening in one of the city's great parks. Come hungry and make sure you grab a tasting ticket to include 2 or 3 dishes of delicious food.

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Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical

Summer nights, just got better. Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical returns to Battersea Park for ten weeks only due to popular demand. You will be hopelessly devoted with a live cast and a full band the ultimate nostalgic night out. Rally the crew and book now for a truly special experience.

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Hampton Court Palace

Henry VIII's favourite home, and arguably London's most photogenic Tudor escape. Wander the King's vast State Apartments and lose yourself in the world's oldest surviving hedge maze. Enjoy the 60 acres of riverside gardens featuring the Great Vine, and the Privy Garden Henry himself once strolled through. Easy to reach from Waterloo and a great day out.

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Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs

from £25

Lost to time. Found in King's Cross. Step inside Lightroom for Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs, a 360° immersive journey through the world of T-Rex, mosasaurs and the giants that ruled the planet 66 million years before us. Narrated by Damian Lewis, scored by Hans Zimmer. Step outside the ordinary with this breathtaking and educational experience.

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Buckingham Palace State Rooms

For ten weeks each summer, the doors of the most famous address in Britain swing open. Tour the 19 State Rooms used by the King to host visiting heads of state, the Throne Room, the Ballroom, the Grand Staircase, the White Drawing Room all dressed with treasures from the Royal Collection (think Rembrandt, Vermeer, Canaletto). Step out into the 39-acre garden, and finish with afternoon tea on the lawn.

ABBA Voyage

from £48

Step into the most spectacular concert London has ever staged. At the purpose-built ABBA Arena in Stratford, the four members of ABBA appear as digital "ABBAtars" performing a 100-minute setlist with a live ten-piece band. Dance to Dancing Queen, sing along to Waterloo, lose yourself in Voulez-Vous and The Winner Takes It All. A spectacle of light, sound and pure pop joy you'll be talking about for weeks.

The lastminute.com London Eye Standard Experience

London laid out at your feet. A 30-minute ride, 135 metres in the air, with a glass capsule designed for slow-motion drama. On a clear day you'll see all the highlights of the skyline. Best at dusk, when the city turns gold and the lights start to come on. A classic for first-time visitors, a quiet thrill for locals who haven't been up in a while.

Poster of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4 In London

Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4

from £28

Murder, music and mayhem in the Wild West. Park Theatre's hit Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] is back for a fourth round, with a different celebrity Sheriff every night armed only with an earpiece and their wits. No script. No rehearsal. Just a suspect, a saloon, and an audience ready for a great time.

Madame Tussauds Standard Entry

Get ready to go full tourist mode. From kings and queens to chart-topping pop stars and Premier League legends, meet them all under one roof at Madame Tussauds one of London's most-photographed attractions and a Marylebone institution since 1884. Wander through more than a dozen interactive zones including World Stage, Royals, Marvel Universe and Star Wars, where over 250 incredibly lifelike wax figures invite you to step in for the perfect photo. Whether you're posing with the King, taking a selfie with a Spider-Man or facing down a velociraptor, you'll leave with a camera roll full of stories.

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St. Pauls Cathedral

Take a tour of an architectural masterpiece and one of the world’s most famous churches. St. Paul’s Cathedral, just north of the River Thames and the highest point in the City of London, is an Anglican church with a rich history spanning over three centuries. You can book St. Paul’s Cathedral tour tickets right here and get ready to step back in time.

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