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London Days Out Guide (2026)

London attractions - Top things to do in London, England


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London offers museums, galleries, landmarks, parks, cultural attractions and scenic places to explore across every part of the city. There’s always something new to enjoy, whatever the season.


Use our London days out guide to find things to do, day trips and places to visit.

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Active & Adventure in London

Go Ape Alexandra Palace
Go Ape Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY
Active (sporting)


Go Ape Battersea
Go Ape Battersea, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ
Active (sporting)


Go Ape Cockfosters
Trent Country Park, Cockfosters Road, Trent Park, Barnet EN4 0DZ
Active (sporting)


Animals & Nature in London

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo - Battersea
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo is a small animal park located in Battersea park by the river Thames... read more
Animals & Nature


Belmont Children’s Farm - North London
Belmont Children’s Farm is a children's farm attraction between Edgeware and Barnet... read more
Animals & Nature


Brent Lodge Park Animal Centre - Hanwell
Brent Lodge Park Animal Centre is a small animal zoo in Hanwell in London... read more
Animals & Nature


Hounslow Urban Farm - Feltham
Hounslow Urban Farm is an urban petting farm near Heathrow airport in London... read more
Animals & Nature


Mudchute Park and Farm - Isle of Dogs
Mudchute Park and Farm is a working farm and stables on the Isle of Dogs in East... read more
Animals & Nature • Free entry


ZSL London Zoo - Regent's Park
ZSL London Zoo has over 750 species of animal. Exhibits include a restored Victorian bird house, a three-hall Aquarium, butterfly paradise, Gorilla enclosure... read more
Animals & Nature


Historical & Heritage in London

2 Willow Road
2 Willow Road, Hampstead, NW3 1TH
Historical


575 Wandsworth Road - Lambeth
575 Wandsworth Road is a house with decorative wooden fret-work interiors between Battersea and South Lambeth... read more
Historical tourist attractions


Apsley House
Apsley House is the London townhouse residence of the Dukes of Wellington with parts of the house dating back to the late 1700's... read more
Historical tourist attractions


Banqueting House - Whitehall
Banqueting House is an historic Royal palace building in the City of London... read more
Historical tourist attractions


Carlyle’s House - Chelsea
Carlyle’s House is a house belonging to a Victorian author and his wife in Chelsea... read more
Historical tourist attractions


Chapter House and Pyx Chamber
Abbingdon Street, Westminster, SW1P 3PA
Historical


Chiswick House and Gardens
Burlington Lane, Chiswick, W4 2RP
Historical


Eltham Palace and Gardens
Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, SE9 5QE
Historical


Fenton House and Garden - Hampstead
Fenton House and Garden is a historic house with gardens in Hampstead heath in London... read more
Historical tourist attractions


Jewel Tower - Westminster
Jewel Tower is one of the two remaining buildings that belonged to the original medieval Palace of Westminster, the Jewel Tower was built around 1365... read more
Historical tourist attractions


Kenwood House
Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, NW3 7JR
Historical


London Wall
Tower Hill, EC3N 4DJ
Historical


Osterley Park and House - Isleworth
Osterley Park and House is a neo-classical mansion, remodeled in the late 18th century, surrounded by gardens, park and farmland... read more
Historical tourist attractions


Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection
Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath, SE10 8QX
Historical


Tower of London
Tower of London is a historic Royal palace which displays the Crown jewels located in the City of London... read more
Historical tourist attractions


Family & Kids Activities in London

Discover Children’s Story Centre - Stratford
Discover Children’s Story Centre is a children's interactive literacy centre suitable for children up to the age of 11 in Stratford... read more
Kids days out


Gambado Chelsea - Chelsea
Gambado Chelsea is an indoor play centre for children up to 12 years old in Chelsea... read more
Kids days out • Indoor


Museums & Galleries in London

Bank of England Museum
Bank of England Museum is a museum about the Bank of England located in London city centre... read more
Museums & Galleries • Free entry • Indoor


Charles Dickens Museum
Charles Dickens Museum is a museum about the world famous author Charles Dickens situated in the city of London... read more
Museums & Galleries • Indoor


Design Museum
Design Museum is an indoor exhibition displaying a selection of objects of particular interest in respect to their design features... read more
Museums & Galleries • Indoor


Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising - Notting Hill
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising is a museum about the history of branded goods and advertising in Notting Hill... read more
Museums & Galleries • Indoor


The Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum in London, SW7. Get contact details, opening hours and prices... read more
Museums & Galleries • Free entry • Indoor


Other Places to Visit in London

The Golden Hinde - London
The Golden Hinde is a life-sized replica of the sailing ship used by Sir Francis Drake to circumnavigate the world... read more
Other places to visit


The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon in the City of London, SE1. Get contact details, opening hours and prices... read more
Other places to visit


Tours & Sightseeing in London

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour is a sightseeing tour lead by a guide that takes you on foot to the locations associated to the Jack the Ripper murders... read more
Tours (sight seeing)


VIP Chocolate Tours
VIP Chocolate Tours is a walking tour lasting about 2 hours taking in a selection of London's finest chocolatiers producing hand made artisan chocolates... read more
Tours (sight seeing)



If you’re looking for ideas for families, kids, adults or couples, London provides an incredible choice of places to visit and things to do.


Page Updated: 19th May 2026