London
The capital does everything at scale: world-class free museums, theatre, markets and a restaurant scene that changes faster than any guide can keep up with.
Best time to visit
May, June and September; January for the cheapest hotel rates.
Getting there
Six airports, five Eurostar-served terminals and the Elizabeth line across the middle.
Listed places
10 rated places across five categories
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Best neighbourhoods
South Bank
Walkable riverside culture from Tate Modern to the National Theatre.
Shoreditch
Markets, bars and the best of the informal food scene.
Marylebone
Village high street, quiet squares and good-value boutique hotels.
A suggested day
- MorningBritish MuseumEight million objects, free entry and the Great Court roof overhead.
- AfternoonBorough Market Food TourTen tastings, a cheese cellar and the history of London's oldest food market.
- EveningDishoom ShoreditchBombay café-style breakfasts, black daal and a room that always feels like an event.