Central London · Heritage
Westminster
Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James's and some of London's most recognisable ceremonial streets.
Explore Westminster →Famous landmarks, distinct neighbourhoods and far more than one city centre
Explore Westminster and the South Bank, wander through Greenwich, Richmond, Hampstead and Camden, then discover the quieter streets, markets and parks that make London feel like many different places at once.
One city, many LondonsLandmarks matter — but neighbourhoods are where the city starts to make senseChoose an area first, then explore on foot rather than spending the day crossing the whole city.
Explore London
Choose somewhere to begin
Use the map to explore landmark districts, riverside areas, neighbourhoods, parks and historic quarters across London.
Featured places
Where to go in London
London is best explored as a collection of compact areas. Choose one or two nearby districts for the day and let walking connect the details.
Thames · Riverside
South Bank
A walkable stretch of river with major cultural attractions, bridges and city views.
Explore South Bank →South East London · Heritage
Greenwich
Maritime history, parkland, river views and one of London's strongest self-contained day trips.
Explore Greenwich →South West London · Riverside
Richmond
A greener London of riverside walks, historic streets and access to Richmond Park.
Explore Richmond →North London · District
Hampstead
Village streets, historic houses and the open landscape of Hampstead Heath.
Explore Hampstead →North London · Market
Camden
Markets, canal-side walking, music heritage and easy links towards Regent's Park.
Explore Camden →West London · District
Notting Hill
Colourful streets, Portobello Road and a strong neighbourhood identity west of the centre.
Explore Notting Hill →West London · Park
Kew
World-famous gardens beside the Thames and an easy quieter escape from central London.
Explore Kew →Central London · Heritage
City of London
Roman origins, medieval churches and modern towers within the historic Square Mile.
Explore City of London →Choose your kind of day
What is London best for?
Royal, parliamentary & ancient LondonLandmarks & History
Markets, streets & local characterNeighbourhoods
Bridges, walks & riverside viewsThe Thames
Heaths, gardens & royal parksParks & Green London
Easy combinations
Places that work well together
London works best when the Underground gets you to an area and your feet do the rest.
Westminster & South Bank
A classic first-day route.
- Westminster for major landmarks
- Cross the Thames for South Bank
- Finish around Borough or the river bridges
Greenwich
A self-contained east-London day.
- Historic maritime sites
- Greenwich Park and viewpoints
- Market and riverside walking
Hampstead & Camden
A north-London contrast.
- Hampstead village and Heath
- Walk or travel south towards Camden
- Finish with market and canal-side atmosphere
Plan by neighbourhood, not by landmark list
London rewards compact days. Group nearby places together and avoid crossing the city repeatedly just to collect famous sights.
For a dayChoose one central cluster plus one nearby district.
For a weekendMix landmarks with one or two neighbourhood days.
By TubeBest for moving between broad areas quickly.
On footBest for actually discovering the city once you arrive.
When you know where you are going
Stay · Do · Explore
Choose the part of London that matches the trip rather than defaulting to the absolute centre.
Keep exploring
Continue into South East England
Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Oxford and the wider South East are natural next steps beyond London.