Things to do & places to visit in Greater London, United Kingdom

Greater London #40 destination in United Kingdom 2023. The average rating score is 4.43 based on 37.5k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: Europe/London, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 9:52.

Top things to do (18)

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5.0 Fly a Spitfire - Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar (893 reviews)
- Great flight, shame about the cameras.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Spitfire restoration business offering Spitfire Flight Experiences and Spitfire Tours. Based at RAF Biggin Hill we have one of the biggest collection of airworthy Spitfires in the world. See more..
5.0 The Musical Museum (892 reviews)
- A wonderful experience - go on the tour!
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The Musical Museum tells the changing story of how people have captured and listened to music over the last four centuries. From tiny music boxes to the Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ in our concert hall, the collection includes an impressive array of instruments and inventions, including reproducing pianos, orchestrions, self-playing violins, pipe organs, gramophones & synthesizers. Find out how music was recorded and reproduced, see and hear them in action. Located near Kew Bridge, Brentford, we're open on Thurday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Tours with live demonstrations take place at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Concession discounts and reduced prices for children and families are available. The Museum is open on any day for groups consisting of 20 people or more - please contact us for further details. See more..
5.0 Battle of Britain Bunker (599 reviews)
- Well worth the journey from Central London
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums

The only original Battle of Britain RAF Fighter Group Operations Room open to the public. The Bunker contains a number of rooms on two levels, 60 feet (18m) underground and is accessible via 76 steps. The plotting room with its large map table, squadron display boards, balloon and weather states, is how it appeared when Winston Churchill visited on 15 September 1940. See more..
5.0 Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (336 reviews)
- Fascinating and informative!
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

Croydon Airport Visitor Centre micro-museum- located in Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ. Open on the 1st Sunday of the month throughout the year. Special Open Days at other times- see website for details. Haley Sharpe designed and winner of a British Tourism Award, featuring interactive displays and storyboards. It tells the story of Britain's first major international airport through World War I, Imperial Airways , record-breaking flights by the likes of Amy Johnson and other, the Battle of Britain and much, much more. See more..
5.0 Isabella Plantation (325 reviews)
- May is the best season!
Monday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Gardens

May might be the best season to visit Isabella plantation. Make sure you find the Still Pond, where all of the azaleas surrounding the pond just magical. It is always tricky to get there. Phone signal/ map just barely works. I keep on getting lost here. Fortunately the plantation is so beautiful that I don’t mind to go around in circles. Today it was very crowded as people gasped about the beauty of the place. See more..
5.0 Fly a Spitfire - Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar (893 reviews)
- Great flight, shame about the cameras.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Spitfire restoration business offering Spitfire Flight Experiences and Spitfire Tours. Based at RAF Biggin Hill we have one of the biggest collection of airworthy Spitfires in the world. See more..
5.0 The Musical Museum (892 reviews)
- A wonderful experience - go on the tour!
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The Musical Museum tells the changing story of how people have captured and listened to music over the last four centuries. From tiny music boxes to the Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ in our concert hall, the collection includes an impressive array of instruments and inventions, including reproducing pianos, orchestrions, self-playing violins, pipe organs, gramophones & synthesizers. Find out how music was recorded and reproduced, see and hear them in action. Located near Kew Bridge, Brentford, we're open on Thurday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Tours with live demonstrations take place at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Concession discounts and reduced prices for children and families are available. The Museum is open on any day for groups consisting of 20 people or more - please contact us for further details. See more..
5.0 Battle of Britain Bunker (599 reviews)
- Well worth the journey from Central London
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums

The only original Battle of Britain RAF Fighter Group Operations Room open to the public. The Bunker contains a number of rooms on two levels, 60 feet (18m) underground and is accessible via 76 steps. The plotting room with its large map table, squadron display boards, balloon and weather states, is how it appeared when Winston Churchill visited on 15 September 1940. See more..
4.5 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (8.979 reviews) from $17.03
- Kew Gardens
Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens

Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history. Our collection of living plants is the largest and most diverse in the world, growing out in the landscape and within our glasshouses and nurseries. See more..
4.5 Wembley Stadium (6.417 reviews)
- Outside Staff Amazing
Monday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Arenas & Stadiums

We attended night one of Harry Styles Love on Tour on 18th June 2022. We had rear standing tickets and therefore got there very early to queue. Along with the other fans we all numbered ourselves to ensure that the queue was fair on the way in. Wanted to leave a review to say a huge thank you to Gemma on queue support in the blue zone! She (especially) and other staff ensured that we got to the turnstiles in the order of arrival so us there before 9 (8:30) got in first. Gemma did this in such a respectful and orderly way, always helping when the queue became slightly stressed that others were pushing in front. Inside the staff should have had more control over the rear queue as the pushing was out of control but outside the staff was so friendly and helpful. Thank you Gemma especially! See more..
4.5 Richmond Park (2.466 reviews)
- Beautiful morning
Spent 2-3 hours Parks

I went there for sunrise this morning and it was absolutely stunning. I’d read that in the summer it can be really busy with large groups but sunrise there was absolutely beautiful and I would thoroughly recommend it. I was lucky enough to be staying in the local area and it’s been a highlight of our trip! See more..
4.5 Twickenham Stadium (1.889 reviews)
- Fantastic venue and always will be but too costly now.
Spent 2-3 hours Arenas & Stadiums • Convention Centers

Twickenham Stadium, the Home of England Rugby, is the largest dedicated rugby union venue in the world, seating up to 82,000 people for match-days. The stadium is a destination for fans around the world to experience world class sport on the pitch, dance to some of the biggest stars in music at live concerts, re-live the past and learn the history of rugby on a stadium tour, or at the World Rugby Museum, or take a trip to the England Rugby Store. Outside of major event days, the stadium is available for venue hire, providing 34 dedicated flexible event spaces, and over 150 pitch-facing executive boxes. Events available at Twickenham are endless, ranging from private parties, to meetings, grand conferences, dining events and even wedding receptions. See more..
4.5 Club Aspire Lounge - Heathrow Terminal 3 (1.606 reviews)
- Good but busy
Monday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Airport Lounges

Club Aspire at London Heathrow Terminal 3 is an award winning lounge offering a comprehensive and complimentary food and drink menu, comfortable seating, airfield views, free WI-FI, digital newspapers and magazines, and dedicated business and rest zones. Whatever your reason for travel, and wherever you may by flying to, ensure your journey begins in the Club Aspire Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3. See more..
4.5 Chislehurst Caves (1.174 reviews)
- Fantastic experience
Monday: Caverns & Caves

What a fantastic find this was and well worth the hours drive. I’d recommend booking your tickets in advance because it’s busy and you could end up disappointed. Tickets are cheap and the cafe was reasonably priced, and although not a large selection of food it was nice. The tour guide was brilliant, funny and knowledgeable. Made it interesting. The caves were brilliant, absolutely amazing and really enjoyed it. The tour was about 50 minutes in total. No photos allowed. The lamps were a nice touch. Shame can’t see more of the caves but will definitely go again. See more..
4.5 Home of Charles Darwin Down House (769 reviews)
- Fascinating Home of Charles Darwin...
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites

With its unique place in the history of science and evolution, Down House, the family home of world-renowned scientist Charles Darwin, is a must-see. Stand in the study where Darwin wrote 'On the Origin of Species', stroll through the gardens that inspired him, and discover his and wife Emma's newly recreated bedroom which overlooks the gardens. Let Sir David Attenborough take you on an interactive multimedia tour around the house, and discover how the great man developed his ground-breaking theories. Whilst soaking in the knowledge why not visit Emmas Kitchen for a cream tea or delicious light lunch, some of which are inspired by Emma Darwins recipe book itself. Then take a stroll around the beautiful country gardens, making sure you enjoy a lap of Darwins 'thinking path', the sandwalk, which Darwin himself would walk 3 time a day. This stunning hidden gem is not one to be missed. Come and explore today. See more..
4.5 Bushy Park (682 reviews)
- Beautiful wild park
Parks

Bushy Park close to Hampton Court is well worth a visit. Unlike many London parks parts of this one is very much like being in the deepest countryside. Acres of bracken, stunning horse chestnut trees, lime trees, streams and lakes much of which are occupied by trout. On top of this red deer & fallow deer roam freely. There are two 'woodland gardens' & numerous walkways zigzagging across the park. Its a joy to visit. See more..
4.5 Strawberry Hill House & Garden (476 reviews)
- An enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers bring it to life
Monday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Gardens • History Museums

Discover Strawberry Hill House, Horace Walpole’s magnificent 18th century ’little gothic castle’. Set back from the River Thames in Twickenham, it has captivated visitors for over 250 years. This enchanting House & Garden inspired Walpole to write the first ever gothic novel, ‘The Castle of Otranto’ and today, is internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of domestic Georgian Gothic revival architecture. See more..
4.5 Syon House and Park (418 reviews)
- Free entry thanks to RHS membership
Monday: Historic Sites • Parks • Gardens

Syon House is the London home of the Duke of Northumberland and has been in the Percy family for over 400 years. Built on the site of a late medieval abbey, Syon boasts one of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country and has a magnificent collection of paintings and furniture. Set in 200 acres of parkland and Capability Brown designed gardens, which includes the Great Conservatory, Syon is one of London's hidden treasures. See more..
4.5 Valentines Park (390 reviews)
- A time well spent
Parks

It's beautiful to visit in the Summer,it is reasonably safe to visit but I would like to see more benches for us to sit on.Toilets need to be kept clean by both the public and the cleaners..... See more..
4.5 Kelsey Park (384 reviews)
- Relaxing Walk
Parks

This is such a peaceful park to walk around. It suits all age groups and I’ve been coming here since I was a little girl. Families enjoy feeding the swans and ducks and it’s a great place for walking the dog. There is also a children’s playground with a variety of equipment. The coffee shop has very friendly staff. They also sell ice-cream and basic food. There are lots of benches situated all over the park to sit and have a chat or a rest. The squirrels are exceptionally friendly and rather fun to watch. You can’t go wrong here! See more..
4.5 William Morris Gallery (380 reviews)
- A wonderful museum
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

The William Morris Gallery is the only public gallery devoted to William Morris - designer, craftsman, writer, socialist and conservationist. The Gallery is housed in the Grade II* listed building that was Morris's family home from 1848 to 1856.The William Morris Gallery reopened in August 2012 following a major redevelopment and won the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2013. William Morris Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Free entry. See more..
4.5 Danson Park (345 reviews)
- Best Park in the area to spend some quality time with Nature
Parks

Danson park is by far my number 1 choice when it comes to outdoor activities in Bexleyheath. It is very spacious and well laid out with all the facilities one may need. One can also use Danson House for private functions. There are boating facilities as well but these weren't available due to covid. There is on site parking as well incase you wish to drive to the park. The ponds and streams are a great attraction and are home to many birds and ducks. There is a cafe that is serving food and one must try it, their bagels and hot chocolate are too good! One must visit the park and see just how peaceful and relaxing it is! See more..
4.5 Trent Park (287 reviews)
- Historic Monuments in Huge Country Park!
Parks

Trent Country Park contains 413 acres of woods, meadows, lakes and historical sites on the edge of London. You could spend days here! On a bright autumnal Sunday morning, it was dog walkers central along the paved Limes Avenue. At either end, there are monuments: near the car park, an obelisk/pyramid commemorates Henry Grey, Duke of Kent who died on 5th June 1740 ; at the other end is a column dedicated "To the memory of Jemima Crewe Dutchess [sic] of Kent". There is so much space that you could walk through the woods and hardly see anyone else. Definitely a place for walkers of all abilities. See more..
4.5 Myddelton House Gardens (279 reviews)
- Flora Bunda!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Gardens

An enchanting place to visit at any time of year. Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story of Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists. See more..
4.5 London Museum of Water & Steam (277 reviews)
- Plenty to See Even When Not in Steam
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums

Come and discover the story of London's water supply at the London Museum of Water & Steam With hands-on experiences, you are certain to discover and learn about London’s water supply with the story unfolding right before your eyes. Investigate old cogs, and historic engines and hear the true hustle and bustle of a working water supply engine. On selected dates you can jump aboard our narrow-gauge railway and take in the local surroundings or see our collection of stationary engines in steam. The Splash Zone is a perfect place to let your little ones get wet. Here they can turn and swirl wheels, push pumps and create their own water supply that London would be envious of. Before you leave don’t forget to experience the beautiful natural surroundings in the garden. For full details of our opening times, parking and admission prices, including school holidays, please visit our website. See more..
4.5 Bentley Priory Museum (203 reviews)
- Very Interesting Visit
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • History Museums

Bentley Priory Museum, previously RAF Headquarters Fighter Command, is a site of national historical importance and from where the Battle of Britain was won. We are a small private charitable trust ensuring that the legacy of 'The One, The Few and The Many' is not lost; but appreciated, celebrated and commemorated for many years to come. Throughout the year we welcome individuals, groups, schools and corporate organisations to come and explore the splendour of this amazing Sir John Soane extended property, which has hints of Italian grandeur and where many Second World War and Cold War secrets were hidden within. See more..
4.5 Sanatan Temple (135 reviews)
- Free visit to Indian Temple
Monday: 7:45 AM - 8:00 PM Religious Sites

If you are coming from underground station get off at Alperton Station turn left. Just a short walk. It's Free to visit you must take off your shoes and put in the rack. There lots of see in this Temple. Wonderful architecture. I be back soon. See more..
4.5 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (8.979 reviews) from $17.03
- Kew Gardens
Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens

Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history. Our collection of living plants is the largest and most diverse in the world, growing out in the landscape and within our glasshouses and nurseries. See more..
4.5 Wembley Stadium (6.417 reviews)
- Outside Staff Amazing
Monday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Arenas & Stadiums

We attended night one of Harry Styles Love on Tour on 18th June 2022. We had rear standing tickets and therefore got there very early to queue. Along with the other fans we all numbered ourselves to ensure that the queue was fair on the way in. Wanted to leave a review to say a huge thank you to Gemma on queue support in the blue zone! She (especially) and other staff ensured that we got to the turnstiles in the order of arrival so us there before 9 (8:30) got in first. Gemma did this in such a respectful and orderly way, always helping when the queue became slightly stressed that others were pushing in front. Inside the staff should have had more control over the rear queue as the pushing was out of control but outside the staff was so friendly and helpful. Thank you Gemma especially! See more..
4.5 Richmond Park (2.466 reviews)
- Beautiful morning
Spent 2-3 hours Parks

I went there for sunrise this morning and it was absolutely stunning. I’d read that in the summer it can be really busy with large groups but sunrise there was absolutely beautiful and I would thoroughly recommend it. I was lucky enough to be staying in the local area and it’s been a highlight of our trip! See more..