Best Things to Do in London in Autumn
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From the classic Big Ben and London's West End: Ticket to The Lion King, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 99,558 reviews
Discover Big Ben, London's most unmistakable silhouette above the Thames. Snap photos of the Elizabeth Tower's neo-Gothic dials and, if you're there on the hour, catch the Great Bell's famous chimes.
★ 4.8 · 982 reviews
Take your seat for Disney's The Lion King in London's West End. Watch the African savanna come alive through elaborate puppetry and mask work, with evening and matinee performances to fit your schedule.
★ 4.7 · 54,240 reviews
Explore Kew Gardens, home to the largest living plant collection on Earth. Wander the steamy Palm House, cross the Treetop Walkway 18 metres up, and wander themed gardens shifting with the seasons.
★ 4.5 · 194,516 reviews
Discover Buckingham Palace, the monarch's working London residence. Watch the red-coated Foot Guards and marching band perform the Changing of the Guard, or admire the grand neoclassical facade from St James's Park.
★ 4.7 · 5,932 reviews
Discover the Palace of Westminster, home to the UK Parliament since medieval times. Stroll along the Thames to admire the Victorian Gothic Revival facade and the Elizabeth Tower, best appreciated at a slow, unhurried pace.
★ 4.5 · 25,040 reviews
Step into Liberty London, a neo-Tudor department store built from the timbers of old Navy ships. Wander its creaking staircases and galleried floors past fireplaces, woodwork, and the famous Liberty-print fabrics across five explorable levels.
★ 4.6 · 52,111 reviews
Step inside Westminster Abbey, coronation site for every English monarch since 1066. Wander the fan-vaulted Lady Chapel and Poets' Corner, tracing the graves of Newton, Darwin, and centuries of royals along the way.
★ 4.8 · 184,425 reviews
Discover Tower Bridge from the inside, not just the postcard view. Walk the high-level glass floor 42 metres above the Thames, then descend into the Victorian engine rooms that once powered its raising mechanism.
★ 4.6 · 25,129 reviews
Step into Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly's royal grocer since the 1700s. Browse floors of teas, preserves, and hampers in the famous eau-de-nil packaging, then linger over afternoon tea in one of its dining rooms.
★ 4.8 · 31,439 reviews
Escape to Richmond Park, London's largest Royal Park and a true wilderness on the city's edge. Walk or cycle among free-roaming deer, then head to Pembroke Lodge for a clear sightline stretching to St Paul's Cathedral.
★ 4.7 · 995 reviews
Escape the city entirely in Epping Forest, a genuinely wild expanse on London's edge. Wander miles of trails past ancient pollarded beeches, oaks, and ponds, cycling or walking through a landscape far less manicured and crowded than central London's parks.
★ 4.9 · 19,895 reviews
Step into ABBA Arena on Stratford's waterfront for a concert unlike any other. Watch de-aged digital avatars of the band perform live alongside a ten-piece band and choir in a purpose-built venue designed for total immersion.
★ 4.6 · 37,688 reviews
Step into the Natural History Museum's cathedral-like halls in South Kensington. Wander beneath Hope the blue whale skeleton, explore dinosaur galleries and mineral collections, and take in the ornate terracotta architecture around you.
★ 4.4 · 1,287 reviews
Step inside the British Museum, one of the world's great encyclopedic collections. Wander beneath the glass-roofed Great Court to see the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and the Parthenon Marbles, all free to explore.
★ 4.8 · 62,817 reviews
Step into one of the world's great painting collections, right on Trafalgar Square. Wander grand galleries lined with Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Turner's seascapes, and masterworks of Dutch and Italian Renaissance art, all free to explore.
★ 4.8 · 68,143 reviews
Step into the V&A, the world's leading museum of art and design. Wander galleries of fashion, jewellery, photography, and sculpture spanning 5,000 years, then explore its ornate Victorian courtyard.
★ 4.7 · 57,158 reviews
Discover St. Paul's Cathedral, Christopher Wren's baroque masterpiece that survived the Blitz to define London's skyline. Climb to the Whispering Gallery for its acoustic trick, then higher still for sweeping City views, before visiting the crypt to see Wren's, Nelson's, and Wellington's tombs.
★ 4.6 · 77,920 reviews
Head to the top of the Walkie-Talkie for one of London's best free views. Wander the glass-domed garden for 360-degree panoramas over the Thames, the Shard, and Tower Bridge, ideally timed for sunset.
★ 4.6 · 1,299 reviews
Step into the Art Deco glamour of The Connaught Bar inside Mayfair's famed hotel. Watch the tableside martini trolley roll up and choose your own infusions and bitters for a bespoke, expertly poured martini.
★ 4.6 · 8,174 reviews
Discover The View from The Shard, perched on floors 68 to 72 of Western Europe's tallest building. Take in floor-to-ceiling windows and an open-air deck stretching over the Thames and City skyline, with clear days revealing views well beyond London.
★ 4.6 · 1,558 reviews
Step into Scarfes Bar, a wood-panelled hideaway inside the Rosewood London hung with Gerald Scarfe's caricatures. Settle in with an inventive cocktail as live jazz fills the room for a polished, proper night out.
★ 4.3 · 7,446 reviews
Step into George, a centuries-old galleried pub tucked near Borough Market. Settle in for a pint or a lunchtime meal across its historic multiple floors, soaking up a genuine slice of old London.
★ 4.6 · 2,718 reviews
Discover Prufrock Coffee, a Leather Lane pioneer of London's specialty coffee scene. Sip an expertly pulled espresso or settle in for a full breakfast, alongside the local business crowd that treats it as a favorite meeting spot.
★ 4.5 · 446 reviews
Step inside Lumberjack Cafe in Camberwell, where a surprisingly spacious downstairs area awaits beyond the small street entrance. Settle in with your laptop or a friend, and treat yourself to seasonal cakes like clementine chocolate or pumpkin.
★ 4.4 · 127,561 reviews
Step inside Harrods, London's grandest department store behind its illuminated Knightsbridge facade. Wander the tiled Edwardian food halls and multiple floors of luxury fashion, soaking up the spectacle even if you don't buy a thing.
★ 4.6 · 140,096 reviews
Discover Trafalgar Square, London's buzzing civic heart. Snap photos with Nelson's Column and its bronze lions, watch street performers, and use it as your base for walks to the National Gallery, Covent Garden, and Whitehall.
★ 4.6 · 904 reviews
Step into Artesian, the plant-filled bar beneath The Langham's ornate ceiling. Settle in for a leisurely evening sipping globally acclaimed cocktails, crafted with meticulous touches like a mid-drink glass swap to keep things cold.
★ 4.6 · 2,781 reviews
Track down Nightjar behind its unmarked door on City Road in Shoreditch. Slip into the dim, jazz-age room for live music and cabaret-style cocktail presentations that turn ordering a drink into a show.
★ 4.8 · 1,602 reviews
Step into Discount Suit Company, a hidden speakeasy bar built inside a former tailor's shop near Petticoat Lane Market. Settle into the dim, moody space and sip well-crafted cocktails, including standout sours, served by attentive staff in this small, character-filled spot.
★ 4.1 · 243 reviews
Step into Dukes Bar, a clubby St James's institution tucked inside the hotel. Watch your martini mixed tableside from the trolley, sip a strong, citrus-forward pour, and mind the house rule: two drinks, no more.
London · 🏛️ Landmark
Big Ben
15 min
London · 🎭 Entertainment
London's West End: Ticket to The Lion King
2h30
London · 🌳 Nature
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
2h
Buckingham Palace
30 min
Palace of Westminster
20 min
London · 🛍️ Shopping
Liberty London
1h30
Westminster Abbey
Tower Bridge
45 min
Fortnum & Mason
1h15
Richmond Park
Epping Forest
ABBA Arena
London · 🎨 Museum
Natural History Museum
The British Museum
The National Gallery
Victoria and Albert Museum
St. Paul's Cathedral
Sky Garden
London · 🍸 Drinks
The Connaught Bar
The View from The Shard
Scarfes Bar
George
London · ☕ Coffeebreak
Prufrock Coffee
Lumberjack Cafe
25 min
Harrods
Trafalgar Square
Artesian
Nightjar
Discount Suit Company
Dukes Bar
