Best Things to Do in London in Summer
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From the classic Lee Valley White Water Centre and Queen Mary's Rose Garden, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 3,928 reviews
Take on the same Olympic rapids used at London 2012. Book a rafting, kayaking, or hydrospeeding session on the white water course, or simply stroll the parkland and canal café stops while watching paddlers tackle the current.
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★ 4.8 · 5,856 reviews
Step into Queen Mary's Rose Garden in the heart of Regent's Park. Wander through formal beds packed with thousands of roses in dozens of varieties, circling the lake and fountain, best experienced when the blooms peak in June.
★ 4.9 · 972 reviews
Feel the wind hit as you speed along the Thames from the London Eye pier. Race past Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Tower Bridge in a quick, thrilling burst of sightseeing and photo ops.
★ 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 · 262 reviews
Discover The Dare Skywalk atop Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's roof. Harnessed and guided by audio commentary, walk the glass-bottomed rim above the pitch and soak in panoramic views of London landmarks in the distance.
★ 5.0 · 157 reviews
Get on the water with Paddleboarding London, launching from the Pirate Castle in Camden. Follow friendly instructors through beginner basics, then glide along the quiet, green canals for a fresh perspective on the city.
★ 4.7 · 431 reviews
Discover Hyde Park Stables, a working stable right in central London. Join a well-supervised riding lesson or guided ride along the park's bridleways, whatever your experience level, for a different way to see Hyde Park.
★ 4.9 · 152 reviews
Paddle the Thames with London Kayak Company for a completely different angle on the city. Glide past Big Ben, Parliament, and the London Eye while your guide shares stories from the water and keeps the small group safe along the way.
★ 4.7 · 2,908 reviews
Discover Up at The O2, a guided climb across the arena's curved fabric roof. Harnessed and led by guides on a 90-minute route, you'll reach a summit platform for panoramic views across the Thames and London skyline.
★ 4.6 · 1,139 reviews
Take the helm yourself at GoBoat London's Paddington basin, no experience required. Steer your electric picnic boat along the canals with food and drink on board, enjoying a relaxed afternoon on the water with family or friends.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 4,796 reviews
Discover Craven Cottage, Fulham FC's riverside ground on the Thames since 1896. Take a stadium tour to spot the corner cottage, soak up the intimate matchday atmosphere, and learn the history behind one of English football's oldest grounds.
★ 4.7 · 3,294 reviews
Step inside Stamford Bridge on a guided tour that goes far beyond the stands. Walk through the home dressing room and players' tunnel, pose with Chelsea FC's trophies, and take on a goalkeeper challenge in the museum.
★ 4.7 · 1,438 reviews
Step into the Emirates Stadium on Arsenal's self-guided tour. Walk through the home dressing room and pitchside tunnel, then browse the museum's trophies and famous-player history with the help of audio guides and signage.
★ 4.7 · 550 reviews
Step inside Allianz Stadium, English rugby's national ground, on a guided tour through the changing rooms and pitchside areas. Follow up in the World Rugby Museum, where the sport's history from its origins to today comes alive through stories of historic matches.
★ 4.7 · 33 reviews
Step behind the scenes at Wembley Stadium, beneath its landmark 133-metre arch. Walk through the players' tunnel, dressing rooms, and Royal Box while guides share personal stories from decades of FA Cup finals and England internationals.
★ 4.4 · 18,775 reviews
Step into London Stadium, the Olympic bowl turned Premier League home and mega-venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Catch a West Ham match or a big-name concert, then enjoy smooth entry and the parkland setting around you.
★ 4.7 · 382 reviews
Step inside Lord's Cricket Ground, the "home of cricket" since 1814. Walk through the wood-panelled Long Room and players' dressing rooms while a knowledgeable guide brings the ground's storied history to life.
★ 4.6 · 10,901 reviews
Step into the Kia Oval, one of England's great Test cricket grounds. Catch a match from tiers like the Laker Balcony, taking in strong sightlines and the buzz of a ground steeped in Ashes history.
★ 4.7 · 26,474 reviews
Step inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, one of football's most futuristic grounds. See the retractable pitch technology up close, walk through the glass-floor dressing-room tunnel, and take in the striking modern architecture built for both matchdays and major concerts.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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 · 203,441 reviews
Discover London from above aboard the South Bank's giant observation wheel. Enjoy a slow 30-minute rotation in a glass capsule, taking in Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, and views stretching to Windsor on clear days.
★ 4.7 · 20,311 reviews
Explore Hampstead Heath, nearly 800 acres of wild grassland, woods, and ponds far removed from London's manicured parks. Take a dip in the historic bathing ponds or climb Parliament Hill for one of the city's best free skyline views.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 49,620 reviews
Explore The Regent's Park, John Nash's Regency masterpiece spread across 395 acres. Wander through Queen Mary's rose gardens, row across the Boating Lake, or catch a show at the open-air theatre.
★ 4.7 · 143,064 reviews
Explore Hyde Park, one of London's grandest green spaces in the heart of the city. Row or swim on the Serpentine lake, catch the debates at Speakers' Corner, or wander past the Diana Memorial Fountain and Rose Garden.
★ 4.7 · 6,489 reviews
Step into Kenwood House, a Georgian mansion remodelled by Robert Adam on the edge of Hampstead Heath. Browse the free Iveagh Bequest collection, including a Vermeer and a Rembrandt self-portrait, then wander the surrounding parkland on foot.
★ 4.7 · 121,156 reviews
Step into nearly a thousand years of history at the Tower of London. Explore the White Tower's armour, see the dazzling Crown Jewels, and follow a Yeoman Warder's tour into tales of prisoners, executions, and the resident ravens.
London · ⚽ Sport
Lee Valley White Water Centre
1h30
London · 🌳 Nature
Queen Mary's Rose Garden
30 min
London · 🎭 Entertainment
River Thames Speedboat Tour
1h
ABBA Arena
2h30
The Dare Skywalk
Paddleboarding London
Hyde Park Stables - Horse Riding Central London
London Kayak Company
Up at The O2
GoBoat London - Paddington
London · 🏛️ Landmark
Big Ben
15 min
Craven Cottage
2h
Chelsea FC Museum
Arsenal Stadium Tour
World Rugby Museum & Allianz Stadium Tours
1h40
Wembley Stadium Tours
London Stadium
1h50
Lord's Tour
The Kia Oval
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge
45 min
Palace of Westminster
20 min
London Eye
Hampstead Heath
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The Regent's Park
Hyde Park
Kenwood House
1h15
Tower of London
