Best Spots in London for The Memory Makers
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From the classic Shakespeare's Globe and Royal Albert Hall, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 24,912 reviews
Step into Shakespeare's Globe, a timber-framed, thatched-roof recreation of the original 1599 theatre on the South Bank. Watch his plays performed as Elizabethan audiences did, standing in the open-air yard or seated on wooden benches.
★ 4.8 · 47,842 reviews
Discover the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, an iconic red-brick, glass-domed rotunda dating back to 1871. Admire the striking exterior for free, or catch a concert inside during the BBC Proms to experience its celebrated acoustics and atmosphere firsthand.
★ 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 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 28,521 reviews
Step into Henry VIII's riverside palace on the edge of London. Wander the state apartments, explore the vast Tudor kitchens, and try to find your way through the famous garden maze.
★ 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.
★ 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.
Best season
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,262 reviews
Step into The Lost Estate for a night that's part feast, part theatre. Settle into an elaborately staged world like the 1920s Parisian cabaret of Chat Noir, enjoying a multi-course dinner as costumed performers weave a story through the room around you.
★ 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 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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 · 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.9 · 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 · 1,570 reviews
Step into Phantom Peak, a fully built frontier town hidden in Surrey Quays. Interact with costumed actors, chase storylines through the streets, and shape quests with your own curiosity instead of just watching from a seat.
★ 4.9 · 5,705 reviews
Step into Immersive Gamebox on London's South Bank for a competitive twist on gaming night. Strap on an AR headset and battle your team through themed challenges like Angry Birds during a fast-paced 90-minute session.
★ 4.5 · 1,963 reviews
Dive into Mamma Mia! The Party at London's O2. Sing and dance along to ABBA hits at long shared tables, tucking into a Greek-inspired dinner and cocktails amid a loose, festive storyline built for group fun.
★ 4.8 · 1,158 reviews
Step into full-body virtual reality at Sandbox VR in Holborn. Suit up in a haptic vest, roam freely with your team, and dive into immersive game worlds, including a strikingly realistic Squid Game adaptation.
★ 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 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 1,957 reviews
Step into the Old West at Moonshine Saloon, London's immersive cocktail bar in Houndsditch. Sip themed drinks as in-character actors pull you into their unfolding saloon storyline all night long.
★ 4.9 · 2,759 reviews
Discover clueQuest, a top-rated escape room venue near King's Cross. Team up to crack varied themed puzzles while enthusiastic game masters guide your group through the challenge.
★ 4.6 · 3,300 reviews
Step into the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience on Shaftesbury Avenue. Guide your team through Aztec, futuristic, medieval and industrial zones, tackling physical challenges to collect crystals and beat the clock.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.9 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 32,473 reviews
Step into Kensington Palace, the royal residence tied to Queen Victoria's birth and Princess Diana's life. Wander the State Apartments and King's and Queen's staircases, taking in ornate ceilings and centuries of court storytelling before strolling on through Kensington Gardens.
★ 4.7 · 5,358 reviews
Discover the magic of Harry Potter and the charm of Oxford in a single ambitious day trip. Walk through the Warner Bros. Studio Tour's iconic film sets, then wander Oxford's historic college streets that helped inspire the wizarding world's look.
London · 🏛️ Landmark
Shakespeare's Globe
1h
Royal Albert Hall
30 min
London Eye
45 min
Tower of London
2h30
Hampton Court Palace
The View from The Shard
London · ⚽ Sport
Paddleboarding London
1h30
Lee Valley White Water Centre
London · 🎭 Entertainment
The Lost Estate
London Kayak Company
Hyde Park Stables - Horse Riding Central London
Up at The O2
The Dare Skywalk
GoBoat London - Paddington
Tower Bridge
ABBA Arena
Phantom Peak London
Immersive Gamebox - Southbank, London
1h15
Mamma Mia! The Party
2h45
Sandbox VR
London's West End: Ticket to The Lion King
St. Paul's Cathedral
Moonshine Saloon
clueQuest - The Live Escape Game
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
Westminster Abbey
Chelsea FC Museum
River Thames Speedboat Tour
Kensington Palace
Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip
8h
