London

The City of London is the ancient center of London but is actually the smallest city in England. The London that we’re familiar with covers a much wider metropolitan area and is home to almost 9 million people.

Split into the vibrant and distinctive areas of North, West, South and East London – as well as the commercial and tourist hub of Central London – every district has its own recognizable neighborhoods. There is always something to see and do in London. With some of the world’s best art, entertainment, shopping, dining, and history, it’s impossible to be bored in London.

Things to do

Museums

Natural History Museum

One of the most iconic and impressive buildings in London, the Museum recently reimagined its spectacular Hintze Hall. Discover star specimens such as Hope – a 25-metre blue whale plunging down from the ceiling, a rock as old as the solar system and one of the UK’s most complete dinosaurs.

Other treasures from the Museum’s unique collection of more than 80 million specimens can be seen across its many permanent galleries, which includes one of the world’s most impressive dinosaur exhibitions.

Science Museum

The Science Museum is the most visited science and technology museum in Europe. There are over 15,000 objects on display, including world-famous objects such as the Apollo 10 command capsule and Stephenson’s Rocket.
Our interactive galleries bring to life first scientific principles and contemporary science debates. Plus, you can experience what it’s like to fly with the Red Arrows or blast off into space on an Apollo space mission in our stunning 3D and 4D simulators or watch a film on a screen taller than four double-decker buses in the IMAX 3D Cinema.

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world’s leading museum of art, design, and performance, representing more than 3,000 years of human creativity, with collections unrivaled in their scope and diversity and an inspiring range of events.
In recent years, the V&A has undergone a dramatic programme of renewal, expansion and restoration. Highlights include the new Exhibition Road Quarter entrance and exhibition space designed by AL_A architects. As well as the the Jewellery gallery, where you can marvel at Queen Victoria’s sapphire and diamond coronet. From the Cast Courts with its display of copies of originals to the new Photography Centre, you can discover some of the greatest surviving treasures and iconic works. The stunning Europe 1600 – 1815 galleries and British galleries, illustrate the story of Europe and Britain through the lens of art and design. In addition to its outstanding free permanent collection, the V&A offers a programme of temporary exhibitions and an events programme for all.

Where to stay

The Savoy

There is something deeply reassuring about The Savoy. In a world of constant change, the hotel retains a tangible sense of tradition, and its restaurants, among them the Gordon Ramsay-affiliated Savoy Grill and Simpson’s-in-the-Strand, maintain consistently high standards.

The Dorchester

Opened in 1931 in the heart of Park Lane, The Dorchester is one of London’s most revered hotels. Luxurious and expensive, its highlights include listed apartments created in the 1950s by the theatre designer Oliver Messel, three top-class restaurants and the explosive floral displays of Phil Hammond.

Brown’s Hotel

The number of historical figures associated with Brown’s Hotel could fill up an entire book, but this Mayfair institution does not rest on its laurels. The attentive and knowledgeable staff uphold a high standard for service, while Beck, the Italian fine-dining restaurant, is a culinary destination in its own right.