Welcome to the ultimate guide of London Part 2. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, discover iconic landmarks, hidden treasures, and the best places to eat, drink, and shop.
Stay updated on the latest events, festivals, and exhibitions, and explore diverse cultural experiences from West End shows to East London’s street art. Our insider tips and curated itineraries help you make the most of your time in this dynamic city.
Join us to uncover the stories behind London’s historic sites and celebrate its creativity and innovation. Explore London with us, one blog post at a time.
1. Enjoy at the shard:
The Shard is the tallest building in the UK. The height of this building is 1,004 ft and it has 76 floors in total. It is a mixed-use vertical city.
It has 25 floors of office space, 3 floors of restaurants, a 17-story hotel, 13 floors of apartments, and a triple-height public viewing gallery.
The lower floors are for commercial use. You can go to the upper floors using one of the 44 lifts moving at a speed of 6m/sec. On the 72nd floor, you can have a spectacular 360° view of London. The ticket costs £35.00. It opens at 10 am and closes at 10 pm.
2. Visit the Harrods:
In 1849, a small London shop began selling fruits, vegetables, medicines, and perfumes. Now, Harrods is one of the largest and most famous department stores in the world.
Here, you can buy everything from Dior handbags to artwork by Andy Warhol, Hermes plates, and gold bars embossed with the store’s logo.
On the top floor of this department store, you will find the show section named Harrods Shoe Heaven.
It features individual show boutiques by design like Chanel, Christian Louboutin, and Gucci. Further, you will find a separate section for pet accessories, handbags, shopping bags, British teddy bears, art galleries, furniture, and Disney boutiques.
In Harrods, you will also find plenty of restaurants, food halls, and Champagne bars. From Monday to Saturday, it opens from 10 am to 7 pm. On Sundays, it opens from 11 am to 6 pm.
3. Explore Camden Town of London:
Camden Town is one of the most famous neighborhoods in London because of its market and colourful nightlife.
This town offers you a wide range of things to do. You can take a stroll in picture-pretty Regent’s Park, and ZSL London Zoo. In the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, you can see plays under the stars.
Enjoy the cool street art and the view from the top of Primrose Hill. Get knowledge about the history of London at the Canal Museum and the Jewish Museum.
In the Camden famous markets, you will find myriad stalls selling vintage boho fashion clothes, crafts and trinkets, jewelry, books, and street food.
Some shops sell selfie sticks, mobile covers, and souvenirs. You will also find live music venues with a rich heritage. You can also have an audio tour.
4. Stroll in Greenwich Market in London:
This is one of the most live markets in London. The things that make it so popular are the collectibles and the independent food stalls.
The vibrant atmosphere of this vibrant covered market will catch your attention. Here you will find original artwork, handcrafted toys, fashionable clothing, handmade jewelry, delicious fresh produce, and mouth-watering street food.
You can taste everything from freshly steamed dim sum to South African biltong. You will find the vinyl records and books piled up for you to pursue.
The floor of this market has cobbled stone, a statuesque portico at one end and the lanes leading into the market are very quaint. The antiques and collectibles are sold on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and weekends.
This market opens at 10 am and closes at 5:30 pm.
5. Explore the Cutty Sark:
Cutty Sark is an impressive tea clipper ship that was built in 1869 and served as a merchant’s vessel. This famous clipper had made record-breaking voyages bringing tea from China and wool from Australia back to Britain.
Cutty Sark was brought to dry dock in Greenwich from Greenhithe and was seen by a huge television audience every year as the London Marathon runners looped around her.
After a fire disaster, Cutty Sark once again welcomed visitors aboard after being officially reopened by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Now, Cutty Sark has been raised about 8 feet and is surrounded by a glass that resembles a crystal cushion.
You can go on the board of Cutty Sark and learn more about its history in the museum. The entrance fee is £13.50. You can visit here from 10 am to 5 pm.
6. Visit Tower Bridge in London:
This tower bridge was built in 1894. This is one of the most remarkable and recognizable landmarks in London. Tower Bridge was also featured in Harry Potter and James Bond movies.
You can go inside the bridge and explore London from the walkway between the towers. If you want to learn more about the construction of the bridge then you can learn more inside the Tower Bridge Exhibition Room.
Standing at the walkway at the height of 42 meters you can look down at the River Thames through the glass walkway. You can view the spectacular skyline of London and spot various museums and historical buildings along the river Thames.
It opens from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. The entry fee is £9.