Visit London: Guide to London's Best Landmarks, Attractions, and Activities

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This hidden area of London is known as ‘Little Portugal’ – and it’s packed full of traditional Portuguese bars, restaurants, and shops that most Londoners don’t know about

If you want to feel like you've been transported from Lambeth to Lisbon this summer but don't fancy forking out for a flight, allow me to point you in the rather dreamy direction of London's 'Little Po...

London is officially one of Europe’s happiest destinations to visit – beating out cities in Portugal, Italy, Germany, and more

When it comes to describing Londoners, there are a lot of words and phrases that spring to mind. We're fast walkers. We're Tube lovers. We love a moan about the weather - regardless of the weather. And we...

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Less than 5 minutes from Wembley Stadium: One of London’s biggest entertainment hubs has transformed into an 11-room ‘bubble wonderland’ with VR flights, infinity mirrors and a giant ball pit

Wembley is globally known as the heart of English football and an entertainment spot (including Harry Styles’ record-breaking 12-night residency), but the fun doesn’t end there. Wembley is also home to on...

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This mysterious private island in London only opens to the public a few days a year – and you can visit for free this weekend

Sometimes we find out about something, here at Secret London, and we just think to ourselves, 'that is so London'. Whether it's a freaky little museum full of oddities or a restaurant dedicated to cheese,...

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You can view the ruins of a former royal manor from the 1300s here in London – and it’s hidden in plain sight right by the Thames

Here at Secret London, we love a ruin. Now that's not to say we prefer when a building falls into disrepair - far from it! But there is something so alluring about wandering around fallen walls, under cru...

This charming central London park with a heartfelt history is officially London’s most underrated landmark – and it’s free to visit

Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower. Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The London Eye and St Paul's. Buckingham Palace and The Shard. These are just a few of London's iconic landmarks, known the world ove...

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51 jubilantly joyful things to do in London this July – from Pride parades to cricket matches, country music, craft beer festivals, and more

Well, folks, we're now well over halfway through the year - and it seems like the weather has taken notice! The sun is shining for longer every day, the sky is blue (sometimes at least), and the temperat...

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The best water parks near London for a sunny day out — with giant slides, wave pools and floating obstacle courses

There's a whole host of indoor and outdoor water parks in London and the surrounding areas to really make a splash in. So, grab those swimmers and get ready to splish, splash, slip and slide, Londoners....

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This South East London sewage station is surprisingly beautiful – it’s known as the ‘Cathedral of Sewage’

If you've ever bemoaned that 'they don't make things with the same quality they used to' or that 'design is so boring and same-y nowadays', then this is a London spot you won't want to miss. The Crossness...

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There’s a magical crystal grotto hidden on the outskirts of London – tucked away in a park that also features a lake, a Gothic Tower, an amphitheatre, and more

Chalk this one up for yet another London(ish) sight that makes absolutely no sense - and yet we're completely here for it. Did you know there's a crystal grotto just hidden away in a park on the outskirts...

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