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

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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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104 damn good day trips from London – so you can get out of the city and explore our stunning country

London has too much of a hold over us to leave for long, but these cracking day trips from London will give you a chance to see the English countryside and refresh your zest for our beloved capital. Whether you're explo...

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A major Marilyn Monroe exhibition to mark her 100th birthday is now open — and it will feature iconic portraits, personal belongings and works by Warhol

Whether you know her for her pink gown in Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend, her "Happy Birthday, Mr President" serenade to JFK, or who can forget the scene with the subway grate in her white dress, Marilyn Monroe, real...

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These gorgeous seaside towns less than two hours from London have sandy beaches, oysters, vintage shops – and one has the longest pleasure pier in the world

We're firm believers that everything you need can be found in London, but we'll begrudgingly concede that picturesque seaside towns are the exception. Luckily, with the coasts of Kent, Essex, and Suss...

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London’s tallest door can be found at this Grade II listed gallery – and it was built specifically to maneuver massive hand-painted backdrops into the West End

One of London's most peculiar pieces of architecture comes in the form of a very tall green door, tucked away down a side street in St Giles. The enormous entryway in question can be found between Tottenh...

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