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

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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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This secret Italian-style side street is one of London’s most ‘unexpectedly iconic’ spots – filled with terracotta architecture and al-fresco eateries

If (like mine) your bank balance and annual leave allowance don't quite align with your desire to spend the summer in Italy - fear not, folks. Because there's a secret slice of la dolce vita right here in...

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A look into London’s past: journey through time with these photos of London throughout the decades

London is a city that is always changing. Walk down a street or around a borough that you haven't explored in a while, and it can seem like a whole new world. Businesses, pubs, restaurants, and bars are c...

London’s most underrated park is undergoing an enormous restoration project to breathe new life into its stunning sights – ranging from historic parkways to dinosaurs, playgrounds, concert venues, and more

In South London, beyond the worlds of Brixton and Peckham, lies a hugely popular and yet criminally underrated park. Crystal Palace Park may be one of well over a hundred parks in the city, but it's inarg...

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‘You can see Paris from London’ – the story behind London’s own ‘Eiffel Tower’

If you've spent enough time in London looking out from viewpoints across the city, you've no doubt noticed a somewhat familiar sight. At first glance, from some parts of London, it almost looks like you c...

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Forget walking: one of the most unique ways to see London is from a tandem kayak on the Thames – where you can paddle directly under Tower Bridge

As we all know, the Thames is the beating heart of the city, from which all the fun and games revolve, but now there's a way to get even more up close and personal to our beloved river. Swap stomping the pavements fo...

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This Notting Hill restaurant only makes 10 of these cult-favourite burgers a day — and it’s strictly first-come, first-served

In , one restaurant has crafted a so elusive that it draws people from all over for just a chance to try it. The dish has created a cult following built on quality and extreme rarity, with only ten of these burgers mad...

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