Things to do in London

Cosmopolitan but still quintessentially British, the city of London is a bustling mix of history, culture, art and architecture that weaves the story of the English into a colorful tapestry. Ancient buildings blended with modern skyscrapers set the stage as the world’s best shopping, chic restaurants and traditional pubs await.

Spreading over more than 618 square miles from its center on the Thames River, London is the largest city in Europe. An estimated seven to twelve million people call London home and over 20 million people a year visit the city. As the nation’s financial and publishing center, this capital city is grand, charming and beautiful with outstanding museums, monuments, art galleries, breathtaking palaces, quaint squares, peaceful green parks, shopping, theater and exciting nightlife. Ever evolving, London is exhilarating and irresistible.

The history of the English greets all at every turn – stand on Waterloo Bridge at sunset and to the east St. Paul’s Cathedral glows golden. To the west, the ramparts of Westminster, home to the Mother of Parliaments and Big Ben. Below flows the swift, dark Thames River, following the same course it flowed past the first Roman settlement here nearly 2,000 years ago.

London has something that will delight every visitor – whether their wish is to enjoy its nightlife, explore its history, shop ‘til they drop or walk the bustling streets and crooked lanes. London will recharge their spirit and warm their soul.