PlanoPlanoLondon rewards those who venture beyond the centre — from the independent galleries of Peckham to the Victorian splendour of Hampstead Heath. Things to do in London span two millennia of history, dozens of free museums, and a food scene transformed by its global population.
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St Paul's Cathedral
Christopher Wren's 1710 masterpiece has a Whispering Gallery at 30 metres and a Golden Gallery at 85 metres offering unobstructed views of the City.
Natural History Museum
The free Romanesque Revival museum in South Kensington houses 80 million specimens including a 25-metre blue whale skeleton suspended in the main hall.
Victoria and Albert Museum
The world's largest decorative arts museum holds 2.3 million objects spanning 5,000 years, from Raphael cartoons to Alexander McQueen dresses.
Maltby Street Market
Operating under Bermondsey railway arches on Saturdays, this compact market focuses on artisan producers including The Cheese Truck and Waffle On.
Hampstead Heath
The 320-hectare heath in North London has three open-air swimming ponds, ancient woodland, and the best skyline view from Parliament Hill.
Brick Lane
The Shoreditch street is the centre of London's Bangladeshi community and its Sunday market draws crowds for vintage clothing, curry, and salt-beef bagels from Beigel Bake.
Peckham Levels
A former multi-storey car park in South London converted into a creative hub with independent food vendors, studios, and a rooftop bar with city views.
Kew Gardens day trip
The UNESCO-listed Royal Botanic Gardens in southwest London hold 50,000 plant species including a Victorian Palm House and a treetop walkway 18 metres above the ground.
Camden Market
Over 1,000 shops and stalls fill converted stables, warehouses, and lock-side buildings along Regent's Canal in North London.
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
The legendary Soho jazz club has hosted live performances every night since 1959, with past acts including Miles Davis and Nina Simone.
The best months to enjoy things to do in London are May, June, July, August, September. Plan around these months for the best weather and fewer crowds.
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