Discover London

Nine hundred years of plot twists in one fortress. Crown Jewels, Beefeaters, ravens, and the kind of history that makes the West End look young.

Henry VIII's favourite home, and arguably London's most photogenic Tudor escape. Wander the King's vast State Apartments and lose yourself in the world's oldest surviving hedge maze. Enjoy the 60 acres of riverside gardens featuring the Great Vine, and the Privy Garden Henry himself once strolled through. Easy to reach from Waterloo and a great day out.

Step into the most spectacular concert London has ever staged. At the purpose-built ABBA Arena in Stratford, the four members of ABBA appear as digital "ABBAtars" performing a 100-minute setlist with a live ten-piece band. Dance to Dancing Queen, sing along to Waterloo, lose yourself in Voulez-Vous and The Winner Takes It All. A spectacle of light, sound and pure pop joy you'll be talking about for weeks.

London laid out at your feet. A 30-minute ride, 135 metres in the air, with a glass capsule designed for slow-motion drama. On a clear day you'll see all the highlights of the skyline. Best at dusk, when the city turns gold and the lights start to come on. A classic for first-time visitors, a quiet thrill for locals who haven't been up in a while.

Get ready to go full tourist mode. From kings and queens to chart-topping pop stars and Premier League legends, meet them all under one roof at Madame Tussauds one of London's most-photographed attractions and a Marylebone institution since 1884. Wander through more than a dozen interactive zones including World Stage, Royals, Marvel Universe and Star Wars, where over 250 incredibly lifelike wax figures invite you to step in for the perfect photo. Whether you're posing with the King, taking a selfie with a Spider-Man or facing down a velociraptor, you'll leave with a camera roll full of stories.

Take a tour of an architectural masterpiece and one of the world’s most famous churches. St. Paul’s Cathedral, just north of the River Thames and the highest point in the City of London, is an Anglican church with a rich history spanning over three centuries. You can book St. Paul’s Cathedral tour tickets right here and get ready to step back in time.

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren for William III and Mary II, Kensington Palace has been home to royals from Princess Margaret to Diana, Princess of Wales. Climb the King's Staircase, explore the King's and Queen's State Apartments, then wander out through the palace gardens into Kensington Gardens.

Nearly a thousand years of royal history, an easy day trip from London. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and remodelled by Edward III, Charles II and George IV, Windsor Castle has been home to 40 monarchs and is still used for ceremonial and State occasions today.

Cracking toast, Gromit. Celebrating 50 years of Aardman, Lightroom's 11-metre-high walls are taken over by Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and friends, with archive treasures, behind-the-scenes stories and brand-new animation made just for the space. A joyful family pick this winter, running until 4 January.

Bowie is the only voice in this immersive show at Lightroom, built from rare performance footage, interviews and never-before-seen material from the David Bowie Archive. From Space Oddity to "Heroes" and ★, it's projected across 11-metre-high walls and the floor: the closest you'll get to stepping inside his world.