I have lived here for more than nine months and there are still so many things that I want to do in London. I have broken them into three categories – any time things, warm weather things, and cold weather things. And friends, before you get too excited, the photo above is from before my time living in London – yes, Big Ben is still under renovation and will be for a few more years. (You can see what I mean here). Now that we got that out of the way, here is my list!
WINTER
- V&A – Victoria and Albert Museum
- Have a drink at the secret underground tube bar
- National History Museum
- National Gallery
- Churchill War Rooms
- Ice Skate at Somerset House
ANYTIME
- Visit Borough Market
- Have a drink at the Sky Garden
- Climb St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Take in the View from The Shard
- See a performance at the Royal Opera House
- Eat at Aubaine at Selfridges
- Visit Sketch for Brunch
- See the Bourne and Hollingsworth Buildings
- Hang out in Hampstead Heath
- See a concert at the O2
SUMMER
- Visit Kew Gardens
- Winter Garden at The Landmark London
- Catch a game of tennis at Wimbledon
- Watch the sunset from Primrose Hill
- Tour the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace (And tickets for August are now on sale!)
- See the deer in Richmond Park
- Climb the O2
- Visit Abbey Road (and take the classic Beatles picture)
And because I am definitely going to be curious for your input I now need to tell you things I have already done so you don’t repeat.
ALREADY DONE
- Tower of London
- Double Decker Bus Tour
- Buckingham Palace & changing of the guards
- Hyde Park
- London Eye
- Tower Bridge
- Shakespheare’s Globe
- Afternoon High Tea
- A show on the West End
- Westminster Abbey
- Hyde Park
- Kensington Palace
- Eat a Sunday Roast
- See a match Wembley Stadium
- Shop at Harrods
- Visit the Tate Modern Museum
- Ride in a black cab and on a red double decker bus
- Visit the Greenwich Observatory
What would you most like to do on this London Bucket List?
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Chihuly Glass at Kew Gardens
London Sunset from the Sky Garden
Christine @TNSCK.blog says
Westminster Abby is a must. If time then Saint Paul’s Cathedral.
TAMMY says
Wow this is an extensive list. When I travel to London someday soon with by boyfriend I will reference this and check out some of these great places London has to offer. As for Wimbledon if Serena is there then its game on. Speaking of Serena she looked great Early NY Time against the world #1 (not for long). Boyfriend would like Wimbledon too and he would want to see a football or NFL football game at Wembley Stadium.
Abigail says
So many wonderful attractions to go and see. My sister is going there in May for a friend’s wedding and I’m going to send this to her. So jealous that you get to live there and see so many iconic sites.
Jill says
I’ve done quite a few things on your list. I’m coming in July to visit a friend and that secret underground cocktail spot sounds super interesting. I will have to look into that.
Great list and I’m sure I’ll add a few more places to visit from your list on my trip.