1. Big Ben

    (14,199)
    London's iconic national timepiece
    16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.

  2. Tower of London

    (21,778)
    Medieval castle housing the Crown Jewels
    Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

  3. River Thames

    (698)
    Rivers, estuaries, riverboat, and canals
    The River Thames is a river that flows through southern England, most notably through London. At 215 miles, it is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom

  4. Buckingham Palace

    (36,848)
    Home of the British Queen & State Rooms
    Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

  5. Stonehenge

    (10,818)
    Iconic prehistoric standing stone circle
    Legendary neolithic monument made using stones transported from Wales and built for unknown purpose.

  6. British Museum

    (36,776)
    A historian's treasure trove
    Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

  7. Hyde Park

    (29,334)
    Acres of greenery in Central London
    Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

  8. Trafalgar Square

    (29,064)
    Nelson's Column, fountains & lions
    Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.

  9. Windsor Castle

    (10,663)
    Queen's residence, tours & exhibitions
    Tour the historic royal castle full of spectacular art and antiques, plus grounds and chapel.

  10. Palace of Westminster

    (1,425)
    Iconic home of UK parliament
    Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer.

  11. Cotswolds

    (5,027)
    Scenic countryside & historic buildings
    Famous area of picturesque hills & meadows dotted with villages, grand residences & castles.

  12. St Paul's Cathedral

    (4,006)
    Iconic cathedral's churchyard & garden
    Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building.

  13. Covent Garden

    Shopping hub & Royal Opera House
    Covent Garden is in the West End, London’s main theatre and entertainment area. Tourists fill its elegant, car-free Piazza, home to fashion stores, crafts at the Apple Market and the Royal Opera

  14. Peak District

    (12,040)
    Natural area with recreation options
    Large year-round recreation area encompassing villages, museums, hiking trails & camping.

  15. Piccadilly Circus

    Shopping, theatre, and monument
    Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. In this context, a circus

  16. Lake District National Park

    (15,232)
    Leaflets, guides & advice in Tudor hall
    Information on local travel and walking/cycling routes, with books/guides for sale and exhibitions.

  17. Westminster Abbey

    (3,376)
    Gothic church & site for coronations
    Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.

  18. National Gallery, London

    (10,955)
    Major art from 13th to 19th centuries
    Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.

  19. The Shard

    (9,251)
    306m-high glass & steel tower with views
    87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform.

  20. Dartmoor

    (6,050)
    Vast moorland with facilities & events
    954 square kilometres for walking, horse riding, climbing and more, plus seasonal guided tours.

  21. Soho

    Buzzy area for West End theatre & dining
    The energetic streets of Soho, in the West End, feature an eclectic mix of dining, nightlife and shopping options. Dean, Frith, Beak and Old Compton streets are the epicentre of activity day

  22. Roman Baths

    (6,637)
    Roman baths, museum and restaurant
    Roman bathhouse and temple, with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum and audio tour for kids.

  23. Oxford Street

    Shopping and fashion
    Oxford Street is a major road in the City of Westminster in the West End of London, running from Tottenham Court Road to Marble Arch via Oxford Circus. It is Europe's busiest shopping street,

  24. Windermere

    (240)
    World of Beatrix Potter & Orrest Head
    Windermere is a large lake in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park, northwest England. It’s surrounded by mountain peaks and villages, including Bowness-on-Windermere, where The World of Beatrix

  25. Yorkshire Dales

    (5,164)
    Outstanding scenery & wildlife habitat
    National Park straddling the Pennines over 680 square miles of scenic dales and rustic villages.

  26. Kensington Palace

    (5,098)
    Royal museum in state residence
    Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.

  27. Camden Town

    Camden Market shops & live music
    Camden Town is famed for its market, a warren of fashion and curiosities by the Regent’s Canal. A haven of counter culture, the area is popular with tourists, teenagers and punks. The thriving

  28. Tate Modern, London

    (18,978)
    Contemporary art & cafe with river views
    Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

  29. Harrods

    (23,882)
    Iconic upmarket department store
    Elaborate shopping emporium with glittering Egyptian Room and acclaimed Food Hall.

  30. Natural History Museum, London

    (6,732)
    Natural phenomena & hands-on activities
    Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

  31. Regent's Park

    (9,432)
    Cafe & sport centre with changing rooms
    Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.

  32. Victoria and Albert Museum

    (14,268)
    World-class decorative art & design
    Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.

  33. South West Coast Path

    Running and cliff
    The South West Coast Path is England's longest waymarked long-distance footpath and a National Trail. It stretches for 630 miles, running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon

  34. St James's Park

    (9,251)
    Royal park hosting Trooping the Colour
    Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

  35. Borough Market

    (15,776)
    Fresh produce & groceries
    Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.

  36. Notting Hill

    Portobello Road market & annual Carnival
    Notting Hill is a vibrant, trendy area. Casual cafes line bohemian Portobello Road, famed for its busy market selling antiques and vintage fashion. Filmgoers relax in posh armchairs at the Electric

  37. Shakespeare's Globe

    (4,805)
    Replica of circular Elizabethan theatre
    Oak-and-thatch replica of original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.

  38. Portobello Road

    Market, shopping, and fashion
    Portobello Road is a street in the Notting Hill district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. It runs almost the length of Notting Hill from south to north, roughly

  39. South Bank

    Southbank arts complex & London Eye
    Right beside the River Thames, the South Bank is a dynamic area at the heart of London’s cultural scene. The Southbank Centre, National Theatre and BFI film theatre are all world-class arts venues

  40. London King's Cross railway station

    (986)
    Restored 19th-century railway station
    First opened in 1852, this restored train station is a busy hub associated with Harry Potter books.

  41. Kensington Gardens

    (5,013)
    Green expanse west of Hyde Park
    Expansive park containing Kensington Palace and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

  42. Hampton Court Palace

    (4,763)
    Henry VIII's royal palace & grounds
    Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

  43. Camden Market

    (23,674)
    Stalls & shops with an alternative bias
    Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

  44. North York Moors

    (4,282)
    Barren moorland & traditional villages
    High moorland area interspersed with wooded river valleys, religious ruins and timeless villages.

  45. London Dungeon

    (4,225)
    Hi-tech haunted house attraction
    Costumed actors and themed fairground rides depicting macabre stories from London's past.

  46. London Zoo

    (4,258)
    Gorillas, giraffes, penguins & tigers
    Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.

  47. Leicester Square

    William Shakespeare and shopping
    Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England. It was laid out in 1670 and is named after the contemporary Leicester House, itself named after Robert Sidney,

  48. White Cliffs of Dover

    (190)
    Cliff and lighthouse
    The White Cliffs of Dover, part of the North Downs formation, is the name given to the region of English coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. The cliff face, which reaches a height

  49. Paddington

    Paddington station & canal basin bridges
    Paddington blends shiny offices with elegant Georgian townhouses. Paddington station is a busy national rail hub, home to the Heathrow Express. Travellers unwind in hotels near Norfolk Square

  50. Hadrian's Wall

    (461)
    Ancient Roman defensive wall remnants
    The remains of the Roman Emperor, Hadrian's northern defensive fortifications to walk and explore.