Popular places to visit
Down House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Down House during your trip to Orpington. Discover the lively bars in this vibrant area or seek out the golf courses.
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Buckingham Palace
Explore the magnificent royal residence, home to Queen Elizabeth II.
Tower Bridge
This world-famous landmark is at the heart of modern London life, and a testament to the city’s rich engineering and commercial history.
O2 Arena
Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.
Big Ben
Since first sounding in 1859, Big Ben has been one of the most treasured symbols of Britain.
Activities
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich
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Other neighbourhoods around Downe
Southwark
The Shard and Southwark Park are top sights in Southwark, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Kennington Underground Station or Bermondsey Station to see more sights in the area.
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Thames River. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
Westminster
While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.
City of Westminster
Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Victoria
The interesting museums and stunning river views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Victoria Palace Theatre or Apollo Victoria Theatre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Victoria Underground Station to get around town.
The City of London
The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Tower Bridge
- O2 Arena
- Big Ben
- Piccadilly Circus
- Tower of London
- London Eye
- The British Museum
- London Bridge
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Marble Arch
- Oxford Street
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- The Shard
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Natural History Museum
- Royal Albert Hall
- Finsbury Park
- Liverpool Street
- Russell Square
- Kensington High Street
- Hampton Court Palace
- Covent Garden Market
- Westfield Stratford City
- Kensington Gardens