Abingdon Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Big Ben
Since first sounding in 1859, Big Ben has been one of the most treasured symbols of Britain.
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.
Buckingham Palace
Explore the magnificent royal residence, home to Queen Elizabeth II.
London Eye
Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the London skyline in this magnificent big wheel that combines state-of-the-art engineering and all the fun of the fairground.
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.
Activities
Stonehenge, Bath & Stratford Tour (1-night in The Cotsowlds)
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Other neighbourhoods around Abingdon
Kensington
Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Known for its fascinating museums and beautiful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Check out top attractions like Natural History Museum and Kensington High Street, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Westfield London Shopping Centre and Kensington High Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Goldhawk Road Underground Station or Hammersmith Station.
Paddington
Queensway and Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
Mayfair
Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Berkeley Square.
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.
- Kensington High Street
- Bupa Cromwell Hospital
- Hyde Park
- Big Ben
- Tower Bridge
- Buckingham Palace
- London Eye
- O2 Arena
- Piccadilly Circus
- Tower of London
- Wembley Stadium
- The British Museum
- London Bridge
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Marble Arch
- Windsor Castle
- Oxford Street
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- The Shard
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Royal Albert Hall
- Finsbury Park
- Natural History Museum
- Liverpool Street
- Hampton Court Palace
- Russell Square
- Covent Garden Market
- Westfield Stratford City