Culture British Museum | www.britishmuseum.org

One of the world’s oldest museums, the British Museum is vast and its collections comprise millions of objects. Don’t miss the mummies, the Rosetta Stone, Lindow Man, the Lewis Chessmen and the Sutton Hoo Ship Burial. dd.Russell Square

Thames RIB Experience | www.thamesribexperience.com

Hurtling about the Thames in a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) at 30 knots (or 35mph) is the closest thing you’ll get to a rollercoaster ride in central London. Embankment

Tate Modern | www.tate.org.uk/modern

The Tate Modern houses the largest collection of Modern Art in Europe and is hosted in a spectacular converted warehouse. It includes one of the world’s finest museum collections of Surrealism. Admission is free. Southwark

Victoria and Albert Museum | www.vam.ac.uk

V&A Kensington is the world’s greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Discover 3000 years’ worth of amazing artefacts. South Kensington

Landmarks Big Ben | www.parliament.uk/bigben

Beacon of “the mother of all Parliaments”, Big Ben is possibly London’s most famous landmark. “Big Ben” was the name given to the 13-ton Great Bell of Westminster. Westminster

London Eye | www.londoneye.com

An iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain, the London Eye is one of the UK’s most popular visitor attractions. A breathtaking feat of design and engineering, passengers in the London Eye’s capsules can see up to 20 miles in all directions. Book in advance. Westminster

London Zoo | www.zsl.org

The Zoo, which covers 36 acres, is home to more than 600 animal species, many of which are endangered; your entry fee contributes to the Zoo’s conservation projects across the globe. Events include trainer talks and animal showcases. Baker Street

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Tower Bridge | www.towerbridge.org.uk

The most iconic bridge of London, Tower Bridge is often mistakenly referred to by many as the “London Bridge”. Visit the exhibition and enjoy stunning views of London from the high walkways above the Thames River. Tower Hill

Buckingham Palace | www.royalcollection.org.uk

The Palace is also the administrative headquarters of the monarchy. The Queen receives visiting heads of state at the palace and it is here that the Queen holds garden parties and bestows knighthoods and other honors. Foot Guards in their distinctive red tunics and black bearskins can be seen on guard duty outside the palace. Hyde Park Corner

FestivalsLovebox Weekender | www.lovebox.net

What began as a club night in east London has grown to be one of the best dance music festivals with crowds of over 20,000. It is held annually in July on London’s oldest public park bordering Bethnal Green, Hackney, and Bow, one of London’s most creative quarters.

Get in touch with London’s vibrant arts scene. Tour its stunning landmarks, wander through its renowned museums, and let loose at the city’s world-famous summer music festivals.

The Big Chill | www.bigchill.net

A multimedia festival, bar, club event, record label and “lifestyle,” The Big Chill’s summer festival in August showcases new music from international artists from the Helsinki to Japan. It all happens at the Eastnor Castle, two hours from London.

Notting Hill Carnival | www.thenottinghillcarnival.com/

The biggest street party in Europe swings into London with this legendary annual summer extravaganza. Led by members of the Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean population, the Notting Hill Carnival has attracted up to 2 million people in the past, making it the second largest street festival in the world.

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Shopping at London’s many street markets. Find antiques, food, second-hand clothing, handicrafts, and much more!

Admiring the view from the London Eye. There are few places in London where you can get a bird’s-eye view of the city, so why not take a spin?

Exploring London’s plethora of museums; many are free and there are a lot to choose from, including the British Museum, Tate Modern, and the National History Museum.

Cruising the River Thames on a river boat. Sail past some of London’s historic sights, including the Tower Bridge, London Tower, and Traitor’s Gate.

Strolling around London by foot. Visit http://www.walklondon.org.uk/ for recommended paths and trails.

Catching a historically-authentic performance in the reconstructed Shakespeare’s Globe.

Taking a tour of Bath, and visiting nearby Stonehenge. Also in the area are some of the largest and oldest castles in the world.

Watching the changing of the guard. No visit to London is complete without watching the Queen’s Guard change in the Forecourt outside Buckingham Palace.

Witnessing the drama of a big case at the Old Bailey. The public is welcome to visit; a notice by the front door gives details of upcoming trials.

Indulging in afternoon tea. No stay in London would be complete without an afternoon of tea, scones, clotted cream and cucumber sandwiches.

Making a call from a red phone box. Take two steps off Piccadilly into the imposing courtyard arch of the Royal Academy and swing open the doors of telephonic history.

Snapping a picture of yourself at Abbey Road Studios and at the crosswalk made famous by the Beatles.

Visiting the Royal Observatory of Greenwich to discover the story of the search for longitude. Stand on the line where east meets west!

Spending the day at Harrods, the world’s most famous luxury department store.

Walking through the British Museum. Admire the stunning architecture of the indoor courtyard and relax in the British Library reading room.

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Eating Out Sports and Leisure

Public ParksHyde Park: At 390 acres, this is the largest park in central London. Swim in the Serpentine, the man-made lake in the middle of the Park, or visit the very serious (and very wacky) speakers at the Speakers’ Corner at Marble Arch on Sundays for a highly entertaining afternoon.

Battersea Park Road: A little off the main tourist trail, but this pleasant park has a number of attractions. Features include a delightful English country garden, tennis courts, running track, a deer enclosure, a boating lake, and even a small zoo. It is also the venue for an annual fun fair.

Hampstead Heath: Hampstead Heath is a great place for a stroll in the sun, a picnic, and model boat sailing. Covering 800 acres, the Heath also includes a number of formerly separate properties including Parliament Hill, which offers excellent views of London.

Regent’s Park: A beautifully landscaped park with features including a boating lake, rock gardens, sunken gardens and rose gardens, Regent’s Park also features a bandstand, where bands play regularly throughout the summer months. During the summer, the open-air theatre produces a variety of plays.

GymsUniversity Of London Union (ULU): With an associate membership, students can also join the Health Club at a reduced cost. The Health Club includes a 33 meter swimming pool, a cardio theatre, resistance equipment, free-weights, and two studio bases offering a wide range of classes. Full details can be found on their website at: www.ulu.co.uk

Gymbox: This centrally located gym offers some of London’s most witty workouts from its ‘Tour de Holborn’ spinning class to jolly ‘Cheerleading’ class (pom poms optional). Located underneath High Holborn, this compact space combines the atmosphere of a nightclub with state-of-the-art facilities. A full-size boxing ring dominates the main space, along with a large movie screen.

The Third Space: Spread across four levels and connected by open steel staircases, the club’s facilities include a sky-lit climbing wall, boxing room and even a table tennis table set on a glass

floor above the pool. The gym is kitted out with Cybex, Life Fitness and StairMaster machines, and those about to compete at high altitude can prepare by working out in a hypoxic chamber with reduced levels of oxygen to simulate conditions at 7,000 to 9,000 feet.

Bloomsbury Fitness: Based inside the University College London Union (UCLU), this gym features 70 various exercise stations, a wide variety of equipment, fitness classes, two squash courts, and a dance studio. Hult Students are able to join at the Associate Member rates starting at around £3/day.

SportsCycling: Located on the South Bank, in the heart of one of London’s prettiest thoroughfares, The London Bicycle Tour Company is ideally placed for a spot of sightseeing by bike. If you want to do your own thing around town, you can hire a bicycle, or for a more guided experience, sign up for one of the tours.

Riding: Hop on a steed and trot your way through one of London’s most central parks, courtesy of the lovely equestrian types at Hyde Park Stables. These days the bridleway attracts all sorts, from novice riders wanting to explore the 5-mile route through the city center park to those seeking more formal riding tuition.

With an abundance of public parks, gyms and sports venues, there is no dearth of opportunities to stay active in London.

Tennis: The leafy grounds of the All-England Club contain three huge show courts, with grandstand seats, and 16 outer courts. There is also an award-winning museum and plenty of shops selling refreshments.

Golfing: Dearly loved by frustrated city-dwellers, Urban Golf’s indoor golf center offers 52 of the world’s best courses. Many a golf enthusiast can tee-off from the comfort of one of six high-tech simulators.

Go-Carting: It’s not exactly Formula 1 but get behind the wheel of a go-kart and you’ll certainly feel like you’re ready to give Lewis Hamilton a run for his money. Revolution Karting in the East End is the only outdoor course in London, boasting 650 meters of track and has karts that reach a very speedy 50mph.

Paintball: This fabulous game emerged in 1980 and has taken the world by storm. Popular with adrenalin junkies, paintballing is an action-packed, mission-driven past-time that is heaps of fun with a group of friends or a bunch of colleagues. The Paintball Center in Canary Wharf, is London’s largest indoor venue and is incredibly impressive. The 40,000 square feet of ‘play zone’ incorporates three areas: an inflatable field, village scene complete with houses and guard towers and a World War II setting.

Clos Maggiore | www.closmaggiore.com Close to Covent Garden piazza, a Georgian townhouse opens into an enchanting sky-lit courtyard and a taste of provincial France.

Momo | www.momoresto.com

A great Moroccan-style cafe and restaurant surrounded by trendy bars. A great place to be for anyone looking for a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.

Terroirs Wine Bar | www.terroirswinebar.com

The menu still has a selection of ‘small plates’, the magnificence of which has made Terroirs one of the best places to eat in central London within the last year.

Espresso Room | www.theespressoroom.com

A minuscule coffee bar with top-notch execution, Espresso Room proves that size doesn’t matter when it comes to finding quality coffee.

Clarke’s | www.sallyclarke.com

The food at this stylishly low-key restaurant shows influences from western Europe, executed with a deft hand.

Cow | www.thecowlondon.co.uk

This isn’t the place for a long leisurely meal as staff are intent on keeping tables turning, but it’s great for a buzzy, lively seafood meal with a group of friends.

Dock Kitchen | www.dockkitchen.co.uk

Known for its modern design of bare bricks, slanted ceilings, warm woods, large communal tables and grey slate counters, Dock Kitchen’s is know for its hip food and hip service.

Orangery | www.hrp.org.uk

The destination for a classic high tea experience. Located in the beautiful Kensington Gardens, the Orangery is a great place to enjoy a wide selection of fine teas and accompanying snacks on a sunny day.

Sticky Fingers | www.stickyfingers.co.uk

Not quite the Hard Rock Cafe, but close! Beatles tracks play around the clock and the restaurant serves up a mouth-watering selection of burgers and wings in big portions at fair prices.

Oxo Tower | www.harveynichols.com

The view from the top of the Oxo Tower could be one of London’s finest, and becomes mesmeric as the sun goes down and the city lights go up. Dishes are carried off with real flair, and all the ingredients are first-rate.

London is an enormous city with a spectacular variety of restaurants and culinary delights, catering to all tastes and budgets. The following list includes a sample of some of the city’s hottest restaurants:

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NotesA slightly out-of-the-way basement jazz club and restaurant that gives center stage nightly to contemporary British-based jazz musicians.

Housed in a one-time Masonic lodge, the interior boasts swirly carpets, fruit machines, and an old man nursing a pint at the bar.

With furnishings and drinks as blue as its name, this posh bar has floor-to-ceiling windows and a unified color scheme.

Cargo features international music, live bands and brilliant DJs, all of which you can enjoy while eating great ‘street food’ and sipping cocktails or massive bottles of beer. As one of London’s best and longest-running venues, Fridge is an excellent bar and club venue that has a wide variety of club nights and live music.

Once a scuzzy local pub, the George now hosts some of the best DJ nights in London, with cabaret performances taking place on window sills.

You’ll recognize Herbal by all the plastic grass stapled to its front wall. Inside is a two-level bar/small club that features a mix of drum ‘n’ bass, house, funk-house and hip hop.

Called London’s “most beautiful pub,” the 300-year old Jerusalem Tavern boasts 18th-century décor and a brilliant range of drinks: organic bitters, cream stouts, and wheat and fruit beers.

This is something like a Starbucks-size international chain that serves comedy instead of coffee. There’s eating, drinking and laughing (probably all at the same, choke-risk time).

A well-kept secret on the corner of a terraced Waterloo backstreet, the award-winning King’s Arms is a delightful boozer full of character. A relaxed and friendly place.

Still one of the coolest bars along Upper St, the Medicine Bar attracts 30-something clubbers and drinkers, as well as a younger crowd.

Milk & Honey’s number one ‘House Rule’ reads: ‘No name-dropping,’ so prepare for a tight-lipped, but glamorous clientele at London’s most renowned cocktail bar.

Still going strong after almost a decade, this quirky Greenwich bar/restaurant/club on three levels attracts the partying crowd. Head to the ground level for a more relaxed ambiance.

It doesn’t have to be plan B - it could be an evening’s plan A if you’re looking for a friendly, low-key DJ bar any night from Thursday to Sunday. Decorated in an urban minimalist style.

Always hip and popular, the Rhythm Factory is a relaxed and friendly coffee shop with a Thai lunch and dinner menu during the day, but come the evening it opens up the large back room.

The stratospheric views from this 42nd-storey champagne bar are matched by the prices - the cheapest bottle of bubbly is around £44.

A wonderful, relatively out-of-the-way tavern between Notting Hill and Kensington High St, this place has history, warmth and charm on tap. It’s worth the search for the great beer garden.

Location Lots Road, London SW10 0QD

The Terrace, London SW13

Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL

Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY

Townhall Parade, London SW2 1RJ

Hackney Road, London E2 7NS

Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DA

Britton Street, London EC1M 5UQ

Locations all around London

Tooley Street, London SE1 2JX

Upper Street, London N1 1RQ

Poland Street, London W1F 7

Greenwich High Road, London SE10 8

Brixton Road, London SW9 7AY

Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW

Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1HQ

Campden Hill Road, London W8 7AR

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King’s Arms

Medicine Bar

Milk & Honey

North Pole

Plan B

Rhythm Factory

Vertigo 42

Windsor Castle

NightlifeLondon has one of the most diverse and exciting nightlife scenes in the world. From uproarious pubs to laid-back lounges and hopping nightclubs, everyone is sure to find something that suits their style.

Below is a select listing of bars, clubs, and more that will help you get acquainted with the city’s nightlife: