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🇬🇧 London

London is a city of royal palaces, world-class museums, and pubs on every corner. From the cutting-edge galleries of the South Bank to the markets of East London, centuries of history meet modern creative energy.

Timezone

GMT (UTC+0)

Currency

GBP

Language

English

Best months

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Getting around

Tube is the fastest way around. Use contactless payment or Oyster card. Buses are great for sightseeing. Walk along the Thames.

Major Annual Events

Notting Hill Carnival
festival

Europe's biggest street carnival with Caribbean music, dance, and food

August

Wimbledon
sports

The world's most prestigious tennis tournament with strawberries and cream

June-July

West End Theatre Season
culture

World-class musicals and plays in the Theatreland district

Year-round

Bonfire Night
festival

Fireworks displays and bonfires across the city commemorating Guy Fawkes

November 5

Neighborhoods

Shoreditch

Street art, tech startups, rooftop bars

Camden

Alternative culture, live music venues, canal markets

South Bank

Tate Modern, National Theatre, riverside walks

Notting Hill

Pastel houses, Portobello Road market, bookshops