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Trip.Best Top 7 Night Attractions in Greater London [2024]
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Updated Sep 2024
- 9.94.7/52499 ReviewFrom42.86
based on 90313 reviews"A ride on the London Eye is a must-do experience when visiting the city. This giant Ferris wheel offers stunning, 360-degree views of London’s most famous landmarks. As we slowly ascended in the spacious glass capsule, we were treated to unparalleled sights of the River Thames, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and even as far as St. Paul’s Cathedral.The experience was smooth and relaxing, lasting around 30 minutes, giving us plenty of time to soak in the scenery and capture incredible photos. The staff were friendly, and the boarding process was efficient, making the entire experience seamless. For an extra special treat, we opted for a sunset ride, which provided magical views of London illuminated by the golden hour.Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, the London Eye offers a fantastic way to see the city from above. It's an iconic and memorable experience!"London.Waterloo8.2km from downtown
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: ·Take a ride on the 135-meter giant Ferris wheel and enjoy a panoramic view of London city scenery·Enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Thames River, overlooking and photographing the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben·Overlook St. Paul's Cathedral, the Shard and other buildings in the distance, and feel the unique blend of classical and modern London△ The London Eye has a total of 32 air-conditioned fully enclosed cabins, each cabin can accommodate about 25 people. The operation speed is slow, which is convenient for tourists to enjoy the scenery. It takes about half an hour to complete a circle. The cabin is equipped with explanations of various sights in London, which are played when rotated to the corresponding angle. In addition, touch-sensitive explanation equipment is also available.△ If you choose to ride the London Eye at dusk, the romantic Thames sunset will definitely be unforgettable.△ The London Eye at night is equipped with dreamy atmosphere. The illuminated Ferris wheel forms a huge blue halo, like a bright eye in the night sky.△ If you come to the London Eye on New Year's Eve, although you can't ride on it, you can watch the gorgeous fireworks and the changing colors of the London Eye. The scene is extremely lively.Show Less - 9.14.7/5795 ReviewFreebased on 2888 reviews"Reasons to Recommend:- Scenic views of London’s most famous landmark including House of Parliament, London Eye & Tower bridge.- Historical significance back to Roman times along the river with numerous guided tours available.- Cultural activities for cultural events including festivals, concerts & art exhibitions. - Recreational activities from boat cruise to kayak & bike rentals along the river path."London8.1km from downtownNo.8 of Best Things to Do in Greater LondonHighlights: The River Thames is famous throughout the world for its history, its culture and its amazing variety of wildlife, archaeology and scenery. Many Londoners believe it to be the City's greatest asset. The thousands of boaters in cruisers up and down the length of the river will attest to the fact that a day on or near the Thames is a great experience.Show Less
- 104.7/52006 ReviewFrom16.75based on 40203 reviews"This is probably one of the most popular spots in London so it’s a must see! It’s beautiful whether you see it close or from a bit far"London8.4km from downtownFeatured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: Enjoy the iconic panoramic views of the Tower of London, St Paulsand the Shard from the Tower Bridge.Step onto the Glass Floors, which is 42metres above the River Thames, to feel the london life from a unique perspective.Explore the historic Engine Rooms, and discover the stories of workers.The London Tower Bridge is one of London's iconic landmark structures. It is a bascule and suspension bridge that crosses the mighty Thames. It is also a drawbridge, with two bascules that can lift to an angle of 86 degrees to let river traffic to pass.△ The scenic Tower Bridge.△ The thrilling Glass Floors.△ The moment when the Bridge lifts is lauching.Show Less
- 8.94.6/5817 Reviewbased on 32024 reviews"It is a spectacular building. It is worth seeing it after it has been refurbished for several years. I strongly recommend visitors take some pictures on the other side of the Thames. You won't regret to take 10 mins to walk there."London.Buckingham Palace8.1km from downtownNo.11 of Best Things to Do in Greater LondonHighlights: Big Ben is located to the north of London's Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Westminster atop a 98-meter-tall clock tower. The clock face is brightly illuminated whenever the Houses of Parliament are in session. The giant clock represents England's classic culture. It is a landmark of the City of London and a source of pride for the people of England. Whenever London is used as the setting for a film, you can be absolutely certain to catch a glimpse of Big Ben. Although it is commonly known as Big Ben, the clock tower was renamed Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.Show Less
- 6.44.4/594 ReviewFreebased on 836 reviews"had an amazing time staying in Canary wharf in London! I would highly recommend staying here. the Ark hotel has amazing views from the roof top pool which is accessible to everyone staying here"London.Canary Wharf9.6km from downtownNo.8 of Family-friendly Attractions in Greater LondonHighlights: Canary Wharf is an important financial district and shopping district in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. It is located at the U-shaped turn of the Thames River in east London. There are many high-rise buildings and avant-garde and modern architectural clusters here to create a shopping paradise. Historical background British ports used to be the distribution center of world trade, advanced and prosperous, Canary Wharf is London's outstanding dock. At that time, Canary Wharf was a never-night pier, large and small ships were loading and unloading on the water, and many ships were waiting at the anchorage outside. However, in the 1960s, due to the shrinking of the maritime industry, some of the original port terminals in London gradually declined until they were closed, and the 22-square-kilometer terminal in Canary was one of them. In the mid-1980s, the City of London established the Docklands Development Corporation, which began a comprehensive transformation of the area. Now, Canary Wharf has been transformed into a highly dense international financial center. There are many high-rise buildings here, except for One Canada Place, the second tallest building in the UK, and the headquarters buildings of internationally renowned banks such as JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, and Citi. They are also settled here. In addition, from high street shopping malls to designer brand stores are numerous here. It also regularly hosts a variety of events, exhibitions and extraordinary public art exhibitions, enriching the environment and people's lives here. Boat Night Tour When night falls, you can see the brightly lit Financial Sleepless City by boat through this area, which is very distinctive. Thames River Cruise running time: 10:00-21:00, not running on Christmas Day, 30 minutes one-way, 75 minutes round-trip; fare: adults from £9.75, one-day pass adult £18, children (4-16 years old) 9 GBP, free for under four years old.Show Less
- 7.44.5/5512 ReviewFree
based on 4904 reviews"this place is particularly beautiful around Christmas time after the Christmas lights are turned on in December! oxford street has every type of shop you need. sometimes walking around can be a pain as it is often over crowded so you have to move quick but some parts are quieter than others. if you want to visit a restaurant it’s best to book a table as this place is always busy!Reasons to Recommend: has everything!"London.Mayfair10km from downtownFeatured in Best Things to DoHighlights: Oxford Street is an important shopping center in the West End of London. Together with Bond Street and Regent Street, it forms an important commercial district in London. It is a gathering place for high-end brand fashion shops and a shopping paradise where a complete range of the major brands is available. After years of development, Oxford Street has attracted hundreds of large shopping malls, many of which are established department stores of the world's premium brands.Show Less - 6.74.6/5271 ReviewFreebased on 33 reviews"Decent place to explore and hangout with friends - the after hour event on the first Friday of each month is especially worth exploring!"London8.5km from downtownFeatured in Best Things to DoHighlights: Tate Modern is contemporary art gallery situated in central London, and is the most explored modern art gallery in the world. It is known for commonly excellent and envelope-pushing exhibitions and for being placed within the now Bankside Power Station, a truly large building with an iconic red brick facade. The gallery is the most well known of the Tate group, which includes galleries in St. Ives, Liverpool and elsewhere. Admission is at no cost.Show Less
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