Things to do in London
Some places to visit while you're in London
Like any capital city London is full of places to visit and history to explore. Far too many to list here, so these are some highlights near to the venue.
Parks And Sights
London has quite a few Royal parks, often with a mix of large landscaped areas, formal gardens, lakes and other little follies.
The Regent's Park
Located a short walk north from the venue, the Regent’s Park combines large open spaces with tree-lined pathways, formal gardens, and four children’s playgrounds. It has excellent sports facilities, and contains central London’s largest outdoor sports area.
Hyde Park
A good walk pr short tube ride from the venue, set right in the heart of London, Hyde Park offers both world-class events and concerts together with plenty of quiet places to relax and unwind.
Trafalgar Square
A good walk pr short tube ride from the venue is an iconic square in London hosting Nelson's Column, water features and Lion statues.
Green Park and St James's Park
A short walk down The Mall from Trafalgar Square are St James's Park and Green Park. Featuring Buckingham Palace, the Victoria Memorial and the Wellington Arch.
Museums
Wellcome Collection
Situated a short walk from the venue at Euston. The Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library that aims to challenge how we all think and feel about health.
Wallace Collection
Located close to the venue. The Wallace Collection is a national museum housing unsurpassed masterpieces of painting, sculpture, furniture, arms and armour, and porcelain.
V&A Museum
Located on the south side of Hyde Park at South Kensington. A world of creativity in the heart of London. From unmissable exhibitions to extraordinary collections, there is something for everyone at the global destination for art, design and performance
With kids
Natural History Museum
Also located at South Kensington, a free national museum where you can travel through 4.6 billion years of our planet's history and help protect its future.
Art and Culture
The Southbank Centre
Locted at Waterloo on the south bank of the Thames, a short tube from the venue. Is the largest arts centre in the UK and one of the nation's top visitor attractions. Seeking out the world’s most exciting artists, from household names to fresh new talent, and give them space to showcase their best work.
The Barbican Centre
Situated in the City of London, a short tube ride from the venue. The Barbican Centre is a performing arts centre hosting classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions. It also houses a library, three restaurants, and a conservatory.
A Little Out There
Brooklands
A bit outside of London, around 40 minutes by train from Waterloo station. It was the first ever purpose built race track, with a long history. Discover the pioneers of speed, flight and adventure at the birthplace of British motorsport, aviation and home of Concorde.
