Best Activities for a Rainy Day in London
THE 10 BEST Indoor Things to Do in London on a Rainy Day
Best Activities for a Rainy Day in London
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Art Museums
Trafalgar Square / Embankment
Admission tickets from €23
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Westminster
Admission tickets from €35
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets
Covent Garden
History Museums
Notting Hill
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Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Westminster
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Churches & Cathedrals
City of London
Admission tickets from €29
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Department Stores
Knightsbridge
Speciality Museums
Southbank
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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Kings Cross
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- OcadoMapusa, India100 contributionsFantastic building. Not so keen on the new parts though I understand why it happened. Exhibition I paid to see was massively overcrowded and that spoilt my day out.Written 6 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christoff MLichfield, UK1,204 contributionsIt's pre-Christmas so was immensely busy on a Friday afternoon, although a lovely chilled Prosecco from one the stalls did soften the blow! Crowds were wandering aimlessly but it's very busy place full of pubs and stalls etc. Having said that, easy walk from London Bridge tube.Written 10 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- caroline2Paris, France528 contributionsThis review is only about the Van Gogh Exhibition at the National Gallery. Overall the exhibition is well presented, well lit and very informative. A little bit too crowded for my taste but still enjoyable. It is better to book a ticket ahead in order to avoid disappointment once in the National Gallery; the day I was there the exhibition was sold out for that day. Certainly worth going to!!Written 6 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Shatrughan KMumbai, India32 contributionsLondon is really the place to be if you have a flair for history. Natural History Museum is one of the great museums of London which you must visit. The admission is free but you need to book online tickets. The huge dinosaur skeletal in the main hall is worth watching. I particularly liked the geology section where you will find huge collection of gemstones and other different types of amazing stones and minerals. My daughter enjoyed the tour with her cousins. It’s was one of the best tour we had during our UK and Europe tours.Written 10 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CheshireDancingqueenNantwich, UK1,095 contributionsWe have wanted to visit the Sky Bar for a while, finally we made it.
You need to book a slot in advance at no cost, when we saw the number of people queuing we thought it would be packed, how wrong we were. There was loads of room.
They have a well stocked, if a little pricey bar, limited snack options and loads of room to wander round and experience the fabulous views and on our visit, no pressure to vacate.
A great visit, well overdue, it would be fabulous to visit in the evening when the city is full of twinkling lights.
A must if in London but make sure you book in advance.
Highly recommended.Written 8 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marco D'ArgentoPerugia, Italy13 contributionsWhat a fascinating building. The final resting places of England's early Kings and Queens. Lots of memorials to many noteworthy Britons including Queens Elizabeth 1, Mary 1, Mary Queen of Scots, Edward the Confessor, Henry 5 and 7. There is a gallery you can visit too which provides a stunning view of the Nave and looks down over the Coronation Theatre and ancient Cosmati Pavement. You can also see the secluded Shrine of Edward the Confessor which is not normally available to the public. The Chaoter House is a huge space too where monks would have said prayers in the old monastery. The audio guide is amazing and you can even download it to your phone. The staff inside are busy but helpful. Because it is an ancient building there are some areas not accessible if you use a wheelchair.
Che edificio affascinante. L'ultimo luogo di riposo dei primi re e regine d'Inghilterra. Molti memoriali per molti britannici degni di nota, tra cui le regine Elisabetta I, Maria I, Maria regina di Scozia, Edoardo il Confessore, Enrico V e VII. C'è anche una galleria che puoi visitare che offre una vista mozzafiato della navata e si affaccia sul Coronation Theatre e sull'antico Cosmati Pavement. Puoi anche vedere l'isolato Shrine of Edward the Confessore che normalmente non è accessibile al pubblico. Anche la Chapter House è un enorme spazio dove i monaci avrebbero detto preghiere nel vecchio monastero. L'audioguida è fantastica e puoi persino scaricarla sul tuo telefono. Il personale all'interno è impegnato ma disponibile. Poiché è un edificio antico, ci sono alcune aree non accessibili se si usa una sedia a rotelle.Written 5 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Don FCork, Ireland158 contributionsSuch a magnificent building and full of such wonderful artefacts from all over the World. Make sure you put a few hours aside and be prepared to be truly amazed !!!!! FANTASTIC 👍Written 3 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Quartz IGreater London, UK75 contributionsI recommend visiting off-season because during school holidays there I can be a long queue.
I would allow for three and a half hours for a visit, so you can visit the cafe, and take time to read the large amounts of information in the Churchill Museum.
The attraction is the former command basement that Churchill and the Chiefs of Staff used in the run up to and during World War Two
You walk along a clearly defined route looking at the map rooms, communications rooms, private bedrooms, conference rooms etc.
They are exactly as they were during the war, with a few wax models of soldiers added in.
The highlights are Churchill's bedroom and the Map Room.
In the middle of the site is a large detailed room called "The Churchill Museum".
About his life, politics, personal life and humour.
There is so much information and so many artefacts in there that it needs an hour and a half on it's own to do it justice!
You will want to take many photos, though I recommend the compact "Secrets of Churchills War Rooms" book which is an expanded guide book at an affordable price, stocked with photos and relevant information.
There is a very well stocked gift shop.
Visitors get given an audio guide which is essential, as the site is large with so much to see and learn.Written 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DayTrip5601100763213 contributionsA must see during Christmas it was worth my entire trip. It was just absolutely stunning. Little markets, the stores, the entertainers, just everything. A definite must see.Written 10 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sian WilsonSouthampton, UK999 contributionsCame to this museum on a Saturday afternoon. This museum is interesting and nice to see how brands as we know them today and on how they have evolved. I recommend and the staff on the desk are friendly and helpful :)Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dexLondon, UK1 contributionwent around most of parliament, great although scaffolding in the house of commons and outside st stephens hall, still great!Written 6 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MDBengaluru, India2,757 contributionsWas here on a Saturday evening when the Choral Evensong service was taking place. There was seating arrangement right under the dome. The Cathedral's architecture is just gorgeous.Written 7 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BrandymateLittle Sutton, UK140 contributionsTotally over the top bordering on tacky but you have to love Harrods, are you actually visiting London like a true day tripper without a visit to this iconic landmark!!
Spoke to a super guy on the fresh tea counter, got some amazing orange earl grey tea, the smell was divine.
Three things we did notice:
1) thank the lord the new owners removed that incredibly awful memorial to Princess Di (I’m told it was removed in 2018, so shows you how often I visit the Capital.
2) its big, it’s totally huge we got lost so many times and be prepared for walls of people, and we visited late on a Monday night and still super busy
3) please note wheeled suitcases are not allowed, it would seem rucksacks are but not cases so we had to pay £5 per hour for the supermarket across the street to store it, we had the case as Harrods was the last stop before heading home on the train ! Have to say possibly the security guard could have done a better job than shouting “you cannot come in with that” as I walked through the door, so I asked was there a concierge service I could leave it with and he just said NO, granted he did with prompting say you can leave it with the supermarket over the road for a small charge ! Maybe a short trip to security guard finishing school wouldn’t go a miss for this young man !!Written 13 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Chris5 contributionsAbsolutely mind-blowing. Takes 'immersive' to a whole new universe. Don't just look at the art, be part of the art.......Written 10 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Catherine DGourock, UK3 contributionsWhat a fantastic venue, will book a proper tour next time in London as we went to a Christmas show, the production was amazing, the choirs, orchestra, organist, singer, conductor were utterly brilliant. All the staff we engaged with were cheerful and helpful, all in all a great venue and great show, couldn't recommend highly enoughWritten 8 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
