Things that a first-time visitor in London MUST see....?

Question

Please help the best you can. Anything and everything contributes. I have some places in mind, but I would love to hear your suggestions.

Answer 1

Love London to bits. There is plenty to see and do. All depends how much time and budget you have, mate....and what interests you.

If you are a big fan of all things royal:

Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard.

Tower of London (for the Crown Jewels)

Hampton Court Palace (Henry VIII's abode)

If you are a world-class museums buff:

British Museum

Natural History Museum

If you are keen on open spaces & scenic quiet spots in a busy city:

Hyde Park

Regent's Park

Maida Vale (for the canals, folks call this place Lil' Venice)

Kew Gardens (for all things botanical).

If you are a science / engineering nut:

Greenwich Museum (to see the Greenwich Line and Atomic Clock)

Take a boat out to the Thames Barrier

I would not give the many colourful markets a miss:

Portobello Market (go on a Saturday for the full experience)

Camden Lock Market

Brixton Market

Greenwich Market

Borough Market (for fresh produce and generally, the "market" feel)

And since you are in London, do not miss out on the West End theatres and surroundings. You must watch a West-End show!

Traflagar Square and Piccadilly Circus

Leicester Square (to buy half-price theatre tickets).

There are plenty of websites out there that can direct you where to go, so I will list just 2 here and let you explore.

Have fun!

Answer 2

ehh a knife in your gut big ben london eye and a whole lot of stuff

Answer 3

Westminster Abbey.... awe inspiring...      then, at sunset, go ride the London Eye..... greatest view in the world..

Answer 4

london dungeon in tooley street, borough market, the tower of london, hyde park and the serpentine.

Answer 5

London eye! big Ben, millennium dome, (not sure if you can go in there anymore, but still a good picture)

you can go on open top busses and see all the big sights in one go!