Lonely Planet London

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to London.

Discover London's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from perusing the floral stalls at Columbia Road Flower Market to joining an exhilarating all-speed boat ride along the Thames, and exploring Europe's largest urban parkland at Richmond Park.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's London travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or more.
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate London and connect experiences together with ease.
• Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from London so you can explore the surrounding areas.
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including visiting Buckingham Palace, admiring St Paul's Cathedral's grand architecture, and exploring the V&A museum.
• Special features on the city's 12 legendary markets, West End theatre guide, London transport explained.
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more.
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel.
• Connect with London culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions.
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of London.
• Covers the West End, City of London, South Bank, Kensington & Hyde Park, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch, & Spitalfields, East London & Docklands, Hampstead & North London, Notting Hill & West London, South London, Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court plus day trips to Windsor, Cambridge, Brighton, Oxford, Woking, Leigh-on-Sea, St Albans, Wiltshire.

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's London.