London Visitor Guide
Everything worth knowing before you arrive: the capital’s six airports, what to see, where to shop, the best parks, what’s on in the theatres, and the practical details that catch visitors out.
London's airports
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, City and Southend: how they compare and how to reach central London.
Sites & attractions
Landmarks, museums and galleries, theatre and music, markets and neighbourhoods — grouped to make planning easier.
Shopping
Oxford Street to Hatton Garden, Harrods to Westfield — the streets, stores and centres worth your time.
Parks
Hyde Park, Regent's Park, Hampstead Heath, Kew and Richmond — the capital's finest green spaces.
Theatres
What's on in the West End and beyond, and how to book tickets without paying over the odds.
Useful tips
The UK ETA, contactless fares, mobile data, staying safe, and the things visitors most often get wrong.
Arriving soon?
Fixed-price transfers from every London airport, with your driver confirmed in minutes.