London travel articles

Britain’s capital juggles two millennia of history with relentless modern reinvention, creating a city where Roman walls meet glass skyscrapers, where Churchill’s War Rooms hide beneath government buildings, and where you can secure free entry to St Paul’s Cathedral if you know the right approach. The challenge isn’t finding things to do in London — it’s navigating the overwhelming abundance of choice whilst avoiding the tourist traps, extortionate ticket prices and logistical pitfalls that can derail an otherwise excellent visit. From securing cheaper London Eye tickets through unconventional means to understanding which part of the Tower of London deserves your immediate attention, smart planning makes the difference between a memorable city break and an expensive disappointment.

These London travel guides cut through the promotional fluff and focus squarely on actionable intelligence that improves your visit. You’ll find strategies for accessing sold-out attractions like the Harry Potter Studios Tour, practical visitor information for everything from HMS Belfast to the Horniman Museum, guidance on lesser-known gems such as Eltham Palace and Kenwood House, and money-saving tips that genuinely work — including advice on the cheapest nights to book accommodation and how to maximise your time at major attractions. Whether you’re planning your first visit or your fiftieth, these articles approach London from the perspective of someone who wants reliable information rather than breathless superlatives, acknowledging both the capital’s extraordinary appeal and its very real capacity to frustrate unprepared visitors.

• The cheeky way to get cheaper London Eye tickets.
• Inside the Churchill War Rooms.
• How to get on the Harry Potter Studios Tour when tickets have sold out.
• How to get free entry to St Paul’s Cathedral.
• The best weather for visiting Thorpe Park.
• Phrases with naval origins in Greenwich.
• What is the cheapest night of the week to stay in London?
• The part of the Tower of London you should visit first.
• Is the Tower of London worth the ticket price?
• A guide to parking at Hampton Court Palace.
• Why the bust of Ramesses II is a highlight of the British Museum.
• A first-time visitor’s guide to the Horniman Museum in London.
• Practical information for visiting the London Museum Docklands.
• How to make the most of your visit to HMS Belfast.
• A practical guide to visiting Eltham Palace.
• Essential information for visiting the Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
• The Freud Museum London: A practical visitor guide.
• Visitor tips for going to the London Dungeon.
• A practical guide to visiting Kenwood House.
• A first time visitor’s guide to Kensington Palace.
• Plan your visit to the London Transport Museum.