The London edit

Places worth your time

The museums, market and park behind our London edit.

Explore our growing London selection, with checked practical details and official sources.

PlaceConcerts

Royal Festival Hall

Orchestras, major live performances and public foyer spaces make Royal Festival Hall an anchor of the South Bank, with river views between events.

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PlaceCulture

Bishopsgate Institute

Archives, courses and cultural events give this Victorian building near Liverpool Street a role in preserving everyday histories and encouraging new conversations.

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PlaceExhibitions

Musical Museum

Self-playing instruments and mechanical music are the focus of this Brentford museum, where hearing the machines matters as much as seeing them.

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Free entry
PlaceCulture

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden

Carved stone, intricate woodwork and active Hindu worship make Neasden’s mandir a place to approach with time and respect.

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