The Ultimate London Bucket List: 67 Things You Can’t Miss

April 12, 2023

TIP: This bucket list is ordered in a table, because in all the years I have travelled the world, thats all I need. Read the guides below the table to help you navigate this big city called London. Enjoy, please leave a comment if you found this information useful or any ideas for improvment. Happy Travels!. Ig your travelling from overseas, you can always reach out via the contacts:

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Attraction (Venue Link)	Description	Post Code (google Maps)	Category	London Borough
The Tower of London	Discover the Dark History of England's Monarchy at The Tower of London	EC3N 4AB	Castle	City of London
Brick Lane Market	Discover the Eclectic Treasures of Brick Lane Market: A Diverse Showcase of Art, Fashion, and Food	E1 6QR	Market	Tower Hamlets
The Whitechapel Gallery	Experience contemporary art at the Whitechapel Gallery	E1 7QX	British art	Tower Hamlets
The Museum of London Docklands	Discover the history of London's docks at the Museum of London Docklands	E14 4AL	Zoology	Tower Hamlets
The William Morris Gallery	Discover the life and legacy of William Morris at the William Morris Gallery	E17 4PP	Design	Waltham Forest
The V&A Museum of Childhood	Rediscover your childhood at the V&A Museum of Childhood	E2 9PA	Museum	Tower Hamlets
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park	Enjoy a day out in the park at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park	E20 2AD	Parl	Newham
The ArcelorMittal Orbit	Take a thrilling ride on the ArcelorMittal Orbit at the Olympic Park	E20 2AD	Garden	Newham
The Old Royal Naval College	Admire the stunning architecture of the Old Royal Naval College	E20 2ST	Architecture	Newham
The Museum of London	Explore the Fascinating History of London at The Museum of London	EC2Y 5HN	History	City of London
The Barbican Centre	Experience a diverse range of art and culture at the Barbican Centre	EC2Y 8DS	History	City of London
The Sky Garden	Take in breathtaking views of London at the Sky Garden	EC3M 8AF	Arts centre	City of London
St. Paul’s Cathedral	Admire the Splendor of St Paul’s Cathedral, One of the Most Iconic Cathedrals in the World	EC4M 8AD	Cathedral	City of London
Wembley Stadium	Experience the Thrill of Live Sports at Wembley Stadium: Home of Legendary Football Matches	HA9 0WS	Stadium	Brent
The Emirates Stadium	Explore the Home of Arsenal FC at The Emirates Stadium, One of the Most Modern Stadiums in the UK	N7 7AJ	Stadium	Islington
The Wellcome Collection	Immerse yourself in the world of science at the Wellcome Collection	NW1 2BE	Childhood	Camden
The British Library	Get Lost in the Vast Collection of The British Library, the Second Largest Library in the World	NW1 2DB	Library	Camden
Camden Market	Camden Market: A Vibrant Haven of Art, Food, and Fashion	NW1 8AH	Market	Camden
The Keats House	The Keats House: A Tranquil Haven Celebrating the Life and Works of the Romantic Poet	NW3 2RR	Musem	Camden
The Freud Museum	The Freud Museum: Explore the Mind of the Father of Psychoanalysis	NW3 5SX	Musem	Camden
The RAF Museum	The RAF Museum: A Fascinating Journey Through the History of Aviation	NW9 5LL	Aviation	Brent
Borough Market	Satisfy Your Culinary Cravings at Borough Market: A Foodie's Paradise in the Heart of London	SE1 1TL	Market	Southwark
Tower Bridge	Cross the Iconic Tower Bridge, One of London's Most Recognizable Landmarks	SE1 2UP	Bridge	Southwark
The Imperial War Museum	The Imperial War Museum: A Thought-Provoking and Poignant Tribute to Britain's Military History	SE1 6HZ	War	Southwark
The London Eye	Soar Above the City on The London Eye, the Tallest Ferris Wheel in Europe	SE1 7PB	Observation wheel	Southwark
The Southbank Centre	The Southbank Centre: A Dynamic Hub of Art, Music, and Performance	SE1 8XX	Arts centre	Southwark
The Globe Theatre	Transport Yourself to Elizabethan England at The Globe Theatre, the Modern Replica of Shakespeare's Playhouse	SE1 9DT	Theatre	Southwark
The Shard	Take in Spectacular Views of London from The Shard, the Tallest Building in the UK	SE1 9SG	Skyscraper	Southwark
The Tate Modern	Explore Contemporary Art at The Tate Modern, the World's Most Visited Museum of Modern Art	SE1 9TG	Contemporary art	Southwark
The O2 Arena	Unforgettable Nights of Music and Entertainment at The O2 Arena	SE10 0DX	Arena	Greenwich
The Royal Observatory	Discover the Secrets of the Universe at The Royal Observatory in Greenwich	SE10 8XJ	Astronomy	Greenwich
Greenwich Park	Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of Greenwich Park: A Serene Retreat with Stunning Views	SE10 8XJ	Park	Greenwich
The Fan Museum	Immerse yourself in the history of fans at the unique Fan Museum	SE10 9BL	Musem	Greenwich
The Cutty Sark	Climb Aboard The Cutty Sark, One of the Last Tea Clippers in the World	SE10 9HT	Clipper ship	Greenwich
The Queen's House	The Queen's House: A Majestic Showcase of Art and Architecture	SE10 9NF	Palace	Greenwich
The Painted Hall	Step into History at The Painted Hall: A Magnificent Baroque Masterpiece	SE10 9NN	Art Building	Greenwich
The Royal Observatory	Explore the stars and the universe at the historic Royal Observatory	SE10 9NN	Museum	Greenwich
The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs	Unleash Your Inner Dinosaur Fan at The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs: A Unique and Educational Attraction	SE19 1UF	Sculptures	Croydon
The Dulwich Picture Gallery	Experience a collection of Old Masters at the Dulwich Picture Gallery	SE21 7AD	Art	Lambeth
The Horniman Museum	Explore the Wonders of the Natural World at The Horniman Museum	SE23 3PQ	Museum	Lewisham
Eltham Palace	Eltham Palace: A Fascinating Blend of Medieval and Art Deco Architecture	SE9 5QE	Palace	Greenwich
The Houses of Parliament	Witness the Heart of British Politics at The Houses of Parliament	SW1A 0AA	Politics	Westminster
Buckingham Palace	Experience Royal Grandeur at Buckingham Palace, the Home of the Queen	SW1A 1AA	Palace	Westminster
The Churchill War Rooms	Step Back in Time at The Churchill War Rooms, a Fascinating Piece of WWII History	SW1A 2AQ	History	Westminster
Westminster Abbey	Discover Westminster Abbey, the Historic Coronation Site of English Monarchs	SW1P 3PA	Church	Westminster
The Tate Britain	Explore British art from 1500 to present day at the Tate Britain	SW1P 4RG	Museum	Westminster
The Royal Albert Hall	Experience the Grandeur of The Royal Albert Hall, One of the World's Most Famous Concert Halls	SW7 2AP	Concert hall	Kensington and Chelsea
The Science Museum	Marvel at the Wonders of Science at The Science Museum, the Most Popular Science Museum in Europe	SW7 2DD	Science	Kensington and Chelsea
The Victoria and Albert Museum	Journey Through Centuries of Design and Decorative Arts at The Victoria and Albert Museum	SW7 2RL	Design	Kensington and Chelsea
The Natural History Museum	Discover the Diversity of Life at The Natural History Museum, Home to Millions of Specimens	SW7 5BD	Natural history	Kensington and Chelsea
Portobello Road Market	Step Back in Time at Portobello Road Market: A Nostalgic Blend of Antiques and Vintage Finds	W11 1LJ	Market	Kensington and Chelsea
The Museum of Brands	The Museum of Brands: An Intriguing Insight into the Evolution of Consumer Culture	W11 1QT	Advertising	Kensington and Chelsea
Oxford Street	Shop 'Til You Drop on Oxford Street: The Ultimate Retail Destination	W1D 1BS	Shopping	Westminster
The Wallace Collection	Admire World-Class Art at The Wallace Collection, a Hidden Gem in the Heart of London	W1U 3BN	Art	Westminster
Hyde Park	Escape the Hustle and Bustle of the City in the Tranquility of Hyde Park	W2 2UH	Park	Westminster
The Serpentine	Escape to Serenity at The Serpentine: A Tranquil Oasis in the Bustling City	W2 2UH	Lake	Westminster
Kensington Palace	Enter the World of Royalty at Kensington Palace, the Birthplace of Queen Victoria	W8 4PX	Palace	Kensington and Chelsea
The Cartoon Museum	The Cartoon Museum: A Playful and Engaging Celebration of Cartoons and Comics	WC1A 2HH	Cartoons	Camden
The British Museum	Immerse Yourself in World-Class Artifacts at The British Museum	WC1B 3DG	Antiquities	Camden
The Grant Museum of Zoology	Discover a world of fascinating specimens at the Grant Museum of Zoology	WC1E 6DE	Medical	Camden
The Charles Dickens Museum	The Charles Dickens Museum: Step into the World of a Literary Legend	WC1N 2LX	Musem	Camden
The Sir John Soane's Museum	Step back in time at the historic Sir John Soane's Museum	WC2A 3BP	Art gallery	Camden
Covent Garden	Discover the Magic of Covent Garden: A Captivating Hub of Culture and Creativity	WC2E 8RF	Market	Camden
The West End	The West End: Where World-Class Theater Meets Timeless Elegance	WC2H 7BP	Theatre district	Camden
The National Gallery	Marvel at Masterpieces at The National Gallery, Home to the Nation's Finest Paintings	WC2N 5DN	Art	Westminster
Trafalgar Square	Experience the Majesty of Trafalgar Square: A Historic Landmark and Cultural Hub	WC2N 5DN	Square	Westminster
The Courtauld Gallery	Admire a collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art at the Courtauld Gallery	WC2R 0RN	Art gallery	Westminster

Navigating London by using the English Post Code System

Navigating using London postcodes can be a bit tricky, but with a little bit of understanding, it can be a breeze. London postcodes are made up of two parts; the first part is the postcode area, which consists of one or two letters that indicate a specific region or area in London. The second part is the postcode district, which is a number that further specifies the location within the area. For example, the postcode W1D 3QU is in the W area (West End), and the district code is 1D.

Post Code follows, you have guessed it, the compass. North, South, East, and West. Looking for something to see in the East End, look for an E Post Code. Also, enter the postcode into google maps and the region will be highlighted.

Finding Your way around London by London Borough Names

London is a vast city with 32 boroughs, each with its own unique characteristics and attractions. To navigate London using the borough names, it is essential to have a good understanding of the city’s geography.

Central London Boroughs

Firstly, it’s crucial to know the central London boroughs, which are the City of London, Westminster, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, and Kensington & Chelsea. These boroughs are at the heart of the city and are well connected by public transport, including the famous London Underground, buses, and taxis.

Major Landmarks and attractions

Secondly, it’s important to know the major landmarks and attractions in each borough. For example, in Westminster, you can find Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben. In Camden, there’s the famous Camden Market, while in Kensington & Chelsea, there’s the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. By knowing the main landmarks and attractions in each borough, it becomes easier to plan your journey and navigate the city using the borough names.

London Transport

When using borough names to navigate London, it’s also important to understand the city’s transport system. The London Underground is the most popular mode of transport, and it operates 11 lines that cover most parts of the city. Each line is color-coded, making it easy to identify the right line and direction to take. The bus network is also extensive, covering all 32 boroughs, and it’s a more affordable option compared to the Underground. Additionally, the city has an extensive network of cycle lanes, and cycling is a popular mode of transport, particularly in central London.

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