LONDON FLIGHTS
With daily worldwide flights, from a wide range of destinations, there's no better way to fly to London than with British Airways. We offer award-winning service with no hidden charges.
With daily worldwide flights, from a wide range of destinations, there's no better way to fly to London than with British Airways. We offer award-winning service with no hidden charges.
There's nowhere in the world quite like London. The capital of England and the biggest city in the EU, London is a vibrant, multicultural and 24-hour city. You’ll find world famous attractions, incredible history plus some of the best shopping, eating and nightlife in Europe.
Discover London's eternal symbols; EDF Energy London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey all stand proud and make a monumental mark on London's skyline. And don’t forget London’s cultural offering that includes some of the world’s finest free museums, top galleries, like Tate Modern, and London’s West End where you can see the latest musicals and shows.
A pint in an ancient ale house is an absolute must on any trip to London. There are hundreds, all with amazing stories to tell. Try the Olde Cheshire Cheese, a favourite of Dr Johnson and Arthur Conan Doyle. Its winding staircases and cosy interior are straight out of a Charles Dickens story. To explore more London pubs check out the Good Pub Guide website.
Best known as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Palace is the home of the British government. The building was rebuilt on the site of important medieval remains and is a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. In fact, you can only appreciate the scale and design if you see it in real life. Don’t miss a tour inside the building if you visit during the summer opening period.
One of the world's largest observation wheels and an iconic feature on the London skyline, the EDF Energy London Eye gives you spectacular 360-degree views of London's most famous landmarks including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the ‘Gherkin’, the Tate, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus to name just a few. On a clear day you can see around 40km – that’s as far as Windsor Castle.
London’s famous museum of human history and culture has an astonishing seven million objects in its collections making it one of the largest in the world. This wonderful museum is free to visit and its mind-boggling exhibits come from every continent in the world, showing us the story of human culture from its beginnings right up to today.
London’s iconic cathedral designed by Christopher Wren has witnessed many historic events, including the funeral of Winston Churchill and the marriage of Charles and Diana. A visit to St Paul’s Cathedral offers spectacular views over London from the top of the Dome. Don’t miss the famous Whispering Gallery where a tiny whisper against the wall can be heard loud and clear on the opposite side of the dome.
This iconic, landmark has redefined London’s skyline once again. The View from the Shard is almost twice as high of any other viewing platform in London, providing breathtaking 360 degree, 64km (40mile) views over the city. If you are not so lucky with the weather, you’ll still find it just as exhilarating to be 244m (800ft) above one of the greatest cities on earth, exposed to the elements, listening to the sounds of the city and making the most of the multimedia displays and interactive telescopes.
See London’s famous attractions from a double-decker bus. The hop on hop off bus gives you the freedom to see as much or as little as you like. Sit up top and admire the sights of London, whilst listening to the knowledgeable tour guide.
Discover more and pay less with a London sightseeing pass. It gives you access to over 55 top attractions, including the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle and Westminster Abbey – the chosen wedding venue of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
There’s always two sides to every story and WICKED does its best to tell the other side of L. Frank Baums’ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Did you know the Wicked Witch of the West was in fact a misunderstood girl named Elphaba? Winner of 15 major awards, The New York Times calls WICKED Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, and the London Evening Standard claimed the show was one of the most popular West End musicals ever.
Harry Potter fans will relish the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and visit the original Warner Bros. Studio from the Harry Potter™ films. Step inside the Great Hall, explore Dumbledore’s office and cast your spell in the Potion’s classroom. Catch a glimpse of Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid’s motorcycle. And as you walk around discover the secrets behind the special effects and animatronics that made each novel come alive on screen.