101 things to do in London

Find the best of London with our ultimate list of things to do in the capital

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The full list

From galleries and museums to restaurants and raves, take a look at the very best things to do in the capital
Culture

Discover our selection of the capital’s unmissable museums, art galleries, visitor attractions and landmarks
Attractions

Keep the whole family entertained, with London's vast range of things to do for all ages
Restaurants

Gourmet kebabs, Chinese delicacies, brilliant breakfasts, unique drinking spots, jellied eels
Shopping

Overwhelmed by the capital's dazzling roster of shops, stalls and markets? Here's where to start your retail adventures

Welcome to the definitive guide to getting the most out of London: our list of the 101 best things to do in the capital, which has been put together by Time Out’s troop of expert writers and editors (along with suggestions from well-known London bloggers). Our roll call represents the very best this city has to offer – from top museums and cultural days out to great shops and markets and restaurants, with a few unique tours of London along the way. See the full list or choose a category below to get started...

We want this to be the definitive list, so tell us: what have we missed? What's your favourite thing to do in the capital? We'll constantly be updating this feature so your ideas could very well make it on to the list.

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Some of London's best known bloggers and writers select their favourite things to do in London

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aaw m8 dis is dat fully sic stuff aye cuzz? q p w

Swaggins daily Thu May 2
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#YOLO SWAG DOG

Ethan Thu May 2
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not very intresting need more things to do in london

kat Tue Apr 30
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Hi I have tried to advertise my Hat Making Classes with you in your Around Town section but I had no luck. I tried phoning but got put through to answering machine and got no reply. My classes are popular with tourists and locals and my permanent venue is The Rag Factory, Heneage St., Off Brick Lane, London E1 I do regular night classes and private classes for tourists as they have other events and I work around their timetable. Please advise me how I can advertise with you. Thank you, Lulu :-)

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i recently visit Buckingham palace.. wow what a place and it is open for this whole summer.... i am so happy .. i found this news at http://www.londonthisweekend.co.uk/18/post/2013/02/buckingham-palace-tours-open-to-the-public-this-summer.html ....and it is great news for London tourist because it is really awesome place.

dawsonnwilliams Mon Apr 15
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Only idiots complain about this webpage by adding a comment here, sensible people just use it.

mr Dowell Fri Apr 12
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I thought there would be more stuuf

Isabella Sat Apr 6
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I lived for three years in london. Last time in the year 2000. And i had a "Time Out" submission as well.Could you send me to my mail box news even about some Job occasions for strangers? . Even something about accomodations.I'm already over my fourties. Thanks a lot.

Clarita Ziniti Sat Mar 9
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hola

senorita Wed Feb 27
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