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.

Have your say: on Facebook | on Twitter using #ultimatelondon or in the comments form below

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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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Looking for things to do, as i am bored and usless.

Craig Corbett Thu Feb 21
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bruv I'm bored and they maybe should have put some more appropriate pictures but they wanna put rubbish photos on lolololololololololololololollololololl :))))

robyn Wed Feb 20
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I think we should've have a mother theme park in London

Grace warrenburg Mon Feb 18
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I think your website is good but it needs mor things and more interesting places for children and the pictures should be more appropriate for all ages because at the moment they are not at the moment. I a not going to thank you because I bet you won't do anything about it. Sincerely Emily, P.S. I will keep sending you things like this if you do not do anything about my complaints.

Emily Stone Sat Feb 9
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lololololololololololololololololololololololol

bob Mon Feb 4
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hi there

bob Mon Feb 4
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lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

bob Mon Feb 4
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I really don't like your new layout, you've hidden your top attractions quick list on the right and buried other info. I've been using this site for years however I'm finding Visit London a better option now.

chris Sun Feb 3
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