Be a Local London Tourist: Hidden Gems, London Secrets, Don't Miss These!
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Old Spitalfields Market
Market · Spitalfields
Recommended for unusual souvenirs; rated a close second to Borough Market, with a younger vibe.
Little Venice
Neighborhood · Little Venice
Walk a short stretch towards Paddington or about two miles along the canal to Camden Lock, or ride a canal boat.
London Walks
Activity · City of London
The Harry Potter walk visits the original Diagon Alley and Leaky Cauldron entrance and adds lots of London history.
Leadenhall Market
Market · City of London
Worth seeing in its own right, with or without the Harry Potter connection.
Southbank Centre & Royal Festival Hall
Landmark · South Bank
A rooftop-style bar with no booking or queues, and the lift sings from bass in the basement to soprano on the sixth floor.
Southbank Centre Food Market
Market · South Bank
A good alternative to the area's chain restaurants. Check whether it's open.
King's Road
Shopping · Chelsea
Feels more local and authentic than Bond or Oxford Street, with its own mini food market and pastel-coloured houses.
Saatchi Gallery
Museum · Chelsea · brief mention
Hampstead Heath
Park · Hampstead
Parliament Hill
Landmark · Hampstead Heath
Offers the best wide-angle view of the city, and a Hampstead trip isn't complete without it.
Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds
Activity · Hampstead Heath · brief mention
Suggested as a spontaneous way to end a visit, especially in good weather.
British Museum
Museum · Bloomsbury
The Great Court, opened in 2000, is Europe's largest covered public square and a sight in itself.
Hay's Galleria
Shopping · London Bridge
A good start for a riverside walk, best approached from Tooley Street.
HMS Belfast
Museum · Southwark · brief mention
Tower Bridge
Landmark · Tower Hill · brief mention
Best photographed from More London on the south bank.
More London Place
Landmark · London Bridge
A great little photo spot and a unique piece of town planning.
