Highlights from London

  • Learning that the London bridge is not the one you see pictured here
  • Getting rained on 5 minutes after arriving in London from the airport
  • Experiencing a London pub
  • Getting to see famous landmarks in person, like Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, and Big Ben

The Top Things to Do in London, England

I may have only had about 6 hours to explore London, but I saw so much in such a short time. First I made my way towards Kensington Palace. The line was long to get in, so I didn't go inside. I made my way back towards Buckingham Palace. Then I headed towards Big Ben, The London Eye, and The London Bridge. It was so incredible to see all these famous landmarks in person.

Go see Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is even more beautiful up close. But keep in mind there will likely be crowds. I went when it was raining and that didn't deter people (myself included).

If you time it right, you can also see the changing of the guard.

See Big Ben in person

Yep? You know I had to go see the famous Big Ben clock tower at the Palace of Westminster. I knew it was going to be grand, but I'm glad I got to see the incredible details with my own eyes.

Walk around Hyde Park

In the heart of London is Hyde Park. This was such a lovely place to walk around and people-watch.

Go to Kensington Palace

Another palace? Yep! I actually went to Kensington Palace before heading to Buckingham Palace. This palace used to be the home to Queen Victoria and Princess Diana, so I couldn't resist going to see it in person. I didn't go inside because the line was so long and I was short on time, but it was still great to see.

Watch the Tower Bridge let a ship pass through

It was really lovely to see this bridge in action. And make sure you actually go onto the bridge itself. When it's not raising up to let ships pass, you can walk along it.

See the London Bridge in person

To my surprise, I had no idea that the London Bridge was just a normal looking bridge. I grew up hearing about this bridge thinking it was some spectacular bridge. Nope. Just a normal bridge.