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The King’s official London residence and the backdrop to the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Every summer, the State Rooms are open to members of the public. During the rest of the year, private guided tours are available to book on the official website.

At 350 acres, Hyde Park is the largest of central London’s royal parks. Originally a hunting ground for Henry VIII, it’s now home to the Serpentine Gallery, open-air summer concerts, and the beloved annual Winter Wonderland.

Famous for its illuminated billboards and the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain – popularly known as Eros, though it actually depicts Anteros, the Greek god of requited love. Piccadilly Circus sits next to Leicester Square, where the TKTS booth sells discounted same-day tickets to West End shows.

One of London’s great department stores, right on your doorstep. Selfridges is renowned for its imaginative window displays, exclusive collaborations, and edit of fashion, beauty, and homeware. Stay for a meal at the Brasserie of Light, or head up to the rooftop bar after shopping.

The world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel offers sweeping views across the capital from 135 metres up. Each of the 32 pods takes half an hour to complete a full rotation. As the UK’s most popular paid tourist attraction, it’s worth booking tickets in advance to avoid queues.

Europe’s busiest shopping street attracts roughly 300,000 people a day to department stores like Selfridges and John Lewis, as well as flagship stores for many high-street brands, including Marks & Spencer, Primark, Zara, and H&M. At its midpoint, Oxford Circus marks where Oxford Street meets Regent Street, one of London’s most handsome thoroughfares.

Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the name of the great bell inside the Elizabeth Tower – but few people will correct you. Completed in 1859, the tower is one of London’s most recognisable landmarks. Official tours, which involve climbing more than 300 steps, can be booked online; tickets are released three months in advance.

One of London’s great public spaces, anchored by Nelson’s Column and its famous bronze lions. The National Gallery runs along the northern edge, and the Square’s fourth plinth hosts a rotating programme of specially commissioned contemporary sculpture – always worth a look.