BEST THINGS TO DO IN LONDON FOR FIRST TIMERS W/ MAP (2024) | 40+ Must-Dos, Hidden Gems & More!
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- Looking for an honest take on the best things to do in London? This comprehensive London guide gives you the full scoop on unique London activities you can’t miss on your next trip. Here is the full written guide with more details & must-dos: happytowander.com/things-to-d...
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0:00 INTRODUCTION
1:47 THINGS TO DO IN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER
16:14 THINGS TO DO IN THE CITY OF LONDON
22:25 THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHWARK
26:44 THINGS TO DO IN TOWER HAMLETS
30:22 THINGS TO DO IN CAMDEN
34:24 THINGS TO DO IN KENSINGTON & CHELSEA
39:03 OUTSIDE OF CENTRAL LONDON
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Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy this week's (extra long) video about the best things to do in London. The written version here somehow goes into even MORE detail so be sure to check it out: happytowander.com/things-to-do-in-london-england/
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Great video, very helpful!Where can I find the map?
The BEST and most detailed guide to London I have ever watched. Concierge quality information, especially on how you can see St Paul's and the London skyline for free.
Wow that is such a kind comment. Thank you so much!!! Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope the tips come in handy sometime :)
I'm a native Brit and Londoner, but my husband is American and he's visiting England for the first time and here I am lol searching for places to take him to! Thanks, one of the best guides on YT!
Wow! The WORK that has gone into this!!! Very impressive. I've lived here for 10 years and haven't done some of the things on this list. You've inspired me to get out there.
Ah thank you so much for the wonderful comment! I hope you have fun exploring more of the city soon 🫶
This is seriously THE best, most complete, informative video I have watched as I have been researching for my first visit to London (and I think I probably have easily watched several hundred). The minute I saw you had posted a new video, I had to click, like and share. I have always loved your videos, and I think you are the most generous person to share such in-depth guides. This is truly the only video someone would need to watch before visiting London. Thank you for the time and efforts you go to for those of us who get to sit back and watch!
I can't agree more! It is helpful for tourists ~ ❤By the way, I found that I can use code to get discounts on tickets on TRIP ~🎉
Oh my gosh this is the nicest comment ever. Thank you so much!! I’m really glad you found it helpful. My goal with this one was to be as thorough as possible so it means a lot that you enjoyed it. Safe travels on your first trip to London!! 🫶
I am studying abroad in London in Westminster and was a little nervous, but this really just gave me so much Joy and I am so excited!!!!! 🙌🏾
Wow! There's some real gems here that I did not know about for our trip later this year. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this!
Aw wow thank you so much for the kind words and tip 🫶 I really appreciate it!! Wishing you safe travels on your trip to London. I hope my tips can come in handy when the time comes!
Going to London next week! You made a comprehensive list of must-do and must-visit places! Thank you very much!
I’ve watched a dozen CZcams videos and you’ve tackled so many alternatives that other’s have missed or just glossed over, like the museums. I’m going to g to be rewatching and adding things to be my Wanderlog. Thank you!!
I can't agree more! It is helpful for tourists ~ ❤By the way, I found that I can use code to get discounts on tickets on TRIP ~😊
Ahh thank you so much for saying that!! My goal was to be as thorough as possible without making a ten part docuseries lol so I’m really glad you enjoyed it 🫶
Wow, I’ve lived in London all my life, and there’s some things in here I didn’t know about! What a well put together video, thank you!
This video came at the perfect time as I’m planning my trip for this September! 💗
I can't agree more! ❤It is helpful for tourists ~ By the way, I found that I can use code to get discounts on tickets on TRIP ~😊
Awesome!! I hope you have an amazing time 🫶
You always “knock it out of the park”, Christina! Thanks to you , I now have a good idea for planning a future visit to London.
Thanks so much!! Glad you found it helpful 🫶 safe travels.
This is seriously THE best, most complete, informative video I have watched as I have been researching for my first visit to London
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Fantastic video. Wished I had seen this before my first trip this past December
Goodness me, we have just binged watched a load of your videos and the amount of handy tips and information you give is so very much appreciated. Planning a trip to Europe next year and value so many things you have suggested. Thank you!
I must say .. this is so so detailed and interesting.. am going to watch again and again and again..❤.. kudos to you for a detailed tour given.😊..
Incredible guide!
I love London with my heart ❤
Thanks for sharing
Me too!! London is amazing. I’m always itching to go back. Thanks for watching and commenting 🫶
Epic video! Incredibly well researched with lots of useful and detailed information. Well done! 👍🏼
Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Fantastic information!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
You’re welcome!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting :)
Excellent. Very thankful for your video!
Kudos to you and your production team, on putting together such a wonderful and informative taste of what you can do in London. Looking back on how much your production value has evolved from your earlier videos, I have to compliment you on your hard work and dedication. Great job mate.
Aw you are so kind! Thank you. I honestly can’t even watch my first uploads because of how cringe I find the quality hahah so I’ll have to take your word for it that they’ve improved. 😂
@@HappytoWander - I assure you..
.they are NOT cringe at all. Because those early ones, always have info and ideas that a lot of people weren't covering back then. Evolution of something like your channel on a format like this, is always a good thing. We still learn a lot from those early ones. I know I do.
Amazing info thankyou ☺️
You’re very welcome!! 🫶 thanks for watching and commenting
There is some great advice! Thank you I was not tracking the Mithraeum, what a fun way to see sky gardens high above the head down the Roman ruins below! Can't wait to see this.
You’re welcome!! A lot of people miss the Mithraeum actually since it’s somewhat hidden, but I love that it’s free and so close to other main sights. Hope you get to check it out yourself soon!
Thanks so much for the interesting tour of the lovely London !!... When you live so far away it´s wonderful to be able to see everything that it offers !... Thanks !!...
You’re very welcome!! Thanks for watching 🫶
Happy to Wander, This is great! I liked it and subscribed!
Aw thank you so much!!! Really glad you enjoyed it :)
Hi Christina, thank you so much for this awesome video! Do you have a video regarding what to wear/pack when visiting the UK in the summer?
This is a great video.
Great video with some hidden gems that I wasn't aware of!
Thanks so much for watching!! Always more to see in London haha 🫶
I'm hoping to visit London for the first time in Oct/ November, I'm so excited!
The Church in your video next to Westminster abbey is St Margaret's Church, Samuel Peyps was married at St Margaret's and Sir Walter Raleigh is buried there ... at Westminster Abbey you should pay the little extra and go up to the Queens gallery and see the Magna Carta and Queen Elizabeth 1st charter
I always enjoy London. Will be there in a couple months. I always stay near Covent Garden.
Ah nice! What a central place to stay - close to all the action. Wishing you safe travels on your next visit!
How long does it take to explore a borough ? Should you choose one to explore over a few days stay? Or can you do one per day ? I’m planning a 5 day trip so it would help to know realistically the timeline of exploration for the different areas mentioned . Thank you so much !
Please where would you recommend for a one day tour.. thanks
This is a great video. I go to London quite a bit and I would certainly agree with most of these. (I'm not into the palaces but if it's on one's bucket list...they MUST visit!) I would add, after you're finished with the Mithraeum, go to Guildhall and see the ampitheatre for more Roman digs. Also, while London Bridge is the 'boring' one, there's not only a great photo op of the beautiful Tower Bridge but I also stop half way across and just stand for a moment because ... the bridge and the river are the reasons that London is there at all. So I always give it a moment.
Ooh thanks much for the tip about the amphitheatre! I genuinely had never seen or heard of it, so definitely something to put on the list for next time. Thank you thank you!
Good london
Dear Christina, how many days needed to go through all these places? I have 3 days visit to London next month
Oof honestly, this list is a culmination of so many visits, I couldn’t even begin to put a day number on it haha. Some people live in London all their lives and don’t manage to see everything.
If you’re working with three days, here is a 3 day itinerary I came up with that incorporates the main sights from this video. I hope it helps!! happytowander.com/3-day-london-itinerary/
I just sent to like 5 of my friends..
Where is the map please?
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Soho?
Yes! I mentioned it briefly in the City of Westminster section. So much to do there 💃
London would have looked even better with the Disneyland UK Park they had in mind, I wish they take their idea to build it back
Oh wow I had no idea there were plans to build that!! I can sense myself going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole later to learn more haha