The following list of 10 points barely begins to cover the vast amount of 'things to do in London'. But I've put together 10 things I've enjoyed doing. So, in absolutely no particular order...
Walk down South Bank, starting at the London Eye. It's a great way to see many famous sights, such as the Oxo Tower, Tate Modern, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. Another good option is taking a river cruise, run by London Eye and leaving from Waterloo Pier.
Take in the views of London. Try these places:
Primrose Hill
London Eye
Tower Bridge Exhibition. Entry is seven pounds and you can stroll down the two walkways at the the top of Tower Bridge, admiring the view up and down the Thames
The restaurant on the 7th floor of the Tate Modern or the one at the top of the Oxo Tower
The view from the 29th floor of the Millbank Tower rivals the one from the London Eye, though you will need to be attending (or hosting) an event.
The galleries in St Paul's Cathedral
Salsa lessons are held all over London, and are a good way to meet new people and learn a new skill. Why not try Henry J Bean's in Wimbledon on a Tuesday night? Run by Salsa Partytime, there are six levels from beginner's through to super-advanced. Also, Salsateca runs classes every night of the week around London.
Go on a London walk. This is a great way to explore London's interesting history. From Harry Potter to Jack the Ripper, ghosts to pubs, there's going to be something to interest you. www.walks.com
Sandwiches from Pret a Manger. Made fresh every day. Delicious!
The markets. I love Camden, Portobello Road and Borough markets, but they can get really crowded.
A theatre performance!!! My favourite so far is Dirty Dancing, but I've been to five in total – only three in London (the other two in Cape Town). But why not pick one that strikes your fancy?
I particularly enjoyed wandering around Westminster Abbey. It gives you a good insight into British history, and includes the interesting Poet's Corner, the tombs of Elizabeth 1 and Mary Queen of Scots, and the Coronation Chair.
Speakers' Corner. Every Sunday, anyone with something to say can stand on a box or ladder in Hyde Park... and say it. Those in the crowd can shout back, if they want. Makes for some interesting listening, but go with an open mind. Closest Tube stop: Marble Arch
Explore one of London's many parks. As I write this, it's the middle of winter and raining outside, so it seems to have been the last thing on my mind right now. But during summer, there are numerous green spaces to visit such as St James's Park, Green Park or Regent's Park. Why not search for the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens or wander down to the Serpentine in Hyde Park?
