Lonely Planet. 2nd edition 2025
Discover amazing local experiences from heading to Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell to feast on tantalising Indian and Mediterranean street food; to strolling through the magnificent Hampstead Heath and enjoying stunning views from Primrose Hill; and spotting cutting-edge art in the latest exhibition at Whitechapel Art Gallery.
Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience London travel guide:
- Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
- Make the most of your time with 'Perfect Day' itineraries recommended by our on-the-ground writers
- Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of London
- Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from keeping up with London's evolving Chinatown food scene, to discovering the capital's hidden skyscrapers, and exploring disused tube stations
- Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
- QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
- Covers: The West End; City of London; South Bank; Kensington & Hyde Park; Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields; East London; Hampstead & North London; Notting Hill & West London; Brixton, Peckham & South London plus day trips to Explore Vineyards in Canterbury; A Royal Day at Windsor Castle; Follow the Cambridge Food Trail; Literary Magic in Oxford
