British Museum
Pick a handful of objects and follow their stories across cultures and centuries.
YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
London.
A city of many worlds: paintings and park paths, market lunches and tiny gardens tucked between stone and glass.
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Hello London.
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Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
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Find your London
6 discoveries
London, at a glance6 places to explore
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PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of London 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
A city of many tables
Start with these British traditions, then explore the many communities shaping London's markets and neighbourhood kitchens.
Read the local food guideFish and chips
Battered fish with chips; ask about the fish, batter and accompaniments.
Pie and mash
A London tradition of meat pie, mashed potato and parsley sauce, known as liquor.
Sunday roast
A leisurely plate of roast vegetables, a meat or vegetarian centrepiece and gravy.
Afternoon tea
Tea with small sandwiches, scones and cakes; reserve ahead where required.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet London, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
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A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond London
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01By trainCastle & river
Windsor
Combine a castle visit with Windsor's town streets and the Thames waterfront.
Approx. 1–1½ h one wayIndicative time each way
London Waterloo → Windsor & Eton Riverside on a direct South Western Railway train; walk uphill to the castle.
- Tour Windsor Castle
- Explore the town
- Walk beside the Thames
Before you go
Reserve castle entry and check closures for royal use and opening days; check engineering work before travel.
Access & pace
The castle sits on a steep hill with long outdoor distances; review its access guidance before booking.
02By trainColleges & museums
Oxford
Historic university streets and major museums suit a day of wandering and indoor discoveries.
Approx. 1–1½ h one wayIndicative time each way
London Paddington → Oxford on GWR; select a direct service or the offered connection via Reading/Didcot Parkway.
- Explore the university streets
- Choose a museum
- Pause at the Covered Market
Before you go
College access and tours vary with the academic calendar; book anything essential and check your train's ticket restrictions.
Access & pace
Historic college entrances and museum routes differ; check the specific venue and station assistance.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.