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What to Do in London When it Rains

Best Activities for a Rainy Day in London

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  • Churchill war rooms

1. Churchill War Rooms

22,912
Military Museums • Historic Sites
Westminster
By by vicaronthegolfcourse
Very atmospheric and gives a fascinating insight into Winston Churchill, his life and achievements in those dark war...
  • Esterno

2. National Gallery

39,791
Art Museums
Trafalgar Square / Embankment
By by Loveit12345
Amazing place to visit, stunning art, really beautiful building, highly recommend visiting, especially on a rainy day...

3. The British Museum

72,627
Speciality Museums • Art Museums
Bloomsbury
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Temporarily closed
By by adjebs
Beautiful building Fantastic artefacts Superb guide Lots to see Donation for entrance fee Possibly bring your own picnic
  • Westminster Abbey

4. Westminster Abbey

24,152
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Westminster
By by VacationTraveler_K
Must see in London to see the beautiful church and see the tombs of famous brits, royalty, and other memorials.
  • V&A Museum

5. V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum

31,917
Art Museums
Knightsbridge
By by ajjt123
The amenities are excellent and you can escape the real world for a few hours amidst the hustle and bustle of London.
  • St. Paul's Cathedral

6. St. Paul's Cathedral

17,027
Churches & Cathedrals
City of London
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Temporarily closed
Admission tickets from SGD 32.28
By by 298janisw
Beautiful stained glass, gorgeous gilded gates around the altar, amazing altar pieces, quiet prayer chapels, and mult...

7. Natural History Museum

36,861
Natural History Museums • History Museums
Kensington and Hyde Park
By by 420happyh
Great visit and its free too but you can donate which is a must for such a beautiful building with such amazing inter...

8. Borough Market

13,165
Flea & Street Markets
Southwark
By by 439andrezac
... Argentina’s ; the amazing duck wrap/bun and Monmouth coffee shop !!! Love the environment and try different dishe...
  • Covent Garden is a world-class shopping and dining destination attracting food-lovers and fashionistas alike. Buzzing with the excitement of the opera and theatreland, the area boasts some of the best shopping and dining destinations in London’s West End

9. Covent Garden

24,740
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets
Covent Garden
•
Open now
By by Twiggmeister
Fabulous as always, vibrant atmosphere with great shopping and dining, always a must to visit whenever in London.

10. Houses of Parliament

16,489
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Westminster
By by Angel22_7
Beautiful building and having attending many tours, private and with the tour guides, who do an amazing job at explai...
  • This is the first view you get when you enter the Stadium in the guided tour.

11. Chelsea FC Stadium Tour & Museum

2,691
Arenas & Stadiums
Hammersmith / Fulham
By by kwejhn
It was a good good birthday present for my little boy he had a very wonderful time we hope to visit again soon
  • Sunset at Sky Garden

12. Sky Garden

15,285
Observation Decks & Towers
City of London
By by katyh233
... staff were friendly, helpful and informative The views are fantastic, we were lucky enough to go on a sunny day.
  • Home Dressing Room

13. Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum

2,578
Speciality Museums • Arenas & Stadiums
Islington
By by farkasl2019
The tour goes through the whole stadium, you can visit the vip section, the lockers, the field, and you can get photo...
  • Photography by Thierry Bal, © The Wallace Collection

14. Wallace Collection

6,469
Historic Sites • Art Museums
Marylebone
By by crescent806
Beautiful setting and we hope to return again to explore the shop and to sample the highly recommended afternoon tea...
  • war museum

15. Imperial War Museums

10,427
Military Museums • History Museums
By by D3987VKkatiew
Brilliant day humbling, very interesting day out took our 11year old as his studying world 🌍 warII at school there a...

16. HMS Belfast

3,807
Military Museums • Historic Sites
By by 109sja
... you an insight into life onboard ship a great piece of history and very knowledgable volunteers to answer questions
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17. School Of Rock The Musical

952
Theatres
Covent Garden
By by GavinS262
The show is wonderful, great fun, with excellent performances from all of the cast.
  • See the helicopter flown by Prince William when he was in the RAF.

18. Royal Air Force Museum London

3,645
Military Museums • Science Museums
Temporarily closed
By by DannyB_11
... museum with one of the world’s best military aircraft collections spanning WW1, WW2, the Cold War up until day.
  • Emirates Stadium

19. Emirates Stadium

1,925
Arenas & Stadiums
Islington
Admission tickets from SGD 618.69
By by jelmutiger
We had club level tickets and the food options were plentiful and we enjoyed the Camden Road Brewing options as well.
  • Tate Britain

20. Tate Britain

3,989
Art Museums
Pimlico
By by Endymion1821
This beautiful building is like a favourite aunt - gentle and unassuming on the outside but full of indulgence on the...
  • Museum of London

21. Museum of London

5,737
History Museums
City of London
By by SpookyTree
... Roman times, Alfred the Great and the Great Plague, this museum takes you on a time path through to modern times.
  • National Portrait Gallery, London

22. National Portrait Gallery

5,724
Art Museums
Trafalgar Square / Embankment
By by 458ellenf
Great way to spend a rainy day in London!
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23. British Library

3,916
Libraries • History Museums
Euston / Kings Cross /St Pancras
By by ThePurpleSuitcase
The free exhibition, treasures of the British Library, was excellent, featuring original works such as famous classic...
  • Old Royal Naval College

24. Old Royal Naval College

2,613
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Greenwich
Admission tickets from SGD 25.63
By by GMFP_13
Walked across to the chapel afterwards and the guides in there were also very knowledgeable - a beautiful building, t...
  • inside the stadium

25. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

562
Arenas & Stadiums
By by chrisdG9345DW
Brilliant tour guides, Jack and Jack, funny and v knowledgeable and welcoming who gave us such a great insight into t...
  • BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London (Neasden Temple), by dusk

26. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

612
Religious Sites
Temporarily closed
By by alexnaturalhealt2017
... the intricate carvings of the marble columns, arches, ceilings and the exquisite and awesome cantilever Dome.

27. London Underground

44,712
Public Transportation Systems
Westminster
By by RKensington
So easy to use Best to buy an Oyster Card Download an interactive App such as Tube Map makes travel seamless and rela...
  • Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

28. Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

1,296
Speciality Museums
By by NicoleTO
As tennis enthusiast we thoroughly enjoyed the 90 minute tour of the grounds and learning more about the history of t...
  • Sweeney Todd

29. Kinky Boots at Adelphi Theatre

2,685
Theatres
Covent Garden
By by 797babsb
Fabulous show, full of fun, great costumes and sets, uplifting, talented cast.

30. Cutty Sark

3,196
Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
Greenwich
Admission tickets from SGD 29.24
By by jthompsonrofe
The British were amazing seafarers and the magnificent restored " Cutty Sark" is a display of the tea clipper trade -...
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