This week's 5 London Picks

• 🎵Music

  Southbank Centre programme

  See what's on along the river — free installations, talks, and ticketed shows in one stretch.

  South Bank

  Free · VariesBest forAfter workIndoor/outdoor

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• 🌇Garden & viewpoint

  

  Sky Garden skyline views

  Free indoor garden with 360° city views — worth booking ahead if you want a guaranteed slot.

  City of London

  Free · Booking recommendedBest forDateIndoor

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• 🍜Market

  

  Borough Market food browse

  Wander the stalls, grab something good, and make a low-commitment lunch or snack plan.

  London Bridge

  £ · VariesBest forWeekendIndoor/outdoorThis week

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• 🌿Outdoor

  

  Holland Park open-air break

  Quiet park with the Kyoto Garden, peacocks and wooded paths — a calmer green-space plan.

  Holland Park

  FreeBest forSoloOutdoor

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• 🏛️Historical

  

  Tower of London

  Historic fortress with the Crown Jewels — go early and focus on highlights for a manageable visit.

  Tower Bridge

  £££ · VariesBest forVisitorsOutdoor

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Featured Experience

🏰Featured Experience

Hampton Court Palace

Tudor palace with grand interiors and riverside gardens — a fuller day out if you want history and space.

Richmond

££ · Varies

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