Best Activities for a Rainy Day in London

THE 10 BEST Indoor Things to Do in London on a Rainy Day

Best Activities for a Rainy Day in London

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  • cadley13
    Lancashire115 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The British Museum is an amazing place to spend a day. There are so many things to look at from around the world. The building itself with its central area and glass roof look stunning.

    The museum is free of charge but asks for donation. Please be aware that there are some exhibitions which do require a purchased ticket.

    When visiting the museum there are two queues. The best way is to pre-book tickets and join the queue on Great Russell Street. If you don't have a ticket then you need to queue on Montague Place.

    Large bags aren't permitted into the museum but there is a shop opposite the museum entrance on Great Russell Street which will store bags for you. I have no idea of capacity and cost for this service or security levels as we didn't use it.
    Written 7 November 2024
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  • Uncle Tim
    Plattsburgh, NY51 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There are places that you read about online—that seem like, okay let’s stop by there for a bit—on our way to somewhere else. But then you actually get there and you’re blown away by the experience. That’s Borough’s Market in London. Luckily this was first on our list for a Saturday morning (in October). We got there just after 9 am and ended up spending 2-1/2 hours enjoying this public market (with free entry, too). Sooo many food vendors, it seemed to go on for miles. We had an extended breakfast—because we kept running into more places with great stuff to try. It did get more crowded, but we still found room to explore. And besides the food market there were other shopping opportunities—little boutique shops all around. We found more stores (with great prices) as we made our way to the Queen’s Jubilee Walkway. Great morning.
    Written 4 November 2024
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  • John F
    21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing 360 degree views around London with nice covered garden and cafe areas. Its free and you do need to book tickets but its well worth the effort.
    Written 30 October 2024
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  • Anna-Katharina E
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went for the Dino Snores Experience for Grown Ups and it was simply lovely. All the people working there were really helpful and informative, the food was great and it was just lovely having the museum to ourselves. Would thoroughly recommend
    Written 6 November 2024
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  • Agnes
    London, UK51 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s one of the “musts” in London that deserves frequent visits both for locals and tourists!!!

    Partly because there will be special themed exhibits regularly to enhance the value of works and personalities of targeted works or artist!!!

    Partly because those residential exhibits are all pieces of master works!!!
    Some of them that are frequently mentioned by artists, art critics, and historians and seen on screen have the chances to shine themselves in front of your eyes!!! Say, Jane Gray’s Execution, The Toilet Venus……to just name a few……

    I’m totally impressed by them!!!

    One-day or one-time visit is not enough!!!

    There are eateries within the venue where the prices are not low!!!
    Written 6 November 2024
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  • Jim G
    Saint Louis, MO816 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to the Victoria and Albert after our initial plans for the day fell through. It has an extensive collection of practical and mechanical arts and does not charge admission. It did not match our tastes but would for visitors with other interests.
    Written 3 November 2024
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  • Midlands Foodie
    East Midlands, UK444 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Plenty of places to eat and drink as well as street entertainment and various shops too. Chestnut bakery is a must visit I’d say!
    Written 15 October 2024
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  • Megaride R
    Naples, Italy1,212 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s a great experience to do in London. Rich of historical events, symbols and memories, it’s one of wonderful place in the city.
    Written 2 November 2024
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  • Carlos D
    south wales127 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent attraction and very informative. Amazing to see all the war rooms virtually as they were left at the end of the war. The free audio devices are a really bonus.
    Written 31 October 2024
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  • Odie52
    Dubuque, IA12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bobby Wilson was our tour guide. Excellent We enjoyed the sites in Vancouver and also the Butchart Gardens in Victoria!
    Written 1 October 2024
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  • Dominika S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We have just returned from a Tour of Parliament. Amazing experience. We paid a bit extra for a guided tour. Our guide Nick was awesome, had great sense of humor, was really entertaining and during the 90 minute tour all in the group were listening to every word, he said. Thanks to the headphones, everyone could hear him clearly and didn't have to rush behind him, it was really comfortable. The tour completely exceeded our expectations and I recommend it. Great experience.
    Written 2 November 2024
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  • arpitam
    Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,063 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The largest cathedral in London opens its doors for one and all. The grandeur of the premises as well as the inner sanctum is magnificent. The cathedral offers admission tickets for various activities. One needs to plan the trip beforehand to enter and spend some time climbing up the dome and enjoy the vista.
    Written 31 October 2024
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  • Elizabeth S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I absolutely loved it !!
    Was an amazing sensory experience for the kids too, one being a baby who was blown away.
    Gift shop was too expensive but 🤷🏻‍♀️
    Written 19 October 2024
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  • James G
    Mill Valley, CA162 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Now owned by the Gulf State of Qatar, Harrods styles itself “the world’s leading luxury department store.” And so it is, if the world is defined by OPEC. Fancy the skull of a museum-quality Triceratops? It’s downstairs, for sale among the Rolexes and Piagets. Too expensive? Then perhaps something from the chocolate hall, of which Willie Wonka would be proud. But shopping at Harrods requires a Golden Ticket.
    Written 26 October 2024
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  • Karen M
    Kirkwall, UK1,297 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited for a concert - amazing historic building & excellent as a concert venue. Loads of facilities - numerous bars. Toilets very clean & well maintained. Snack food available.
    We were seated in the Gods but didn't feel the elevation
    Written 5 November 2024
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