Things to do and places to visit in London

With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.

Some unmissable London attractions include:

• Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
• Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
• Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
• Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
• Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
• Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
• Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
• Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
• Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
• Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
• Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
• Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
• Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
• Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.