Abingdon Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
O2 Arena
Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.
Tower Bridge
A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.
Big Ben
Arguably one of London’s most famous monuments, this prominent landmark is a national icon, adored by generations of Britons.
Buckingham Palace
This luxury residence of the oldest royal family in the world is still a national icon, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
Piccadilly Circus
This bustling, energetic area of London has been likened to Times Square in the US. It's also the perfect place to start your London sightseeing adventure.
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Other neighbourhoods around Abingdon
Kensington
Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Electric Cinema. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Known for its fascinating museums and beautiful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and King's Road, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
Paddington
The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London and Queensway are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
Mayfair
Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Berkeley Square.
- Kensington High Street
- Bupa Cromwell Hospital
- Hyde Park
- O2 Arena
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- Buckingham Palace
- Piccadilly Circus
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- London Bridge
- London Eye
- Trafalgar Square
- The British Museum
- Tower of London
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Wembley Stadium
- Oxford Street
- Marble Arch
- The Shard
- Windsor Castle
- Westminster Abbey
- Leicester Square
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Natural History Museum
- Covent Garden Market
- Finsbury Park
- Royal Albert Hall
- Westfield Stratford City
- Hampton Court Palace