Farringdon Travel Guide
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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.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Farringdon
The City of London
The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Kings Cross St. Pancras
Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like St Pancras Chambers and British Library. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.
Covent Garden
The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
Shoreditch
Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
London City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
Soho
Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.
- 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
- Westminster Abbey
- Leicester Square
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Kensington High Street
- Natural History Museum
- Covent Garden Market