Oval Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
The Oval
Tour the grounds, watch international cricket matches and learn about the historic sporting events held at this well-known cricket stadium.
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.
Tower Bridge
A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.
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.
London Bridge
Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.
Activities
From London: White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day-Trip
London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise
Simply Stonehenge Half- Day Trip from London with Free Snack Pack
London: Buckingham Palace & Westminster Guided Walking Tour
From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip
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Other neighbourhoods around Oval
Westminster
While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.
City of Westminster
Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Victoria
The interesting museums and stunning river views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Victoria Palace Theatre or Apollo Victoria Theatre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Victoria Underground Station to get around town.
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 Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
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.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Sloane Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
- The Oval
- Beefeater Gin Distillery
- Hyde Park
- Tower Bridge
- Buckingham Palace
- Piccadilly Circus
- London Bridge
- Wembley Stadium
- Trafalgar Square
- O2 Arena
- Oxford Street
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Tower of London
- Leicester Square
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- The British Museum
- The Shard
- Marble Arch
- Kensington High Street
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Natural History Museum
- Liverpool Street
- Covent Garden Market
- Finsbury Park
- Westminster Abbey
- Royal Albert Hall
- Hampton Court Palace