Historic, Futuristic, Olympic

London is an architectural mishmash: traditional Victorian housing sits cheek by jowl with daring new designs. Take a guided tour of a city which is constantly reinventing itself. Start with a medieval trip to the Tower of London, stop at the Shard, London’s latest skyscraper and discover the Olympic sites.

London on the move

London is a huge city and getting around it can be both a pleasure and a trial -- sometimes it’s faster to walk than catch one of the famous red London buses. However, once you know the city, like the drivers of the black cabs, pleasures await you around every corner.

The lungs of London

While the latest towering building emerges on the London skyline, there is another, greener dimension to the city. Discover London’s multitude of parks and gardens and take a journey down the famous River Thames.

An ethnic patchwork

London is more than just a capital; it is a cosmopolitan hub where the world’s communities come together. On this page, you can discover some of these groups and how they have cemented their place in London’s heritage.

Mind the wealth gap

Soaring rents, sky-high property prices, costly travel; to get the most out of London, it helps to have plenty of cash in the bank, like the City stockbrokers. But even for the destitute, London is a magnet.

The art of being British

In London, art is everywhere. From the queen at Buckingham Palace to the kings of urban style, it sweeps through the city’s world-famous museums, its streets and even its restaurants.