Lonely Planet London

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to London.

Discover London's most popular experiences and best kept secrets, from wandering Europe's largest urban parkland, Richmond Park, to bargain-hunting for treasures and rare heirlooms at Bermondsey Antiques Market, and embarking on a Northeast London brewery crawl along Blackhorse Beer Mile for some of the city's finest hoppy drinks.

This classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, with an all-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate London effortlessly. Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities, while expert local recommendations cover eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, and more. Vibrant photography and maps include a pull-out map of London, plus fresh takes on must-visit sights from Trafalgar Square to St Paul's Cathedral and Kensington Palace.

Connect with London culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions. Coverage includes The West End, City of London, South Bank, Kensington & Hyde Park, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields, East London, Hampstead & North London, Notting Hill & West London, South London, Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court, plus day trips to Cambridge, Brighton, Oxford, Woking, Leigh-on-Sea, St Albans, Stonehenge, and Margate.