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Unknown Destination | Budget travel & London tips

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A short getaway to London, exploring iconic landmarks, museums, and enjoying the vibrant outdoor and food scene.

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Buckingham Palace

St James's Park - The Blue Bridge

Westminster Cathedral

Did you know that the actual name of the tower is Elizabeth Tower. The name "Big Ben" specifically refers to the large bell housed within the tower

Big Ben

Grab a quick bite at the oldest food market in London. These are our top recommendations:

The Ginger Pig in Borough Market is well-known for its scotch eggs and sausage rolls- traditional english bites.

2 Hour Big Ben to Borough Market Walking Tour

Tate Modern

Horselydown stairs

Tower Bridge

Tower of London

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden

Poppies Fish & Chips

Arrival and Exploring Central London

FREE to visit-no need to book ahead — you can just show up! Depending on the time, there might be a bit of a queue, but it usually moves pretty quickly.

The Garden at 120

Check out one of the services at St Paul’s Cathedral — it’s free to attend and a great way to truly experience the space.

St. Paul's Cathedral

NLA - The London Centre

It’s completely free to go, just make sure you pre-book your visit in advance.

Barbican Conservatory

These are some of our go-to spots for a quick (and tasty) bite:

Good Friend Chicken
Ji Xiang Bao Zi
Bun House Chinatown
Chinatown Bakery

Chinatown Gate

The Butterfly Trail at Outernet

The British Museum

Gasholder Park

Here’s a simple list of interesting food spots at Camden Market:
	1.	Oli Baba’s – Halloumi Fries
	2.	Bian Dang – Taiwanese Street Food
	3.	Sonita’s Kitchen – Indian Naan Wraps
	4.	StakeHaus – Gourmet Steak & Chips
	5.	The Fish Dog – Fish Finger Hot Dogs
	6.	Arepa & Co – Venezuelan Arepas
	7.	Baba G’s – Indian-Inspired Burgers
	8.	Magic Falafel – Fresh Falafel Wraps
	9.	La Churreria – Spanish Churros
	10.	Yorkshire Burrito – Sunday Roast in a Wrap

Camden Market Hawley Wharf

Primrose Hill is the perfect sunset spot — bring some snacks and drinks, and just enjoy the view.

Primrose Hill

Cultural and Historical Exploration

On your way here stop at Eden Dock and walk through the futuristic Alexander Bridge — and don’t miss the free poem machine waiting for you at the entrance of Crossrail Place Roof Garden

Plus, you can walk from the Isle of Dogs to Greenwich through the historic foot tunnel — it’s a hidden little adventure under the Thames.

Crossrail Place Roof Garden

Cutty Sark

The Painted Hall is just £5 on the first Sunday of the month — such a hidden gem deal! Other then that it costs £17.50 per adult. You need to pre-book in advance

Painted Hall

Greenwich Market

Its actually the biggest Maritime Museum in the world- it’s FREE to visit and no pre-booking is necessary

National Maritime Museum

A former royal residence that was used in filming some episodes from Bridgerton, one of Netflix's biggest period drama hits. Also season 4 of The Crown filmed inside the Tulip Stairs of the Queen's House.

FREE to visit but pre-booking is necessary

Queen's House

While the Royal Observatory, where the line is physically located, requires paid admission, there's a free continuation of the line just outside the observatory grounds. You can access this free section by walking up the hill towards the observatory and turning right before the main entrance, where you'll find the line marked on the ground.