Abingdon Travel Guide
London
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.
Wembley Stadium
Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Piccadilly Circus
Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.
Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
O2 Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Things to do
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London
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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise
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London Eye River Cruise Tickets
Top hotels in Abingdon
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Point A Kensington Olympia
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Strand Palace Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Park Plaza London Riverbank
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Abingdon
Kensington
Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.
South Kensington
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
Paddington
Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
Mayfair
Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street.
- Kensington High Street
- Bupa Cromwell Hospital
- Hyde Park
- Wembley Stadium
- Piccadilly Circus
- Buckingham Palace
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Trafalgar Square
- London Bridge
- Tower of London
- The British Museum
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Oxford Street
- Leicester Square
- Windsor Castle
- The Shard
- Westminster Abbey
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Royal Albert Hall