Top London Wildlife Encounters

The Tower of London holds nearly a thousand years of history across a sprawling complex, and it's easy to miss the stories behind what you're seeing on your own. Follow a Beefeater through the grounds instead, hearing the history as you go. See the Crown Jewels, step inside the White Tower, and visit Traitors' Gate and Tower Green, the execution site of Anne Boleyn.

Immerse yourself in the sights and scents of London’s breathtaking Kew Gardens. A UNESCO-listed venue, the Royal Botanic Gardens features a diverse array of rare plants and flowers across 326 acres (132 hectares). Discover the lawns and gardens on foot, stroll along the Treetop Walkway to view some of the gardens’ 14,000 trees, and visit magnificent structures like the Royal Kew Palace and the Palm House – one of the largest surviving Victorian glasshouses. Note that last entry is at 2:30 p.m. as the gardens close at 3:15 p.m.

The South Bank's busiest attractions draw long entry lines, especially in the school holidays. Booking SEA LIFE® London Aquarium in advance lets you choose a time slot and enter at the hour you want. Inside, themed zones take you through marine life from sharks and eels to clownfish and turtles, with a glass tunnel that puts the tanks overhead and a suspended platform above the sharks, plus daily feedings and talks.