London (PDF Chapter)

This is the London chapter from Lonely Planet’s England guidebook.

One of the world’s most visited cities, London has something for everyone: history, culture, fine food and endless good times. Immersed in history, London’s rich seams of eye-opening antiquity are everywhere, with landmarks like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

• watch the world pass by in Regent’s Park, one of London’s loveliest parks
• maps
• marvel at the epoch-spanning collections of British Museum, the nation’s flagship muse-um
• transport
• see one of the Bard’s plays at Shakespeare’s Globe
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Neighbourhoods at a Glance.