London’s regeneration continues apace as new areas of East London become awash with cafés and art galleries, but there are plenty of other cool areas of town to check out too.

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London has the right area for everyone. Read our quick guide to find which spot would suit you best

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Read our guide to the best things about England and the reasons why you should visit this amazing country.

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If you find yourself in the area or are looking to spend the day there in the future, here’s what you should do in Kensington, West London.

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Read our guide to the very best, not to be missed attractions in England; from breathtaking National Parks to magnificent medieval castles

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London is as much about innovation as tradition; it’s a place that’s impossible to finish discovering, where the promise of something new is always in the air. This is a city where history is quite literally around every corner – where the ruins of an old church can be found hidden amid skyscrapers, where pop-up restaurants come and go while the monarchy still reigns. London is where old meets new, physically and culturally. 

Despite being a city that runs on rules and etiquette, London’s sprawling parks, street art, festivals and food markets make it the perfect place to roam free. And “free” is the key word here – from renowned museums to public art, many of London’s best activities are offered without charge.

Your London Travel Guide

The UK’s capital is a giant metropolis split into areas as distinct as villages, and London culture is as diverse as its population with over 250 languages spoken across the city. Head to the East End, home of Cockney rhyming slang, Sunday markets and an ever-expanding crop of quirky bars and pubs; enjoy theatre, comedy, jazz and more in Soho, the buzzing centre of London’s gay scene; stay central for the top restaurants, or galleries and museums if you’re searching for more traditionally cultural days out in London; and venture south of the River Thames for nightlife hotspots such as Brixton and Peckham.

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Ice responsible for conserving a box of 100-year-old photo negatives that document the exploration of Antarctica.

Antarctica

These Photos Survived 100 Years Frozen in Antarctica's Ice

These Mysterious Photos Survived 100 Years Frozen in Antarctica's Ice

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have just unearthed what they think could be the biggest...

Scientists Have Just Discovered Something Bizarre in Antarctica

As a research doctor for the European Space Agency, Healey spent a year conducting experiments in Antarctica, enduring conditions similar to Mars.

Life On 'White Mars': An Interview With Researcher Beth Healey On Her Year In Antarctica

Father and son duo Robert and Barney Swan have embarked on an epic world-first expedition to the South Pole using only renewable energies

Follow the Word's First Sustainably Powered South Pole Expedition With This Interactive Map

Scott Sears is about to undertake a journey across Antarctica, one of the toughest challenges on the planet.

Meet the Man Aiming to Become the Youngest Ever to Reach the South Pole

The BBC polled 177 movie critics from around the world to assemble this list. Who made the cut?

The 100 Greatest Films Of The 21st Century, According To The BBC

With China's first commercial flight landing in Antarctica, will it mark a new era of the tourism on earth's coldest continent?

China Offers First Antarctica Flight for Tourists

Revealing the fascinating story behind Earth’s southernmost continent, Antarctica: A Biography takes its readers from Captain Cook in the 1770s through to the present day, highlighting the surprising links between Antarctica and the modern history of the world’s most powerful nations.

The World’s History in One Continent: David Day’s ‘Antarctica: A Biography’

We discover some of the best characters to emerge from Roald Dahl's boundless imagination.

The Best Characters Created By Roald Dahl

Discover things to do in Peckham, the South London neighbourhood that boasts rooftop bars, independent cinemas and boutique brunch spots.

The Best Things To Do in Peckham, London

Skip the well-known stuff and head down London's smaller streets to discover some seriously weird attractions.

17 Quirky and Unusual Things to Do in London

London’s not short on big-ticket attractions that will amuse visitors of all ages.

20 Must-Visit Attractions in London

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