Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Barnes

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Barnes

Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
4.6 (33306 ratings)4.5 (21412 ratings)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
20 Deans Yd, Westminster, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksAbbeyAnglican churchReligious institutionArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Finding the Universe
The Best Photography Locations in London
"Moving down to the City of Westminster now, and London’s most famous church, home to Royal Weddings, Coronations (all of them since 1066!) and a whole host of famous dead people – Westminster Abbey. You’re not actually allowed to take photographs inside the Abbey, but that’s ok, because the outside is very photogenic. Unfortunately, the folks in charge of civil planning tend to ignore the needs of photographers, because there’s a rather inconveniently placed road right in front of the Abbey’s two stunning towers."
Mentioned by standard.co.uk
10 incredible churches and cathedrals you have to visit in London
"It's been the coronation church since 1066, where William the Conqueror was crowned King of England. It is, of course, a hub for tourists these days and sightseeing passes are £22 when purchased in person on the day. If you’re planning to attend it’s definitely worth booking online too — tickets bought online are £2 cheaper and entitle the holder to fast track access."
Mentioned by Reader's Digest Canada
50+ Must-See London Attractions
"If walls could talk, Westminster Abbey would have plenty to say!. The site of every coronation since 1066, this Gothic church is the final resting place for 17 monarchs, Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Dickens, Sir Laurence Olivier, and many, many others. It’s also a favourite for royal weddings—in 2011 Prince William married Kate Middleton here."
The Shard
The Shard
4.6 (25668 ratings)4 (97 ratings)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform.
32 London Bridge St, London, SE1 9SG, United Kingdom
LandmarkSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by RIB
Five of the Most Iconic Skyscrapers in London
"The tallest building in London is The Shard, constructed in 2012 it broke a number of records, many of which it still retains. It was the tallest building in Europe until 2013 and is still the tallest building in Western Europe, with the only taller buildings being located in Moscow. The Shard is also the second tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom after the Emley Moor transmitting station located in West Yorkshire."
Mentioned by Architectour Guide
The 10 Best Buildings in London You Should Visit If You Love Architecture
"In a city like London with strict codes, decent architecture and access to the world’s leading architects, is not so easy to actually get things to be built. Big teams of lawyers, political figures and the general public are involved in what gets or doesn’t get built in the capital. So the fact that the Shard, the EU’s tallest building, got approved and erected means a great deal."
Mentioned by Montcalm Royal London City Blog
Gaze the city’s silhouette from London Skyline
"The Shard is one of the tallest buildings in Europe and it is a popular tourist attraction as it offers a restaurant, bars and a viewing platform. So, many visitors head there to get one of best views in the city. When The Shard was completed in 2012 it was the tallest building in Europe, but it has now been knocked off the top spot by new skyscrapers built in Moscow."
Tower of London
Tower of London
4.6 (73731 ratings)4.5 (58770 ratings)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
St Katharine's & Wapping, London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksConference centerHistorical placeLandmarkHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by London 2 days itinerary
2 Days in London: The Perfect London Itinerary
"What better place to start your London itinerary than with a visit to the Tower of London, home to the English Crown Jewels and the site of numerous key historical events, including the execution of all sorts of people who were deemed inappropriate by whoever was in charge at the time. These days there’s less blood running on the grass, but you will still find plenty to do, from popping in to see the monarch’s crown through to exploring the White Castle at the centre of the keep. My advice for getting the most out of your visit is to arrive as soon as the Tower opens, which is around 9am, and beating the crowds to the crown jewels. You’re likely going to want to spend at least an hour here, if not two – there is a lot to see (and photograph!) here."
Mentioned by Trevor Sherwin Photography
My Top 10 Photography Spots in London
"Still working towards East London, location number seven is a classic view of Tower bridge. There are so many places to capture this epic landmark but the cobbled street and ornate lamp add a nice finishing touch to this composition. If you like to add people to your photos, then this spot is perfect as you can place someone walking along the path or even sitting on the bench looking out across the river."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
15 Best Museums in London
"Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, this uncompromising slab of a building has been many things—including the site where Henry VIII ordered the execution of two of his wives. Now the Tower is most famous as the home of the Crown Jewels. Come, take a tour from one of the Beefeaters (offered every half hour), and gawp at the sparkling and the frightening alike."
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
4.7 (108922 ratings)4.5 (34361 ratings)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
Tower Bridge Rd, London, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom
BridgeSights & LandmarksObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Connolly Cove
Best Buildings and Architecture in London
"Finally, we have reached the number one spot in the best buildings and architecture in London and we have picked Tower Bridge. Of course, bridges are not always the top attractions on the list, but in London, the Tower Bridge is a must-see for the architectural views that one will be exposed to. It’s a combined bascule and suspension bridge that was built between 1886 and 1894."
Mentioned by A Pair of Passports
#Instagrammable: The 25 Best Places to Take Photos in London
"The best view of Tower Bridge (in my opinion) is from the water; however, not everyone has a chance to do a Thames River Cruise. If that’s not on your itinerary, try to get a photo of Tower Bridge from afar, featuring something else iconic – perhaps City Hall?. Alternatively, a head on shot crossing the bridge is pretty incredible, too!"
Mentioned by Finding the Universe
The Best Photography Locations in London
"Definitely up there as one of my favourite bridges in the world, Tower Bridge is marvellous to photograph both during the day…. … and at night, as a long exposure. It’s also good from both sides of the river, although if you go to the south bank then you can frame it with the Tower of London as well, which is nice."
Palace of Westminster
Palace of Westminster
4.5 (2475 ratings)4.5 (15432 ratings)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer.
Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
Government officeSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsGovernment BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by London 4 days itinerary
The Best 4 Day London Itinerary For First Time Visitors
"Enjoy one of the best tea experiences ever which includes not only the usual sweets and savories, but also a guided tour of some of the most famous landmarks in the city including Parliament, Notting Hill, and Trafalgar Square. Don’t worry about safety on a moving vehicle!. Hot beverages are served in secure travel mugs that are the most adorable cups you’ve ever seen, and everything is anchored to the tables. This is such a fun thing to add to your 4 day London itinerary and the best way to enjoy afternoon tea in England!"
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
20 best free things to do in London
"Home to the world’s most famous clock, Big Ben (officially the Queen Elizabeth Tower, but no one calls it that), the Houses of Parliament is a neo-Gothic wonder built in the mid-19th century. All tours are currently suspended, so for now would-be visitors will have to make do with a 360º virtual tour."
Mentioned by London 5 days itinerary
5-Day London Itinerary For First-Time Visitors
"A visit to London is not complete without a trip to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Quick Tip: Big Ben is the name of the bell inside the clock tower. The tower is actually known as the Elizabeth Tower."
Gatton Park
Gatton Park
4.4 (104 ratings)4.5 (50 ratings)
Landscaped Edwardian park and gardens hosting events and educational programmes for all ages.
Redhill, Reigate, RH2 0TW, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
RSPB Rainham Marshes
RSPB Rainham Marshes
4.6 (1431 ratings)4.5 (185 ratings)
Bird-rich former marshland firing range with accessible boardwalks and a modern visitor centre.
New Tank Hill Rd, Purfleet, South Ockendon RM19 1SZ, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksCafeCharityGift shopNature & Wildlife Areas
Holy Trinity Church.
Holy Trinity Church.
4.5 (160 ratings)4.5 (30 ratings)
Ornate CofE church and icon of the Arts and Crafts movement, featuring work by William Morris.
Sloane St, London, SW1X 9BZ, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksAnglican churchCharityProtestant churchReligious organizationChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by History Hit
10 of the Most Magnificent Churches and Cathedrals in London
"This striking Arts and Craft church was built in 1888-90, at the south-eastern side of Sloane Street. It was paid for by the 5th Earl of Cadogan, in whose estate it stood. John Dando Sedding’s design blends late Victorian trends of Pre-Raphaelite medieval and Italianate styles."
Winchester Palace
Winchester Palace
4.3 (145 ratings)3.5 (52 ratings)
Riverside remains of a 13th-century bishops' complex with ruins of great hall, prison and brewhouse.
Pickfords Wharf, London, SE1 9DN, United Kingdom
Heritage buildingSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkAncient RuinsArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by England itinerary
7 One-Week Itineraries in the United Kingdom
"Take a day trip to Winchester, where you can visit Winchester Cathedral (the site of Jane Austen’s grave) and Winchester Castle. You can also tour the City Mill or one of the numerous museums and science centres. Return to London for the night."
Regent St
Regent St
4.9 (112 ratings)4.5 (1531 ratings)
Well-known street for shopping featuring sophisticated flagship stores & international retailers.
London, UK
Notable streetSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by UniAcco
13 Best Shopping Places In London That Are Answer To Your Prayers
"The best that the West End has to offer, in terms of shopping, is located on Regent Street. Brands like Anthropologie, Liberty, Hamleys and Apple are available, as well as many other internationally-renowned shops. You can also find second-to-none restaurants, hotels, art galleries and even spas."
Mentioned by Greta's Travels
30+ STUNNING Instagram Photo Locations In London (With Map!)
"Just round the corner from Oxford Street you will find Regent Street. With a very similar layout and architecture Regent Street is also a perfect spot to snap pictures of the busy London street life. It’s also the perfect location to do some shopping in between photos."

Best Diners in Barnes

Xi'an Biang Biang Noodles
Xi'an Biang Biang Noodles
4.3 (1153 ratings)
Bustling eatery serving hand-pulled noodles & other classic Chinese meals in a bright, casual space.
62 Wentworth St, London, E1 7AL, United Kingdom
Chinese noodle restaurantChinese restaurantDinerRestaurant
Mentioned by British GQ
London’s best Chinese restaurants
"If you’ve never been to Xi’an Impression next to the Emirates Stadium, you either have terrible taste or simply couldn’t get in. The founders have now understood that delicious, handmade noodles and Shaanxi province cuisine deserves a bigger surface area and opened a second outlet in Whitechapel last year (a third, Master Wei, can now be found in Bloomsbury). In this far more capacious eatery, all the same classics are available with far more room to breathe."
MEATliquor W1
MEATliquor W1
4.2 (2675 ratings)
US-style burgers, chicken wings and cocktails at trendy diner with graffiti decor and loud music.
37-38 Margaret St, London, W1G 0JF, United Kingdom
DinerCocktail barHamburger restaurantLive music venue
Mentioned by pointahotels.com
Top 10 American Restaurants in London
"‘Come hungry, leave wobbly’ is the slogan of this restaurant and bar. Starting out as a humble food truck selling burgers in South London, Meat Liquor have grown into a full chain with restaurants across London, selling not just their famous burgers, but a range of exciting cocktails, chilli dogs, buffalo wings and other American favourites. Sticking close to their roots, their King’s Cross branch is based in a repurposed tram shed, slinging burgers out of a life size replica train."
Mentioned by Time Out London
London’s best chain restaurants, ranked
"Restaurants Burgers Marylebone. Meat and liquor (duh) are the speciality here, with graffiti on the walls and a burger menu that helped kickstart London’s dude food scene. Home of the iconic Dead Hippie burger (two french mustard fried patties smothered in trade-marked sauce), the big surprise is that it’s the buffalo chicken burger that will change your life."
Murger Hanhan Sackville Street
Murger Hanhan Sackville Street
4.3 (467 ratings)
Savory Chinese flatbreads, noodle dishes, soups & clay pots are dished out in a cozy pub setting.
8A Sackville St, London, W1S 3DF, United Kingdom
Chinese restaurantChinese noodle restaurantDiner
Mentioned by London On The Inside
London Cheap Eats | Food Guides
"Murger Han is a X’ian Chinese restaurant with branches in Euston, Mayfair and the City that seriously delivers the goods, and is super cheap too. The speciality here is Biang Biang noodles. They are made fresh in house every day and hand pulled by the chef into one giant 12 foot sheet and then cut into wide, thick strands before cooking."

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Barnes

E5 Bakehouse
E5 Bakehouse
4.5 (989 ratings)
Stripped-back, railway-arch bakery and cafe, for organic sourdough bread and Mediterranean lunches.
396 Mentmore Terrace, London, E8 3PH, United Kingdom
Bakery
Mentioned by MOB Kitchen
34 Of The Best Bakeries in London
"e5 Bakehouseis an East London artisan bakery and coffee shop that is absolutely sourdough mad. The bakers only deploy the finest organic, locally-sourced ingredients in their daily-baked bread and its the unique mixture of flour in all the different loaves they sell that makes e5 Bakehouse one of the very best bakeries in London. The ‘Hackney Wild’, for example, is a country loaf made with a blend of heritage and modern wheat grains whereas the seedy ‘Multigrain’ loaf they bake contains a blend of four flours (including e5 stoneground wheat, Shipton white wheat and Cann Mill rye and spelt)."
Mentioned by ELLE
The 23 Best Bakeries In London That Are Sure To Have You Drooling
"E5 is well known for its sourdough – the ‘Hackney Wild’ is one of London’s best loved loaves. Tucked away in the railway arches beneath London Fields Station, the bakery is supplied entirely with renewable energy, and all of the offerings are made using only local produce. Stone milling is done onsite, and the only packaging used is biodegradable."
Mentioned by Hotspot-Hunter
London’s Best Cookies
"Dark chocolate cookie made from rye flour, it’s small but intense, so rich in cocoa with a dense, super moist texture inside. 396 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PH. Open for take-away."
Uncle John's Bakery
Uncle John's Bakery
4.5 (119 ratings)
76 W Green Rd, South Tottenham, London, N15 5NS, United Kingdom
Bakery
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The 10 Best Doughnuts In London - London
"Everyone deserves to have a bakery as good as Uncle John’s on their road. Technically, this Ghanaian bakery in South Tottenham is on everybody’s road now, thanks to the internet and their nationwide delivery. Aside from their majestic sweet bread and addictive servings of chin chin, their miniature fried coconut doughnuts are our favourite thing here."
Mentioned by Londonist
London's Best Bakery Delivery Services
"A post shared by Uncle Johns (@unclejohnsbakery) on Jun 10, 2020 at 6:13am PDT. This Tottenham bakery's been making traditional Ghanaian breads, pies, chin chin (thin, peppery snacking biscuits) and coconutty cakes for about two decades now. The Sweet Bread loaf's their signature — squashy and gently vanilla-ed, brilliant just saltily buttered."
Fabrique Bakery (Covent Garden)
Fabrique Bakery (Covent Garden)
4.5 (416 ratings)
Bakery with a handful of tables, for cinnamon rolls, stone oven-baked, sourdough bread and coffee.
8 Earlham St, London, WC2H 9RY, United Kingdom
Bakery
Mentioned by MOB Kitchen
34 Of The Best Bakeries in London
"Fabrique is an artisanal stone-oven bakery chain that’s come to London via Stockholm and taken the city by storm. The bread they do is top tier stuff but it’s the pastries where Fabrique’s talented bakers are really given a chance to stretch their legs. The adorable semmelbuns and Ibiza-tanned cardamom buns make the most of punchy aromatics that staid British bakes are often too afraid to experiment with."
Mentioned by NOTSOBASICLONDON
London's Best Bakeries: Central London
"Fabrique Bakery originated from Stockholm and now have 4 shops around London. Their bakeries are usually small, cosy and designed with that rustic, feminine charm the Scandinavian are known for. Guaranteed to make any interior design lovers giddy with joy."

Best History Museum in Barnes

World Rugby Museum & Twickenham Stadium Tours
World Rugby Museum & Twickenham Stadium Tours
4.7 (285 ratings)4.5 (99 ratings)
Memorabilia and artefacts in the home of English rugby, with the chance to tour the ground itself.
Stadium, 200 Whitton Rd, Twickenham TW2 7BA, United Kingdom
MuseumStadiumHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in London: The Complete List (2020
"The World Rugby Museum is located in Twickenham Stadium in London. The museum has rotating exhibits that include both items from the permanent collection as well as special exhibits. Past exhibits have included More Than A Tour: the 1905 All-Blacks; Core Values: The Life and Work of Gerald Laing; and England 2010: the Women's Rugby World Cup."
Bethlem Museum of the Mind
Bethlem Museum of the Mind
4.6 (151 ratings)4.5 (51 ratings)
Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Rd, Beckenham, BR3 3BX, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in London: The Complete List (2020
"The Bethlem Museum of the Mind is a museum focused on the history of the Royal Bethlem Hospital. Inside the museum is an art gallery that was created in 1997 as a way to showcase the art of artists who are currently or were once patients of the hospital. Famed patients with work on display at the museum include William Kurelek, Richard Dadd and Louis Wain."
The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
4.6 (877 ratings)4.5 (668 ratings)
Apothecary displays share a church roof space with a partly restored former surgical theatre.
9a St Thomas St, London, SE1 9RY, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsTheatersSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by standard.co.uk
10 museums you need to visit if you really love science
"From fully-qualified doctors to avid viewers of Holby City, this museum will remind you of how surgery used to be a whole lot more gruesome back in the day. Europe’s oldest surviving operating theatre is in Southwark, dating back more than 300 years. Nowadays you can tour the theatre, which has been kept exactly as it was when it was used during a time of no anaesthetic (ow), no antiseptic (ew) and certainly no antibiotics (crikey)."
Mentioned by thecavendish-london.co.uk
Top 10 Free Museums In London UK 🔥To Visit Update 2019
"The V&A's Theatre Collections hold the UK's national collection of material about live performance in the UK since Shakespeare's day, covering drama, dance, musical theatre, circus, music hall, rock and pop, and other forms of live entertainment. Theatre and Performance galleries dedicated to the performing arts, display works of art, costumes, ephemera, video recordings, puppets, posters and photographs."
Mentioned by Secret London
31 Fascinating & Free Museums Every Londoner Should Visit At Least Once
"The blood and viscera has long since been scoured away, making this museum a fascinating place to visit. Pioneering medical techniques were trialled here back in the day, and today, it holds the crown as the oldest surviving surgical theatre in Europe. Tickets for adults are £7.50."

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