Things to do on a rainy weekend in London

Things to do on a rainy weekend in London

We all know it rains quite a bit in London. This is my guide of where to go in our nations capital when the heavens open!

I'd personally recommend checking out one of the great free museums during the day (imperial war museum is my favourite), followed by an early evening movie at the Electric Cinema and then a cosy glass of wine at Gordon's on Villiers street. Perfect!

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The Tower of London - City of London

4 (172 reviews)

H.M. Tower of London, Tower Hill, London EC3N 1AH

07950 127949

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The Tower of London

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Stuart-B wrote on 02-02-2012 “one of the best places in London to see some of our history, plus after you can see the Tower bridge just outside if you have never been before make sure you join one of the Yeoman tours, they can liven up the journey and give you the history of the castle adding things for you to checkout after” more...

The National Gallery - Charing Cross

5 (148 reviews)

Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London , London WC2N 5DN

020 7747 2885

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The National Gallery

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bluebells34 wrote on 05-02-2012 “A great place - try and have lunch here as often as possible, very calming.” more...

Tate Modern - Southwark

4 (181 reviews)

Bankside, Southwark, London SE1 9TG

020 7887 8888

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Tate Modern

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Andrew Hunter wrote on 13-12-2007 “I'm not a huge fan of modern art, but i actually really enjoyed going to the Tate Modern. The building is amazing and the turbine hall is particularly striking. Last time i was at the museum there was a huge 50ft spider sculpture in the hall. Spooky, weird but pretty amazing. The sceptic in me...” more...

The Natural History Museum - Knightsbridge

5 (218 reviews)

Cromwell Road,, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD

020 7942 5000

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The Natural History Museum

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Andrew Hunter wrote on 07-11-2008 “I THINK this is my favourite museum in London. We visited alot when i was a kid and i just get a special feeling when i walk into the Natural History Museum. The architecture is phenomenal. The entire design of the building (inside and out) is jaw droppingly beautiful. Best time to visit? - Go...” more...

Electric Cinema - Notting Hill

5 (48 reviews)

191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ED

020 7908 9696

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Gordons Wine Bar - Embankment

4 (93 reviews)

47 Villiers Street, Charing Cross, London WC2N 6NE

020 7930 1408

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Gordons Wine Bar

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Andrew Hunter wrote on 30-06-2007 “Very unexpected to find such a gem on a road i have walked down so many times in my life. I was almost tempted to give this place a bad rating and hope less people go as a result. This is one of London's best kept secrets. I now take all my overseas visitors to Gordon's for a bit of Edwardian...” more...

Trocadero - Leicester Square

4 (12 reviews)

13 Coventry street, London W1D 7DH

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Trocadero

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savo10 wrote on 08-11-2011 “Great place to go to take the kids as its got everything from food & drink tyo arcade games to keep the kids entertained for ages but be warned its not a cheap day out. lol....” more...

Imperial War Museum - Lambeth

5 (87 reviews)

Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London SE1 6HZ

020 7416 5374

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Imperial War Museum

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Andrew Hunter wrote on 30-10-2007 “One of my favourite museums in London. A huge collection of weapons, films, photos, vehicles from the WW1, WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War, Falklands and other conflicts of the 20th Century. An excellent day out for people of all ages. I enjoy all the same things now as i did when i was kid. The full...” more...

Tate Britain - Millbank

4 (78 reviews)

Millbank, SW1 London, London SW1P 4RG

020 7887 8888

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Tate Britain

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bluebells34 wrote on 05-02-2012 “An eye opening experience every time.” more...

British Museum - Bloomsbury

5 (210 reviews)

Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG

020 7323 8000

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British Museum

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stacey26 wrote on 01-02-2012 “Very Inspirational it should be visited regularly.” more...

Comments:

  • 12 February 2008

    What about lazerquest!?

  • 12 February 2008

    Nice one, Andrew.

  • 13 February 2008

    I'm sure The Harp is missing! All day in The Harp - who cares if it's raining?!


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