Situated in the Royal College of Surgeons, the Hunterian Museum houses a fascinating (and sometimes macabre) collection of anatomical, pathological, and surgical specimens, instruments, and medical oddities tied to the history of surgery.

Sir John Soane’s Museum, in his former home near Lincoln’s Inn Fields, houses an eclectic collection of art, architectural models, antiquities, and curiosities. It’s preserved as he left it, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the mind of a 19th-century collector.

Fenchurch Street (in the City) and nearby Clerkenwell offer a mix of historic lanes, cutting-edge design firms, vintage shops, courtyards, and atmospheric streets. The area is ideal for architectural walking, craft studios, and contemporary London life away from the tourist core.

The Inns of Court (Lincoln’s Inn, Gray’s Inn, Inner Temple, Middle Temple) are legal societies with majestic halls, cloisters, gardens, and centuries of legal tradition. Walking their lanes evokes London’s legal heritage and architectural gravitas.. Check their websites for opening times

The Museum of London traces the capital’s story from prehistoric times through the Roman era, medieval London, the Great Fire, the Blitz, and into modern urban life. Its exhibits are immersive, artfully designed, and richly informative about the city. It opens at its new location in Smithfield in 2026

Neal’s Yard is a small alleyway and courtyard tucked behind Seven Dials in Covent Garden. Its brightly coloured buildings, independent health-food shops, cafés, and quirky charm make it a hidden gem in central London.

Seven Dials is a unique intersection where seven streets converge, located in the Covent Garden area. The area is characterised by boutiques, theatres, cafés, and a distinctive column at the junction’s centre. called Seven Dials, incorporating seven sundials.

Long Acre in Covent Garden runs east‑west towards Leicester Square. Historically associated with coachmakers, it is now lined with shops, theatres, and restaurants, forming part of the vibrant Covent Garden district.

The Aldwych is a curved street near Covent Garden linking the Strand and Kingsway. It houses theatres (like the Aldwych Theatre), the Waldorf Hotel, and is part of the cultural and legal quarter of the city.

Covent Garden is a popular district known for its historic market, street performers, boutique shops, theatres, and the Royal Opera House. It combines traditional charm with bustling modern entertainment, food and drink and retail life.

Somerset House is a grand neoclassical building on the Strand, originally a royal palace. Today it hosts arts, exhibitions, open spaces, an ice rink in winter, and offers a striking riverside courtyard with views over the Thames.

The Royal Courts of Justice (on the Strand) house the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales. The Gothic-style building is both architecturally impressive and central to the British legal system.

Lincoln’s Inn is one of London’s four ancient Inns of Court—professional associations for barristers. It includes gardens, historic halls, and legal offices, preserving centuries of legal tradition and architectural heritage.

The Barbican is a large cultural and residential complex in the City of London. The Barbican Centre is its arts component, housing theatres, concert halls, a cinema, art galleries, and exhibition spaces, as well as a striking estate of high‑density housing

Charterhouse is a historic complex in Smithfield with origins as a medieval monastery, later converted into an alms-houses and school. Its preserved buildings and gardens now serve educational and charitable functions, as well as offering guided tours

Smithfield Market is London’s largest wholesale meat market, with a history dating back to the  10th century. Located in the City of London near Farringdon, the market operates at night and is surrounded by its historic meat market architecture.

The Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court) is London’s main criminal court, located near St Paul’s Cathedral. The building is notable for its domed roof and iconic figure of Lady Justice atop its façade, and it handles high-profile criminal trials.

Paternoster Square is a modern public square immediately north of St Paul’s Cathedral. It features commercial buildings, retail spaces, and public art, and serves as a gathering space framing views of the cathedral dome.

St Paul’s Cathedral is an iconic Anglican cathedral with a striking dome, designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London. Its grand interior, including the Whispering Gallery, crypt, and panoramic views from its dome, make it a central architectural and spiritual landmark.