Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in England January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in England ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit England Types of activities Where to stay [England travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/England.dx11218) ![Ambleside featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4270/b8c5c059-4867-4b8b-bd20-62809167db29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ambleside featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4270/b8c5c059-4867-4b8b-bd20-62809167db29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iconic Big Ben stands tall in the evening sky of London with a vibrant atmosphere and people enjoying the sights](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2ccd9b26-723b-48b3-9075-c0755b515644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Liverpool Central Library featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078873/865831d1-795a-43ac-84da-481e0ad41572.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Corn Exchange featuring heritage architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082773/93fbf29d-e4c8-4459-b47c-3d2335a76feb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Hyde Park Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most well-known parks. The park connects with Kensington Gardens and the two combined cover 630 acres (253 hectares). Together they form the centrepiece of a network of parks known as “London’s Green Lung.” Once the private hunting grounds of King Henry VIII, today the park is filled with heritage sites, monuments and events to attend all year-round. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Attraction) ![Hyde Park featuring a garden, a river or creek and watersports](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/66d59579-a9fc-4a02-8886-325e585c864b.jpg) ### 2\. Big Ben Catch a glimpse of Big Ben across the River Thames and you’ll know you have truly arrived in London. Featured in British films, such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually,” Big Ben is best viewed from the Thames’ east bank or while strolling along Westminster Bridge, on route to see the Houses of Parliament. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Attraction) ![Big Ben featuring a city, heritage architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg) ### 3\. O2 Arena The O2 Arena is an award-winning complex that hosts many types of events, such as sports and music. It has a seating capacity of about 20,000 and has held the title as the busiest arena in the world with more than 2 million ticket sales in a calendar year. It was designed with excellent acoustics to prevent echoing. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Attraction) ![O2 Arena showing a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/b4642e2d-da71-4c08-91a3-3ae6da39f2b7.jpg) ### 4\. Southampton Cruise Terminal Spend some time watching cruise liners and freight ships come and go from the Southampton Cruise Terminal. Afterwards, make the short walk into Southampton City Center to see historic landmarks and discover a lively bar and restaurant scene. Southampton Cruise Terminal is among the most important marinas in the United Kingdom and welcomes some 2 million passengers every year. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Attraction) ![HDEF21 Cunarder Queen Mary 2 berthed at Southampton cruise terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/79ad4e8b-9ece-44f5-a1a8-333c7cc431cd.jpg) ### 5\. London Bridge London Bridge is easily one of the most famously named bridges in the world, and the site of the oldest recorded crossing of the River Thames. Walk across the landmark structure, enjoy gorgeous river views and pick up insights into the bridge’s history in its underground vaults. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Attraction) ![The view across London Bridge showing the walkie talkie (voted the ugliest building in the UK) the gherkin and the razor.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2114/b4146646-36cf-4f9b-bacd-8994f7d1eba5.jpg) ### 6\. Tower Bridge For London locals, Tower Bridge is a vital part of the city’s infrastructure, ushering 40,000 vehicles safely across the Thames daily. However, for many visitors, the sight of the dual Gothic towers rising above the skyline is a must-see. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Attraction) ![Tower Bridge showing a bay or harbour, heritage architecture and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/27c11be6-2551-47d0-a1d0-f2f2f8e1fcf2.jpg) ### 7\. Buckingham Palace The official home of British royalty since 1837, Buckingham Palace is the epicenter of Britain’s constitutional monarchy. It’s walls have witnessed innumerable state decrees, lavish banquets and foreign dignitary receptions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/52bd3226-414d-4025-8f61-0bff79a253d7.jpg) ### 8\. Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus garnered its peculiar name from Roger Baker, a tailor famous for making men’s piccadills, the frilled collars fashionable in the 17th century. The word “circus” refers to the circular motion of traffic, which whisks around beneath the statue of the Greek god Anteros. Today, the name represents flashing lights, entertainment and the exuberance of a city on the move. Piccadilly Circus has become a must-see spectacle, which draws locals and tourists day and night. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Attraction) ![London showing heritage elements, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/25fac650-10bc-4102-80bc-bca970642bb0.jpg) ### 9\. Trafalgar Square Built to commemorate the British Navy’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, London’s Trafalgar Square is now the first port of call for over 30 million tourists a year. This area has been a gathering point for celebrations and political rallies for more than a century. Within hours of each event, however, the normal rhythms of the city return, watched over by the stoic statues of Admiral Lord Nelson and the Four Lions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Trafalgar-Square-London-City-Centre.d508420.Attraction) ![Trafalgar Square featuring a sunset, a city and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508420/6904859a-b41a-457e-8cd5-1b9d66f2e5d8.jpg) ## What to do in England --- ### Popular places to visit ![Hyde Park showing a city, a garden and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/88fc5c6c-a7fe-42e6-80b5-553b1af67c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hyde Park 4.5/5(1,861 reviews) Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Attraction) ![Big Ben featuring a city, heritage architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Ben 4/5(1,061 reviews) One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Attraction) ![O2 Arena featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/3fb098df-05b3-421d-bd35-556e8f55b7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### O2 Arena 4.5/5(625 reviews) Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames. [](https://expedia.co.uk/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Attraction) ![Southampton Cruise Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/06e47e05-6d9c-4858-a50d-bdbfdd026b0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southampton Cruise Terminal 4.5/5(216 reviews) One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Attraction) ![The stadium in the sunset in london.; Shutterstock ID 2698953](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501565/113c1124-57df-429b-8d4f-22084e3e94a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wembley Stadium 4.5/5(558 reviews) Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wembley-Stadium-Wembley-Park.d501565.Attraction) ![Tower Bridge showing a bridge, heritage architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/106f34bf-dd00-4d7b-9a80-f2df121bb164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tower Bridge 4.5/5(1,137 reviews) An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Attraction) ![London Bridge showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508412/dfe45240-d764-4af7-9185-d1e6626ef6c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London Bridge 4.5/5(353 reviews) Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace which includes a castle, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/1ca68fa8-e704-457a-a623-78f4b4a7c154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buckingham Palace 4.5/5(1,004 reviews) Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Attraction) ![Piccadilly Circus showing heritage architecture, a city and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/3f077463-3d78-472a-b72a-6dc001f49a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piccadilly Circus 4/5(1,953 reviews) Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Attraction) ### Explore areas of England ![Carnaby Street featuring a square or plaza as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199958/7e2fdbec-6d24-4d7b-9b27-6e1fb6c2b79d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### London City Centre 4.5/5(21 area reviews) Iconic landmarks, a world-famous theater district, lively nightlife zones and superb shopping and art museums await in the heart of England’s capital city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-London-City-Centre.dx6195474) ![London showing heritage elements, markets and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625846408347/6173c48d-87bb-452f-a9a0-7fcefc60d31f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Covent Garden Get lost in the cobblestoned labyrinth of boutiques and bars, or simply find a spot to enjoy the street performers in one of London’s most entertaining districts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Covent-Garden.dx553248625846408347) ![Albert Square featuring a city, street scenes and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079131/e4184c0d-ac56-4edc-9012-d682aa91c372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manchester City Centre 4/5(2,171 area reviews) Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Manchester-City-Centre.dx6192111) ![Royal Liver Building which includes a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078905/477a1573-7210-4c48-bbba-280895a73891.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Liverpool City Centre 4.5/5(2,773 area reviews) Are you interested in fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views? A visit to Liverpool City Centre might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Liverpool ONE and Concert Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Liverpool-City-Centre.dx6336703) ![Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501525/0fb5e763-7927-48e0-8e4e-bc8cb8057edc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City of Westminster 4.5/5(2,564 area reviews) Once separate from London, this fascinating borough features many of the city’s most important buildings and famous sights, as well as galleries and parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-City-Of-Westminster.dx179536) ![The City of London which includes a skyscraper, a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800056/a7390e8c-200a-4d2f-a99d-be219e9c6143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The City of London 4.5/5(668 area reviews) Discover a compelling blend of modern culture and rich heritage in London’s financial heart. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-The-City-Of-London.dx800056) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from England ![Victoria Square which includes a city, a square or plaza and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084149/193ccf75-dfd4-426b-9486-406ba8adb1f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Birmingham ![Blackpool Tower featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087885/3d51345e-2e66-4a3a-90fd-3577b516a3ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Blackpool ![Bournemouth featuring hiking or walking, heritage elements and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/654/2b7f80b5-4873-4679-ad82-39096e145379.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bournemouth ![Wills Memorial Building which includes a city, heritage elements and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491710/e9e0d347-6f88-4d80-ad32-173ef6e3a3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bristol ![Cambridge which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/781/02c407b7-7b72-42c8-999b-ba580bb1809a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cambridge ![Exeter Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094249/c036bb76-31bd-4d64-bff5-ee84c1143fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Exeter ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1634/5d2e6e51-6b26-4b2a-9cdc-21ce40238fe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Isles of Scilly ![Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/279c373b-605c-42df-ac0a-c669673cf745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### London ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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