Sundays in London
This includes high street stores, shopping malls and supermarkets. Some restaurants also open later and most banks are closed on Sundays. However, a majority of attractions, museums and historic places in London remain open all day Sunday.Here's a list to help free you from boredom without emptying your wallet this weekend.
- Go to the Park. You can take your family or go with a friend.
- Watch the Sunset.
- Pack a Picnic Lunch.
- Play Board Games.
- Play Card Games.
- Do a Road Rally With Friends.
- Go on a Digital Scavenger Hunt.
- Throw a B.Y.O.E.
Ancient art, fascinating objects, and even an 82-foot blue whale skeleton can be found in the capital's array of
museums, with literally hours of fun to be had.
Free museums in London
- Museum of London.
- British Museum.
- The Chocolate Museum.
- Science Museum.
- Design Museum.
- Natural History Museum.
- Queen's House, Greenwich.
9 Ways To Spend Your Sunday
- Have a leisurely breakfast or brunch. Cook something you wouldn't have time to cook on a weekday morning.
- Wear a ridiculous outfit. Wear something a bit weird or avant garde.
- Get out of your house.
- Go to your library.
- Write a letter.
- Have a nostalgia fest.
- Be around animals.
- Plan something to save up for.
The general opening times for Oxford Street on Sunday are from 12pm - 6pm. Some stores may vary.
Free London attractions
- Chinatown London. Food and drink.
- Epping Forest. Nature Reserve & Woodland.
- Grant Museum of Zoology. Museum.
- Queen's House Greenwich. Historic Site & House.
- Royal Academy of Arts. Gallery.
- Changing the Guard. Special Event.
- Abbey Road. Historic Site & House.
- Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden and Cafe at Southbank Centre. Pub & Bar.
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- Cozy Up to a Campfire. Enjoy an evening of tantalizing flames in the backyard or out in nature.
- Find Some Fireworks.
- Go Camping.
- Head Out Hiking.
- Random Road Trip.
- Lace Up Bowling Shoes.
- Be an Arcade Junkie.
- Local Fair or Festival.
6 Things You Should Do Every Sunday
- Spend some time alone. While you should definitely spend some quality time with friends and family, you also need to have some time to yourself.
- Pursue a passion.
- Get some exercise.
- Socialize and network at community events.
- Do some maintenance.
- Plan your upcoming week.
5 Refreshing Things You Should Do Every Sunday Morning (No Excuses)
- As soon as you wake up, while you're still in bed, ask yourself how you feel. This is something a lot of people struggle with.
- Do something before you check your phone.
- Make a green smoothie.
- Go outside.
- Clean and get clean.
Entrance to the Museum is free. A donation of £5 is recommended. There are admission charges for special exhibitions and some events - book online now to avoid missing out.
Best 50 museums and galleries in London
- British Museum.
- Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
- Imperial War Museum London.
- Natural History Museum.
- Science Museum.
- Museum of London.
- Tate Modern.
- National Gallery.
Yes, London Eye generally closes during January for annual maintenance work. Our Annual Maintenance dates are scheduled as Monday 7th January to Tuesday 22nd January. Please keep an eye on the website here for more information.
Opening hours for London Museums
Most London museums are closed between December 24th and 26th of every year, and may even close on January 1st as well.Things to do in London today
- Boxing European Olympic Qualifier at The Copper Box Arena.
- Andy Warhol at Tate Modern.
- Nightingale in 200 Objects, People and Places: Leader, Icon and Pioneer.
- Among the Trees at Hayward Gallery.
- David Hockney: Drawing from Life at National Portrait Gallery.
- Scenes in the Square at Leicester Square.
The Natural History Museum in South Kensington is open every Monday from 10 am. These are just a few of London's top museums and galleries, others include the V&A Museum, British Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Saatchi Gallery, London Transport Museum and many, many more.
As a rule of thumb though, museums don't generally close in the UK over Easter. Just Christmas and New Years Day. And shops may close on Easter Sunday but larger shops will be open on the rest of the period. Independent shops will possibly be closed the whole weekend but Easter Saturday is your best bet.
Things to do on Friday in London
- Andy Parsons. Settle in for a boozy pub sesh.
- Andy Parsons. Have a totally unique night out.
- Photograph: Rob Greig. Kick off a movie marathon.
- © Paul Winch-Furness. Grab a late bite to eat.
- Photo: Matthew Murphy.
- Michelle Grant.
- Embrace those wholesome vibes.
- © Ronnie Scott's.
Sunday trading. The Sunday Trading Act 1994 governs the sale of goods from retail premises. This Act restricts certain large shops from opening for sale to a maximum of 6 hours between 10am and 6pm.
- Join a Jack the Ripper Tour. Don't even think of taking a Jack the Ripper walk through East London during the day; it's far better by night ? the foggier, the better.
- Take a Spin on the London Eye.
- See a West End Show.
- Enjoy More Cultural Offerings.
- Happenings in the 'Hoods.
Regent Street is London's most iconic shopping destination, with high-end department stores and quirky individual boutiques. Famous for fashion, beauty and homeware collections, Liberty London is best known for its vast range of exquisite fabrics.
Under the Sunday Trading Act 1994 the limits on shop opening hours are: Small shops (under 280 sq m/3,000 sq ft) - no restrictions on opening. Large shops (over 280 sq m/3,000 sq ft) - Monday to Saturday - no restrictions; Sunday - Opening for 6 continual hours only, between 10am and 6pm; Easter Sunday - closed.
However, usually, the stalls and shop units inside the Covent Garden buildings are open at 10.00am every day of the week. Monday to Saturday, shops are usually open between 10am and 7pm. Stallholders tend to pack up at 6pm. On Sundays, opening times are usually 11am to 4pm.
Although some shops had defied the law, the 1994 Sunday Trading Act allowed all smaller shops in England and Wales to open all day. Larger ones are still restricted to six hours of business between 10am and 6pm and cannot open on Easter Sunday.
Oxford Street is the ultimate shopping paradise. Shop the very best high-street brands such as Topshop, Gap, River Island, Primark, X and the UK's iconic department stores, including Selfridges, John Lewis & Partners, Debenhams, House of Fraser and Marks & Spencer.
On provincial high streets most shops will close at about 18:00 or 19:00. Supermarkets will be later. In a major shopping area like Oxford Street, it's likely to be 21:00 or perhaps later. In most residential areas you'll find convenience stores that stay open until midnight.
10 Best Ways to Spend a Weekend in London
- TAKE A BOAT RIDE DOWN THE THAMES.
- EXPLORE GREENWICH.
- GO TO A SPORTING EVENT.
- GO TO A SHOW.
- TRY A NEW FOOD.
- EXPLORE A NEW AREA.
- ENJOY LONDON NIGHTLIFE.
- BE A TOURIST FOR A DAY.
Things to do in London this weekend: something a bit different
- Go big at this bougie drag brunch. Location: Bar Salsa Soho.
- Be enchanted by this magical afternoon tea. Location: People's Park Tavern.
- Get a taste of the vegan life. Location: Alexandra Palace.
27 of the Best Things to Do in London on August Bank Holiday Weekend
- Notting Hill Carnival. 24-26 August.
- The Monster, Alexandra Palace. 23-28 August.
- Victorian Vauxhall at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. Saturday 24 August.
- Pop Up Cinema, various locations.
- The LDN 195 Menu by OpenTable and Carousel, Marylebone.
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- Browse the books at the Southbank Centre Book Market.
- See some art at London's galleries.
- Watch a film with a cuppa tea.
- Get your board game on in Haggerston.
- Visit a traditional covered market.
- Play Pétanque
- 7. or Ping Pong.
- Go old-skool and play pool.
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- Eat a salt beef bagel.
- Admire the street art.
- Or try some delicious Vietnamese food on Kingsland Road.
- Check out the vintage markets.
- Sample street food all along Brick Lane.
- Pop into all the tiny markets off of Brick Lane.
- Visit the historic Spitalfields market.
- Hamilton. Victoria Palace Theatre. Thursday Matinee.
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Palace Theatre.
- The Book of Mormon. Wednesday Matinee.
- Disney's The Lion King. Lyceum Theatre.
- Sister Act: The Musical. Eventim Apollo.
- Dear Evan Hansen. Noel Coward Theatre.
- A Doll's House. Playhouse Theatre.
- Wicked. Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Top 10 London musicals and shows
- The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre.
- The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre.
- Wicked at the Apollo Victoria.
- Mamma Mia!
- The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
- Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre.
- Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre.
10 Mobile Apps To Find Upcoming Events & New Places of Interest
- Hangtime. Hangtime allows you to sign in to your Facebook account and see what events your friends are interested in.
- Eventbrite.
- Meetup.
- Field Trip.
- Spotsetter.
- Vamos.
- Gravy.
- Songkick Concerts.
12+ Best Things To Do in London with Kids
- London Duck Tours. London Duck Tours offer probably the most unique way to see London with kids.
- Madame Tussauds.
- The Royal Mews.
- Coca – Cola London Eye.
- Sea Life London Aquarium.
- Hop-on Hop-off with The Original Tour.
- Kid-friendly Afternoon Tea at St.
- See the main landmarks of London with kids.
