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Things to Do in London: 20 Spots From Love and London
This guide turns Top things to do in London as a solo traveller 💁🏽♀️ from Love and London into a practical travel guide map with 20 saved spots around London and Barbican. The mapped places combine food stops, local landmarks, and outdoor sights instead of only one kind of stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Love and London emphasizes that London is an ideal city for solo travelers because independent exploration is culturally normalized and safe. The creator highlights that activities like canal walks, river bus rides, and solo theater trips allow travelers to romanticize their lives at their own pace. Her top recommendation for solo dining is sitting at restaurant bars, specifically mentioning the conveyor belt cheese experience at Seven Dials Market.
What this map is good for
- Planning a short travel itinerary in London across food stops, local landmarks, and outdoor sights.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 20 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Big Ben
Cultural Landmark in London SW1A 0AA, UK, London, England, United Kingdom - Barbican Estate Office
Local Government Office in Studio 62, Lauderdale Tower, 62 Lauderdale Tower, Barbican, London EC2Y 8BY, UK, Barbican, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - Paddington Basin
River in Paddington Basin, London W2, UK, London, England, United Kingdom - STAKEHAUS - Seven Dials Market
Restaurant in 35 Earlham St, Seven Dials, London WC2H 9LD, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - Barbican Conservatory
Garden in Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - Coppa Club Tower Bridge
Mediterranean Restaurant in 3 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6AH, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - The Regent's Park
Park in London, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - Barbican Centre
Performing Arts Theater in Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, UK, Barbican, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - National Theatre
Performing Arts Theater in London SE1 9PX, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - STAKEHAUS Camden
Steak House in Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF, UK, London, England, United Kingdom - Victoria Park
Park in London E9 7DD, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - Shakespeare's Globe
Performing Arts Theater in 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK, London, England, United Kingdom - 8 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- conveyor belt cheese
Experiences captured
- walked along the Little Venice canal
- visited the Barbican Conservatory
- took the women of Bloomsbury walking tour
- rode the Transport for London River Bus
- watched a West End theater show
- dined solo at Seven Dials Market
- spotted quirky houseboats in West London
- explored the brutalist Barbican estate
Planning notes for Greater London
Charing Cross, a profoundly historic site in Greater London, is a destination steeped in medieval heritage and remarkable Victorian architecture, which today serves as a bustling cultural hub. Its unique character stems from its origins as the final resting point of the medieval Eleanor Crosses. Historical Heritage and Traditional Culture The name Charing Cross is derived from the original monumental cross erected by King Edward I between 1291 and 1294 as a memorial to his beloved wife.
Must-try foods nearby
- Traditional Fish & Chips
An essential London classic, the 'to die for' version near Charing Cross features flaky white fish, typically cod or haddock, encased in a light, crispy, beer-battered coating. - Beef Wellington
A refined British dish, this is a showstopping fillet of beef coated in pâté and duxelles (a mushroom mixture), then wrapped in puff pastry and baked. - Bacon Naan Roll
A modern London icon, this dish is a delicious fusion of a traditional Indian naan bread, brushed with cream cheese and chili jam, and wrapped around crispy streaky bacon. - Sunday Roast
The quintessential British tradition, this meal features a joint of meat (like a slow-cooked, dry-aged beef rump). - Ham-and-Cheese Pie (Cork & Bottle Style)
A local institution, this famous subterranean dish is a deeply traditional, hearty pie that has been a fixture on the menu of a Leicester Square basement wine bar since 1971.
When to go: The best time to visit Charing Cross is during the shoulder seasons of May/early June or September/early October.
Local tips
- Use contactless payment on London buses and tube stations for swift travel, or purchase an Oyster card for efficiency.
- Always queue for services like transport and ticket counters, as joining an orderly line is a strong local social custom.
- Be vigilant and keep phones and valuables secure and out of sight to avoid opportunistic snatch theft in busy areas like Charing Cross.
- When dining out, check your bill for an included 10–12% service charge before leaving an additional tip.
What travelers are noticing
- Simpson's in the Strand Reopening: The iconic London dining spot is relaunching with two new restaurants, Romano's brasserie and The Grand Divan, in early 2026.
- Coreus and Café Boulud at Admiralty Arch: Two highly anticipated fine dining venues, focusing on seafood and classic French cuisine, opening in the landmark Admiralty Arch building near Trafalgar Square.
- Courtauld Gallery's Major 2026 Exhibitions: Cultural attention will focus on major shows including 'Seurat and the Sea' (February-May) and 'Hepworth in Colour' (June-September) at the gallery on The Strand.
Extra place context
- Big Ben from Westminster Bridge Passageway
A specific, local-approved framing spot. Located beneath Westminster Bridge on the South Bank (Lambeth side), a passageway archway perfectly frames the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) and the Houses of Parliament.
photography
Official tourism resource
The official visitor guide to London, run by London & Partners and supported by the Mayor of London, providing information on attractions, events, and travel.
Planning questions
Where did Love and London eat in London?
This guide maps all 20 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in London.
What are the must-try foods in London?
Creator picks from the video include conveyor belt cheese. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel guide map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.