Most reviewed Historic sites in London, United Kingdom to visit (Updated January, 2024)

Most reviewed Historic sites in London

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of London through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 40 places from Historic site category.

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Tower of London

Castle

Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

4.60 (103.4K reviews) (~3.59 km from centre)

Windsor Castle

Castle

Tour the historic royal castle full of spectacular art & antiques, plus grounds & a chapel.

4.70 (54K reviews) (~33.1 km from centre)

Kensington Palace

Historical place

Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.

4.40 (27.1K reviews) (~4.16 km from centre)

Hampton Court Palace

Historical place

Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

4.70 (23.8K reviews) (~18.57 km from centre)

Blenheim Palace

Castle

Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art & standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens.

4.70 (14.9K reviews) (~92.79 km from centre)

Oxford Castle & Prison

Historical place

Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt.

4.40 (6.3K reviews) (~82.95 km from centre)

National Trust - Ickworth

Park

National Trust-owned property with an ornate, domed rotunda and extensive art and silver collection.

$$ $$

4.60 (4K reviews) (~95.86 km from centre)

St James's Palace

Historical place

Striking 16th-century palace, housing royal apartments and offices. Setting for Trooping The Colour.

4.50 (3K reviews) (~0.78 km from centre)

London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE

Historical place museum

Archeological remains of a temple dedicated to Roman god Mithras at Bloomberg's 3.2-acre complex.

4.50 (2.7K reviews) (~2.64 km from centre)

Hylands House

Historical place

Council-run stately home and grounds hosting music festivals and family activities year-round.

4.60 (2.2K reviews) (~45.11 km from centre)

The Clink Prison Museum

Historical place museum

Torture devices & grisly tales about inmates & the former medieval prison on the site.

4.10 (1.9K reviews) (~2.48 km from centre)

The National Museum of Computing

Museum

A large collection of historic computers, including the rebuilt Colossus (guided tours available).

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~69.12 km from centre)

Admiralty Arch

Historical place

Edwardian landmark building, formerly government offices, featuring archway entrance to the Mall.

4.50 (991 reviews) (~0.1 km from centre)

London Wall

Tourist attraction

Route from the Tower of London to the Museum of London featuring Roman wall ruins & other landmarks.

4.50 (661 reviews) (~3.59 km from centre)

Castle Mound

Historical place

Originally an Iron Age hill fort, this grassy mound with stairs gives climbers expansive city views.

4.30 (561 reviews) (~80.1 km from centre)

National Trust - Claydon

Tourist attraction

Aristocratic home with lavish original interiors and a unique collection of period costumes.

$$ $$

4.30 (463 reviews) (~73.29 km from centre)

The Mill Coffee Shop

Coffee shop

👍👍 If you haven’t paid a visit to the Mill Cafe recently….you’re missing out. This has become a real favourite hang out of mine. Working from home and seeing the same four walls day in day out, the Mill Cafe offers a welcome change of scenery and with great Wi-Fi, friendly staff, good food and drinks -...

4.60 (411 reviews) (~75.98 km from centre)

Roman Ruins Leptis Magna Ruins

Historical place

👍👍 Too big to be put in British Museum, these ex Roman city columns were brought from Libya in 1826 just like all other archaeology items in British Museum but were later moved to this site. So yes they are of authentic Roman build quality but not in their original location though. UK does have its fa...

4.40 (297 reviews) (~34.56 km from centre)

Waulud's Bank

Park

Rural spot with 3000-year-old earthworks on a 7-hectare site with a grassy bank henge and 9m ditch.

4.00 (236 reviews) (~50.23 km from centre)

Kensington Palace Green

Historical place

Manicured public gardens with a fountain & pond around the royal 17th-century Jacobean mansion.

4.60 (230 reviews) (~4.26 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Historic sites in London, United Kingdom