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Trip.Best Top 9 Night Attractions in United Kingdom [2024]

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Updated Sep 2024
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    4.7/5
    2496 Review
    From68.15
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 90279 reviews
    "A ride on the London Eye is a must-do experience when visiting the city. This giant Ferris wheel offers stunning, 360-degree views of London’s most famous landmarks. As we slowly ascended in the spacious glass capsule, we were treated to unparalleled sights of the River Thames, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and even as far as St. Paul’s Cathedral.The experience was smooth and relaxing, lasting around 30 minutes, giving us plenty of time to soak in the scenery and capture incredible photos. The staff were friendly, and the boarding process was efficient, making the entire experience seamless. For an extra special treat, we opted for a sunset ride, which provided magical views of London illuminated by the golden hour.Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, the London Eye offers a fantastic way to see the city from above. It's an iconic and memorable experience!"
    London.Waterloo
    722m from downtown London
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: ·Take a ride on the 135-meter giant Ferris wheel and enjoy a panoramic view of London city scenery·Enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Thames River, overlooking and photographing the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben·Overlook St. Paul's Cathedral, the Shard and other buildings in the distance, and feel the unique blend of classical and modern London△ The London Eye has a total of 32 air-conditioned fully enclosed cabins, each cabin can accommodate about 25 people. The operation speed is slow, which is convenient for tourists to enjoy the scenery. It takes about half an hour to complete a circle. The cabin is equipped with explanations of various sights in London, which are played when rotated to the corresponding angle. In addition, touch-sensitive explanation equipment is also available.△ If you choose to ride the London Eye at dusk, the romantic Thames sunset will definitely be unforgettable.△ The London Eye at night is equipped with dreamy atmosphere. The illuminated Ferris wheel forms a huge blue halo, like a bright eye in the night sky.△ If you come to the London Eye on New Year's Eve, although you can't ride on it, you can watch the gorgeous fireworks and the changing colors of the London Eye. The scene is extremely lively.
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    4.7/5
    2004 Review
    From26.74
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 40202 reviews
    "Visiting Tower Bridge in London is a must for anyone exploring the city. This iconic structure, with its stunning Victorian architecture, offers both historical significance and incredible views. Walking across the bridge, we marveled at the detailed design and panoramic views of the River Thames and London skyline. The glass-floor walkway was a thrilling experience, providing a unique perspective of the traffic and river below. The Tower Bridge Exhibition gave fascinating insights into the bridge's construction and history. Whether you're into history, architecture, or just sightseeing, Tower Bridge is a fantastic stop in London!"
    London
    3.5km from downtown London
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Enjoy the iconic panoramic views of the Tower of London, St Paulsand the Shard from the Tower Bridge.Step onto the Glass Floors, which is 42metres above the River Thames, to feel the london life from a unique perspective.Explore the historic Engine Rooms, and discover the stories of workers.The London Tower Bridge is one of London's iconic landmark structures. It is a bascule and suspension bridge that crosses the mighty Thames. It is also a drawbridge, with two bascules that can lift to an angle of 86 degrees to let river traffic to pass.△ The scenic Tower Bridge.△ The thrilling Glass Floors.△ The moment when the Bridge lifts is lauching.
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    4.7/5
    794 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2888 reviews
    "take beautiful ride during summertime I will definitely recommend you to use UBER boat, it’s better to buy tickets online, sometimes 75% cheaper"
    London
    835m from downtown London
    No.11 of Best Things to Do in United Kingdom
    Highlights: The River Thames is famous throughout the world for its history, its culture and its amazing variety of wildlife, archaeology and scenery. Many Londoners believe it to be the City's greatest asset. The thousands of boaters in cruisers up and down the length of the river will attest to the fact that a day on or near the Thames is a great experience.
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    4.6/5
    817 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 32022 reviews
    "It is a spectacular building. It is worth seeing it after it has been refurbished for several years. I strongly recommend visitors take some pictures on the other side of the Thames. You won't regret to take 10 mins to walk there."
    London.Buckingham Palace
    868m from downtown London
    No.16 of Best Things to Do in United Kingdom
    Highlights: Big Ben is located to the north of London's Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Westminster atop a 98-meter-tall clock tower. The clock face is brightly illuminated whenever the Houses of Parliament are in session. The giant clock represents England's classic culture. It is a landmark of the City of London and a source of pride for the people of England. Whenever London is used as the setting for a film, you can be absolutely certain to catch a glimpse of Big Ben. Although it is commonly known as Big Ben, the clock tower was renamed Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
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    4.4/5
    94 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 835 reviews
    "had an amazing time staying in Canary wharf in London! I would highly recommend staying here. the Ark hotel has amazing views from the roof top pool which is accessible to everyone staying here"
    London.Canary Wharf
    7.1km from downtown London
    No.13 of Family-friendly Attractions in United Kingdom
    Highlights: Canary Wharf is an important financial district and shopping district in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. It is located at the U-shaped turn of the Thames River in east London. There are many high-rise buildings and avant-garde and modern architectural clusters here to create a shopping paradise. Historical background British ports used to be the distribution center of world trade, advanced and prosperous, Canary Wharf is London's outstanding dock. At that time, Canary Wharf was a never-night pier, large and small ships were loading and unloading on the water, and many ships were waiting at the anchorage outside. However, in the 1960s, due to the shrinking of the maritime industry, some of the original port terminals in London gradually declined until they were closed, and the 22-square-kilometer terminal in Canary was one of them. In the mid-1980s, the City of London established the Docklands Development Corporation, which began a comprehensive transformation of the area. Now, Canary Wharf has been transformed into a highly dense international financial center. There are many high-rise buildings here, except for One Canada Place, the second tallest building in the UK, and the headquarters buildings of internationally renowned banks such as JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, and Citi. They are also settled here. In addition, from high street shopping malls to designer brand stores are numerous here. It also regularly hosts a variety of events, exhibitions and extraordinary public art exhibitions, enriching the environment and people's lives here. Boat Night Tour When night falls, you can see the brightly lit Financial Sleepless City by boat through this area, which is very distinctive. Thames River Cruise running time: 10:00-21:00, not running on Christmas Day, 30 minutes one-way, 75 minutes round-trip; fare: adults from £9.75, one-day pass adult £18, children (4-16 years old) 9 GBP, free for under four years old.
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    4.6/5
    423 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 9546 reviews
    "It is a must-visit place in Edinburgh. On the hill, there are lots of good spots to get a good view of the city. Old Town, New Town, Arthur's Seat, and the sea are all visible there."
    Edinburgh.New Town
    398m from downtown Edinburgh
    Featured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Calton Hill is located in the east of Edinburgh, and there are many historic and elegant buildings scattered on the hill. This is also the commanding heights of Edinburgh, walk along the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of Edinburgh. Every sunrise and sunset, many tourists come here to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and they can often take beautiful photos. Walk east along Princes Street to Calton Hill. The mountain is not high, and you can walk up slowly, with lush scenery along the way. When the weather is nice, many locals come here to sunbathe on the lawn or have a picnic. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking westward, you can see the beauty of the whole city in front of you, and in the distance stands the magnificent Edinburgh Castle. Looking to the east, is the azure Firth of Forth. To the south are the Scottish Parliament Building and Holyrood Palace. On the top of the mountain is the National Monument, which was built to commemorate the soldiers who died in the Napoleonic Wars. But it's not finished, and now you can only see a row of huge pillars supporting the beams, which you can climb, but with some difficulty. Next to it is Nelson's Monument, where the small ball at the top of the tower descends every day at 1 pm Edinburgh Castle fires. Nearby you can see the Dugald Stewart Memorial Pavilion (Dugald Stewart's Monument), which is beautifully shaped by several stone pillars with a dome.
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    4.5/5
    511 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 4904 reviews
    "I love this buzzing and vibrant part of London. of course at the moment autumn , it is not as exciting as around Xmas. never the less. it is always something to shop for, pop to various restaurants and cafes. remember all shop close at 5 on Sundays but open late on Thursdays"
    London.Mayfair
    1.4km from downtown London
    Featured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Oxford Street is an important shopping center in the West End of London. Together with Bond Street and Regent Street, it forms an important commercial district in London. It is a gathering place for high-end brand fashion shops and a shopping paradise where a complete range of the major brands is available. After years of development, Oxford Street has attracted hundreds of large shopping malls, many of which are established department stores of the world's premium brands.
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    4.6/5
    271 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 33 reviews
    "Decent place to explore and hangout with friends - the after hour event on the first Friday of each month is especially worth exploring!"
    London
    1.8km from downtown London
    Highlights: Tate Modern is contemporary art gallery situated in central London, and is the most explored modern art gallery in the world. It is known for commonly excellent and envelope-pushing exhibitions and for being placed within the now Bankside Power Station, a truly large building with an iconic red brick facade. The gallery is the most well known of the Tate group, which includes galleries in St. Ives, Liverpool and elsewhere. Admission is at no cost.
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    󰺂3.7
    4.6/5
    9 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 192 reviews
    "Omni Center is located in the city center, more suitable for shopping and the like, shopping malls and restaurants are many, selective, shopping can be refunded, you need to see the starting amount, the environment is very good, the security is also very good, satisfied ~"
    Edinburgh.New Town
    375m from downtown Edinburgh
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FAQ

What Night Attractions are there in United Kingdom?
These are all Night Attractions in United Kingdom:London Eye, Tower Bridge, River Thames, Big Ben, Canary Wharf
What are some highly-rated Night Attractions in United Kingdom?
Some highly-rated Night Attractions in United Kingdom include:London Eye:4.7, Tower Bridge:4.7, River Thames:4.7, Big Ben:4.6, Canary Wharf:4.4
At what locations in United Kingdom can Night Attractions in United Kingdom be found?
The Night Attractions in United Kingdom are mainly located in:London Eye:London, Tower Bridge:London, River Thames:London, Big Ben:London, Canary Wharf:London
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