Many activities are open late into the night. If you're a night owl planning on visiting the city, you're in for a treat. In some parts of London, crowds gather even after the sun goes down. London has a terrific night life. In this guide, I'll go over a few things to do in London at night.
Enjoy Dinner and Clubs at Brick Lane
Are you a curry lover? If it's night time and you're craving curry, head over to Brick Lane. It's nicknamed as Banglatown. There are dozens of curry shops on the street. There are also two incredibly popular bagel shops at the end of Brick Lane. When you're finished eating, consider going for a dance. It's the most crowded area in London at night, Brick Lane is a long street in East London. There's plenty of Bangladeshi curry houses to select from. The dance clubs are within walking distance to the curry houses.
Go for a Ferris Wheel Ride at London Eye
A ride on London Eye lasts about 30 minutes. At the top of the 443 feet high wheel, you'll have gorgeous views of London. It's the ideal date for couples. When the sun sets, the ferris wheel is lit up in spectacular blue lights. The London Eye is open until 8PM every night of the year.
Take the Night Bus Tour
These night bus tours last for about 2 hours. Just hop on and a professional tour operator will drive you around the city. As you pass historic landmarks, he'll explain the history and importance behind them. A few tour operators run night bus tour. These are the iconic double decker buses with open tops. Expect to see attractions like Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly.
Take the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Your tour operator will explain the history and point out locations of victims of Jack the Ripper. Historians still don't know his true identity. Jack the Ripper was an infamous serial killer who murdered citizens in 1888. These killings occurred in the Whitechapel district of London. Professional tours are run everyday about Jack the Ripper. Tourists can walk along the same streets that the serial killer walked centuries ago.
Go for a Walk Across the Tower Bridge
Walking across should only take about 10 minutes at most. A night walk across the Thames River will let you experience the city's traffic. The Tower Bridge is also lit up with blue lights at night, so you'll have a gorgeous view of the bridge. You can grab a meal at one of the restaurants on the embankments of the Thames River. While you enjoy dinner, bask in the glowing lights from the Tower Bridge.
Enjoy Dinner and Clubs at Brick Lane
Are you a curry lover? If it's night time and you're craving curry, head over to Brick Lane. It's nicknamed as Banglatown. There are dozens of curry shops on the street. There are also two incredibly popular bagel shops at the end of Brick Lane. When you're finished eating, consider going for a dance. It's the most crowded area in London at night, Brick Lane is a long street in East London. There's plenty of Bangladeshi curry houses to select from. The dance clubs are within walking distance to the curry houses.
Go for a Ferris Wheel Ride at London Eye
A ride on London Eye lasts about 30 minutes. At the top of the 443 feet high wheel, you'll have gorgeous views of London. It's the ideal date for couples. When the sun sets, the ferris wheel is lit up in spectacular blue lights. The London Eye is open until 8PM every night of the year.
Take the Night Bus Tour
These night bus tours last for about 2 hours. Just hop on and a professional tour operator will drive you around the city. As you pass historic landmarks, he'll explain the history and importance behind them. A few tour operators run night bus tour. These are the iconic double decker buses with open tops. Expect to see attractions like Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly.
Take the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Your tour operator will explain the history and point out locations of victims of Jack the Ripper. Historians still don't know his true identity. Jack the Ripper was an infamous serial killer who murdered citizens in 1888. These killings occurred in the Whitechapel district of London. Professional tours are run everyday about Jack the Ripper. Tourists can walk along the same streets that the serial killer walked centuries ago.
Go for a Walk Across the Tower Bridge
Walking across should only take about 10 minutes at most. A night walk across the Thames River will let you experience the city's traffic. The Tower Bridge is also lit up with blue lights at night, so you'll have a gorgeous view of the bridge. You can grab a meal at one of the restaurants on the embankments of the Thames River. While you enjoy dinner, bask in the glowing lights from the Tower Bridge.