A picture of Westminster and Big Ben at night.

London By Night: Places To Visit at Twilight

Published on July 24, 2015

The city of London at night is just as, if not more beautiful than it is in the daytime. When the sun goes down, the city lights come on and many of London’s most famous landmarks sparkle across the city skyline.

When you’re exploring the city by night, be sure to visit some of the places below — and don’t forget to bring your camera!

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge — Tower Bridge looks glorious at night time and looks even more beautiful when pictured with David Wynne’s ‘Girl with Dolphin’ statue.

Millennium Bridge & St Paul’s Cathedral

St Pauls — The bridge leading up to St Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge that looks stunning when lit up at night time.

Southbank

Southbank — Southbank is full of vibrant and beautiful sights come nightfall, like this majestic old style carousel.

Soho

Soho — Soho comes alive at night, with bars, nightclubs and restaurants like this colourful Italian.

A Traditional London Pub

London Pub — On a dark city night, there’s nothing more welcoming than a bright and warm London pub. This Sherlock Holmes themed pub is just off Trafalgar Square.

The London Eye

London Eye — The London Eye is one of the best ways to see the entire city of London lit up at night time.

Leadenhall Market

Leadenhall Market — Leadenhall Market dates back to the 14th century and is a wonderful place to visit after sunset.

Chinatown

Chinatown — Bright lanterns and decorations make Chinatown a vibrant place to visit and a great place for an evening meal!

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf — An imposing feature of the London skyline, the bright lights of Canary Wharf are a centrepiece for big city business.

And there’s no better way to see all the magical lights of London than with a London by Night Open Top Bus Tour.

Don’t forget to share your pictures with us on Instagram @goldentoursuk!

Photos by Mostaque Chowdhury, Davide D’Amico, Ben, Peter Trimming, SomeDriftwood, clry2, Ryan McKee, Altug Karakoc, Caroline Chiao and Mark Towning via Flickr.