Here are some of London’s best attractions and experiences you or your guests might enjoy. Thanks to the strong train connections, you can be in many of these within ~45-70 minutes from Solaire, depending on your route.

Top Attractions & Experiences

1. West End Theatre
   Catch a show in one of London’s historic West End theatres — musicals, plays, live performances are always an option.
2. The British Museum
   World-renowned, free entry, a perfect cultural stop to explore history, art, and global artefacts.
3. South Bank & London Eye
   Walk along the Thames, enjoy street performers, views of iconic structures, grab food markets or riverside cafés.
4. Tate Modern & Shakespeare’s Globe
   For modern art, riverside walks, and historical theatre performances.
5. St Paul’s Cathedral & Tower of London
   Must-sees: the history, architecture, and views are unforgettable.
6. Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens
   Big green spaces to escape into — boating on the Serpentine, picnics, places to relax.
7. Sky Garden or The Shard
   For panoramic views of London’s skyline — great for photos, cocktails, or fancy dinners.
8. Covent Garden & Soho
   Vibrant districts for food, boutique shopping, street-entertainment and nightlife.
9. Markets
   Borough Market, Camden Market, Portobello Road — each with its own character and flavour.
10. Museums of Natural History, Science Museum, V&A
    Especially good for families; educational, beautiful collections, often free.

 

 

Travel & Tips

From Crawley to London Victoria, trains are very frequent and can take around 43-48 minutes on a good service.

To St Pancras International, it takes around 1h-17m depending on route.

Booking train tickets in advance often gives much better prices, we recommend looking for off-peak options.