What to do in Southall

Activities, attractions and tours
Photo by Rona Marques
Photo by Rona Marques

Southall Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Southall is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southall to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Southall Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Hyde Park

Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most well-known parks. The park connects with Kensington Gardens and the two combined cover 630 acres (253 hectares). Together they form the centrepiece of a network of parks known as “London’s Green Lung.” Once the private hunting grounds of King Henry VIII, today the park is filled with heritage sites, monuments and events to attend all year-round.
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Hyde Park featuring a city, a pond and a garden

2. Buckingham Palace

The official home of British royalty since 1837, Buckingham Palace is the epicenter of Britain’s constitutional monarchy. It’s walls have witnessed innumerable state decrees, lavish banquets and foreign dignitary receptions.
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Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, a city and heritage architecture

3. Big Ben

Catch a glimpse of Big Ben across the River Thames and you’ll know you have truly arrived in London. Featured in British films, such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually,” Big Ben is best viewed from the Thames’ east bank or while strolling along Westminster Bridge, on route to see the Houses of Parliament.
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Big Ben showing a city, heritage architecture and a monument

4. Tower Bridge

For London locals, Tower Bridge is a vital part of the city’s infrastructure, ushering 40,000 vehicles safely across the Thames daily. However, for many visitors, the sight of the dual Gothic towers rising above the skyline is a must-see.
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Tower Bridge showing a river or creek, a bridge and night scenes

5. O2 Arena

O2 Arena was originally called the Millennium Dome. It was created to celebrate the beginning of the new millennium. Completed in 1999, The Dome initially housed the Millennium Experience, an exhibition consisting of exhibits, shows and entertainment honoring humankind’s achievements. The Dome’s vast interior has since been remodeled and today is one of London’s premier entertainment destinations.
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O2 Arena featuring modern architecture

6. Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus garnered its peculiar name from Roger Baker, a tailor famous for making men’s piccadills, the frilled collars fashionable in the 17th century. The word “circus” refers to the circular motion of traffic, which whisks around beneath the statue of the Greek god Anteros. Today, the name represents flashing lights, entertainment and the exuberance of a city on the move. Piccadilly Circus has become a must-see spectacle, which draws locals and tourists day and night.
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Piccadilly Circus showing a city, signage and heritage architecture

7. Tower of London

The Tower of London is among Britain’s top tourist attractions. Although it’s mainly known as a place of imprisonment and execution, this remarkable building has also served as palace, mint, archive, armory, barracks and royal menagerie over the years. See the legendary crown jewels and learn about the tower’s often brutal history.
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Tower of London featuring château or palace and heritage elements

8. London Eye

The 360-degree view from the top of the London Eye is a spectacular way to orientate yourself in London. Below, the River Thames meanders through the teeming metropolis, and on a clear day the views stretch to Windsor Castle, almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) away.
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London Eye featuring a high-rise building, a city and a river or creek

Recommended things to do in Southall

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Southall

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Hyde Park

4.5/5(1,008 reviews)

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

Hyde Park
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Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(1,048 reviews)

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

Buckingham Palace
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Big Ben

3.5/5(943 reviews)

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Big Ben
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Tower Bridge

4.5/5(823 reviews)

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Tower Bridge
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O2 Arena

4/5(112 reviews)

Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.

O2 Arena
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Piccadilly Circus

4/5(827 reviews)

Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.

Piccadilly Circus
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Tower of London

4.5/5(1,027 reviews)

One of the world’s most well-preserved medieval castles, this historic building is known for its fascinating and gruesome history.

Tower of London
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London Eye

4.5/5(702 reviews)

Climb aboard this observation wheel for the best bird’s-eye view of the British capital.

London Eye
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Wembley Stadium

4.5/5(82 reviews)

Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Wembley Stadium

Explore areas of Southall

Chinese style cinema with tiled exterior and pagoda roof incorporating dragons. Presently an indoor market. Date: 1929. Architect: George Coles. Grade II* listed. Nearest station: Southall.

Southall Broadway

When in Southall Broadway, you can plan a visit to Hanwell Zoo and London Motor Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southall Broadway
Sikh place of worship. Date: 2003. Nearest station: Southall.

Norwood Green

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Norwood Green and surrounding area, you can visit Hanwell Zoo and Osterley Park and House.

Norwood Green
I found my happy place

Southall Green

Southall Green might not have many top sights, but London Motor Museum and Cranford Countryside Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Southall Green
Bridge across the Brent near Bunny Park. Nearest station: Hanwell.

Dormers Wells

While Dormers Wells might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hanwell Zoo and Osterley Park and House.

Dormers Wells
King George's Field, Southall. Not to be confused with 925469 down the road, but look at 927088.
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Lady Margaret

While there might not be top attractions in Lady Margaret, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hanwell Zoo and Wembley Stadium.

Lady Margaret

Day trip destinations from Southall

London which includes a bridge, a city and a high-rise building

London

Hounslow

Hounslow

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Hayes

Syon Park which includes heritage elements and interior views

Isleworth

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Greenford

Photo "Northolt" by J Taylor (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by J Taylor (CC BY-SA)

Northolt