LONDON BUZZES with activity any hour, any day of the year. The sheer number of things to do – from running up walls to hunting down ghosts – can be overwhelming, even for locals. How on earth can you decide what you want in a metropolis of almost 8 million people, covering over a thousand square
kilometers? The only thing for it is to break down the day, hour by hour, and make your choice from the best London has to offer.

Luckily, 24 Hours London does just that. Whether you’re a foodie, a shopaholic, or in search of the city’s quirkiest club, you’ll see the top picks for what’s happening city-wide at any moment in time.

If you’re an early riser, check out the morning hours for everything from fish markets to hot-air balloon rides. Grab an espresso at London’s finest Italian café, hop on a double-decker to watch the streets come to life, or get gorgeous with a caviar facial in one of the most expensive neighbourhoods on Earth. Feeling peckish? Hit
a classic East End café for your full English breakfast, then fill your eyes with the sights and sounds of nearby Brick Lane.

Afternoon brings plenty of time for London’s amazing variety of museums, showcasing everything from cartoons to pharaohs. If you want live entertainment, how about watching the Prime Minister squirm during Question Time? Play explorer and trace a lost river in the basement of an antiques market, or simply hang out with
your pint at the city’s best hidden pub. Buy cakes and clothes at the same time; listen to lectures or get serenaded: whatever your afternoon delight, you’ll find it in 24 Hours London.

And when evening falls, the city revs it up a notch with secret cinema, clothes swapping, and dancing until morning. Of course, you can go at your own pace: wander the streets on a self-guided audio walk, or head for the hills to see the sun set. Eat at the capital’s finest Indian or Lebanese, or order a secret burger off-menu after watching a show. If you know where to go, London’s a city that moves until morning.

To make your planning easier, each time-dependent activity is marked with an hour-glass. Opening hours, websites and contact information are always indicated where possible; for some of London’s funkier venues, it’s always best to call ahead to double-check. It’s as simple as flipping to the hour you want, finding the
activity that catches your fancy, then diving in (literally, in some cases)!