Things to Do in Bloomsbury, London Known for the British Museum, which houses a vast collection of art and antiquities, and the beautiful gardens of Russell Square. It's also home to a number of literary landmarks, including the former residences of Virginia Woolf and Charles Dickens.
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The British Museum ★
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 5 PM
Fri 10 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Gay's the Word ★ 4.9 · 1.5k
lesbian and gay bookstore in London
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 1 PM – 6 PM
Wellcome Collection ★ 4.5 · 1.5k
Rotating exhibits connecting medicine & art, plus a library, reading room & shop.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Novelty Automation ★ 4.8 · 1.5k
Satirical amusement arcade in Holborn, London
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 11 AM – 6 PM
Thu 12 PM – 8 PM
Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
Leicester Galleries ★ 4.6 · 18.3k
Retailer showcasing the brand's colorful building sets & bricks, plus figurines & toys.
Museum of Classical Archaeology (UCL Collections) ★ 4.7 · 472
Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
The Brunswick Centre ★ 4.3 · 6.5k
High street fashion and lifestyle stores in a mall with restaurants and an arthouse cinema.
Every day 7 AM – 11 PM
Fossils London ★ 4.7 · 115
A London shop offering a world-class selection of fossils, crystals, and minerals for sale next to the British Museum.
Where to eat & drink in Bloomsbury
Victoria House Coffee & Food ★ 4.8 · 8.1k· £10–20
Quaint cafe featuring global brunch plates & Indian-inspired dinner dishes, plus outdoor tables.
Every day 8 AM – 4 PM
Sandwich Street Kitchen Kings Cross ★ 4.8 · 2.3k· £10–20
Straightforward restaurant providing familiar egg dishes & pancakes, plus hearty sandwiches.
Eggslut Fitzrovia ★ 4.6 · 2.6k· £10–20
Unfussy outpost providing high-concept egg sandwiches in a simple venue that has a lounge area.
Every day 8 AM – 5 PM
Lever & Bloom Coffee ★ 4.9 · 485· £1–10
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun Closed
The Marquis Cornwallis ★ 4.6 · 6.7k· £20–30
Traditional pub with large windows, brunch and bar menus and an ornately tiled floor around the bar.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 10 AM – 2 AM
Sun 10 AM – 10:30 PM
Bloomsbury Coffee Co. ★ 4.9 · 370· £1–10
A coffee shop near Russell Square, this independent business is known for its coffee, fresh sandwiches, cakes, and pastries, including vegan options.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun 8 AM – 4 PM
EspressoBase Speciality coffee, Italian style brew bar ★ 4.9 · 350· £1–10
Casual coffee cart in a garden offering special espresso drinks alongside a small menu of sweets.
Fishoria Fish and Chips ★ 4.8 · 12.2k· £20–30
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1 The British Museum 2 Victoria House Coffee & Food 3 Gay's the Word 4 Wellcome Collection 5 Novelty Automation 6 Sandwich Street Kitchen Kings Cross 7 Eggslut Fitzrovia 8 Leicester Galleries 9 Museum of Classical Archaeology (UCL Collections) 10 Lever & Bloom Coffee Ready to plan Bloomsbury? Turn these Bloomsbury picks into a day-by-day London plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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