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Opening days in London: what's closed on Tuesday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 20 top attractions in London with known opening hours, 5 close on Tuesday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Thursday in London
3 closed · 17 open
Closed on Thursday
- South Kensington Food MarketAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun
- Visit Columbia Road Flower MarketAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat
- Try street food at Maltby Street MarketAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri
Open on Thursday
- Tower of London9:00–16:30
- British Museum10:00–17:00
- London Eye10:00–20:30Open late
- Tate Modern10:00–18:00
- Natural History Museum10:00–17:50
- St. Paul's Cathedral8:30–16:30
- Borough Market10:00–17:00
- Walk around Greenwich and the Royal Observatory10:00–17:00
- Visit Broadway MarketOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Visit the Victoria and Albert Museum10:00–17:45
- Windsor Castle10:00–17:15
- Covered Market8:00–22:00Open late
- Walk in Kensington Gardens6:00–21:45Open late
- Discover Leighton House Museum10:00–17:30
- Walk around Greenwich and Royal Observatory10:00–17:00
- Visit Tower Bridge Exhibition9:30–18:00
- Imperial War Museum10:00–18:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower of London | 10–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 |
| British Museum | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–20:30 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| London Eye | 11–18 | 10–20:30 | 10–20:30 | 10–20:30 | 10–20:30 | 11–18 | 11–18 |
| Tate Modern | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–18 |
| Natural History Museum | 10–17:50 | 10–17:50 | 10–17:50 | 10–17:50 | 10–17:50 | 10–17:50 | 10–17:50 |
| St. Paul's Cathedral | 8:30–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 | 10–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 | 8–18 |
| Borough Market | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 9–17 | 10–16 |
| South Kensington Food Market | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 9–14 | ✕ |
| Walk around Greenwich and the Royal Observatory | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Visit Columbia Road Flower Market | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 8–15 |
| Visit Broadway Market | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Visit the Victoria and Albert Museum | 10–17:45 | 10–17:45 | 10–17:45 | 10–17:45 | 10–22 | 10–17:45 | 10–17:45 |
| Try street food at Maltby Street Market | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 10–17 | 11–16 |
| Windsor Castle | 10–17:15 | ✕ | ✕ | 10–17:15 | 10–17:15 | 10–17:15 | 10–17:15 |
| Covered Market | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–22 | 8–22 | 8–22 | 10–17 |
| Walk in Kensington Gardens | 6–21:45 | 6–21:45 | 6–21:45 | 6–21:45 | 6–21:45 | 6–21:45 | 6–21:45 |
| Discover Leighton House Museum | 10–17:30 | ✕ | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 |
| Walk around Greenwich and Royal Observatory | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Visit Tower Bridge Exhibition | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 |
| Imperial War Museum | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
Open late in London
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- British MuseumOpen late until 20:30 on Fri
- London EyeOpen late until 20:30 on Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri
- Tate ModernOpen late until 21:00 on Fri and Sat
- Visit Broadway MarketOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Visit the Victoria and Albert MuseumOpen late until 22:00 on Fri
- Covered MarketOpen late until 22:00 on Thu, Fri and Sat
- Walk in Kensington GardensOpen late until 21:45 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in London closed on Tuesday?
Some are. 5 of the 20 top sights in London with known hours close on Tuesday: South Kensington Food Market, Visit Columbia Road Flower Market, Try street food at Maltby Street Market, Windsor Castle, Discover Leighton House Museum. The other 15 are open.
What is open on Sunday in London?
On Sunday, 19 of the 20 top sights in London are open: Tower of London, British Museum, London Eye, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, Borough Market, Walk around Greenwich and the Royal Observatory and 11 more.
Which attractions in London are open every day?
14 top sights in London are open all seven days: Tower of London, British Museum, London Eye, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, Walk around Greenwich and the Royal Observatory, Visit Broadway Market and 6 more.
Which sights in London are open late?
British Museum, London Eye, Tate Modern, Visit Broadway Market, Visit the Victoria and Albert Museum, Covered Market, Walk in Kensington Gardens stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-01). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/London).
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