Title: Things to Do in Thames Ditton in 2026 | Expedia.com [Thames Ditton Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Thames-Ditton.dx6257114)[Hotels in Thames Ditton](https://expedia.com/Thames-Ditton-Hotels.d6257114.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Thames Ditton](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Thames-Ditton.d6257114.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Thames Ditton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Thames-Ditton.d6257114.Car-Rental-Guide)[Thames Ditton Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Thames-Ditton.d6257114.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Thames Ditton ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Thames Ditton Types of activities [Thames Ditton Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Thames-Ditton.dx6257114) ![Leaving 'Ye Olde Swan' Thames Ditton. The safest way.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257114/57e2455d-a750-4a0a-9e3f-12e90daa56cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257114/57e2455d-a750-4a0a-9e3f-12e90daa56cb.jpg) by [brian gillman](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3453582?with_photo_id=41156747) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Barge Walk Barge Walk aka Thames Path, a popular trail for walkers, joggers, cyclists to get away from the dense urban jungle!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257114/d90ff04b-f4c8-408c-9745-685e51603900.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257114/d90ff04b-f4c8-408c-9745-685e51603900.jpg) by [Bob Parkes](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17685) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Thames Ditton Island. Thames Ditton island (on the right) is in the Thames just south of Hampton Court. It is connected to the bank by a footbridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257114/face6bc0-6fc3-4467-a1d3-564c69755a1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257114/face6bc0-6fc3-4467-a1d3-564c69755a1b.jpg) by [steve](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Living by the River Thames](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257114/a661f56c-9b0c-43c8-8e66-7d316531044c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257114/a661f56c-9b0c-43c8-8e66-7d316531044c.jpg) by [Bob Parkes](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17685) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) --- --- ## Thames Ditton must see attractions ### 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hyde Park featuring a garden, a river or creek and watersports](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/66d59579-a9fc-4a02-8886-325e585c864b.jpg) ### 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/52bd3226-414d-4025-8f61-0bff79a253d7.jpg) ### 3\. O2 Arena The O2 Arena is an award-winning complex that hosts many types of events, such as sports and music. It has a seating capacity of about 20,000 and has held the title as the busiest arena in the world with more than 2 million ticket sales in a calendar year. It was designed with excellent acoustics to prevent echoing. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction) ![O2 Arena which includes a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/b4642e2d-da71-4c08-91a3-3ae6da39f2b7.jpg) ### 4\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction) ![London featuring a city, street scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/25fac650-10bc-4102-80bc-bca970642bb0.jpg) ### 5\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tower Bridge featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/27c11be6-2551-47d0-a1d0-f2f2f8e1fcf2.jpg) ### 6\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction) ![Majestic Big Ben and Houses of Parliament by the River Thames in London during a clear day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg) ### 7\. Trafalgar Square Built to commemorate the British Navy’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, London’s Trafalgar Square is now the first port of call for over 30 million tourists a year. This area has been a gathering point for celebrations and political rallies for more than a century. Within hours of each event, however, the normal rhythms of the city return, watched over by the stoic statues of Admiral Lord Nelson and the Four Lions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Trafalgar-Square-London-City-Centre.d508420.Vacation-Attraction) ![Trafalgar Square showing a fountain, a sunset and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508420/6904859a-b41a-457e-8cd5-1b9d66f2e5d8.jpg) ### 8\. London Bridge London Bridge is easily one of the most famously named bridges in the world, and the site of the oldest recorded crossing of the River Thames. Walk across the landmark structure, enjoy gorgeous river views and pick up insights into the bridge’s history in its underground vaults. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction) ![The view across London Bridge showing the walkie talkie (voted the ugliest building in the UK) the gherkin and the razor.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2114/b4146646-36cf-4f9b-bacd-8994f7d1eba5.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Thames Ditton | Number of things to do | 85 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [London: Luggage Storage](/things-to-do/london-luggage-storage.a48155003.activity-details): $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise](/things-to-do/london-hop-on-hop-off-open-top-bus-tour-thames-river-cruise.a280693.activity-details)[Hampton Court Palace & Gardens Tickets](/things-to-do/hampton-court-palace-gardens-tickets.a169680.activity-details)[THORPE PARK Resort Tickets](/things-to-do/thorpe-park-resort-tickets.a508678.activity-details)[Weybridge: Brooklands Museum Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/weybridge-brooklands-museum-admission-ticket.a4518312.activity-details)[Chessington World of Adventures Tickets](/things-to-do/chessington-world-of-adventures-tickets.a508659.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Woking: Royal Horticultural Society Wisley Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/woking-royal-horticultural-society-wisley-garden-ticket.a48337702.activity-details)[London: Luggage Storage](/things-to-do/london-luggage-storage.a48155003.activity-details)[London: Bach to Baby Family Concert](/things-to-do/london-bach-to-baby-family-concert.a51833049.activity-details)[London: Frida Kahlo Live Art Experience](/things-to-do/london-frida-kahlo-live-art-experience.a52047637.activity-details)[RHS Garden Wisley Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/rhs-garden-wisley-entry-ticket.a47520662.activity-details) | | With kids | [London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise](/things-to-do/london-hop-on-hop-off-open-top-bus-tour-thames-river-cruise.a280693.activity-details)[Hampton Court Palace & Gardens Tickets](/things-to-do/hampton-court-palace-gardens-tickets.a169680.activity-details)[THORPE PARK Resort Tickets](/things-to-do/thorpe-park-resort-tickets.a508678.activity-details)[Weybridge: Brooklands Museum Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/weybridge-brooklands-museum-admission-ticket.a4518312.activity-details)[Chessington World of Adventures Tickets](/things-to-do/chessington-world-of-adventures-tickets.a508659.activity-details) | ## What to do in Thames Ditton --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Thames Ditton? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Thames Ditton ![Hyde Park featuring a city, a garden and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/88fc5c6c-a7fe-42e6-80b5-553b1af67c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hyde Park 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace in London with visitors exploring the historic landmark on a clear day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/1ca68fa8-e704-457a-a623-78f4b4a7c154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buckingham Palace Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all. [](https://expedia.com/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction) ![O2 Arena showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/3fb098df-05b3-421d-bd35-556e8f55b7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### O2 Arena Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames. [](https://expedia.com/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tower Bridge which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/106f34bf-dd00-4d7b-9a80-f2df121bb164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tower Bridge An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages. [](https://expedia.com/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction) ![Vibrant atmosphere and bustling crowds at Piccadilly Circus in London during a sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/3f077463-3d78-472a-b72a-6dc001f49a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piccadilly Circus Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure. [](https://expedia.com/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction) ![Majestic Big Ben and Houses of Parliament by the River Thames in London during a clear day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Ben One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England. [](https://expedia.com/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction) ![The stadium in the sunset in london.; Shutterstock ID 2698953](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501565/113c1124-57df-429b-8d4f-22084e3e94a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wembley Stadium Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Wembley-Stadium-Wembley-Park.d501565.Vacation-Attraction) ![Trafalgar Square which includes a fountain, a square or plaza and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508420/3ace86e8-725e-4f8d-9bec-edf0ec2a598e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trafalgar Square London’s great meeting place and the “front yard” of the National Gallery and St. Martin-in-the-Fields church. [](https://expedia.com/Trafalgar-Square-London-City-Centre.d508420.Vacation-Attraction) ![London Bridge showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508412/dfe45240-d764-4af7-9185-d1e6626ef6c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London Bridge Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years. [](https://expedia.com/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Thames Ditton ![Thames Riverside walk overlooking Kingston bridge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4380/7957f1f5-0ee6-40f1-9626-bf3b71a5c135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kingston Upon Thames ![Family having picnic with Belvedere Tower in distance, Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5862/f79665d3-34e0-423e-8e71-a1ce085e560f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Esher ![Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/279c373b-605c-42df-ac0a-c669673cf745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### London ![Hampton Court Palace and pond at Privy Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047720/da7f2555-5e9f-4968-9037-0d2ac785a5cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Surbiton ![The drone aerial view of Hampton court bridge and East Molesey area in Greater London.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047721/ca9c61d2-d288-44d5-a1d7-1a1f329a0ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### East Molesey ![October 2006 Chessington World of Adventures, loads to do and fun for kids and adults alike.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060641/62bd222b-75bf-43a3-897b-fb731bac63ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chessington ![The Lodge, Ruxley Ridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5862/08d00243-d776-4ad3-a3f3-537e75a5b626.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Mike Quinn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/12735) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Claygate ![Waiting](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634478372382/0d9d6201-2362-438b-a7f0-c77a5ace17fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Darius Smalskys](https://www.panoramio.com/user/872579?with_photo_id=45212090) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### West Molesey ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thames Ditton worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Thames Ditton? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Thames Ditton? ### Is three days enough to stay in Thames Ditton? ### Is Thames Ditton a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Thames Ditton with kids? > - [London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/london-hop-on-hop-off-open-top-bus-tour-thames-river-cruise.a280693.activity-details) > - [Hampton Court Palace & Gardens Tickets](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hampton-court-palace-gardens-tickets.a169680.activity-details) > - [THORPE PARK Resort Tickets](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/thorpe-park-resort-tickets.a508678.activity-details) > - [Weybridge: Brooklands Museum Admission Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/weybridge-brooklands-museum-admission-ticket.a4518312.activity-details) > - [Chessington World of Adventures Tickets](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/chessington-world-of-adventures-tickets.a508659.activity-details) ### What to do in Thames Ditton for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Thames Ditton?