London Map, UK: Boroughs, Roads and Major Attractions

By | Updated On: February 15, 2026, 13:05 ET

The London map shows the city’s 32 boroughs, major roads, Underground lines, and key landmarks in one clear view. It helps you easily locate famous attractions like Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the River Thames. Whether you’re planning a visit or just exploring the city, this map gives a simple overview of how London is laid out.

London City Map, United Kingdom

Map of London, the capital of England and the UK
About Map: London Map showing boroughs, roads, rails, subway, airports and tourist places.

About London

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. The city is divided into 32 London boroughs along with the historic City of London. It is one of the world's leading global cities and has the largest metropolitan economy in Europe, ranking among the top metropolitan GDPs globally.

The population of Greater London is estimated at approximately 9.7 million (2025), making it the largest city in the United Kingdom. The total area of Greater London is about 607 square miles (1,572 square kilometres).

London is globally renowned for its culture, arts, entertainment, healthcare, commerce, education, professional services, research and development, fashion, finance, media, tourism, and transport infrastructure.

What Does the Map Show?

The map shows boroughs, districts, towns, highways, major roads, railway lines, metro stations, airports, rivers, monuments, towers, and major tourist attractions in London.

Places of Interest

London is popular for its famous tourist attractions such as the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, London Eye, Science Museum, Tower of London, National Maritime Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Madame Tussauds.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch and one of the most iconic landmarks in the city.

London’s largest parks include the Royal Parks of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and Regent's Park.

1 City and BoroughsBoroughsBoroughs
City of London Brent Bexley
City of Westminster Ealing Havering
Kensington and Chelsea Hounslow Barking and Dagenham
Hammersmith and Fulham Richmond Redbridge
Wandsworth Kingston Newham
Lambeth Merton Waltham Forest
Southwark Sutton Haringey
Tower Hamlets Croydon Enfield
Hackney Bromley Barnet
Islington Lewisham Harrow
Camden Greenwich Hillingdon


London City Facts

CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom
Constituent CountryEngland
ContinentEurope
StatusCapital City of the United Kingdom and England
FoundedFounded by the Romans as Londinium (c. 43 AD)
RegionGreater London
Administrative Area32 Boroughs and the City of London
Area607 sq mi (1,572 sq km)
Population (2025 est.)Approx. 9.7 Million (Greater London)
Population Rank (UK)Largest City in the United Kingdom
Government TypeMayor–Council (Greater London Authority)
MayorSadiq Khan
RiverRiver Thames
CurrencyPound Sterling (GBP)
Time ZoneGreenwich Mean Time (GMT) (UTC + and - 0) / British Summer Time (BST)
Postal Code AreaE, EC , N , NW , SE , SW , W , WC , BR , CM , CR , DA , EN , HA , IG , KT , RM , SM , TN , TW , UB, WD
Dialing Code020
Major AirportHeathrow Airport (LHR)
Famous LandmarksBig Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge