Five Things Not To Miss In London

1) Admire Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. 2) Shop at Harrods on Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. From haute couture and pet accessories to a most magical Christmas shop and legendary food "hampers," here you'll score your best souvenirs. harrods.com 3) Ponder Pilgrim history over a pint at Mayflower Pub in Rotherhithe Village. French doors open out to a deck that overlooks the River Thames, and legend says that American founding fathers fueled up here before their voyage to Plymouth Rock. themayflowerrotherhithe.com 4) Retrace the footsteps of Watson and Holmes, Charles Dickens, Jack the Ripper or the city's resident ghosts on a London Walks tour. walks.com 5) Get personal with your own stationery at Smythson's flagship shop on posh Bond Street. smythson.com