The Elizabeth line runs from Reading and Heathrow to Abbey Wood and Shenfield - and in between travellers can discover many great cutural assets London has to offer.
The first passenger service to run on the Elizabeth line was greeted with much fanfare by Londoners, with people queuing up early in the morning to ride the first train on May 24, 2022.
This May, a final timetable change will see the line fully opened. Launching will have increased the city’s rail capacity by about 10%.
Much debate ensued about the necessity of the word ‘line’ in its official title, as well its distinctive white filled purple signage on the London Underground map, which makes it more similar to an Overground of DLR service than the Tube.
Incredibly minor controversies aside, the Elizabeth line has proved a roaring success and opened up parts of the city that were previously only accessible by national rail or bus for millions.
From the Olympics to great curry to one Sherlock Holmes, here are seven London sights along its route that are worth if visit if you’ve not yet done so - along with the stops you need to get there.
5. Sherlock Holmes Museum (Paddington)
Situated at the address where the famous fictional detective was said to reside (221B Baker street), you can brush up on everything Sherlock Holmes related here. You could get another Tube service after alighting at Paddington, but it’s just a 20-minute walk so why not take in the sights of west London on your journey? | Public Domain
6. Lesnes Abbey (Abbey Wood)
Just a 10-minute walk from the Abbey Wood station, you can explore Lesnes Abbey with ease thanks to the new Elizabeth line. There are 88 hectares of woodland to traverse to your heart’s content, as well as a ruined abbey which dates from the 12th century, a perfect Sunday activity if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of central London. (Photo TfL) | Credit: TfL
7. Queen Elizabeth Park (Stratford)
London 2012 may feel like a distant memory now but its legacy lives on in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the significant amount of investment that has poured into the area. Take a dip in the London Aquatics Centre or try to get tickets for a West Ham game at the London Stadium if they’re playing at home while you’re in town. (Photo Getty Images) | Getty Images