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Plan Your Trip to London
Getting started
- London for First-Time Visitors: The Complete Guide
- The Best Time to Visit London
- How Many Days Do You Need in London?
- London Weather and What to Pack
- Bank Holidays, Sundays and Opening Hours in London
- Free Things to Do in London
Itineraries
- One Day in London: A Realistic Itinerary
- Two Days in London: The Perfect Weekend
- Three Days in London: A First-Timer's Itinerary
- Five Days in London: An Itinerary Beyond the Obvious
- One Week in London: A Complete Itinerary
- What to Do in London on a Rainy Day
- London at Night: The Best Evening Things to Do
Costs and budget
- How Much Does a Trip to London Cost?
- London on a Budget: How to Save Money
- Is the London Pass Worth It?
Entry, money and safety
- UK Entry Requirements and the ETA for Visitors
- UK Customs Allowances: What You Can Bring Into Britain
- Money in London: Pounds, Cards and Contactless
- Tipping in London: Who, When and How Much
- Healthcare for Visitors: NHS, Pharmacies and Urgent Care
- Is London Safe? Areas, Scams and Pickpockets
- Emergency Numbers and What to Do If Something Goes Wrong
- SIM Cards, eSIMs and Mobile Roaming in the UK
- UK Plugs, Adapters and Voltage
- Public Toilets in London: Where to Find Them
- Left Luggage in London
Travelling your way
- London with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
- Accessible London: A Guide for Wheelchair Users
- Solo Travel in London
- LGBTQ+ London: A Visitor's Guide
- British Etiquette: What Visitors Should Know
Practical questions
- London with a Baby
- London for Older Visitors
- Travelling to London with a Pet
- Doing Laundry in London
- If You Lose Your Passport in London
- Common Tourist Scams in London
- Pickpockets: Where and How They Work
- Changing Money in London
- The Apps Worth Having in London
- Free Wi-Fi in London
- London Postcodes Explained
- What to Pack for London
- Smoking and Vaping Rules in the UK
- Alcohol Laws and Drinking in Public
- Photography and Drone Rules
- Visiting During a Strike
- Tap Water and Refill Points
- London on a Student Budget
- Travel Insurance and Healthcare Cover
- What Closes on Public Holidays
Understanding the place
- British Words and Slang for Visitors
- British Food Words Explained
- Complaining, Returning and Consumer Rights
- Opening Hours and Sunday Trading
- London in Winter
- London in Summer
- What a Day in London Costs
- London for Vegetarians
- A Sunday in London
- Visiting London with a Disability
Small print and practicalities
- How Much Cash to Bring to London
- Card Payments in Britain: Limits, PINs and Surcharges
- Pharmacies and Minor Illness in London
- Charging Your Phone in London
- Working From a Cafe or Library in London
- London in a Heatwave
- When It Snows in London
- London for Muslim Visitors
- Left Luggage at London's Stations
- If Your Phone or Wallet Is Stolen in London
Transport in London
Tube, rail and buses
- The London Underground: A Visitor's Guide
- London Buses and Night Buses
- The Elizabeth Line: How It Works for Visitors
- The DLR and the London Overground
- The Night Tube: Which Lines Run on Friday and Saturday Nights
- Tube Strikes: How to Get Around London
- Step-Free and Accessible Transport in London
Fares and tickets
- Oyster vs Contactless: Fares and Daily Caps Explained
- London Travel Zones Explained
- The Visitor Oyster Card: Is It Worth It?
- London Travelcards and Railcard Discounts
- Children's Fares on London Transport
Taxis, bikes and the river
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers: The River Bus
- Black Cabs, Minicabs and Uber in London
- Santander Cycles and Cycling in London
- Walking in London: When It's Faster Than the Tube
- The London Cable Car (IFS Cloud Cable Car)
Driving and car hire
- Car Hire in London: Do You Really Need a Car?
- Driving in London: Congestion Charge and ULEZ
- Parking in London
- Driving in the UK: Rules for Foreign Drivers
Leaving London by train and coach
- London's Main Railway Stations Explained
- Eurostar from London to Paris
- Victoria Coach Station and Coach Travel
- Buying UK Train Tickets: Advance Fares and Railcards
Fares, tickets and practicalities
- Heathrow Express or the Elizabeth Line?
- Railcards Worth Buying as a Visitor
- Oyster Card Refunds and Deposits
- Santander Cycles: How to Hire a Bike
- London Night Buses
- Gatwick Express, Thameslink or Southern?
- Luggage on the Tube
- Tube Etiquette
- First and Last Tube Trains
- Lost Property on London Transport
- Taking a Bike on London Transport
- Coaches from London to Europe
- River Bus or Sightseeing Cruise?
- E-Scooters and E-Bikes in London
- Avoiding Rush Hour in London
- Getting Around with a Pushchair
Using the network like a local
- The Overground's Six New Line Names
- Bus Routes Worth Riding for the View
- The Superloop and Outer London
- Finding a Black Cab
- Getting Home Late in London
- Travelling as a Group or Family
- The Thames Path and London's Walking Routes
- London Transport in a Wheelchair
Specific journeys and odd cases
- Getting Between London's Main Train Stations
- How to Get to Wembley Stadium
- How to Get to The O2
- How to Get to Twickenham Stadium
- London to Windsor by Train
- Which Tube Lines Have Air Conditioning?
- What Happens If You Forget to Touch Out
- Tube Stations It Is Quicker to Walk Between
- Using a Foreign Bank Card on London Transport
- The Woolwich Ferry and the Foot Tunnels
London Airports
Heathrow
- Heathrow Airport: A Guide for Arriving Visitors
- Heathrow to Central London: Every Option Compared
- Heathrow Terminals Guide
The other London airports
- Gatwick Airport and Getting to London
- Stansted Airport and Getting to London
- Luton Airport and Getting to London
- London City Airport
- London Southend Airport
Choosing and connecting
- Which London Airport Is Best for You?
- Transferring Between Heathrow and Gatwick
- Staying Overnight at a London Airport
- Late-Night and Early-Morning Airport Transport
Getting to and from the airports
- Gatwick to Central London
- Stansted to Central London
- Luton to Central London
- Connecting Between London Airports
- Airport Lounges in London
- Flying With Children from London
Long waits and awkward connections
Landmarks and Historic Buildings
Royal London
- The Tower of London
- Buckingham Palace
- Changing of the Guard: Times and Best Spots
- Kensington Palace
- Hampton Court Palace
Westminster and the City
- Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower
- Houses of Parliament Tours
- Westminster Abbey
- St Paul's Cathedral
- Trafalgar Square
- Piccadilly Circus
- The Abbey Road Crossing
Bridges, towers and views
- Tower Bridge
- The London Eye
- The Shard and The View from The Shard
- Sky Garden: Free Tickets and How to Book
- The Best Free Viewpoints in London
- The Bridges of London: A Walking Guide
More landmarks worth your time
- The Monument to the Great Fire
- Leadenhall Market
- The Royal Albert Hall
- The Barbican Centre
- Battersea Power Station
- The Southbank Centre
- Guildhall and the Roman Amphitheatre
- The Royal Courts of Justice
- The Old Royal Naval College
- Eltham Palace
- Banqueting House
- Apsley House and Wellington Arch
- Little Venice and the Regent's Canal
- Highgate Cemetery
- St Dunstan in the East
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden
- The Gherkin and the City's Skyscrapers
- London's Blue Plaques
Parliament and the City explained
- The Palace of Westminster
- The City of London Explained
- The Old Bailey
- The Royal Exchange and Bank Junction
Churches worth going inside
- St Martin-in-the-Fields
- Southwark Cathedral
- Westminster Cathedral
- Temple Church and the Inns of Court
- All Hallows by the Tower and the City Churches
Houses and halls on the edge of town
- Alexandra Palace
- Strawberry Hill House
- Ham House and Marble Hill
- Chiswick House and Gardens
- Fulham Palace and Lambeth Palace
- Wilton's Music Hall
Choosing between two, and how long they take
- How Long Does the Tower of London Take?
- The Best Time of Day to Ride the London Eye
- The Best Time to Visit Westminster Abbey
- Tower of London or Windsor Castle?
- St Paul's or Westminster Abbey?
- Hampton Court or Windsor Castle?
Buildings most guides leave out
- The Thames Barrier
- St Bartholomew the Great
- The Charterhouse in Clerkenwell
- Crossness Pumping Station
- Roman London: What Is Still Standing
- St Pancras Station: The Building Itself
- St Pancras Old Church and Its Burial Ground
- Ely Place and St Etheldreda's Church
- Art Deco London: What to Look For
Museums and Galleries
The great museums
- The British Museum
- The Natural History Museum
- The Science Museum
- The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
- Imperial War Museum London
- London Museum: Smithfield and Docklands
Art galleries
Smaller and specialist museums
- Madame Tussauds London
- Churchill War Rooms
- The Sherlock Holmes Museum
- Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark, Greenwich
- London's Best Small Museums
- Free Museums in London
- Museum Late Openings in London
Free collections worth a detour
- The Wallace Collection
- Sir John Soane's Museum
- Wellcome Collection
- The Foundling Museum
- Whitechapel Gallery
- The Serpentine Galleries
Museums for a particular interest
- London Transport Museum
- The Design Museum
- The Horniman Museum and Gardens
- The Postal Museum and Mail Rail
- The Old Operating Theatre Museum
- The Courtauld Gallery
- HMS Belfast
- RAF Museum London
- Dennis Severs' House
- Leighton House and Sambourne House
- Somerset House
- London Museums That Work for Teenagers
Writers' and artists' houses
- The Charles Dickens Museum
- Keats House
- The Freud Museum
- Handel Hendrix House
- Benjamin Franklin House
- The Carlyles' House and London's Smallest Museums
University and specialist collections
- The Grant Museum of Zoology
- The Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology
- The Hunterian Museum
- The Bank of England Museum
- The Museum of Brands
- The Garden Museum
- The Florence Nightingale Museum
- The National Army Museum
- The Cartoon Museum and Comic Collections
- V&A East Storehouse
How much time each one needs
- How Long to Spend at the British Museum
- How Long to Spend at the Natural History Museum
- Tate Modern or Tate Britain: Which One?
- Natural History Museum or Science Museum?
- British Museum or the V&A?
Small collections with one subject
- Two Temple Place
- The Brunel Museum and the Thames Tunnel
- The Kirkaldy Testing Museum
- The London Mithraeum
- The Museum of the Order of St John
- The Fan Museum in Greenwich
Parks and Gardens
The Royal Parks and beyond
- Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
- Regent's Park and Primrose Hill
- St James's Park and Green Park
- Richmond Park
- Hampstead Heath
- Kew Gardens
More green space
- Greenwich Park
- Battersea Park
- Holland Park and the Kyoto Garden
- Victoria Park
- Clapham Common and Brockwell Park
- Bushy Park
- Crystal Palace Park
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- Epping Forest
- Wimbledon Common and Putney Heath
- Swimming Ponds and Lidos in London
- Roof Gardens and Free Terraces
Smaller and stranger green spaces
- Postman's Park
- The Isabella Plantation
- WWT London Wetland Centre
- The Hampstead Pergola and Hill Garden
- London's Secret Gardens
- Camley Street Natural Park and Urban Nature
- Morden Hall Park and South London's Estates
- The Magnificent Seven Cemeteries
Green London by season
- Cherry Blossom in London
- Autumn Colour in London
- Running Routes in London
- How Long Does Kew Gardens Take?
- The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs
- Severndroog Castle and Oxleas Wood
- Bunhill Fields and London's Dissenters
- Walthamstow Wetlands
Family Days and Experiences
Harry Potter and film
Animals and family favourites
- ZSL London Zoo
- SEA LIFE London Aquarium
- The London Dungeon
- City Farms and the Best Playgrounds in London
Tours and experiences
- Thames River Cruises
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours: Which One to Choose
- Jack the Ripper Walking Tours
- The Best Walking Tours in London
Tours and things to do
- Street Art Tours in Shoreditch
- Ghost Tours in London
- Food Tours in London
- Mudlarking on the Thames Foreshore
- Escape Rooms in London
- Ice Skating in London
- Boat Hire and Pedalos in London
- London with Teenagers
- Rainy Day Activities for Children
- London's Viewing Platforms Compared
Free, odd and outdoors
London 2012 and the Olympic Park
The Olympic legacy
- London 2012 Olympics and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Today
- The ArcelorMittal Orbit
- London Aquatics Centre: Swimming Where Olympians Raced
- London Stadium: Tours, West Ham and Event Days
London Neighbourhoods
Central London
- Westminster
- Soho
- Covent Garden
- Mayfair and St James's
- Marylebone
- Bloomsbury
- King's Cross
- The City of London
South and West London
North, East and South-East London
More of London
- Leicester Square and Theatreland
- The Isle of Dogs
- Clerkenwell
- Fitzrovia
- Peckham
- Dalston and Stoke Newington
- Hackney and London Fields
- Whitechapel and the East End
- Wimbledon Village and Town
- Highgate and Crouch End
- Battersea and Nine Elms
- Pimlico and Victoria
- Southwark and Bankside
- Wapping and Rotherhithe
- Paddington and Bayswater
- Earl's Court and West Brompton
- Walthamstow
- Ealing and West London
South of the river
- Tooting
- Balham and Streatham
- Herne Hill and Dulwich
- Deptford and New Cross
- Crystal Palace and Forest Hill
- Kingston and Surbiton
West and north
- Hammersmith and Barnes
- Chiswick and Kew
- Southall
- Wembley
- Twickenham and the Richmond Riverside
- St John's Wood and Maida Vale
- Angel and Finsbury Park
- Kentish Town and Archway
Corners with their own character
- Seven Dials and Neal's Yard
- Eel Pie Island, Twickenham
- Hackney Wick and Fish Island
- Greenwich or Richmond for a Day Out?
Food and Drink in London
British classics
- Traditional British Food to Try in London
- Afternoon Tea in London
- The Full English Breakfast
- Fish and Chips in London
- The Sunday Roast
Pubs and drinking
Markets and world food
- London's Best Food Markets
- Borough Market
- Cheap Eats in London
- Brick Lane and London's Curry Scene
- Chinatown London
Special diets and coffee
- Vegan and Vegetarian London
- Halal Food in London
- Gluten-Free Eating in London
- Coffee in London: Where to Find a Good Cup
Eating the world in London
- Indian Food in London
- Caribbean Food in London
- Turkish Food in London
- Vietnamese Food on Kingsland Road
- Korean Food in London and New Malden
- Middle Eastern Food on Edgware Road
- Japanese Food and Sushi in London
- Chinese Food Beyond Chinatown
- Italian Food in London
- Polish and Eastern European Food
- Ethiopian and West African Food
- Greek and Cypriot Food in London
Dishes, places and drinking
- Pie and Mash and Jellied Eels
- Salt Beef, Bagels and Jewish London
- Bakeries and Pastries in London
- Seafood and Oysters in London
- Brunch in London
- Craft Beer and Brewery Taprooms
- Gin Distilleries and Tours
- Cocktail Bars in London
- Wine Bars in London
- Drinking Without Alcohol
- Late-Night Food in London
- Michelin-Starred Restaurants in London
More of the world, on a high street
- Persian Food in London
- Nigerian and Ghanaian Food in London
- Filipino Food in London
- Peruvian and Latin American Food
- Portuguese and Brazilian Food
- Georgian and Central Asian Bakeries
Pubs, and how the British drink
- Riverside Pubs on the Thames
- Beer Gardens in London
- Pub Quizzes and What Happens in a British Pub
- Gastropubs: Where the Food Is the Point
- Pub Walks and Historic Crawls
Eating out, explained
- Dim Sum in London
- Burgers and Fried Chicken
- Pizza in London
- Desserts, Ice Cream and Chocolate
- The Best Museum and Gallery Cafes
- London's Chain Restaurants, Explained
Where to eat near the thing you came to see
- Where to Eat Near the British Museum
- Where to Eat Near the Tower of London
- Where to Eat Near Buckingham Palace
- Where to Eat Near King's Cross and St Pancras
- Where to Eat Near Victoria Station
- Where to Eat Near London Bridge
- Where to Eat Near Covent Garden Without Tourist Prices
- Where to Eat Near Oxford Street
- Where to Eat Near The O2 and in Greenwich
- Where to Eat Near Wembley Stadium
Eating out: the awkward bits
- Eating Alone in London
- Breakfast Before an Early Train or Flight
- Food Allergies and Eating Out in Britain
- London Restaurants That Do Not Take Bookings
- The Bermondsey Beer Mile
Shopping in London
Streets and department stores
- Oxford Street
- Harrods
- Liberty, Selfridges and London's Department Stores
- Shopping in Covent Garden and Seven Dials
- The Best Bookshops in London
Markets and vintage
- Vintage and Second-Hand Shopping in London
- Portobello Road Market
- Camden Market
- Old Spitalfields and the Brick Lane Markets
- Columbia Road Flower Market
- Greenwich Market
Smart shopping
- Outlet Shopping near London
- Tax-Free Shopping in the UK: What Visitors Should Know
- London Souvenirs Worth Buying
Streets and stores
- Liberty
- Fortnum & Mason
- Selfridges
- Hamleys and Toy Shops
- Carnaby Street and Soho Shopping
- Regent Street
- Bond Street and Mayfair
- The King's Road and Chelsea
- Westfield: Stratford and White City
- Charity Shops in London
- Record Shops in London
- Antiques Markets
- Savile Row and Jermyn Street
- Christmas Shopping in London
Compared, and where the bargains are
Where to Stay in London
Choosing an area
- The Best Areas to Stay in London
- Where to Stay in London for First-Timers
- Where to Stay in London with Kids
- Staying near King's Cross, St Pancras and Paddington
Types of accommodation
- Budget Hotels in London
- Hostels in London
- Apartments and Short Lets in London
- London's Grand Hotels
- Booking Tips and Accommodation Scams
Staying in a particular area
- Staying in Soho and Covent Garden
- Staying on the South Bank
- Staying in Shoreditch and the East
- Staying in Kensington and Chelsea
- Staying Near Victoria
- Staying in Bloomsbury
- Staying in Camden and North London
- Staying in Greenwich
- Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments
- Bed and Breakfasts and Guest Houses
- Pod and Capsule Hotels
- When to Book a London Hotel
- Hotel Extras and Hidden Costs
- Staying Outside London to Save Money
What you are actually booking
- What a London Hotel Room Is Actually Like
- Booking a London Hotel You Can Cancel
- Family Rooms and Rooms for Three in London
- Early Check-in and Bag Storage at London Hotels
- Finding a London Hotel With Air Conditioning
What's On in London
Theatre, music and nightlife
- A Guide to West End Theatre
- Cheap Theatre Tickets in London
- Shakespeare's Globe
- Live Music Venues in London
- Comedy Clubs in London
- London Nightlife: Where to Go Out
Sport
- Premier League Football in London: Tickets and Stadiums
- Stadium Tours in London
- Wimbledon: The Queue and How to Get Tickets
- Watching Cricket at Lord's and The Oval
Annual events
- Christmas in London
- New Year's Eve Fireworks in London
- Notting Hill Carnival
- Bonfire Night in London
- Trooping the Colour
- The London Marathon: Watching the Race
- The BBC Proms
- The Chelsea Flower Show
- The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
- The Lord Mayor's Show
- Remembrance Sunday in London
- Pride in London
- Chinese New Year in London
- St Patrick's Day in London
- Open House Festival
- Totally Thames and River Events
- Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
- London Fashion Week
- BFI London Film Festival
London month by month
- London in January: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in February: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in March: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in April: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in May: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in June: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in July: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in August: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in September: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in October: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in November: Weather, Events and Tips
- London in December: Weather, Events and Tips
Music, stage and sport
- The Royal Opera House
- Classical Music in London
- Jazz in London
- Free Live Music in London
- The O2 and London's Big Arenas
- Pantomime at Christmas
- Rugby at Twickenham
- NFL Games in London
- Horse Racing Near London
- Darts and Snooker in London
- London in the School Holidays
More of the calendar
- Chelsea in Bloom
- Kew at Christmas and London's Light Trails
- What Happened to the Hampton Court Flower Show
- Summer Concerts in the Parks
- The London Parade on New Year's Day
- Museum Lates: London After Dark
- London on Screen: Film and TV Locations
- Jack the Ripper: The History Behind the Tours
Dates in the calendar people search for
- West End or Fringe: Where to See a Play in London
- London's Christmas Lights: Where and When
- Boxing Day in London
- Easter in London
- Halloween in London
- Diwali in London
- London's Food Festivals
- London Open Gardens (formerly Open Garden Squares Weekend)
- London Design Festival
- Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
Day Trips from London
Castles and history
- Windsor Castle Day Trip
- Stonehenge Day Trip from London
- Canterbury Day Trip
- Leeds Castle Day Trip
- Dover Castle and the White Cliffs
Cities and countryside
- Oxford Day Trip from London
- Cambridge Day Trip from London
- Bath Day Trip from London
- Brighton Day Trip from London
- The Cotswolds from London
- Seven Sisters Cliffs
- Paris for the Day by Eurostar
Castles, houses and history
Coast and countryside
- Whitstable
- Margate
- Rye and Camber Sands
- Winchester
- Salisbury
- Portsmouth and the Historic Dockyard
- Box Hill and the Surrey Hills
- Lewes and Arundel
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- The Isle of Wight
Gardens, palaces and the coast
- Hampton Court by Boat
- RHS Wisley and the Surrey Gardens
- Blenheim Palace
- Sissinghurst and the Gardens of Kent
- Colchester and Roman Essex
- Southend and the Essex Coast