Plan your dream trip to London
Practical guides, realistic itineraries, neighbourhood inspiration and smart planning advice to help you experience London without wasting time crossing the city or overloading every day.
Build your London trip
Six clear starting points for the decisions that shape the whole holiday.
01First time in London
What to know before you start booking.
02Where to stay
Choose the area before choosing the hotel.
03London itineraries
Realistic days grouped by geography.
04Getting around
Tube, buses, contactless, Oyster and walking.
05Airports & transfers
Compare Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
06When to visit
Weather, crowds, daylight and seasonal atmosphere.
London’s must-see attractions
Start with the landmarks that define the city, then use the practical guides to visit them at the right time.
Choose your London itinerary
Pick the length of your trip and start with a route that leaves space to actually enjoy the city.
33 days in London
The classic first-trip balance: royal London, the Tower, museums and neighbourhood time.
See the 3-day plan →
55 days in London
Add Greenwich and slower neighbourhood exploration without turning the trip into a race.
See the 5-day plan →
7One week in London
Icons, museums, local areas and enough time for an easy day trip.
See the 7-day plan →Make the big decisions first
London becomes much easier once you settle three things: the right area to stay, how you will move around and which attractions genuinely need advance booking.
Where should you stay?
The right neighbourhood can save hours across a trip. Compare areas first, then compare hotels within the area that fits your itinerary.
London neighbourhood by neighbourhood
The city changes quickly from one district to the next. Choose a few areas that match your interests instead of trying to collect them all.
London with kids
Mix major sights with parks, shorter museum visits, simple transport and experiences children will genuinely remember.
Food & drink
Markets, pub food, afternoon tea and neighbourhood eating without turning every meal into a tourist checklist.
Free & flexible London
Build lighter days around walks, viewpoints, markets and free attractions when you want room to change plans.
London essentials
Save these practical guides before departure. They solve the questions that otherwise waste time once you arrive.
Easy day trips from London
If your London itinerary has enough room, use the city as a base for castles, university cities, coast or countryside.
Hotels, tours & tickets
Once your dates and itinerary are clear, compare accommodation and book only the attractions or tours that genuinely benefit from advance planning. Always check live prices and inclusions before paying.
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