London Holiday Itinerary

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Day 1

Parliament Square

Where?: Parliament Square, Westminster
Time required?: A typical visit to Parliament Square lasts 10-15 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 11, 24, 148, 211; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee; Train fares

Houses of Parliament

Where?: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, Westminster; Web: parliament.uk/visiting/
Opening times?: The public can usually attend debates from Mon-Fri, and take tours on Sat and Mon-Sun during Aug/Sep; Visiting hours are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Houses of Parliament lasts 1½-2 hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 11, 24, 148, 211; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee; Train fares

Westminster Abbey

Where?: Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Westminster; Web: westminster-abbey.org
Opening times?: 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM (Mon-Sat); Only open for services (Sun); Last entry 1 hour before closing
Price?: Adults £25.00; Children £11.00 (6-17); Infants free entry (under-6); Family ticket £25.00; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Westminster Abbey lasts 2 hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 11, 24, 148, 211; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee; Train fares

Downing Street

Where?: Downing Street, Westminster
Opening times?: Closed to the public
Time required?: A typical visit to Downing Street lasts 10 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 159; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee; Train fares

Horse Guards

Where?: Horse Guards, Whitehall, Westminster
Time required?: A typical visit to Horse Guards lasts 15-20 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 159; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee; Train fares

Trafalgar Square

Where?: Trafalgar Square
Time required?: A typical visit to Trafalgar Square lasts 15-20 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 87, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern; Train fares

National Gallery

Where?: National Gallery, Trafalgar Square; Web: nationalgallery.org.uk
Opening times?: 10 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Thu, Sat-Sun); 10 AM to 9 PM (Fri); Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to National Gallery lasts 2-2½ hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 3, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 24, 87, 91, 139, 176; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern; Train fares

The Shard

Where?: The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, Southwark; Web: theviewfromtheshard.com
Opening times?: 2 PM to 10 PM (Wed-Sun until 24 Jul, then Mon-Sun until 28 Aug); 1 PM to 9 PM (Mon-Sun from 29 Aug until 4 Sep, then Sat from 10 Sep to 3 Dec, then Wed & Sat-Sun from 4 Dec); 11 AM to 7 PM (Wed-Fri & Sun from 7 Sep to 2 Dec, then Thu-Fri from 8 Dec)
Price?: Adults £32.00; Family ticket £100.00; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to The Shard lasts 1-1½ hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 43, 48, 141, 149, 521; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is London Bridge Jubilee Northern; Train fares

Borough Market

Where?: Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street, Southwark; Web: boroughmarket.org.uk/
Opening times?: Closed (Mon); 10 AM to 5 PM (Tue-Fri); 9 AM to 5 PM (Sat); 10 AM to 4 PM (Sun); Visiting hours are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Borough Market lasts 15 mins (but more if you plan to stop and eat)
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 43, 141, 149, 521, RV1; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is London Bridge Jubilee Northern; Train fares

London Eye

Where?: London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo; Web: londoneye.com
Opening times?: 11 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Sun)
Price?: Adults £36.00; Children £32.50 (3-15); Infants free entry (under-3); Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to London Eye lasts 30-50 mins for the queue, plus 30 mins for the ride
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 1, 4, 12, 26, 53, 59, 76, 77, 148, 159, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 211, 243, 341, 381, 507, 638, RV1, X68; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Waterloo Bakerloo Jubilee Northern Wat&City; Train fares

Day 2

Tower Bridge

Where?: Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road; Web: towerbridge.org.uk
Opening times?: 9.30 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Sun); Last entry 1 hour before closing
Price?: Adults £11.40; Children £5.70 (5-15); Infants free entry (under-5); Family ticket £19.38; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Tower Bridge lasts 45-60 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Tower Hill Circle District; Train fares

Tower of London

Where?: Tower of London, Tower Hill; Web: hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/
Opening times?: 9 AM to 5.30 PM (Mon-Sun, Jun-mid Sep); 10 AM to 5.30 PM (Mon & Sun, mid Sep-Oct); 9 AM to 5.30 PM (Tue-Sat, mid Sep-Oct); Last entry 1 hour before closing
Price?: Adults £32.90; Children £16.40 (5-15); Infants free entry (under-5); Family ticket £90.40; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Tower of London lasts 3-4 hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Tower Hill Circle District; Train fares

The Monument

Where?: The Monument, Fish Street Hill, The City; Web: themonument.org.uk
Opening times?: During school holidays: 9.30 AM to 1 PM, and 2 PM to 6 PM (Mon-Sun) · During term-time: 9.30 AM to 1 PM, and 2 PM to 6 PM (Sat-Sun only); Last entry 12.30 PM and 5.30 PM
Price?: Adults £5.80; Children £2.90 (5-15); Infants free entry (under-5); Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to The Monument lasts 45 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 17, 21, 43, 48, 133, 141, 149, 521; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Monument Circle District; Train fares

Sky Garden

Where?: Sky Garden, 1 Sky Garden Walk, The City; Web: skygarden.london
Opening times?: 10 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Fri); 11 AM to 9 PM (Sat-Sun); Last entry 1 hour before closing; Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Sky Garden lasts 1 hour (but more if you plan to stop and eat in the restaurant)
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 25, 35, 40, 47, 48, 149, 344; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Monument Circle District; Train fares

Leadenhall Market

Where?: Leadenhall Market, Entrances on Gracechurch Street, Lime Street, Leadenhall Place and Whittington Avenue, The City; Web: leadenhallmarket.co.uk
Opening times?: The shops are usually open from 10 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Fri), but you can walk through it 24-hours a day (Mon-Sun); Visiting hours are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Leadenhall Market lasts 5 mins (but more if you plan to stop and eat)
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 25, 35, 40, 47, 48, 149, 344; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City; Train fares

Mansion House

Where?: Mansion House, Bank Junction, The City; Web: cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-us/about-the-city-of-london-corporation/mansion-house/visit-mansion-house
Opening times?: Closed to the public except during guided tours; Visiting hours are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Mansion House lasts 2 PM to 3.30 PM
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 47, 48, 76, 133, 141, 149, 242; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City; Train fares

Royal Exchange

Where?: Royal Exchange, Bank Junction, The City; Web: theroyalexchange.co.uk
Opening times?: Building: 9 AM to 10 PM (Mon-Fri) · Shops: Between 10 AM and 6.30 PM depending on the shop (Mon-Fri) · Bars and restaurants: Between 9 AM and 11 PM depending on the restaurant (Mon-Fri); Visiting hours are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Royal Exchange lasts 15 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 47, 48, 76, 133, 141, 149, 242; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City; Train fares

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Where?: St. Paul’s Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, The City; Web: stpauls.co.uk
Opening times?: 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM (Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat); 10 AM to 4.30 PM (Wed); Last entry 30 mins before closing; Note: On Sundays the cathedral is only open for worship
Price?: Adults £18.00; Children £7.70 (6-17); Infants free entry (under-6); Family ticket £43.70; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral lasts 2-2½ hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 4, 11, 15, 23, 25, 26, 100, 242; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is St. Paul’s Central; Train fares

St. Paul's Cathedral Evensong

Where?: St. Paul’s Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, The City
When?: Every day - Usually 5 PM to 5.45 PM (Mon-Sat) and 3 PM to 3.45 PM (Sun) - Note: Evensong will sometimes be replaced by a spoken Evening Prayer or some other special service, and you should check your date on their website
Price?: Free to attend the mass, but you need to buy a ticket if you want to see the rest of the Cathedral (which you have to do before the mass, as the Cathedral shuts straight after)
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 4, 11, 15, 23, 25, 26, 100, 242; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is St. Paul’s Central; Train fares

Covent Garden

Where?: Covent Garden; Web: coventgarden.london
Time required?: A typical visit to Covent Garden lasts 45-60 mins (but more if you plan to stop and eat)
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 9, 13, 15, 23, 24, 139, 153, RV1; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Covent Garden Piccadilly; Train fares

West End

Where?: West End
Time required?: A typical visit to West End lasts 2-3 hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 23, 24, 26, 29, 38, 76, 87, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 172, 176, 243, 341, 453, RV1; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Piccadilly Circus Bakerloo Piccadilly; Train fares

Day 3

Kensington Palace

Where?: Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, Kensington; Web: hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/
Opening times?: 10 AM to 6 PM (Wed-Sun, Mar-Oct); 10 AM to 4 PM (Wed-Sun, Nov-Mar); Last entry 1 hour before closing
Price?: Adults £22.00; Children £11.00 (5-15); Infants free entry (under-5); Family ticket £60.50; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Kensington Palace lasts 2 hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 9, 10, 49, 52, 70, 94, 148, 390, 452; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Queensway Central; Train fares

Kensington Gardens

Where?: Kensington Gardens, Kensington; Web: royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/kensington-gardens
Opening times?: 6 AM to dusk (Mon-Sun); Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Kensington Gardens lasts 1-1½ hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 9, 10, 17, 45, 49, 52, 63, 70, 94, 148, 390, 452; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Queensway Central; Train fares

Albert Memorial

Where?: Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens (opposite the Royal Albert Hall), South Kensington; Web: royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/kensington-gardens/albert-memorial-discover-more
Time required?: A typical visit to Albert Memorial lasts 15 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 9, 10, 52, 70, 360, 452; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is South Kensington Circle District Piccadilly; Train fares

Royal Albert Hall

Where?: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, Kensington; Web: royalalberthall.com
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 9, 10, 52, 70, 360, 452; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is South Kensington Circle District Piccadilly; Train fares

Natural History Museum

Where?: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington; Web: nhm.ac.uk
Opening times?: 10 AM to 5.50 PM (Mon-Sun); Last entry 20 mins before closing; Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Natural History Museum lasts 3 hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430, C1; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is South Kensington Circle District Piccadilly; Train fares

Science Museum

Where?: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington; Web: sciencemuseum.org.uk
Opening times?: 10 AM to 6 PM (Wed-Sun until 3 Jul, then Mon-Sun from 4 Jul); Last entry 45 mins before closing; Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Science Museum lasts 2½ hours, plus another hour if you watch an IMAX movie
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 9, 10, 14, 49, 52, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430, 452, C1; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is South Kensington Circle District Piccadilly; Train fares

Victoria & Albert Museum

Where?: Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington; Web: vam.ac.uk
Opening times?: 10 AM to 5.45 PM (Mon-Thu, Sat-Sun); 10 AM to 10 PM (Fri); Last entry 1 hour before closing; Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Victoria & Albert Museum lasts 2-3 hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430, 710, C1; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is South Kensington Circle District Piccadilly; Train fares

Harrods

Where?: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge; Web: harrods.com/en-gb
Opening times?: 10 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Sat); 11.30 AM to 6 PM (Sun); Visiting hours are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Harrods lasts 45-60 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 137, 414, 452, C1; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Knightsbridge Piccadilly; Train fares

Day 4

Thames River Sightseeing

Where?: Thames River Sightseeing, Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, Westminster
When?: Every day - Westminster to Tower Bridge -- Every 30 mins from 10 AM to 6 PM - Westminster to Greenwich -- Every 30 mins from 10 AM to 5 PM -
Price?: Westminster to Tower Bridge -- Adult from £10.96 one way, £16.06 return; Child (5-15) from £7.56 one way, £10.96 return - Westminster to Greenwich -- Adult from £13.43 one way, £17.68 return; Child (5-15) from £8.92 one way, £11.81 return - See thamesriversightseeing.com
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: For Westminster Pier: 11, 24, 148, 211; For Greenwich Pier: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 386; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee; Train fares

Old Royal Naval College

Where?: Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich; Web: ornc.org
Opening times?: Grounds: 8 AM to 11 PM (Mon-Sun) · Painted Hall and Chapel: 10 AM to 5 PM (Mon-Sun)
Price?: Adults £12.50; Children free entry (under-16); Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Old Royal Naval College lasts 1 hour
Buses:: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 286, 386; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Cutty Sark DLR; Train fares

Cutty Sark

Where?: Cutty Sark, King William Walk, Greenwich; Web: rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
Opening times?: 10 AM to 5 PM (Mon-Sun); Last entry 45 mins before closing
Price?: Adults £16.00; Children £8.00 (4-15); Infants free entry (under-4); Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Cutty Sark lasts 1¼-1½ hours
Buses:: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 386; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Cutty Sark DLR; Train fares

National Maritime Museum

Where?: National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich; Web: rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum
Opening times?: 10 AM to 5 PM (Mon-Sun); Last entry 45 mins before closing; Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to National Maritime Museum lasts 2-21½ hours
Buses:: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 386; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Cutty Sark DLR; Train fares

Royal Observatory

Where?: Royal Observatory, Top of Greenwich Hill, Greenwich Park; Web: rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory
Opening times?: 10 AM to 5 PM (Mon-Sun); Last entry 30 mins before closing
Price?: Adults £16.00; Children £8.00 (4-15); Infants free entry (under-4); Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Royal Observatory lasts 2 hours for the observatory, plus 1 hour for a planetarium show
Buses:: 53, 54, 177, 180, 188, 199, 202, 286, 380, 386; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Greenwich DLR; Train fares

Greenwich Park

Where?: Greenwich Park, Greenwich; Web: royalparks.org.uk/parks/greenwich-park
Opening times?: 6 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Sun, Nov-Feb); 6 AM to 7 PM (Mon-Sun, Mar & Oct); 6 AM to 8 PM (Mon-Sun, Apr & Sep); 6 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Sun, May & Aug); 6 AM to 9.30 PM (Mon-Sun, Jun-Jul); Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Greenwich Park lasts 30-45 mins
Buses:: 53, 54, 177, 180, 188, 199, 202, 286, 380, 386; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Cutty Sark DLR; Train fares

Day 5

Buckingham Palace

Where?: Buckingham Palace, The Mall; Web: rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace
Opening times?: The State Rooms are usually open between mid-Jul and the end of Sep
Price?: Adults £35.00; Children £17.50 (5-17); Infants free entry (under-5); Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Buckingham Palace lasts 2-2½ hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 11, 211, C1, C10; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is St. James’s Park Circle District; Train fares

Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Where?: Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk
When?: Usually every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun, but the schedule is set one month in advance by the British Army and may change at short notice. The event is also heavily dependant on the weather (bearskins don't react well to the rain!) - 10.45 AM to 11.30 AM, but you should arrive as early as possible to get a good place (as early as 9.30 AM if you want the very best spots)
Price?: Free to watch. See householddivision.org.uk
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 11, 24, 148, 211, 507; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is St. James’s Park Circle District; Train fares

Green Park

Where?: Green Park; Web: royalparks.org.uk/parks/green-park
Opening times?: 5 AM to midnight (Mon-Sun); Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Green Park lasts 20 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 2, 8, 9, 14, 16, 19, 22, 36, 38, 52, 73, 82, 148, 436; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Green Park Jubilee Piccadilly Victoria; Train fares

The Ritz Afternoon Tea

Where?: The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly
When?: Every day - There are five sittings at 11.30 AM, 1.30 PM, 3.30 PM, 5.30 PM and 7.30 PM - A typical sitting lasts for 1 hour 45 minutes
Price?: Adults from £76; Children from £55 - See theritzlondon.com
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 38, 52, 452, C2; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Green Park Jubilee Piccadilly Victoria; Train fares

Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Where?: Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, St. James’s
When?: 1st August to 31st December 2024 - 11.30 AM to 7 PM (Mon-Fri)
Price?: From £140 (for two people) - See virginexperiencedays.co.uk - Guests are advised to dress smartly. Shorts, sportswear, beachwear, flip-flops and trainers are not allowed
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15,19, 22, 23, 88, 94, 138, 139, 159; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Piccadilly Circus Bakerloo Piccadilly; Train fares

Piccadilly Circus

Where?: Piccadilly Circus
Time required?: A typical visit to Piccadilly Circus lasts 10 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 3, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Piccadilly Circus Bakerloo Piccadilly; Train fares

Leicester Square

Where?: Leicester Square; Web: leicestersquare.london
Time required?: A typical visit to Leicester Square lasts 15 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 176; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Leicester Square Northern Piccadilly; Train fares