London Holiday Itinerary

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Day 1

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

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

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

St. James’s Park

Where?: St. James’s Park; Web: royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-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 St. James’s Park lasts 45-60 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 3, 11, 12, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 148, 159, 211, 453; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is St. James’s Park Circle District; 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

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

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

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

House of Commons

Where?: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, Westminster
When?: 18th July to 19th December 2024 - Usually 2.30 PM to 10.30 PM (Mon); 11.30 AM to 7.30 PM (Tue-Wed); 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM (Thu); 9.30 AM to 3 PM (some Fri); Closed (Sat-Sun) - Note: The House of Commons does not usually sit during the 1st week of Jan, middle two weeks of Feb, two weeks around Easter, last week of May, 1st week of June, last week of July, all of Aug, 2nd half of Sep, 1st half of Oct, 2nd week of Nov, or last two weeks of Dec
Price?: Free. No ticket required (accept for PMQs on Wednesdays) - See www.parliament.uk/visiting for more information
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

Westminster Abbey Evensong

Where?: Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Westminster
When?: Every day (except Wednesday, which is a spoken service instead) - Usually 5 PM to 6 PM (Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri); 3 PM to 4 PM (Sat-Sun)
Price?: Free to attend the mass, but you will have to buy an entry ticket to see the rest of the abbey (which you will have to do beforehand, as it closes straight after) - See westminster-abbey.org
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 11, 24, 148, 211; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee; Train fares

Day 2

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

Bank of England Museum

Where?: Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, The City; Web: bankofengland.co.uk/museum
Opening times?: 10 AM to 5 PM (Mon-Fri); 10 AM to 8 PM (every 3rd Thu of month); Closed (Sat-Sun); Last entry 30 mins before closure; Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Bank of England Museum lasts 1 hour
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 76, 133, 141, 242, 388; 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

Guildhall

Where?: Guildhall, Gresham Street, The City; Web: cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/venues-for-hire/guildhall
Opening times?: Monthly tours are usually held on the same day as the Common Council meeting; Visiting hours are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to Guildhall lasts Usually 10.45 AM to 12 noon
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 76, 100, 133, 141, 242, 388; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City; Train fares

Guildhall Art Gallery

Where?: Guildhall Art Gallery, Guildhall Yard (off Gresham Street), The City; Web: cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/attractions-museums-entertainment/guildhall-art-gallery
Opening times?: 10.30 AM to 4 PM (Mon-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 Guildhall Art Gallery lasts 1-1½ hours
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 76, 100, 133, 141, 242, 388; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City; Train fares

One New Change

Where?: One New Change, 1 New Change, The City; Web: onenewchange.com
Opening times?: Roof terrace: 6 AM to midnight (Mon-Sun) · Shops: 10 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat); 10 AM to 8 PM (Thu); 12 noon to 6 PM (Sun); Visiting hours are subject to change
Price?: Free; Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
Time required?: A typical visit to One New Change lasts 20-30 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 4, 8, 25, 56, 100, 172, 242, 521; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is St. Paul’s Central; 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