London Holiday Itinerary

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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

Where?: St. James’s Park; Web: royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/st-jamess-park
Opening times?: 5 AM to midnight (Mon-Sun); Visiting hours 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

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

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

Where?: Green Park; Web: royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/green-park
Opening times?: 5 AM to midnight (Mon-Sun); Visiting hours 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

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?: Until 6th Jan 2025: Adults from £76; Children from £55 - From 7th Jan 2025: Adults from £79; Children from £57 - 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

Where?: Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, St. James’s
When?: 15th January to 30th December 2025 - 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

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

Where?: Carnaby Street; Web: carnaby.co.uk/
Time required?: A typical visit to Carnaby Street lasts 15 mins
Parking:: Nearby car parks
Buses:: 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 139, 159, 176, 390, 453; Bus fares
Trains:: The closest station is Oxford Circus Bakerloo Central Victoria; Train fares

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