London Holiday Itinerary
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≺Trafalgar Square
≺St Jamess Park
≺Buckingham Palace
≺Green Park
≺The Ritz
≺Fortnum & Mason
≺Piccadilly Circus
≺Carnaby St
≺Leicester Square

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, 13, 15, 23, 24, 87, 91, 139, 176
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern
- Train fares

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

Buckingham Palace
- Where?
- Buckingham Palace, The Mall
- Web: rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace
- Opening times?
- 9.30 AM to 7.30 PM (Mon-Sun, mid Jul-Aug); 9.30 AM to 6.30 PM (Mon & Thu-Sun, Sep); Last entry 2 hours before closing
- Price?
- Online in advance: Adult £32; Young adult (18-24) £20.50; Child (5-17) £16; Infant (under-5) free – On the day: Adult £35; Young adult (18-24) £22.50; Child (5-17) £17.50; Infant (under-5) free
- 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?
- Buckingham Palace, The Mall
- 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, 211, C1, C10
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is St. James’s Park Circle District
- Train fares

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

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

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

Carnaby Street
- Where?
- Carnaby Street
- Web: thisissoho.co.uk/carnaby-street/
- 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

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