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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

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

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?
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?
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

Carnaby Street

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

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