London

Sights

• British Museum – The Rosetta Stone and cultures from around the world.
• Tower of London – The Crown Jewels and the stories of the Beefeaters.
• Westminster and Big Ben – Parliament, the Abbey and the famous clock.
• Buckingham Palace – The Changing of the Guard outside the palace.
• South Bank and the London Eye – A riverside walk along the Thames with the big wheel.
• Tate Modern – Modern art in a former power station.
• Camden Market – A market of fashion, music and street food.

Food & nightlife

• Borough Market – The city's oldest food market.
• Pub – A Sunday roast or fish and chips in a traditional pub.
• Afternoon Tea – Tea with scones and sandwiches.
• Brick Lane – Curry and bagels in East London.

Day trips

• Greenwich – The Prime Meridian, the observatory and a riverside park.
• Windsor – The royal castle, an hour away by train.
• Oxford or Cambridge – University towns with colleges and punts.

Good to know

When to go

May–September

Getting around

The Tube and red buses, pay contactless with a bank card; the Elizabeth line or Heathrow/Gatwick Express from the airports.

Tipping

Around 10% is customary in restaurants.

Power

Plug type G, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

British Pound (GBP)

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Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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