🇬🇧 London for a weekend

What to see in two days

1. British Museum (free)
2. Westminster, Big Ben and the South Bank
3. Tower of London and Tower Bridge
4. Borough Market
5. Camden and Regent's Canal

Where to stay

• South Bank / Southwark: River walks, Borough Market Hotels on the map
• Covent Garden / Soho: Theatres and restaurants, central Hotels on the map
• King's Cross: Rail hub, good value, Stansted/Luton trains Hotels on the map

Neighbourhood advice only: we do not earn from hotel bookings.

From the airport

Heathrow: Elizabeth line or Piccadilly line (pay with a contactless card). Gatwick/Stansted/Luton: trains to central London.

Official transport sites: TfL (Transport for London)

When to go

Best: May–September (long days, parks). December has lights and markets. It can rain any time; museums save rainy days.

Average weather by month

Averages for 2016–2025: daytime high and days with rain (1 mm or more) per month. Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5).

Upcoming events

• Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Nov 19 – January 3, 2027
  Christmas markets, rides, an ice rink and shows in Hyde Park (closed 25 Dec). hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
• Notting Hill Carnival Aug 29 – August 30, 2027
  Europe’s biggest street carnival, Caribbean music and food. nhcarnival.org

Dates as announced by the organisers; check the official site before you book.