8 days in London Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Take a break from the city and head to The Big Cat Sanctuary and Shadwell Basin outdoor Activity Centre. Get out of town with these interesting London side-trips: Hawk Conservancy Trust (in Weyhill), Boydells Dairy Farm (in Wethersfield) and Imperial Bird of Prey Academy (in Billericay). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at The British Museum, make a trip to Big Ben, contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, and examine the collection at Madame Tussauds London.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our London visit planning website.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport and Southend Airport. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.