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 Buckingham Palace and St. Paul's Cathedral. 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: Imperial Bird of Prey Academy (in Billericay), Hawk Conservancy Trust (in Weyhill) and Boydells Dairy Farm (in Wethersfield). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, learn about all things military at Churchill War Rooms, make a trip to Big Ben, and contemplate the long history of Tower of London.

For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our London day trip 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, Southend Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station and Ashford International Rail Station. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.