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.

Appreciate the collections at National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. Shadwell Basin outdoor Activity Centre and Tower of London will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around London: Wildlife Heritage Foundation (in Smarden), Hawk Conservancy Trust (in Andover), Imperial Bird of Prey Academy (in Billericay) and Boydells Dairy Farm (in Wethersfield). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at British Museum, identify plant and animal life at One Tree Hill, admire the majestic nature at Lee Valley Regional Park, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, Luton and Southend Airport. In August, daily temperatures in London can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.