7 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Lanes and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Popular historic sites such as Tower of London and Houses of Parliament are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting London side-trips: Beachy Head (in Eastbourne), BRITISH design BRITISH made (in Battle) and Brighton (North Laine & Royal Pavilion). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Westminster Abbey, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, get engrossed in the history at Natural History Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the London trip itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from United States, 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 50°F in December, and nighttime lows around 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.