London itineraries
Ready-made routes for every kind of London trip — from three-day central London breaks to week-long trips that add Oxford, Stonehenge and Bath.
By theme
Curated around a specific interest — family travel to the South Bank and Kew Gardens, theatre trips to the West End, or a royal history walk through Westminster.
Oxford and Cambridge in two days: two university towns, compared
Cotswolds villages self-drive: three days
Royal London in three days: Westminster to Windsor Castle
Three days in London: Westminster, South Bank and the centre
A romantic four-day break: Kensington-Chelsea and Windsor
Harry Potter fans: four days between London, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour and Oxford
Museums and culture in London on a budget: 4 days
Five days in London: Westminster, the Tower, and the West End
London with kids: a five-day family itinerary
A rainy week in London: five days of indoor plans
A budget week in London: East London, Camden and South Bank
A week of day trips from a London base
A luxury week: Kensington, Windsor and the Cotswolds
Seven days in London: city time plus Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge
10 days in London, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Stonehenge and Bath
Two weeks in England: London, Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge and Cambridge
Good to know about itineraries in and around London
A first visit to London fits comfortably into five to seven days, mostly spent between Westminster and the West End. A typical opening day or two settles into the city, with sightseeing in Westminster or a walk along South Bank and an evening show in the West End. A full day usually goes to Windsor Castle by train from Paddington, and another to the Cotswolds or Oxford by organised coach or train. Travellers with more time add a day trip to Stonehenge and Bath, or push further to Cambridge for university history. Those with an extra day often build in a Warner Bros. Studio Tour, which usually justifies planning around the timed ticket.
Families often slow the pace around the free national museums and royal parks; budget-focused visitors lean on free museum entry rather than paid excursions; travellers wanting variety mix one or two city days with a west-country adventure day and a river outing.
Frequently asked questions about itineraries in and around London
What's a good week-long London itinerary?
A few city days in Westminster and the West End, one full day at Windsor Castle, one countryside day in the Cotswolds, and a day trip to Stonehenge or Bath.
How should families plan their days?
Build time around resort pools and calmer beach stretches, and choose family-friendly boat excursions with shorter sailing times.
Is a week enough to add Bath and Cambridge?
Bath fits as a long day trip; Cambridge is easy to add on the same route, so both together suit a trip closer to ten days.
What does a budget-friendly itinerary look like?
Leaning on free national museums and public parks, choosing group tours over private transfers, and saving Bath for travellers with extra time.
When should I add a whale-watching trip to an itinerary?
Best through the warmer months, when punting on the River Cam is busiest, and ideally with an overnight stay nearby.
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