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51 London and UK Travel Bloggers to Follow in 2024

Many Britain enthusiasts actively share their love for the city and the country online by posting interesting writeups on their blogs and gorgeous photos on their social channels.

Exactly the kind of inspiration you may need to prepare for your day tour from London ! Practical guides, hidden gems, advice to settle in London, honest reviews or weekend getaways in Britain - on their websites, you can find valuable and inspiring content to ease your life. 

So, we decided to compile a comprehensive list of some of the best London and UK travel bloggers to follow in 2023 - all sorted by Domain Authority decreasing order - to add unique experiences to your bucket list!

Here's a small infographic including their website logos:

• Nomadic Matt

On top of being a super inspiring travel blogger, Nomadic Matt is a New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad ! Since Matt Kepnes created his blog in 2008, he has helped millions of people answer essential and practical questions related to travel and settling abroad with advice from his own experiences.

Our favourite article: Where to stay in London: the best neighbourhoods for your visit

• The Blonde Abroad

Born in California native, Kiki left her career in corporate wealth management in 2011 for a life-changing world tour. She set up her blog, The Blonde Abroad , to share her journey stories and travel tips with women solo-travelling worldwide. She travelled to 70 countries, lived in Cape Town, South Africa, and has settled in California, but counts on making a move again.

Our favourite article: 10 places to visit in England that aren't London

• Hand Luggage Only

Founded in 2014 by bloggers Lloyd Griffiths and Yaya Onalaja-Aliu, Hand Luggage Only was born in a university dorm room to share amazing travel stories and photos with other like-minded travellers. Over the years, they built a significant travel fanbase who love reading their blogs giving inspiring tips on destinations, food, travel hacks and more.

Our favourite article: 14 very best beaches in Cornwall to visit

For 22 years, the award-winning Makepeace nomad family have been travelling the world with their two daughters in an RV. They launched their Y Travel blog in 2010, where they regularly post advice to help travellers create unforgettable experiences while touring with kids. Fun fact? In 2014, they were invited by The White House as one of the world's top digital travel influencers. On top of blogging, they regularly give conferences worldwide to share their expertise in mixing nomadic lifestyles and parenting.

Our favourite article: 27 top things to do in Oxford for 2023

• The Londoner

Rosie is a dedicated travel and lifestyle blogger who writes as much about useful tips for touring London for the first time as how to be fashionable like the Londoner she is. On her website, she shares about her enriching life and adventures, which makes her writeups incredibly exciting to read. She started it to stay in touch with her loved ones and built strong followership worldwide.

Our favourite article: The Queen's Rose Garden

• Wanderlust Chloe

In 2014, Chloe left her media job to explore Central America, Cuba and Mexico. A year after she launched her blog, Wanderlust Chloe , she got the travel bug and decided to visit 15 different countries to make travel and blogging her job. Her passion for all things luxury and fun led her to freelance for major travel brands - she was named one of the top Visit England Ambassadors.

Our favourite article: 19 quirky hotels in London for 2022

• The Travel Hack

Wales-based blogger Monica is a travel writer who created The Travel Hack in 2009 while backpacking around Asia and Australia. On her blog, she shares travel hacks and inspiration to help her readers and fellow travellers get out and see the world, as well as ideas for family getaways and activities.

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• A Lady in London

Award-winning travel and lifestyle blogger Julie Falconer, originally from San Francisco, creates the most outstanding content regarding her experiences in London and beyond. She created her blog, A Lady in London , in 2007 when settling in London for the first time after leaving her career in finance in California. Since then, she has been digging many secret gems in the capital and has visited more than 100 countries!

Our favourite article: Lady's 11 Best Museums in London

• The Wanderlust Within

Author of The Wanderlust Within , Roshni was born and raised in London and enjoys climbing, photography, and arts and crafts. She has visited 77 countries and worked for years on “The Spreadsheet”, her comprehensive guide to travel. She has been nominated by British Travel Awards 2020 for Best Newcomer and is still working with major travel and tourism brands today.

Our favourite article: 120 inspirational Hiking Quotes for Adventurers 2023

• Vicky Flip Flop

Vicky Philpott has been a digital nomad, lived abroad and visited more than 70 countries like Niagara Falls or Yukon. She also has a thing for festivals, as she went to tens of them, and helps her audience plan their time off wisely. Her blog Vicky Flip Flop will suit anyone who wishes to visit the places she's been to and should inspire you to travel further.

Our favourite article: 55 unique world festivals for your 2023 Bucket List

Inside the Travel Lab

Multi-award-winning author, journalist and broadcaster Abigail King has founded an exciting blog, Inside the Travel Lab , which is defined by National Geographic Traveler as “essential reading” and Lonely Planet as “one of the best in the world". Abigail worked in the medical sector for a decade before shifting her career. In total, she visited over 60 countries and, besides helping her readers travel in a friendlier way for the environment, she also shared her expertise about sustainable tourism at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

Our favourite article: Best things to do in Belgravia, London's beautiful neighbourhood

Created in 2012 by Victoria, this blog is a must for people interested in fashion and beauty on top of travel. The blogger launched Inthefrow upon completing her Fashion PhD and career as a Fashion Marketing Lecturer at the University of Manchester. Within its first six months, In the Frow won the Company Magazine Best Newcomer Blog Award and the award for Best Established Blog a year later.

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• Emily Luxton Travels

For the past decade, Emily Luxton - from Dorset - has been a travel blogger and freelance writer about solo female travel and other tips about food and mindfulness. Today she runs two successful UK travel blogs, including Emily Luxton Travels , where she posts her experiences about knowing the world better while connecting deeper with other cultures. She has explored more than 50 countries so far and gives very useful advice to travellers visiting Britain.

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• WishWishWish

On her beautifully designed blog WishWishWish , Carrie Santana da Silva writes about everything from fashion and food to London and cities worldwide. She has worked with brands from across the globe and has been featured in numerous publications. On her blog, you'll find various topics like beauty, travel, looks, inspiration and tips for women.

Our favourite article: A guide to visiting Somerset

• Pommie Travels

Originally from Manchester, Victoria now lives in the US but solo travelled to over 60 countries to explore the world and share her journey with her readers on her blog Pommie Travels . Via her writing, she aims to inspire her audience and motivate them to travel and achieve anything they want in life, as long as they're prepared.

Our favourite article: Cotswolds Road Trip: Route + Best places to visit

• What Olivia Did

Talented blogger Olivia (or Liv) Purvis lives and writes about her life in London on her blog What Olivia Did , which she created in 2010. Online, she posts about must-see spots, fashion, beauty, music, cooking and current trends. She also interviews other inspiring women whom she looks up to. Recently Liv founded The Insecure Girls Club to empower vulnerable women with valuable resources and advice.

Our favourite article: Lunch in London: 6 new favourite spots

Mrs O Around the World

Originally from Lisbon, Ana Silva O’Reilly (or Mrs O) lives in Oxfordshire and has always been an avid traveller following her mother’s mottos: “If you are leaving home, it has to be to a better place” or “I love camping… in 5-star hotels”. In 2011, she created her amazing travel blog Mrs O Around the World where she started to write primarily to benefit her friends, family and wider online community. Today her blog focuses on luxury and relates stunning destinations and endless tips and tricks.

Our favourite article: Luxury UK Staycation ideas

• SilverSpoon London

Award-winning blog SilverSpoon was created in 2011 by Angie (mum of Oscar) and is a reference if you're looking for anything related to London lifestyle, food and luxury travel. She actually has a very handy Restaurant Index , which she regularly updates. Angie has started this adventure by exploring Europe, South East Asia, Australia, the USA and South Africa and is always somewhere new! She takes care of her blog with the support of her husband, who she married in 2014 at The Dorchester Hotel in London.

Our favourite article: My Top Hotels of 2021

• Homegirl London

Since 2012, Tanya Lake has been a famous London Lifestyle Blogger, writing content about things to do in London, walks to neighbourhood guides, museums and galleries to visit. On her blog, Homegirl London , Tanya writes restaurant reviews and references charming London shops.

Our favourite article: Ten things to do in Dalston during the day

• Poppy Loves London

Ten-year communications expert, Eva lives in the Walthamstow area and has been writing on her blog Poppy Loves London about fashion, destinations, recipes, homeware and coffee haunts. Mum of a little girl, she not only enjoys sharing about parenting but also fances restaurants, bakeries, gorgeous interiors, books, knitwear... anything that sparkles her curiosity! Essentially, her blog is a great place to learn how to think like a true Londoner.

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• Bridges and Balloons

Victoria and her family enjoy travelling to special places and, after each trip, she creates extraordinary itineraries, with ways to experience life like a local. In them, she shares about bookshops, nature, farmers' markets, street art and creativity. Detailed itineraries, Airbnb selections, city guides, and special editions... on Bridges and Balloons , everything is carefully curated with their incredible journeys.

Our favourite article: The best views in London

• The Style Traveller

Recently voted in the Top 25 Influencers in the UK by Evening Standard, Bonnie Rakhit is a fashion and travel influencer with a gorgeous blog called The Style Traveller . Formerly the fashion Editor of British Elle Magazine, with 15+ years of experience in the fashion industry, she is also a fashion editor, consultant and TV presenter. She has worked for Grazia, Vogue and Sunday Times Style and has been on ITV’s This Morning Show as a travel expert and on BBC and Sky News as a Fashion Expert. Impressive!

Our favourite article: The Style Traveller Guide to The Isles of Scilly

• The London Diaries

Founded by Paula Holmes in 2012, The London Diaries is an award-winning London lifestyle blog with everything that London has to offer. Featured in many publications like Time Out, Huffington Post, Metro, The Guardian and the Daily Mail, it was also shortlisted for Best Beauty at the Pinterest Awards 2019.

Our favourite article: Best Restaurants in London

• The Travelbunny

What a cute name! Originally from Sussex, Suzanne Jones was a corporate travel planner and decided to create her travel blog for people who love authentic travel experiences. On her website, The Travelbunny , you can find interesting guides to cool destinations, practical itineraries and advice to help you plan your next trip.

Our favourite article: Best things to do on the Isle of Wight - castles, cottages and coastlines

• The Travelista

This award-winning UK blog was launched by Yorkshire-based influencer Jess Gibson in 2013 and is now one of the most influential travel blogs in the country. From 2015 to 2018, The Travelista was listed three as a Top 10 Luxury Travel Blog by Vuelio . On it, Jess writes genuine hotel, airline or restaurant recommendations and anything Yorkshire-related. 

Our favourite blog: A weekend Guide to Leeds: Highlights and Hidden Gems

• A Little Bird

Back in 2010, art and fashion journalists Francesca Martin and Daisy Allsup began blogging about culture, food, home, fashion, kids and Christmas and all. On A Little Bird , you can find luxury fashion finds and tips on what to wear to London parties. You can also read many inspiring interviews with women entrepreneurs, founders and even illustrators!

Our favourite article: Gorgeous Houses to Rent

• Luxury Columnist

Suze Renner is the author of Luxury Columnist , one of the best luxury lifestyle bloggers in the world. Suze writes about her travels and adventures and offers tips and recommendations on having perfect holidays. On top of that, she advises living a luxurious life on any budget. Suze's blog was named one of the top 3 luxury blogs by Vuelio.

Our favourite article: 12 best restaurants in Mayfair, London

• Chérie City

Published in 2009, Chérie City is a UK travel and lifestyle blog created by Neily Marshall, where you can find city guides leading to the best places and hidden gems. Neily shares as much about tiny Paris bistros or neighbourhood cafes than art exhibitions or design hotels, and her blog was featured in Time Out London.

Our favourite article: The best takeaways in London

• A Girl, A Style

Blogger, writer and digital strategist Briony was born in Australia and moved to the UK a decade ago - she currently lives in Cambridge. Besides her blog A Girl, A Style which she started in 2009 to share her favourite things, she worked as a political advisor in Westminster, Canberra, and Washington DC. Today she splits her time between her blog and freelancing, working for various brands. She also writes for Travel + Leisure, Departures, and Fortune Magazines, amongst other projects.

Our favourite article: 20 ways to celebrate the Holidays at home

• Hey! Dip your toes in

Another amazing and award-winning blog is Hey! Dip your toes in . Created by Eulanda and Omo, this blog relates news and guides about travel, food culture, and lifestyle. The authors, based in Kent, believe "identity is not static, and that with every new adventure and experience, we add more fabric to our own".

Our favourite article: Places to book an Igloo Dining Experience in London

• Scarlett London

A published author, aspiring journalist and multi-business owner, Scarlett created her blog ten years ago to share her life events and challenges. On her blog Scarlett London , you can read inspiring articles about travels, moving out, career, relationships, buying a house and even living with a pet. Today, Scarlett's blog is such a big part of her life that it enabled her to travel the world with the support of key sponsored campaigns - she even aired on TV!

Our favourite article: The Ultimate Guide to UK Getaways

• Carl Thompson

Carl Thompson mostly writes for London gentlemen, including advice on men’s fashion, grooming, lifestyle, and anything about what the UK capital offers. Ideas for your shopping list, tips on your finances, resorts, road trips, etc. Carl also gives recommendations to maximise space in London homes and other essential lifestyle advice.

Our favourite article: Top 22 best dressed male influencers in 2022

• Stylish London Living

Kent-based influencer Micaela Burr founded her lifestyle blog Stylish London Living back in 2012 to share her experiences with the world. She writes about travelling, plant-based cooking, reading, and tech on her blog. She also writes genuine reviews to encourage discussion and gives general information about daily life in London. Having graduated with a Master's Degree in Creative Industries (Arts & Media), she also creates DIY step-by-step and home tips, which makes her blog the place to go if you'd like to nail London living!

Our favourite article: 5 Top Tips to Create a Comfortable Apartment

• The London Thing

The interesting fact behind The London Thing is that it all started as practical knowledge. Having lived in London for the past decade, Tania created her blog while studying Marketing as a project alongside her other academic projects. She also felt inspired after visiting multiple cities and values personal opinions more than travel guides, so she decided to provide her readers with real insider knowledge.

Our favourite article: A Visit to VA for a Victorian Afternoon Tea

• Heroine in Heels

Since 2012, Laura - born and raised near Manchester - blogs about her adventures in London and shares her views as a 27-year-old living big city life. She started Heroine in Heels while studying at university, and in 2013 she got a job in London as a Cloud Computer Engineer.

Our favourite article: A very British country road trip

• Kirsty Leanne

Kirsty Leanne 's love for travel began when she first moved to America at only 19 years old. You can find everything from her inspiring escapades to the best travelling tips on her refreshing and colourful blog. Anyone planning a trip somewhere will be interested in this go-to resource, as Kirsty also writes awesome posts about lessons she learned during her journeys.

Our favourite article: A flight attendant's guide to flying while plus size travel

• Amy West Travels

In her travel journal, Ohio-born Amy, a published travel author, aims to "inspire others to take the first step towards a lifelong passion for exploration". She believes travel should be a lifestyle and an ability to get outside your comfort zone. On her blog Amy West Travels , you can access enriching city guides, including London's, some travel expertise, product reviews, and destination insight. 

Our favourite article: 48 hours in London

• Raulerson Girls Travel

Heather is a mature Solo Adventure Traveler exploring the world, one destination at a time. She worked as a full-time engineer for 24 years but left her job for exciting travel experiences. On her blog Raulerson Girls Travel , she writes stories of the places she visits and inspires her audience to use their time off to the fullest.

Our favourite article: The Top 12 Fascinating Things to do in Llandudno

• Diary of a Londoness

Born in Paris, Scarlett studied Creative Writing in Virginia in the US and English Literature in London. Her passion for literature enabled her to speak five languages! Another fun fact? She lives with her husband above one of the oldest riverside pubs in London, and they have three daughters. On her blog Diary of a Londoness , she publishes what's happening at London museums and galleries, writes about theatre plays, cinema and opera and gives suggestions for restaurants, shops and tips for families.

Our favourite article: Cultural things to do in London this December

• Outdoor Scott

Blogger and outdoor lover Leslie Gilmour is from Glasgow, Scotland and currently splits his time between Dublin, Glasgow and Prague. He loves camping, hiking and long walks like the 780km Camino de Santiago across Northern Spain. He happily dedicates his blog Outdoor Scott to his travel and hiking adventures when not out hiking or cycling.

Our favourite article: 8 hiking routes near London

• Sunny in London

A former journalist from Florida, Sunny now lives in London and loves sharing behind-the-scenes views of London’s food, life and culture. Her blog Sunny in London features reviews on top restaurants, hotels, afternoon teas, attractions, events, experiences and more. This is a great resource to start with if you're planning to visit or live in London.

Our favourite article: Major differences in American and British cultures

• Gallivant Girl

Originally from Yorkshire, Anastasia Jones is a doctor and adventure lover who caught the travel bug long ago! She first went on a trip in 2007; since then, she hasn't stopped exploring and has visited over 90 countries. On her blog Gallivant Girl , she has been sharing inspiring content on solo travelling, creative photographs and exciting outdoor trips.

Our favourite article: 20 awesome things to do in Manchester

This is a lovely blog where Amanda Rose started to write about her personal anecdotes while living and working in London. On her blog LDN | ROSE , she shares content related to travel, career tips and fashion guides. She's always loved photography and writing, so having her own blog only felt natural.

Our favourite article: My travel bucket list: the top destinations I'm travelling to in 2022

• Postcards by Hannah

Hannah has worked for a while in the travel industry, first fixing travel arrangements at a luxury safari agency, then selling trips at a major tour operator, but decided to start her own company InstaBritain. As a result, today, she juggles social media management for various travel brands, travelling throughout Britain as much as possible and blogging about her amazing travel life on Postcards from Hannah .

Our favourite article: Best National Trust properties to visit for autumn colours

• Candace Abroad

Since 2016, Candace has been an expat in London - and started her blog at about the same time - featuring practical advice on her blog Candace Abroad and providing travel inspiration to her readers. She created highly engaging Instagram content and in-depth travel guides and aims to constantly reinvent herself with her experiences in the Uk capital.

Our favourite article: How to find work-life balance in London

• Timeless Travel Steps

Timeless Travel Steps was created by travel writer Georgina and offers cultural and historical stories for midlife travellers. If you're looking for the right information ahead of planning your visit to England, bookmark this website: you'll find curated itineraries, guides, recommendations, cultural tours, transport, and more.

Our favourite article: Canterbury Cathedral and the best 16 highlights

• Biggsy Travels

In real life, Steve Biggs Biggsy Travels is a Digital Analyst and a dad. But he also likes to take off to new destinations and blog about it in his free time! On his website created in 2014, Biggsy Travels , he writes about things that - normally - nobody has experienced before. Which can be a challenge when you think about it! But we'll let you find out.

Our favourite article: Hitchin Hoop - walk 12 miles around the town

Ashley’s Footprints

Originally from Newcastle, Ashley studied sciences at the University of Bristol and now works as a Senior Data Consultant in London. Her blog Ashley's Footprints focuses on her travel passion and trips as she shares anecdotes and info alongside London events for those looking to visit the capital.

Our favourite article: 48 hours in Inverness

• Family Friendly London

This vibrant London-based family focuses on the fun to experience as parents and kids in the big city. On their blog Family Friendly London , you'll find posts about parks and gardens, zoos and museums, theatres and markets, and family-friendly adventures in and around London. An excellent resource for family travel!

Our favourite article: Top 10 tips for travelling to London with Family

• Illyana London

In her blog bio, Illyana Mputu defines herself as a "fashion-obsessed" individual as she's been into clothes since a very young age. At 16 years old, she studied Fashion and Fine Arts and then moved to the US to study Political Science and International Relations as she always pictured herself travelling the world; hence her blog Illyana London created in 2016.

Our favourite article: Hotel Review: The Shendish Manor Hotel Experience

• My London Lifestyle

Originally from the Netherlands, in 2016, Marjolein decided to leave her hometown for the metropolitan city life of London. Since then, she created her blog My London Lifestyle , where she writes weekly about the city, new restaurants, events, places to discover, and general tips to ease your London life!

Our favourite article: What to do in Hampstead Heath?

The 51 influencers mentioned in this article:

• Inside The Travel Lab
• In the Frow
• Mrs O Around The World
• Ashley's Footprints

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Lady’s Ultimate London Travel Guide

Today I want to bring you A Lady in London’s ultimate London travel guide. I’ve spent more than a decade writing about London. From big attractions to secret spots, I’ve endeavored to share as much of the city as possible with you. And because I’ve written hundreds of blog posts about London, I thought it would be helpful to put them all in one place.

London Travel Guide

This London travel guide covers all aspects of the city, from sightseeing to restaurants, neighborhoods to afternoon teas. It offers advice for where to stay , what to do, how long to stay , and how to make the most of your time in London.

It also contains useful tips on the best day trips from London if you’re in the city long enough to want to explore further afield. I hope it helps you plan your trip to London!

London Travel Guide: When to Visit London

I’ll start my London travel guide with when to visit London, including the best time to be here, what to pack, and annual events and festivals.

Best Time to Visit London

There’s no right or wrong time to visit London, but there are a few things to consider when choosing your dates. This being Britain, weather and daylight hours are usually the biggest factors.

The best time to visit London is generally in the warmer months and over the summer , but Christmas is also a great season for visiting.

If you’re only here on a long layover, here’s what to do , and if you’re here on a rainy day, here’s how to spend it .

What to Pack for London

Once you’ve decided when to come, you have to pack for London. Depending when you visit, that will mean different things.

I’ve written packing lists for summer , autumn , winter , and spring that can help you decide what to wear in London , and a general list of things to bring all year.

London Events and Festivals

If you want to plan your trip around a specific event or festival, you have a lot of choices. There are 51 great events to experience in London during the year, and I’ve included some of the highlights below.

The big New Year’s Eve fireworks kick off the calendar, followed by Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year .

In spring there’s the London Coffee Festival , the renowned Chelsea Flower Show , the Chelsea in Bloom floral art festival, and Open Garden Squares weekend, when many of the city’s most secluded gardens open to the public.

The summer season gets underway around this time, with highlights like the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival .

Then there are the Proms at Royal Albert Hall and the Notting Hill Carnival , which brings us into September.

Autumn sees great events like Open House London , when many of the city’s architectural gems are accessible to the public.

Then come Bonfire Night, Poppy Day , and the Lord Mayor’s Show in November, and the annual Christmas festivities to round out the year.

London Travel Guide: London Sightseeing

This section of my London travel guide covers London sightseeing. It has everything from London itineraries to attractions, parks, gardens, views, walks, and more.

London Itineraries

If you’re looking for a set sightseeing itinerary for London, I’ve written 1-day , 2-day , 3-day , 4-day , 5-day , 6-day , 7-day , 1-week , 8-day , 10-day , 36-hour , and weekend in London itineraries that can help. I’ve also written a lot of themed London itineraries for those with special interests.

London Attractions

The main attractions in London are well known. Buckingham Palace , the Tower of London, and the London Eye are iconic landmarks .

Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral dominate the city’s historic church scene, and Tower Bridge is the prime feat of Victorian engineering.

Tate Modern, the British Museum, and the V&A are some of the best museums in London , which is to say nothing of the Natural History Museum and the National Gallery.

Further afield, Hampton Court Palace and The Royal Observatory, Greenwich are worth a visit. And while there’s not a single location for it, no trip to London would be complete without taking in the city’s famous theater scene.

If you’re on a budget, I’ve written about 51 free things to do in London . If you’re here on your own, you can use my blog posts about planning a solo trip to London and the best things to do in London alone for ideas.

Under-the-Radar London Attractions

If you’ve already walked through Leicester Square and undergone sensory overload in Piccadilly Circus, there are a lot of lesser known places to explore in London.

Apsley House and Wellington Arch hide in plain sight on Hyde Park Corner and the Royal Mews is tucked away behind Buckingham Palace. There are plenty of hidden museums and secret galleries for every niche interest, too.

Away from the bustle of the city center, Eltham Palace is the prettiest place you’ve never heard of, and Strawberry Hill House is straight out of a fairytale.

But what I like best are the city’s accidental attractions, places that aren’t intended to be destinations in their own right but become so by virtue of their excellence or quirkiness. Like the 9 loos you have to visit , or the mysterious Eel Pie Island .

London Parks and Gardens

In addition to the sights, I’d be remiss if I left the parks and gardens out of my London travel guide. My favorite is the secret Pergola Garden in Hampstead , but there are lots more to discover.

Hyde Park is the obvious place to start, but there are 11 parks in London that are worth a place on any traveler’s bucket list. I also love Regent’s Park , Dulwich Park , and Hampstead Heath .

And that’s to say nothing of the spring gardens , summer gardens and secret gardens dotted throughout the city.

London walks

If you bring your walking shoes (and you should), there are a lot of places to explore on foot in London.

From the 5 best walks to a leisurely stroll along the Thames , there’s no shortage of ways to see London through its streets.

You can have a perfect Saturday walking around South Kensington and Notting Hill, a perfect Sunday in east London, and a great day off the beaten path in Hampstead Garden Suburb .

Or you can stick to the parks and gardens, which contain no shortage of things to enjoy.

If you want self-guided walks, I’ve written posts about Notting Hill , Hampstead , Kensington , South Kensington , Chelsea , literary London , and more .

London Views

If you want to get up high, London has a lot of good vista points.

The 9 best views of London offer a range of perspectives on the city, and river cruises on the Thames are a great way to see London’s attractions from a different angle.

Best Places to Photograph London

If photography is your thing, London will delight. I should know, and my London travel guide will help you find the places I’ve photographed.

You can start with the 9 most Instagrammed places in London , then work your way down to the smaller sights locals love. These include the beloved mews streets , pretty houses , and abandoned tube stations .

If you want to take the best photos of London, you can also take a look at my 7 photography tips for the city.

London Travel Guide: Best Places to Eat and Drink in London

This part of my London travel guide covers the best places to eat and drink in the city. From restaurants and afternoon teas to bars and pubs, it has you covered.

London Restaurants

Gone are the days of bad British food. Today London is one of the world’s leading culinary centers, with creative new restaurants opening all the time.

If you’re looking for a good breakfast, these 7 restaurants are worth a trip. If you’re on the sightseeing trail, there are lots of great places to eat near London’s top attractions , and some lovely museum cafes as well.

I’ve reviewed a lot of London restaurants over the years, so you can read about many of the top places in the city in my previous posts . If you’re looking for my favorites, they’re here . And this self-guided London food tour will take you to the highlights.

London Afternoon Teas

Afternoon tea in London is a must, and there’s no shortage of places to have it.

Sketch tops my list of the best afternoon teas in London, but there are a lot of others worth trying, too. I’ve written about 3 places you must try , as well as lots of reviews of the city’s favorite afternoon teas .

London Coffee Shops and Tearooms

If all you’re after is a quick coffee or tea, my London travel guide still has something for you.

There are coffee shops I can’t live without, and I love having a cup of tea at Candella Tea Room on Kensington Church Street.

I’ve also written about pretty cafes that will get your inner photographer excited, and London itineraries for tea lovers and coffee lovers .

Oh, and if you’re not British, you’ll want to brush up on tea etiquette with my quick expat’s guide to British tea culture . You’ll thank me!

London Pubs

No London travel guide would be complete without the mention of pubs. They’re not only part of the fabric of British society, but also great places to cozy up by a fire in the cooler months (and some years they’re all cooler months).

My favorite traditional pub in London is the Holly Bush in Hampstead. It’s everything a pub should be, from the warren of wooden rooms to the warm winter fireplaces.

But if it’s an amazing meal I’m after, there’s no better place than the Harwood Arms in Fulham.

When the weather heats up, there are 12 riverside pubs and 8 pubs with beer gardens I enjoy, and when I’m feeling adventurous there are 8 international pubs that allow me to travel the world without leaving the city.

As far as aesthetics go, there are 17 pretty pubs I adore. I’ve even written a pub-themed London itinerary .

London Bars

And speaking of watering holes, London’s bar scene is always lively. Given I’m a travel blogger, I love the city’s travel-themed bars . But when I’m in a more local mood, I never turn down a trip to the city’s best rooftop bars .

Out in east London there are lots of trendy options. I love the rooftop bar at the Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch , and the cocktails go down a treat at Happiness Forgets in Hoxton Square.

If you want more, take a look at my cocktail lover’s itinerary for London .

London Travel Guide: Best Places to Shop in London

This part of my London travel guide is all about shopping. From farmers’ markets to fun souvenirs, shopping streets to bookstores, it covers everything you need to know to find what you want to buy in London.

London Markets

London’s markets are some of the best places to visit in the city, and they come first on the shopping list in my London travel guide. From fresh food to quirky antiques, there’s a market for pretty much every interest here.

My favorite London market is the Columbia Road Flower Market , but there are 14 markets worth visiting in the city, from the iconic Borough Market to the hip Maltby Street Market and Chatsworth Road Market .

There are also 7 under-the-radar markets and lots of Sunday markets that are fun to discover. Of the latter, Herne Hill Market is one of my favorites.

London Shopping Streets

I’m not a big shopper, but when I need something I usually head to one of two places: the King’s Road in Chelsea or Marylebone High Street .

Both have a good mix of shops and boutiques, and fewer crowds than Oxford Street and Regent Street.

I also like the fun pedestrianized area on Carnaby Street and Brick Lane in Spitalfields. If you want to dig deeper, take a look at my London itinerary for shopping addicts and my guide to the best shopping streets in London .

Places for London Souvenirs

When it comes to souvenirs, London has a range of places to browse.

General souvenirs can be found on every corner in the city center, but for more unique offerings I always send people to three places: Fortnum & Mason, the Buckingham Palace Shop, and Camden Market.

Fortnums’ edible goodies make great (if disappearing) mementos, not to mention perfect gifts for friends and family back home.

The Buckingham Palace Shop has a range of royal souvenirs, from commemorative dishes to tea towels and toys.

Camden Market has a huge variety of things to buy. From vintage goods to cool souvenirs, there’s something for everyone here.

If you want more inspiration, take a look at my lists of lovely London must-haves and things to buy in London .

London Bookstores

If you’re looking for books (or just love them), London’s bookstores are worth a browse.

From the top places for books in London to the 7 specialty bookstores and 9 independent bookshops you should visit, the city’s literary corners are worth exploring.

If there’s one place you can’t miss, it’s Daunt Books on Marylebone High Street. I’ve written a literary itinerary for London if you want more.

London Travel Guide: Where to Stay in London

This part of my London travel guide will help you figure out where to say in London for your personal style. It covers London neighborhoods and accommodation options.

London Neighborhoods

There’s no right or wrong place to stay in London. The city center is huge and the attractions spread out across it.

But if you’re looking to match your location to your personality, you can dig a bit deeper to find the perfect neighborhood. Here’s a helpful guide to choosing the best area to stay in London for your style.

Whether you want to stay in upscale South Kensington or literary Bloomsbury , newly revived King’s Cross or popular Earls Court , there’s somewhere for every taste.

To get a better feel for London’s neighborhoods, take a look at my interactive London map .

London Hotels

Once you’ve chosen a location, you’ll have to choose accommodation. London has no shortage of great hotels for every budget, so the hardest part is picking which one is right for you.

I’ve written about a lot of London hotels in my post about how to choose a London hotel for your style, and my best advice is to book early if you’re coming during the peak summer months.

You can use my guides to the best quirky hotels in London and the top themed hotels in London if you want to find somewhere unique to stay.

London Travel Guide: Trips from London

This section of my London travel guide is about day and overnight trips from London. It has information about the best day trips from London and great weekend trips in the UK .

Day Trips from London

If you’re visiting for more than a few days, you might want to take a day trip from London.

There are 15 day trips I highly recommend and 17 more I love , but if I had to choose a few favorites, they would have to be Brighton , Cambridge , and Oxford .

I’ve also written about the best day trips to take in the summer , autumn , winter , and spring if you want seasonal tips.

And if you only want to travel by rail or car, take a look at my blog posts about day trips from London by train and by car .

Weekend Trips from London

If you have even more time, it’s worth getting away for a bit longer or traveling a bit farther. There are 16 weekend trips I adore, but if you can only take one I recommend the Cotswolds or Kent .

You can take a look at my blog post about weekend trips from London by train for more ideas. If you have even more time, there are some great 3-day trips from London you can take. My guide to train trips from London has additional inspiration, too.

So there you have A Lady in London’s ultimate London travel guide. If you want more inspiration, these films will get you excited. Happy travels!

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24 Comments on Lady’s Ultimate London Travel Guide

This is such a great guide! I’m going to recommend it to friends who live around the world, for the next time they visit. <3

Thanks, Bronwen! I really appreciate it.

Good example of sightseeings !

Thanks, Sarah!

Great post as always, Julie! Ironic timing for me to read it also, because just a few minutes ago I finished reading an article in Bloomberg Businessweek about the booming night food scene in London. A couple companies, London Union and Smorgasburg, were mentioned. What shocked me was that the article stated that food trucks are no where to be found late on Friday and Saturday nights. Why on earth is that?? Anyway, I thought of you the second I started reading it! I hope you have a fantastic week, my friend! 🙂

Thanks, Mike! Yeah, that’s funny about food carts not being a late night thing in London. They seem to be elsewhere, don’t they?

Wow, this is amazing. Also so jealous that you live in London, it’s one of my faves! I always recommend Borough Market and SoHo Garden and Notting Hill for people who are visiting, they’re some of my favorite spots in London 🙂

Those are great places! Thanks for sharing your recommendations.

I came across your blog on bloglovin and I wish I read this post before I went to London, however it was still an amazing trip and I need to go back just for afternoon tea alone.

I’m glad you had an amazing trip! Afternoon tea is definitely worth coming back for.

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I am going to share on my Facebook, maybe make a mention on my blog, and have this for a reference for when I go!!!!! I have been planning for literally about 2 years now (Since I moved to Western Australia) I don’t like where I am currently living, and the city girl in me wants to BURST!!!!!!!! London is my dream destination, and when I move to Perth next month, I am going to make LISTS, GOALS and PLANS!!!!!!

Thanks! I’m glad you like it. I hope you enjoy London when you get here!

The information given here is sufficient for a person to check out the places with ease. Brilliant stuff !

Wow, this is Great.We got a lot of information about London.Actually next week we are planning to visit London.So it’s very helpful for us.Thanks for sharing this article.

You’re welcome!

Thank you for sharing this, it’s really helpful. Awesome!!

You’re welcome! I’m glad to hear that.

My friends are coming to London and I was struggling for ideas, when I found your lovely blog! Your pictures are so inviting. Such a great idea about stopping for an afternoon tea somewhere – walking in London all day can be so tiring! Thank you so much!

Your blog gave me a lot of amazing ideas that I can use on my trip to London. Actually on the coming month I am planning for a tour to London with my family and kids. Thanks for sharing such amazing tips.

There is literally so much to do in London. I feel like I could never get a chance to do it all even if I lived there!! :]

Definitely!

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How to Spend a Week in London

London . The Big Smoke. It’s a sprawling city, covering over 600 square miles and home to almost nine million people. It’s also one of the most popular destinations in the world.

While referred to in the singular, London is actually a collection of cities. The City of London (aka “The City”) is just 1.1 square miles (and the site of old Roman settlement Londinium). What we think of as London today is actually other cities (Westminster, Camden, etc.) that “The City” gobbled up over the years. (Fun fact: The West and East Ends of London are so named because they were outside the ancient wall that enclosed London.)

My like for London turned into love on a visit several years ago. Maybe it was the beautiful weather that stood in stark contrast to my other visits, maybe it was the people who I suddenly felt bonded with, maybe it was all the good restaurants and bars I found. Maybe it just took a decade of visits for the city to just “click” with me. Maybe it was all of it. I don’t know.

But now it’s one of my favorite cities in the world.

With so much to see and do, planning a trip to London can be overwhelming. Where should you stay? How should you plan your days? What day trips are worth doing?

To help you make the most of your visit, have fun, and save money, here is my detailed itinerary for visiting London.

London Itinerary

Day 1 : Walking tour, Parks, Soho, & more!

Day 2 : British Museum, National Gallery, & more!

Day 3 : Buckingham Palace, War Rooms, & more!

Day 4 : Natural History Museum, Jack the Ripper tour, & more!

Day 5 : Art galleries, Tower of London, & more!

Day 6 & 7 : Bath, Oxford, Stonehenge, & more!

What to See and Do in London: Day 1

Take a Free Walking Tour Start your first day off with a free walking tour to orient yourself and learn about the history of London. They are the best way to get situated on arrival and get some tips from a local guide (you can ask the guide for suggestions about what to see and where to eat during your visit).

New Europe and Free Tours By Foot both offer tours that can show you the highlights and help you get your bearings. Just remember to tip your guide at the end!

If you’d prefer a more detailed and in-depth tour, check out Walks . They offer all kinds of cool tours around the city, including an early-access guided tour of the crown jewels .

For more walking tour suggestions, here’s a list of the best walking tour companies in London.

Explore New Neighborhoods London is a great city to explore on foot. You can follow the ancient Roman wall (part of the wall still exists and so does an old Roman amphitheater, which was rediscovered in the 1980s) from the Tower of London through the center of the city. The city maintains a series of panels about the wall and the history of the city along the way. Visit London has a free app that lets you create personalized maps and itineraries that you can use offline as well.

For in-depth paid tours that take you around specific neighborhoods, check out tour marketplace Get Your Guide . It’s where local operators can list their tours, so there are a ton of different tours for all interests and budgets, including a street art walking tour around East London and a Harry Potter tour around central London.

Relax in a Park After all that walking on the first day, chill out in any one of the city’s many parks. Some of my favorites include:

• St. James’ Park (Westminster)
• Green Park (Westminster/Central London)
• Regent’s Park (Camden Town)
• Kensington Gardens (Kensington)
• Hyde Park (Central London)
• Holland Park (Holland Park)
• Battersea Park (Battersea)

I like to pack up some food, bring a book, and just relax and watch the world go by. It’s what the locals do — and you should too!

Hang in Soho I love Soho. It has cute little parks, world-class restaurants, lots of popular bars, funky bookstores, beautiful buildings, and everything in between. I recommend you spend your evening (or many evenings) here eating and drinking and hanging out with the locals. Some recommended places include:

• Ceviche Soho – Great Peruvian food. 17 Frith Street.
• Flat Iron – Simple menu featuring steak and salad and a daily special. 17 Beak Street.
• La Bodega Negra – Amazing Mexican food. 16 Moor Street.
• Eat Tokyo – Delicious ramen. 16 Old Compton Street.
• Mr. Foggs – The best gin London can offer! Several differently themed locations.
• The Three Greyhounds – A fun traditional pub. Fun story: I ended up drinking with Rami Malek from Mr. Robot! He was nice. 25 Greek Street.

What to See and Do in London: Day 2

Museum Hop Take advantage of London’s incredible of museums and overload on history, art, weird oddities, and everything in between. Some of them are so big you can barely see them in a week, let alone a day. Here are some of the best ones to start with:

• British Museum – By far one of the best museums in all of Europe, this giant museum houses one of the most comprehensive art, cultural, and historical collections in the world. Be sure to budget at least three hours to get a good sense of the museum, though you could easily spend a whole day there. Great Russell St, +44 20 7323 8299, britishmuseum.org. Open daily 10am-5pm (8:30pm on Fridays). Admission is free but they recommend booking tickets in advance .
• National Gallery – This art museum was founded in 1824 and houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to around 1900. There are works by Johannes Vermeer, Sandro Botticelli, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo, among many more! It’s a really extensive and wonderful art museum. Trafalgar Square, +44 20 7747 2885, nationalgallery.org.uk. Open daily 10am-6pm (9pm on Fridays). Admission is free but they recommend booking tickets in advance. An official guided tour of the museum’s highlights is 19 GBP.
• National Portrait Gallery – Here you’ll find portraits of famous Brits from over the centuries, from kings and queens to celebrities and artists. St. Martin’s Place, +44 20 7306 0055, npg.org.uk. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Open daily 10:30am-6pm (10:30-9pm on Fridays and Saturdays).

What to See and Do in London: Day 3

Visit Buckingham Palace Start off with a stroll through Hyde Park’s lush and expansive grounds, with its picturesque walkways, ponds, and ducks, before heading to Buckingham Palace, the royal residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy, to watch the changing of the guard at 10:45am. It lasts for about 45 minutes (arrive early to get the best view). Be sure to check the website first though as the changing of the guards doesn’t happen daily (it’s usually every other day).

If you’re visiting during the summer, Buckingham Palace is open to the public. Booking online in advance is recommended. Tickets cost 30 GBP if you book in advance and 33 GBP on the day . You’ll be able to explore the lavish State Rooms and see some of the crown’s treasures. Expect to spend a couple of hours. Note that the State Rooms are only open for 10 weeks each summer (this year from July 14 to September 24, 2023). Book your tickets to the State Rooms in advance here.

See the Churchill War Rooms

Next, meander over to the Churchill War Rooms. Located beneath the Treasury Building in the Whitehall area of Westminster, this includes the government’s command center during World War II and a museum about the life of Winston Churchill, who served as Prime Minister of the UK from 1940-1945 and again from 1951-1955. The centerpiece of the whole place is an interactive table that enables visitors to access digitized material from the Churchill archives. It is one of the best museums in London. Book online in advance to avoid the multi-hour wait! Admission is 30 GBP. Open daily 9:30am-6pm.

Tour Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament

Afterward, marvel at Westminster Abbey and Parliament. You can see the tombs of 17 monarchs dating back to Henry III (who died in 1272) in the Abbey. Other famous people buried here include Charles Darwin, Sir Issac Newton, Aphra Behn, and Charles Dickens. Westminster Abbey costs 27 GBP ( book online in advance here ) but you can visit for free if you go during a service. Just be quiet and dress respectfully. Open 9:30am-3:30pm (last entry).

On Saturdays, you can tour the Parliament. This is where the UK government conducts its business. Tours last 75 minutes and include visits to the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and Westminster Hall. You’ll learn about the history of the building (the first parliament was held in 1265), how the government was created, and how the UK political system functions. Amongst the ornate rooms, there are all kinds of artwork to admire, including statues of Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, and Winston Churchill.

Tours are 32 GBP and tickets can be booked online in advance. During July and August, tours are also offered Tuesday-Friday in addition to Saturdays.

Eat in Borough Market After that, hop on the tube from Westminster to London Bridge (or walk along the South Bank) and head to the famous Borough Market to grab a meal from one of the many vendors. It’s hugely popular with locals, especially around lunchtime. The market here dates back to the 12th century while the building itself is from the 1850s. It’s open daily from 10am-5pm. Bring an appetite!

Wander South London After you’ve satiated your hunger, wander around South London. See the site of the original Globe Theater (where Shakespeare put on his plays), visit the eerie Crossbones Cemetery that honors the working girls and lost souls of London, walk along the riverfront, marvel at Millennium Bridge, and pop into the Tate Modern for a few hours to take in some of the best modern art London has to offer (it’s free).

Then head back toward Borough Market for a drink at the George Inn, one of London’s oldest pubs and where Charles Dickens used to drink (it’s also likely that William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe drank here). The new Globe Theater is also here if you want to take in a Shakespearean play (standing tickets can be found for as little as 5-10 GBP).

What to See and Do in London: Day 4

Visit More Museums London is a museum city. It has some of the best in the world, so I suggest you visit a few more before you go:

• Natural History Museum – There are over 80 million items in this comprehensive museum, including specimens collected by Charles Darwin. It also has a great collection of fossils, making it a fun and educational stop if you’re traveling with kids. Cromwell Road, +44 20 7942 5000, nhm.ac.uk. Open Monday-Sunday from 10am-5:50pm (last entry at 5pm). Admission is free but you should pre-book your ticket online in advance .
• Science Museum – Founded in 1857, this is actually one of the most popular museums in London, attracting millions of visitors each year. There are some really neat interactive galleries on flight and space, and the temporary exhibitions are usually pretty amazing (though those often cost extra). Exhibition Road, South Kensington, +44 20 7942 4000, sciencemuseum.org.uk. Open daily from 10am-6pm. Admission is free but you should pre-book tickets online in advance as they cannot guarantee tickets at the door.
• Victoria and Albert Museum – Named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, this museum is home to over 2,000 works of art covering over 3,000 years of human history. Cromwell Road, +44 20 7942 2000, vam.ac.uk. Open daily from 10am-5:45pm (10pm on Fridays). Admission is free (temporary exhibits may charge a fee).

Eat on Brick Lane Head east to the famous Brick Lane and eat your heart out — it has some amazing Jewish delis (Beigel Bake is the most famous — and delicious) and Indian cuisine. On the weekends, this street becomes a bustling flea market and a hub of activity when it fills with antique and flea market sellers, food vendors, and people eating and drinking their way down the street.

Take a Jack the Ripper tour Jack the Ripper was a serial killer in London from 1888-1891 with at least 5 murders to his name. He’s one of the most infamous killers in the world and every night, you’ll find tons of people in the East End learning about Jack the Ripper on a ridiculous number of similar tours.

My favorite is the original Jack the Ripper Tour . Their guides are experts on the 19th-century murders and really bring this dark, gruesome topic to life. While dark, the tours are fun and informative, lasting just under two hours and costing 18 GBP. Every day at 7:30pm and weekends 5pm and 7:30pm .  

What to See and Do in London: Day 5

Wander Trafalgar Square Stroll around and admire the fountains and the famous monuments, such as the four bronze lion statues and Nelson’s Column. The column honors Admiral Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The naval battle saw over 70 ships and 50,000 men battle for control of the seas, with the English defeating the combined forces of Spain and France. Lots of people hang out here so it makes for a good place to people-watch and takes in the local pace of life.

Explore the Tower of London and See the Crown Jewels Built in 1070 by William the Conqueror to defend his royal power, the tower is actually a castle located on the north bank. The fortification was used as a prison and palace and was expanded many times over the centuries. Until the 1800s, weapons and armor were made here and all coins were made here until 1810 under the Royal Mint.

Today, it houses the famous crown jewels (royal ceremonial objects, including coronation regalia). Admission is 33.60 GBP ( book your tickets online in advance here ).

The Tower of London’s changing of the guard (known as the Ceremony of the Keys) takes place daily at 9:30pm and is worth seeing. Tickets are free but must be pre-booked because it fills up quickly. Make sure and get there beforehand as they won’t let anyone in after 9:25pm.

Be sure to also head to nearby Tower Bridge, which opened in 1894 (and a lot of people confuse it with London Bridge). You can access the bridge deck to take in the view or check out the Tower Bridge Exhibition, where you can see the old Victorian engine rooms and get a sense of just how epic an engineering feat the bridge’s construction actually was. Open daily from 9:30am-6pm. Admission is 12.30 GBP.

Take in a Show London is my second favorite theater spot after New York City . You can’t leave without seeing a show. Check out TKTS for discounted tickets for shows in the West End.  

What to See and Do in London: Days 6 and 7

See Stonehenge Stonehenge, located near Salisbury , is one of the oldest man-made structures in the world (it dates back to 2500 BCE). You can’t approach the stones anymore as they are now cordoned off, but it’s still quite a fascinating site to explore. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, each stone weighs around 25 tons and stands around 4 meters (13 feet) tall. And because Stonehenge was built by a culture that didn’t leave any written records, we still have no idea why they built it.

The audio guide is a must so you can get some historical context (it’s free to download here ). Admission ranges from 20.90-23.60 GBP depending on the time of year and you can book your tickets online here (though it’s possible to legally visit without paying by taking the nearby pedestrian path).

Day Trip to Bath Bath is named after its famous mineral baths and is home to an ancient Roman bath that is marvelously well preserved.

The Romans settled here when they invaded Britain because of the hot springs that bubble up from the earth. The locals thought this place had spiritual significance, and when the Romans came, they felt the same and dedicated this site to Minerva, the goddess of wisdom. Despite being on the edge of the frontier, the city grew to become a major religious and cultural center. People came from all around to pray to Minerva and use the baths, which they believed had special healing powers.

Admission costs 28 GBP on weekends and 26 GBP on weekdays. Audio guides are free. For a more detailed experience, take a guided walking tour around the city with Footprints Tours . You’ll learn a ton about the city and have a much more in-depth experience before you explore the baths.

Day Trip to Oxford Oxford is home to one of the oldest universities in the world (it was founded in the 11th century as a hub for theological learning). Exploring all the beautiful colleges here makes for a fun day trip. The University is the main attraction here and Bodleian Libraries offers guided tours of the university, including the inside of many historic buildings. During the tour, you’ll get a look at university life, the history of the school, the architecture, and more. You can take a 30-, 60-, or 90-minute tour, with costs ranging from 10-20 GBP.

Other highlights include South Park, the Bridge of Sighs, the botanical gardens, and punting on the river (pushing a small boat around the River Thames or the River Cherwell with a pole).

Day Trip to Cambridge Cambridge is similar to Oxford with some of the best universities, parks, museums, and theatrical productions in the country. I enjoyed the museums, wandering around the parks, and embracing the relaxed pace of life (there are only around 125,000 people here compared to the almost 10 million in London!). Visit the colleges, stroll along the Backs, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum, or go punting.

Most people visit for just the day; however, I recommend staying overnight. For such a small city, there’s a lot to see and do here!

Take Another Walking Tour During a recent visit to London, I tried out over 25 different walking tours. There are many amazing companies that have created some insightful, entertaining, and delicious walks for every type of interest. From Harry Potter walks to historic pub crawls, there will definitely be something for everyone. No matter your interests or budget, there is a tour for you.

Here are some of my favorite walking tours in London to help you get inspired and plan your visit.

London is one of the biggest — and best — cities in the world, with a ton of things to see and do (I didn’t even get to mentioning Camden, Notting Hill, and all the other neighborhoods!). It’s easy to get lost in every neighborhood as you explore this bustling, exciting metropolis.

And while a week in London barely scratches the surface, it is enough to get a good overview of the city, dive into its smaller neighborhoods, and experience the local history and culture. Use this London itinerary as a guide for your next trip and get a feel for why I love this city so much. You won’t be disappointed!

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Book Your Flight Use Skyscanner to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned!

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels.

For suggested places to stay, check out this list of hostels .

And, if you’re wondering what part of town to stay in, here’s my neighborhood breakdown of London !

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

• Safety Wing (best for everyone)
• Insure My Trip (for those over 70)
• Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I’m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.

Want a Guide? London has some really interesting tours. My favorite company is Take Walks . They have expert guides and can get you behind the scenes at the city’s best attractions. They’re my go-to walking tour company!

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London is a popular destination among city lovers.

It’s easy to fall in love with this bustling, cosmopolitan city.

Not only is it packed with historic sites and cultural centers, but London also boasts a dynamic food scene and a thriving nightlife. In fact, London can be pretty addictive – the more you see of it, the more you’ll want to go back.

But there’s just one problem; London is one of the most expensive cities to visit in Europe.

The good news:

There are many ways you can explore London on a budget if you plan your trip carefully.

I asked 13 travel bloggers and London fans to share their little-known tips for experiencing budget-friendly London, and I’ve compiled their suggestions into this England travel guide .

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1) Opt For The City’s Bike-Sharing Program

“My top tip for travelling on a budget in London would be to ditch the tube or the taxi and instead opt for something cheaper like the bus! Not only do you get to see London as you travel but you also travel super cheap. Or if you’d like to travel even cheaper then jump on one of the thousands of Santander bikes that are dotted around the city from London Bridge to Covent Garden and bike around London to see the sights! Santander Cycles is London’s self-service, bike-sharing scheme and you can hire a bike from as little as £2.”

– Sophie Davis from Sophie’s Suitcase  ( Facebook  &  Instagram )

2) Take Advantage Of The Pre-Theater Set Menus At The West End Restaurants

“Exploring London’s West End can be a pricey experience.  You might be looking for a nice meal on a budget or perhaps a bite to eat before (or after) a trip to the theater.  Either way, between food, service charges and theater tickets you can be looking at a really expensive night out.

Consider dining at one of many restaurants in TheatreLand (the area around the West End) and take advantage of the pre-theater set menus on offer.  Most restaurants have these menus available at specific time slots and you don’t HAVE to go to the theater after.  If you want to sightsee you can grab a quick two or three course meal for usually less than £20, sometimes including wine!

Some venues are popular and require a reservation to ensure you get a table, but at many you can arrive and be seated almost instantly.  It really depends on the day and the time of year.”

– Roma Small from Roaming Required  ( Facebook  &  Instagram )

3) Go Up To The Sky Garden

“Not many tourists know that you can climb to the top of a sky scraper in the City of London and admire the panoramic views over the English capital, for free. The City of London is usually avoided by the tourists, thinking that this is just a financial district. It is, however, the home of some of the most amazing roof top bars in town.

In order to get to the Sky Garden you have to make an online booking (at least 2 weeks before, even more in summer) and choose your desired time slot. No worries, it is free. I suggest researching when the sunset is and go then, if the sky is clear you will be in for a feast. You can spend as much time as you want once you are inside and you can even have a drink at one of the bars or enjoy a concert up there. The entire rooftop of the building is transformed into a tropical garden so expect it to be quite hot.”

– Joanna Davis from The World In My Pocket  ( Facebook  &  Instagram )

Editor’s note: The Sky Garden is a top pick on our list of things to do alone in London if you’re traveling solo!

4) Check Out The Free Museums

“Want to see Picasso, Van Gogh, and Monet paintings up close? For FREE?

Yes, London has over 20 FREE museums to visit. See Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet, and Da Vinci’s works at the National Gallery, or stroll through Tate Modern, a former power plant, which showcases modern artists such as Picasso, Dal í , and Warhol. You can also explore world history through amazing artifacts, like the Rosetta Stone, at the British Museum.”

– John Graham from Johnny Worldwide

By the way, these museums are great whether you’re traveling solo, visiting in a group, or exploring London with kids .

5) Wander The Stalls At Camden Market

“In London, you don’t need to spend anything on entertainment to enjoy yourself for days. Go to the markets, especially the Camden Market. You can wander the stalls and take in the bustle of the city. The markets make for some of the best people watching in London. Afterwards, head to one of the fantastic and free museums, like the Tate Modern or British Museum, watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, and enjoy the amazing public parks like Kensington Gardens or Hyde Park.”

– Stephanie Craig from History FanGirl  ( Facebook  &  Instagram )

6) Stay In Student Dorms And Head To Covent Garden And Soho For Cheap Drinks

“It’s no secret that London is an expensive place to go for a drink but there is a way to enjoy a cocktail or two without breaking the bank. You’ll be hard pressed to beat the price of Weatherspoon pubs, which can be found all over the city, but if you’re looking for something a little fancier, a lot of great bars offer great happy hour deals. Head to the Earlham Street Clubhouse in Covent Garden between Monday and Saturday from 5-7pm to enjoy £5 cocktails, something practically unheard of in the city centre. If you’re looking to branch out into some of the more trendy boroughs then Venn Street Record in Clapham and Rum Kitchen in SoHo have similar offers to go alongside their young, laid back vibes.

Accommodation can be notoriously expensive in London, even for a bed in a shared dorm, so it can be best to think a little unconventionally. Kings College London rents out its student accommodation over the summer months (July to September usually), allowing you a lot more privacy that a dorm whilst retaining the community feel of a hostel. They have buildings all over the city so it might be worth a look.”

– Katie Ackerley from Real World Runaway  ( Twitter  &  Instagram )

7) Eat At The City’s Street Food Markets

“If you’re visiting London, but don’t want to break the bank, here’s a great tip to save those pennies. After a long day of sightseeing, you’ll probably want to refuel with some delicious food, so head to one of London’s many food markets for some tasty treats that won’t make a huge dent in your wallet. There are many food markets to choose from around London, including Borough Market by London Bridge, Greenwich Market , or one of the many street food markets in Shoreditch, such as BOXPARK . The best thing about these markets is that you can take your pick from any number of cuisines from up-and-coming culinary talents at affordable prices.”

– Julianna Barnaby from The Discoveries Of  ( Facebook  &  Instagram )

8) Wait Until The Last Minute When Booking Theater Tickets

“When I booked a month-long stay in London as part of my RTW trip, I didn’t even consider trying to see a play on the West End. That must cost an arm and a leg right? But after a couple weeks passing ads on the Underground, I decided to check show times online at Londontheatre.co.uk and lo and behold! There were seats at Wicked that night for 17.50 pounds. On arrival, I found out that price even included a glass of prosecco! And I didn’t feel I had a bad view despite being in one of the last rows. If you’re a solo traveler interested in London theater, wing it!”

– Danielle Bricker from World Smith  ( Facebook  &  Instagram )

9) Rent A Private Room In Canary Wharf

“Accommodation in London can be very pricey, especially during the summer time or pretty much always during the weekends. Instead of booking a hotel, try to find a private room in a shared flat, on Airbnb, for example. For as low as 40-50 pounds a night (for 2-3 people) you can live in a neat flat in the city centre (within the zones 1-2). Canary Wharf is a great district that has tons of modern flats in great condition close to various tube stations. And if you’re traveling with kids, Airbnbs offer some of the best family-friendly accommodation in London that can also help you save a ton!”

– Liza from Tripsget Travel Blog  ( Facebook  &  Instagram )

10) Take The Bus Instead Of The Tube

“London is famed both for the Tube (its underground railway system) and its red double-decker buses. Given the choice, I’d go with the city buses any day! For one, the buses are a lot cheaper. A single bus fare costs £1.50 for adults, while a Tube ride costs at least £2.40 per ride. The price for a Tube ride goes up depending on how far you’re going and whether or not you are using an Oyster card. Furthermore, any bus transfers within the hour are free, and there’s a daily cap to your fare of £4.50.

The best part is, you’re actually traveling above ground unlike with the Tube, and the views are exceptionally good from the upper deck of the bus. You’re getting where you need to be for cheap and getting a free city tour out of it… a win-win!”

– Tendelle Sheu from Travel A La Tendelle  ( Instagram )

11) Experience ‘Alternative’ London

“You know what they say, always ask a local. Alternative London is a social enterprise created to put London’s underground art scene on display guided by those that know it best — the artists. The first “pay-as-you wish” company to offer tours, they also offer bike tours, brewery tours, food tours, and workshops for a nominal fee. Along the East End route, you’ll be introduced to works by Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Invader, and many other up-and-coming street artists. The area is a thriving hub that fosters creativity outside the confines of a traditional museum. The tours are a must-see to get acquainted with London’s cultural scene.”

– Lauren Monitz from The Down Lo  ( Instagram  and Twitter )

12) Go On A Free Walking Tour

“The most wonderful thing about London is that a large part of it is walkable. Since there are so many travelers coming through the city every day, there are also many, many options for free walking tours that are funded on tips! The one I went on was 3 hours (pretty standard length) and covered the East side of London – including Buckingham Palace, Prince Harry’s House, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben!

You can find the best ones online, through TripAdvisor or Google, or search through the maps and brochures that your hostel provides! Many tour companies will distribute free materials like maps to get the word out about their tours.”

– Alice Chen from Wherever I Want  ( Instagram  and Facebook )

13) Explore The City’s Amazing Parks

“London has many beautiful parks that you can visit for free and they are all unique for different reasons. If you like bird watching I highly recommend Regent’s Park, which is home to many bird species. You can spot Mandarin ducks, herons, parrots, jays and black swans, just to mention a few. From there you can make your way to Primrose Hill which will give you a great view of the city centre and the London Zoo. Don’t forget your kite at home if you have one as you can hardly find a better place to fly it!

Hampstead Heath is great for the more adventurous type. It is wilder, has woods, which is perfect to hang a hammock. On a hot day you can even go for a swim in one of the ponds. Richmond Park and Bushy park are both great for spotting deer and climbing trees.”

– Enikő Krix from Travel Hacker Girl  ( Instagram )

What are your tips for traveling to London on a budget? Please share in the comments below!

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This is a great roundup! Love some of these tips and excited to use them!

Your 13 secrets are wonderful and very useful at the very same time.. Would surely use your travel tips while travelling.

That’s an amazing useful list! Next time when I go to London, I’m heading to Canary Wharf and the Sky garden! Thank you!

We loooooooove London! The Sky Garden is the most amazing FREE thing to do!

Need to take one of the tours next time. And yes, you can travel London on a budget. So many free museums!

@Neni: And good ones, too! 🙂

London’s food markets are the best! A nice way to experience the city.

I love London. Your tips are great for exploring more. I would love to see Sky gardens one day.

I loved reading your blog, it is so well written, please keep on writing blogs like this in future as well.

Great tips for budget travelers in London! To add to these secrets, consider Mowbray Court Hotel for an affordable and comfortable stay in London. Your wallet will thank you!

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If you’ve ever heard of Big Ben Clock Tower at Palace of Westminster, have been fascinated by the romantic works of the great writer William Shakespeare. Surely, you can’t help but make a trip to London, once stood by the banks of the River Thames overlooking the famous Big Ben clock tower. Or simply, come to England to experience a long-standing culture, with a lot of differences compared to the rest of Europe .

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The capital of England is a so famous city already. Located in the southeast and quite close to France, London is quite large and known for its cultural and historical values. You should spend at least 3-4 days to explore this wonderful city, of course the longer the better.

UK in general and London in particular, to get here you have to apply for a separate visa because the UK is not in the Schengen Area. The UK visa application is similar to the Schengen visa application, but it seems to be more paperwork and procedures.

London travel blog: How to get to London?

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Currently, there are many airlines operating direct flights from Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City to London. These include Qatar Airways , Emirates , or Vietnam Airlines , most of which do not fly directly, but you have to transit at least once. Ticket prices fluctuate around $ 1.000/round trip.

If you go to London from other cities in Europe, the popular way is fly because London does not have borders adjacent to the rest of the old continent of Europe. However, if you go from Paris to London , you can take a train because there is a tunnel through the Manche strait (English Channel, Channel Tunnel) that connects England and France. The cheapest train fares to London or other cities in the UK from € 45, can be booked through www.eurostar.com or www.loco2.com .

Cheapest & Fastest Trains from PARIS to LONDON

How to travel from Heathrow Airport to central London?

By london underground (london tube).

This is the easiest and cheapest way to get from Heathrow airport to London city center. The train operates 24/24 on Friday, Saturday from Terminals 1, 2, 3 & Terminal 5. On weekdays the train operating hours from 5:10am and the last train at 11:45pm.

Ticket price of £ 5.10/trip during peak hours and £ 3.10/trip for the remaining hours. You should buy an London Oyster Visitor Card with the price of $25 at the airport, the traveling time to get to London center about 50 minutes and from here you can change trains to get to where you want.

London Visitor Oyster Card

If you arrive late at night on weekdays, then London Tube does not work, you may consider another option is to go to the city by night bus. Bus N9 departs from Terminal 5 and Central Bus Station (Terminals 2 & 3).

The bus departs from around midnight at 11:30pm, the fare is only £ 1.50 / way but cannot be paid with cash, you must use a contactless card or an Oyster card.

By Airport Express Train

There are two main types of trains going to central London: Heathrow Express and TfL Rail. The Heathrow Express run faster and takes only 15 minutes to get to London Paddington station, the TfL train takes 25 minutes because it will stops at some stations along the way.

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Tickets cost only £ 5.50/trip if you book in advance, and if you buy on the day of travel, the price is up to £ 22/trip. You can use Trainline.com to reserve tickets in advance.

Prices range from £ 45 – £ 70, and take about 45-90 minutes because the traffic is quite crowded in London.

In addtion to above ways, you can use a private transfer service to get to the city center through Klook here .

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Like most other big cities in Europe, London has a developed and diverse public transport system. London’s Metro network – London Underground, also known as “the Tube”, is spread across the city so you can traveling around the city as quickly and conveniently as possible.

The whole city is connected by 11 Tube lines, and divided into 9 zones. The central area is zone 1 and zones 6-9 are located at the edge of the city. The useful tip when traveling in London is that you should buy an Oyster Card which like a credit card and use the money in that account to buy tickets, quite similar to the MRT card in Singapore or Seoul. Oyster Card can be used when taking bus, tram and railways in the city.

The fare for each route depends on the zone and the distance you want to go. The longer the journey, the more expensive. Buying Oyster card is always cheaper than buying single ticket, unless you only go one or two trips during the time you stay in London.

Note that not every Metro station has an elevator, so if you bring a lot of luggage, you need to consider, pretty heavy when have to carry it. In addition, if you planning to travel a lot, you can refer to the London Pass , you can get on any hop-on hop-off bus to reach the location you want when using this pass.

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In fact, London that people often known only occupies a very small part of The Greater London, an extremely large territory of England. Greater London is divided into 33 region, large and small areas, and the city of London only is one of them. The districts in London are also not named by the number as in Paris but they have separate names.

To experience the hotels / hostels in London we probably have to visit this city many times, and each time stay in a different neighborhood. Each neighborhood has a unique feature that you can refer to as below:

• Southbank ( Agoda.com or Booking.com ) : A place for those who like sightseeing and exploring in London.
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• Soho & Camden : A vibrant nightlife area, where there are many bar and restaurants.
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Cheap hostels but good quality in London

In fact, hostels in London are not cheap, with average room rates ranging £ 25 – £ 40/night/dorm bed. You can find some hostels for less than £ 15/night but the quality will be quite low. Hostel prices often go up on weekends, so you should avoid these dates and book early for more options.

Some good hostels with good prices you can be referred like Wombat’s CITY Hostel – London ( Agoda.com or Booking.com ) near the attractions and have a private bar. Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage ( Agoda.com or Booking.com ) is located in Victoria area but not near the center but very stylish and beautiful.

Upscale hotels in London

With good finance, you can choose to stay in luxury hotels come with have many beautiful views. I can suggest some here:

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• London Marriott Hotel County Hall ( Agoda.com or Booking.com ) : This luxury hotel has plenty of views to the parliament building (Palace of Westminster), Big Ben Clock Tower and London Eye Ferris Wheel.

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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London , a top rated 4-star hotel with room rates from $165/night (Check rates on Agoda.com or Booking.com ).

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Are you planning the trip of a lifetime to London or a city break to the UK capital? Let us help you plan the best trip ever with our London travel blog.

I’ve spent almost a third of my adult life in London, now as a parent and earlier as a student, but I still look at this city through a visitor’s eyes.

On this page we share all our London resources including the best way to see the city’s classic sights and tourist attractions, places to eat and quirky things to do in London that you might not have thought of.

These ideas are suitable for all visitors – from the littlest members of your family, to seasoned travellers. As a mother I always call out fun things to do with kids in London as well as what is not suitable for children.

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Practical information for helping you plan your trip to London – packing guide, accommodation guide, best apps and more

• A 3 day itinerary:  Classic London
• Where to stay   in London
• What to do in London at  night
• Best ideas for   visiting London with kids
• A  packing list   for London
• Visiting  London in winter
• Best   London apps

‘When you’re tired of London, you’re tired of life’ or so the saying goes, here are some of the many wonderful things to do in London

• Top  London art galleries
• Highlights of the  British Museum
• The  Wallace Collection
• Famous parks and  gardens in London
• London shopping –  souvenirs ,  books and gifts ,  Oxford Street shopping tips, Liberty of London  scarves , and  more
• Celebrating a  London Christmas

Try a uniquely London experience with these properly British tours and activities in the UK capital

• Tour and afternoon tea at the  Houses of Parliament
• A  canal boat ride   to Camden Lock
• Primrose Hill and  Camden walking tour
• East London  street art tour
• In full bloom –  Chelsea Flower Show

My family is winding down a week long trip to London and Edinburgh. The London part I planned using one of your blog posts. Everyone has been so pleased with the attractions and restaurants “I” chose. I had to tell them it was actually your blog that planned it – I just trusted your recommendations. Thank you for helping make our visit to London a happy one! Ann Miller – reader

From afternoon tea to fish and chips and Borough Market, here are some of the best food experiences to be had in London

• The best  coffee in London
• London’s best picks for  quick and tasty meals
• Where to go for  afternoon tea
• Dinner  overlooking Trafalgar Square
• Brunch at  Balthazar   – Covent Garden

Each neighborhood of London has its own quirks and attractions. Dind out more with our guides to the districts of London

• Glorious  Greenwich
• Shoreditch – coming soon
• Soho | Belgravia | Fitzrovia – coming soon

If you’re dreaming of the countryside or quaint towns and villages, take a trip out of London for the day

• Discover the Tudors at  Hampton Court Palace
• The famous university town of Cambridge
• Beachy fun in  Brighton
• A  Jane Austen roadtrip  in Hampshire
• Stepping back in time at  Sutton Hoo
• Visit the seaside at  Whitstable   in Kent
• Countryside and steam trains in  Hampshire

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London Travel Blog

My London Travel Blog covers a wide range of content for Londoners and visitors looking for interesting things to do in London. I write about the best London tourist attractions, London walks and London neighbourhood guides. I also feature museums, art galleries, restaurants, and shops. If you want to explore London, you’ll find some interesting and original content to read in my London Travel Blog . Please take a look at my Visits section for the best things to do in London .

If you want to try getting to any of the places I recommend by electric bike, read about my experience of getting on a bike for the first time in 30 years and an e-bike at that: My Try Before You Buy Electric Bike Road Test .

What My London Travel Blog Covers

If you live in London or you’re in the city on vacation, you might want to find out about the best places to visit, where to eat and which shops to seek out. Three of the Homegirl London blog sections I would recommend reading are Visits, Eats, and Shops. You should also take a look at the Images gallery if you have time.

Visits: The Visits section covers a range of things to do in London, many of which are free. I love walking and exploring the city on foot, so I include interesting walking routes in my blog. I hope you will discover new places in London to explore from Regent’s Canal to the River Lea and Tottenham Marshes. I also write about London parks and interesting attractions like a tour around Highgate Cemetery. View the Visits section here .

Eats: This section features all my favourite places to eat in London. You can find out about the best mezze places, where to enjoy Dim Sum or a superb sourdough pizza. From breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, my reviews tell you about the menu, the interiors and all the information you need to make up your own mind whether to book a reservation. View the Eats section here .

Shops: My blog also covers London shops which are mainly interior, furniture, home accessory, and gift-focused. I like to review independent stores where possible and show pictures of the interiors, products, and the exterior. View the Shops section here .

Images: This section is a gallery showcasing my photographs which include pictures of street art, architecture and more. View the Images section here .

Tags: If you want to explore certain areas in London you can find tags at the bottom of each post (article). I often add the area and postcode so if you click on a particular tag it will show you what else is in the vicinity.

London Travel Blog Social Media

I will often show additional pictures of places I have explored, restaurants I’ve eaten at and shops I have browsed on social media. My Pinterest Boards showcase photographs of things to do in my favourite London neighbourhoods. Please also take a look at my London Instagram Photographs . I hope you find something amazing to do in the city.

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London Travel Blog & Family Travel Guide

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London is an amazing travel destination, one of the best in the world. Every family should try to take their kids to London for a vacation, holiday, or even a short trip. On this London travel blog page we give you a guide to visiting London as a family.

London is a great choice as a family travel destination. Few places offer as much history, fun, excitement, culture and all-round awesomeness as London. 

We lived in London for 8 years around the time the children were born and in recent years we’ve spent months living in the capital as visitors, taking time out from globe-trotting to explore London in minute detail. We can share everything that we know with you, where to stay in London, the best areas to visit, London’s top attractions and where and how to eat in London without breaking the bank.

London is expensive in some ways, cheap in others, you’ll need our insider knowledge and it’s all collected here on our London Travel Blog page.

If you can’t find the London Travel information you need here on the blog in any of the posts mentioned in the links below, please let me know in the comments. Click the links on this page to take you through to more detailed posts.

London Travel Blog

On this travel blog site we aim to help you travel more, and with ease. As a London travel blogger I love to share my favourite places with my readers and help them have the best trip possible!

London Guide – Costs of Travel in London

Accommodation is expensive in London, but there are ways to make your stay in the city easier on the pocket. You’ll find plenty of free things to do in the city , as well as the stunning paid attractions.

We have a whole bunch of tips in this post on how to make your London vacation more affordable .

London Guide -Hotels in London, Or Other Accommodation?

We have found family rooms for 4 for as little as £40-60/night in London, but realistically you can expect to pay at least double that. The great prices we find are based on ultra flexibility and searching hard for bargains.

In the post below, you’ll find a selection of places we’ve used recently, prices and reviews, all at the most affordable and of the maWe find that youth hostels usually work out more expensive than hotels in London for families ( same everywhere in the world), because you are paying for an adult bed for each child.

As London is so expensive it makes sense to check out other options, such as couch surfing, house sitting and home swapping. Airbnb is always mentioned, but we often find it expensive and not user-friendly, but if you get lucky, as we have recently with the gorgeous apartment below, you’re onto a winner.

Getting Around London

Getting around London by public transport is great value for families as children travel free with their parent. The cost of a day’s unlimited transport on buses and the underground (London overground and Docklands Light Railway included) is capped with an Oyster or travel card.

These days you can just use your contact-less credit card on the Oyster scanners, it works in exactly the same way.  Once kids reach 12 years old it becomes complicated, really you need to get them their own kid’s Oyster to access child fares but you need a residential address to get one. Otherwise you can buy them single child fare tickets from the machines in every station.

Central London is actually very small and getting around on foot isn’t hard at all, even for families. Infact, walking is often easier than facing congestion on the Tube at peak hours.

London taxis and minicabs are expensive, particularly the iconic black cabs. Cab fares are metered, you don’t need to negotiate a price and cab drivers do not normally expect tips. Find information on taxi fares here. For a family, sharing one vehicle, cabs become more affordable

“Boris Bikes” ( AKA Santander Cycles) are a fun way to explore London’s parks and cycle routes. You can collect a bike from the racks around the city and return it when you’re done. Cycle helmets are not compulsory and there are no child sized bikes available. Read more about our Boris Bikes here .

To get an idea of where to start your London explorations, begin with our post on 7 Top Areas of London to Visit , you can easily do these on foot or by taking public transport. Another way to tour the city and get a one day overview would be by trying a hop on hop off bus tour, we trialed The Original London Bus Tour .

Where to Eat in London?

You’ll find tips on buying food in supermarkets and from street stalls and restaurants in this post on where to eat in London on vacation . London has some incredible street food for locals as well as London tourists or travellers , but it’s not cheap! Most certainly check out Borough Market and if time allows, Greenwich Market , in South London , has plenty of foodie treats too, including British food and international dishes.

At What Time of Year is it Best to Visit London?

My personal choice would be to avoid the UK long summer school holiday. London gets ridiculously busy at this time of year and the queues and pavement crowds could spoil your trip. I would also avoid Easter and any UK bank holidays. Of course, if you plan to visit London with kids , this could be tricky. You can find school holiday dates here. Of course, we don’t all have the luxury of being able to avoid school timetables, so the choice of time of year isn’t always a simple one.

Climate wise, any time is a good time, London enjoys a fairly benign climate, you’re unlikely to swelter or freeze and don’t believe the hype about it raining all the time, it doesn’t! View London rainfall and temperature information here. My personal choices for the best times to visit would be spring and autumn and summer, outside school holidays. Christmas is also a magical time in London, the city goes to town with markets, lights and fairs, but expect crowds, particularly in shopping areas. We have a post about London at Christmas here.

London Attractions to Visit

Of the paid attractions, we highly recommend The Tower of London . I haven’t posted about this yet, but it’s a big day out packed with history and historical artifacts. You really have to meet the Beefeaters and ravens and see the Crown Jewels and Henry the Eighth’s armour. He was a big boy. Next on our list would be The London Eye and London Zoo . Both are fantastic, click-through to get our full reports on them. I’ve been up The Shard to please my kids, heights freak me out but it had to be done. We’ve tested out heaps of smaller attractions like The Clink Prison Museum , Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and a Harry Potter bus tour . We’ve also been along to the sensational Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tours outside London. We’ve browsed markets, coffee shops and eateries all over London and can tell you that our favourite foodie outing is to historic Borough Market , beneath London Bridge. We’ve tried and tested all the big museums in London for kid-friendliness, including The Natural History Museum, The Science Museum , The V&A, The British Museum , The National Gallery and the Tate Modern . All are outstanding. London has plenty of smaller free museums too, like the Museum of Childhood and the Grant Zoology Museum. So, as I said, if you need any further family-eye-view information on what to do during your time in London, don’t be afraid to ask in the comments.

Other Great London Blogs for Further Information

A Short Guide to London by Laura at Savoured Journeys

London Events Month by Month by Lisit London

18 Fun Things to Do in London by HostelGeeks

London at Christmas by World Travel Family

Cheat Sheet and Itineraries for First Time Visitors by Globetrotting Teacher

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London is indeed a beautiful city. Thank you for excellent travel guide – Love from Park City Grand Plaza Kensington

Best city in the world!

I’ve never been to London. And, of course, I wanted to be there so badly. I think that when planning my next vacation London will be one of the options. Besides, I saw good deals on airline tickets, which surprised me. And I think you should not miss such a chance.

Great family travel Guide! Thanks for sharing informative content. Tips for traveller’s visiting London with family, must check out luggage storage services for a hassle-free trip.

You can sometimes get extremely cheap bus or train tickets using the megabus website. It only works on certain routes/times but I’ve managed journeys from London to Bournemouth for just a few pounds each way. Winchester is simply beautiful, and only an hour from London by train so easily do-able in a day. Other recommendations would be Brighton (by the sea!), Oxford or Cambridge – all journeys of around an hour. .

Hello, I’m Constanza from Argentina and will be travelling with my 15th year old daughter to London next september.

Thanks for the info of major attractions, will study them one by one and try to do the best.

I wanted to know which are the best outer London places to visit. My idea is to get a train, see the country and reach some place not too far, but different from the city itself, viewable in a day. Any suggestions? I have in total a week in London. Thank you

That’s hard for me to answer Constanza because we’ve never really done that. You can go out to Windsor, that’s easy by train. It depends how far you want to go. I’ve lived on England’s south coast, Bournemouth in Hampshire, and driven to and from work in London every day for 3 months, most British people would consider that a big drive, most Australians would consider it a short one! People do take day trips out to the Cotswolds or to Stonehenge from London. Anywhere in southern England would be OK. Take a look at the train routes and prices and know that trains in the UK can be VERY expensive. I’ll add some links to this post about day trip options and tours if you can give me an hour or so, I have an idea!

Thanks for the great info! I’ve been to many of the places you mention on my own and with my husband, I can’t wait to check it out with kids.

Really nice info..Looking forward to your help while I travel to London on Christmas eve.

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London travel news LIVE: Delays hit Underground, Overground and DLR on Friday night

LIVE – Updated at 06:49

Delays have hit multiple Tube lines on the Underground during rush hour on Friday night.

The Victoria line is facing delays after a fire scare at Seven Sisters.

The London Fire Brigade was called to reports of smokes coming from the tracks at the north London Tube station but they did not find anything.

This left the line part suspended from King’s Cross St Pancras to Walthamstow Central on Friday afternoon but this stretch is now running again.

The Hammersmith and City line is also experiencing major delays due to a shortage of trains.

Meanwhile, disruption has hit the Central, Circle, Bakerloo and Metropolitan lines, along with the Overground and the DLR.

Follow live updates below.

Severe delays on Victoria Line

Good morning, and welcome to the Standard’s travel live blog.

It’s bad news this morning for those using the Victoria Line, which is experiencing severe delays due to the late finishing of engineering works.

TfL says there are also minor delays on the Central Line due to the ongoing train shortage, but there is a good service on the rest of the Underground network.

No Southeastern trains from Cannon Street or via Greenwich this weekend

No Southeastern trains will run from London Cannon Street or via Greenwich tomorrow or on Sunday, says National Rail, due to engineering works.

Traffic queuing for three miles after M25 crash

A lane of the M25 anticlockwise is closed in north London following a crash near Potters Bar.

Three miles of traffic is queuing following the collision, which involved a lorry and a car, says traffic monitoring system Inrix.

The traffic is tailing back between junction 25 for the A10 (Enfield) and junction 24 for A111 Stagg Hill (Potters Bar).

Minor delays on Victoria Line

Earlier severe delays on the Victoria Line, caused by late-finishing engineering works, have now been downgraded to minor delays.

The TfL says there are also minor delays on the Central and Bakerloo lines due to a shortage of trains, but a good service on all other lines.

Traffic eases on M25 near Potters Bar following crash

Traffic is moving normally again on the M25 anticlockwise near Potters Bar following this morning’s crash, says traffic monitoring system Inrix.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

There are minor delays on the Bakerloo line this morning, Transport for London has said.

A shortage of trains has led to the link experiencing some disruption.

TfL has not said when it expects to resolve the issue.

Weekend closures on the A21

Motorists heading into the south east have been warned about A21 closures into Kent this weekend.

There will be weekend closures in the Tonbridge area from 8pm to 6am with further disruption next week.

Details below.

Traffic had stopped on A2 due to police incident

Traffic has been released on the A2 eastbound in Kent between the A227 (Gravesend) and M2, National Highways has said.

“Delays remain in the area but should start to ease,” a statement added.

On Friday morning, the motoway had been brought to a halt due to a police incident. Long queues then formed.

Delays still being shown on the M25

Data from Inrix shows traffic to still be heavy on the M25 after an earlier crash.

The build up is shown between junctions 10 and 11 after the collision between the car and the lorry.

Central line now reporting minor delays

Minor delays due to train cancellations have now led to the Central line experiencing minor delays - Transport for London has said.

All other lines are now operating a good service.

M25 closed from J27 (M11) to J26 (A121)

The M25 has been closed and traffic is stationary from J27 (Epping / M11) to J26 (A121 / Waltham Abbey).

The incident in north, east London, occured after a crash involving a lorry.

Inrix data shows the traffic has stopped just after the Bell Common Tunnel.

Everything is at a standstill as of 1.10pm.

Disruption on the London Overground

The London Overground is disrupted between Gospel Oak and Barking Riverside due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train.

National Rail has warned there could be disruption until 3pm.

Heavy traffic in East London

Heavy traffic is beginning to build in East London, data has shown.

Inrix graphics show that vehicles are moving slowly in East Ham, Beckton and Barking areas.

There has been no associated problem flagged.

M25 now reopen but delays expected

The M25 has now reopened after an earlier crash anticlockwise from J27 (Epping / M11) to J26 (A121/ Waltham Abbey)

This stretch still has congestion to J28 (A12 Brook Street Roundabout) with the opposite side back to J25 (Enfield).

Lanes three and four (of four) remain closed, with recovery under way, Inrix said on Friday around 3pm.

Severe delays on Hammersmith and City line

Severe delays due to train cancellations are currently being felt on the Hammersmith and City line, Transport for London has said.

The entire line from Hammersmith to Barking is marked as impacted.

TfL has not gvien any further detail about the waiting times expected.

Part suspension and severe delays on the Victoria line

Transport for London has said the Victoria line is not running from King’s Cross to Walthamstow Central due to a fire alert at Seven Sisters.

There are severe delays on the rest of the line, south to Brixton.

May wrote on Twitter: “Why is there always some sh*t going on with the Victoria line I just wanna go home.”

Victoria line no longer part suspended

The Victoria line is now running a full service but it is currently severely delayed.

More on the 'fire' at Seven Sisters

The London Fire Brigade said: “Crews responded to reports of smoke issuing from tracks at Seven Sisters Underground Station in Tottenham.

 “Firefighters carried out a systematic search of the track and found no signs of fire or smoke.

 “The Brigade was called at 3.35pm and the incident was over for firefighters at 4.17pm.”

Severe delays to Circle line

There are currently severe delays due to train cancellations.

Victoria line delays now minor

The delays to the Victoria line, which were severe, are now minor.

DLR part suspended

There is currently no service between Gallions Reach and Beckton while we fix a faulty train at Beckton - good service on the rest of the line.

Minor delays to Overground

There are currently minor delays between Stratford and Richmond due to a person getting ill on a train earlier at Hackney Wick.

Bakerloo line severely delayed

There are currently severe delays between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone while Network Rail fixes a signal failure at Harrow & Wealdstone - good service on the rest of the line.

Bakerloo line now part suspended

There is currently no service between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone while we fix a signal failure at Harrow & Wealdstone - good service on the rest of the line.

Overgound delays now severe

The delays between Stratford and Richmond / Clapham Junction, due to a person ill on a train earlier at Hackney Wick, are now severe.

Minor delays to Metropolitan line

There are currently minor delays between Moor Park and Amersham / Chesham due to train cancellations.

That concludes the Evening Standard’s coverage of London travel news, check back in with us on Monday!

Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Hamas says reviewing new Israeli proposal

Official Khalil al-Hayya gave no details of offer, as Israeli FM says Rafah invasion to be ‘suspended’ if deal reached.

This live page is now closed. You can continue to follow our coverage of the war in Gaza here .

• Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says the group is reviewing a new Israeli truce proposal, as Israeli FM Katz says Rafah invasion would be “suspended” if a prisoner swap deal is reached.
• At least seven people were killed and others injured when the Israeli army bombed a home in southern Gaza’s Rafah, Palestinian news agency Wafa reports, citing local and medical sources.
• Hamas’s military wing has published a video of two Israeli captives held in Gaza, showing footage of them calling on PM Netanyahu’s government to make a deal to secure their release.
• Growing student protests in the United States against the war on Gaza and universities’ ties with Israel have spread into Europe and beyond.
• At least 34,388 Palestinians have been killed and 77,437 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The death toll in Israel from Hamas’s October 7 attacks stands at 1,139, with dozens of people still held captive in Gaza.

That’s a wrap from us

Thank you for joining us for updates on everything related to Israel’s war on Gaza.

For more news, analysis and opinion on the conflict, click  here .

A look at what happened today

We will be closing this live page soon. Here’s a quick recap from today:

• US news site Axios, citing two Israeli officials, reported that a new Israeli proposal for a possible deal with Hamas included a willingness to discuss the “restoration of sustainable calm” in Gaza.
• Israeli FM Katz said the Rafah invasion would be “suspended” if a prisoner swap deal is reached.
• Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that 30 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Israel.
• An Israeli strike in Srebbine, southern Lebanon, destroyed a house and injured 14 civilians, two of them seriously, according to Al Jazeera’s reporter.
• Student protests  in the United States against the  war on Gaza and universities’ ties with Israel continued.
• Students at Columbia released their five demands from the US university, including a demand to divest from companies that aid the Israeli government and another to sever ties to Israeli universities.
• Some senior US officials advised Secretary of State Antony Blinken that they do not find “credible or reliable” Israel’s assurances that it is using US-supplied weapons in accordance with international humanitarian law, according to an internal State Department memo reviewed by Reuters.
• Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in residential areas in the occupied West Bank.
• Hamas’s military wing released a video of two Israeli captives demanding the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach an exchange deal.
• At least seven people were killed in an Israeli army attack on a home in Rafah, Wafa reported.
• A flotilla hoping to deliver aid to Gaza was blocked in Turkey after the West African country of Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged vessels.
• Muqtada al-Sadr, an influential Shia Muslim leader in Iraq, expressed his support for the pro-Palestinian encampments at universities in the United States.

WATCH: A 74-year-old Palestinian activist spends six months in Israeli jail

Omar Assaf has just been released from an Israeli prison after six months in custody.

Our cameras caught him reuniting with his family and a little bit of his story.

Watch our video for more: 

‘We’re living this war in all aspects of life’

Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary was one of the signatories of the letter calling on US White House journalists to boycott the correspondent’s dinner.

She spoke to us from Deir el-Balah in central Gaza. Here is what she said:

I don’t have the words to describe what I have been going through since October 7.

This is not something that has been ending. It has been continuous every single day for more than 200 days. We have been killed, displaced and homeless, and we’re not only reporting on this, but we’re also living it with every single detail.

We’re living this war in all aspects of life. We have not seen our families as journalists. We have not been able to eat well. We have been dehydrated.

We have been reporting in one of the harshest conditions any reporter can go through despite losing a lot of colleagues, and it hurts our souls and our hearts every single day.

We have been constantly targeted by the Israeli air strikes and shelling.

All of these daily things we have been living as journalists are overwhelming [and] exhausting, but we still continue because there have been at least 100 Palestinian journalists whom I personally know that have been killed since October 7.

If they were here today with us, they would be reporting, and they would be raising the voice of the voiceless Palestinians.

Pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Indiana University

The Indiana University police department in Bloomington, United States, says that 23 protesters have been arrested.

Indiana State Police and Indiana University police told pro-Palestinian protesters they could not pitch tents and camp on campus.

When the tents were not removed, police arrested and transported protesters to the Monroe County Justice Center on charges of criminal trespass and resisting arrest.

A police statement read, “The Indiana University Police Department continues to support peaceful protests on campus that follow university policy.”

Protesters shout, ‘Shame on you’, outside White House correspondents dinner

Reporting from Washington DC, US

It’s astonishing. We’ve never seen a White House correspondent’s dinner like this.

At the Washington Hilton, the president is here to speak while being warmly applauded by the national US press core.

But these VIPs are all dressed up in the evening finery, and they have to run the gauntlet of hundreds of protesters out here who are shouting, “Shame on you”.

“Shame on you” for breaking bread when there are 140 journalists dead as a result of, as far as they say, Biden’s complicity in their murder.

Rockets fired from southern Lebanon at northern Israel

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reports that 30 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Israel.

The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that rockets were fired from Lebanon towards the Meron area, which is located in northern Israel.

Israeli media and platforms broadcast scenes showing explosions over the area.

As we have reported, there were several exchanges of fire across the Lebanon-Israel border on Saturday.

An Israeli strike in Srebbine, southern Lebanon, destroyed a house and injured 14 civilians, two of them seriously.

Since October 8 , the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah and the Israeli military have traded fire regularly.

You can read our in-depth analysis of these cross-border attacks here .

Photos: Day 10 of pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University

Students continue to occupy an encampment at Columbia University’s campus in New York.

They have been protesting the university’s investments in Israel and showing their support for Palestine for almost two weeks – inspiring other students across the nation to do the same.

Prominent US activist expresses support for campus pro-Palestine protests

Linda Sarsour tells Al Jazeera that she is “extremely inspired and encouraged by these young people all across this country”.

Sarsour, who is of Palestinian descent, was visiting the protest at Princeton University where students, as they are on campuses across the country, are protesting in support of Palestinians, as well as against their institutions’ investments in Israel.

“These young people are reaffirming and demonstrating that the tide is shifting on Palestine, that the Palestinian people have solidarity not just across the United States of America, but across the world,” she said.

When asked why no major university presidents are supporting the students in their protests, she said that the institutions “are beholden to their donors, instead of being loyal to their students”.

Police staying away from Emory University after Thursday’s violent scenes

Reporting from Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Over the last hour or so, the number [of protesters has] steadily been growing. At the moment, it’s probably more of a gathering than a protest.

But this is very much a peaceful affair, and that’s been very much what the organisers have been selling it as on social media. [They say] come along, bring a blanket, bring some food, bring something to drink, sit on the ground, make some posters, write some slogans on the floor with chalk, just show your solidarity through peaceful motives.

There’s also a significant lack of police here. The occasional officer walks by, but compared to Thursday, when we saw those scenes and those mass arrests, the police are very much staying away.

The president of this university is coming under increasing pressure because he is the man who said that the police were right to be here on Thursday when we saw those violent arrests . Yesterday, one of the faculties here held a motion to hold a vote of no confidence in him.

Israeli truce proposal includes possibility of ‘restoration of sustainable calm’ in Gaza: Report

US news site Axios, citing two Israeli officials, reports that a new Israeli proposal for a possible deal with Hamas includes a willingness to discuss the “restoration of sustainable calm” in Gaza after an initial release of captives on humanitarian grounds.

According to Axios, the Israeli officials said the new proposal was formulated jointly by the Egyptian intelligence delegation and the Israeli negotiations team.

The new proposal is reported to offer a response to several of Hamas’s demands, including a willingness to allow the full return of displaced Palestinians to their homes in northern Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Netzarim Corridor, which splits the north of Gaza from the rest of the enclave.

Axios states that “the proposal also includes a willingness to discuss the establishment of a sustainable ceasefire as part of the implementation of the second phase of the deal”, which would take place after the release of the Israeli captives on humanitarian grounds.

This would mark the first time since Israel began its war on Gaza that Israeli leaders have shown an openness to discussing an end to the war as part of a deal to release the captives.

WATCH: Aid ship delayed as Israel creates ‘administrative roadblock’

A flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Gaza has been blocked in Turkey after the West African country of Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged vessels.

“Sadly, Guinea-Bissau has allowed itself to become complicit in Israel’s deliberate starvation, illegal siege and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza,” said the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

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491 Palestinians killed in West Bank since Oct 7: Ministry

The Palestinian Authority (PA) Ministry of Health has said that the number includes 123 children, five women, five elderly people and 10 detainees in Israeli prisons.

Earlier today, we reported that Israeli troops killed two men, ages 20 and 21, in Jenin, and injured two others moderately, according to medics at Jenin’s government hospital.

Palestinian journalists call for boycott of White House correspondents dinner

More than two dozen Palestinian journalists have called for a boycott of the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, which annually brings reporters, politicians and a glitzy array of celebrities together.

With President Joe Biden heading a long list of VIP guests, Palestinian journalists penned an open letter urging their American colleagues not to attend the dinner.

“You have a unique responsibility to speak truth to power and uphold journalistic integrity,” said the letter. “It is unacceptable to stay silent out of fear or professional concern while journalists in Gaza continue to be detained, tortured, and killed for doing our jobs.”

According to the New York-based Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ), at least 97 journalists – including 92 Palestinians – have been killed since October 7. At least 16 others have been wounded.

In addition to the boycott call, an antiwar coalition is planning a demonstration not far from the Washington Hilton hotel where the dinner will take place.

The antiwar group Code Pink, part of the coalition, said it planned to “shut down” the dinner to protest “the complicity of the Biden administration in the targeting and killing of Palestinian journalists by the Israeli military”.

Four US state depts raise concerns in internal memo that Israel may be violating international law in Gaza

Some senior US officials have advised Secretary of State Antony Blinken that they do not find “credible or reliable” Israel’s assurances that it is using US-supplied weapons in accordance with international humanitarian law, according to an internal State Department memo reviewed by Reuters.

Under a National Security Memorandum (NSM) issued by President Joe Biden in February, Blinken must report to Congress by May 8 whether he finds credible Israel’s assurances that its use of US weapons does not violate US or international law.

By March 24, at least seven State Department bureaus had sent their contributions to an initial “options memo” to Blinken.

“Some components in the department favoured accepting Israel’s assurances, some favoured rejecting them, and some took no position,” an unnamed US official quoted by Reuters said.

A joint submission from four bureaus raised “serious concern over non-compliance” with international humanitarian law during Israel’s prosecution of the war on Gaza .

The assessment from the four bureaus said Israel’s assurances were “neither credible nor reliable.” It cited eight examples of Israeli military actions that the officials said raise “serious questions” about potential violations of international humanitarian law.

These included repeatedly striking protected sites and civilian infrastructure; “unconscionably high levels of civilian harm to military advantage”; taking little action to investigate violations or to hold to account those responsible for significant civilian harm and “killing humanitarian workers and journalists at an unprecedented rate”.

Protests in Israel constant reminder to the gov’t that it remains very unpopular

Reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel

There were perhaps as many as 30,000 people earlier on, both here outside the Defence Ministry and in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Modern Art, where the families of the captives gather every night.

These protests are gathering momentum. They have been here since long before October 7. I was here this time last year as people protested against the government and its attempts to change the way judges were appointed to the Supreme Court.

They picked up again in recent months as people called for an end to the war in Gaza and the resignation of the government, particularly [Prime Minister] Benjamin Netanyahu.

Many of the protesters here saying that Netanyahu is deliberately prolonging this war in Gaza, because it saves him from the ultimate reckoning at the ballot box.

The difference this year from last year is that there’s a more mixed crowd because many people have lost faith and Benjamin Netanyahu.

All the polls say that if there’s a new election, then he will almost certainly lose.

Israeli army says it hopes Gaza aid pier ready by early May

The Israeli army has said it hopes a pier to deliver aid to Gaza will be ready by early May, as it pushes ahead with its war on the besieged coastal enclave.

“We will be working with our partners on this endeavour … in the upcoming weeks, hopefully to make it fully functional early May,” Israeli army spokesperson Nadav Shoshani told an online press briefing on Saturday.

Shoshani said, “There will be no American boots on the ground, so once the aid gets to the land, the international organisations are going to be the ones carrying them out.”

Plans for the pier were first announced by US President Joe Biden in early March as Israel continues to hold up aid deliveries by land.

UN agencies have said maritime deliveries alone cannot deliver sufficient aid to ward off the threat of famine and have called on Israel to open up more border crossings for road convoys.

Hamas reviewing Israeli proposal for Gaza ceasefire

Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya has given no details of Israel’s offer, but said it was in response to a Hamas proposal two weeks ago.

Negotiations earlier this month centred on a six-week ceasefire proposal and the release of 40 captives in exchange for freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

A separate Hamas statement said leaders from three main factions active in Gaza discussed attempts to end the war. It didn’t mention the Israeli proposal.

The statements came hours after an Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.

Egypt has cautioned that an offensive into Rafah could have “catastrophic consequences” on the humanitarian situation in Gaza as well as on regional peace and security.

Israeli fighter jets target Hezbollah infrastructure: Israeli military

We reported earlier on an exchange of fire between Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and the Israeli military in the north of Israel.

The Israeli military now says that its fighter jets struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the areas of Markaba and Srebbine in southern Lebanon.

Al Jazeera’s correspondent, Zeina Khodr, reports that the strike in Srebbine destroyed a house and that 14 civilians were injured, two of them seriously.

Husam Zomlot, Jeremy Corbyn lead pro-Palestine protest in London

The official account of the Palestinian Mission to the UK has posted a picture of Husam Zomlot, Palestine’s ambassador to the UK, leading a protest in London.

Also pictured is Jeremy Corbyn , the former leader of the UK Labour Party and vocal critic of Israel’s war on Gaza.

#HappeningNow : Ambassador @hzomlot leading the massive protest in London to demand an end to the Israeli genocide in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/oHPECFV7fC — Palestine in the UK (@PalMissionUK) April 27, 2024

Injuries after Israel bombs town in southern Lebanon

According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, nine were injured in an Israeli raid on the town of Srebbine in the south of the country.

The Israeli raid targeted a house in the southern Lebanese town of Srebbine. NNA said one person was injured critically and that among the wounded were two Syrian citizens.

Police say they will not interfere in peaceful protests at George Washington University

It’s noisy at the moment. Several organisers have been speaking at a news conference, making clear their intent not to vacate this area.

At the moment, there are a little more than 100 students encamped in what is called University Square.

Unlike what is happening at other universities like Princeton, this is a public university, so effectively, this is all public space.

University administrators and the police are well aware of this. Administrators did ask the police to come in 24 hours ago and remove tents.

However, Washington, DC police declined to do so. They insisted that the demonstrations were peaceful and that they would not interfere as long as they remained so.

Now, some of the students have told us that the university is using retaliatory methods. It has suspended a number of the students who have been demonstrating. The university identifies them when they leave the square behind me and go into one of the adjoining buildings to use a bathroom, for example, and as they would need to log in to the system. They have then been identified by that login.

However, the students insist they will remain here. The police maintain that their job is to stand here and observe and take no action while these demonstrations remain peaceful.

Blinken set to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza, regional security

The US State Department says that the secretary of state will make the visit on Monday and Tuesday to meet regional partners and discuss efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

The State Department said in a statement, “[Blinken] will discuss the recent increase in humanitarian assistance being delivered to Gaza and underscore the importance of ensuring that increase is sustained.”

“The Secretary will also emphasize the importance of preventing the conflict from spreading and discuss ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace and security in the region, including through a pathway to an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel,” it added.

Israeli foreign minister says deal would defer Rafah operation

Israel’s foreign minister says that a planned incursion into the city of Rafah could be suspended should there be a deal to secure the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas.

“The release of the hostages is the top priority for us,” said Foreign Minister Israel Katz during an interview with Israeli broadcaster Channel 12.

Asked if that included putting off a planned operation that would target Hamas battalions in the city of Rafah, Katz answered, “Yes.”

He went on to say: “If there will be a deal, we will suspend the operation.”

Israel’s allies, the United Nations and major NGOs have urged Israel not to invade the southern Gaza Strip city, in which hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are currently sheltering.

Princeton protestors won’t leave until the university divests from Israel

Reporting from Princeton, New Jersey, United States

This is day three at Princeton University, and these students are walking a fine line.

The university has said that they are not allowed to sleep here, so they have been coming in shifts to continually occupy this space for these past three days.

On Thursday, the first day, when a couple of them put up a tent, police came in and arrested them. So that’s the line they have to walk.

I talked to a history professor and he was saying there was a bit of irony here that this university is instilling values in the students and then punishing them for practising those values.

These students have decided to take their stand on this issue: They’re demanding divestment from the university from anything invested in Israel or in the war on Gaza, and they say they’ll stay here until they get what they asked for.