United Kingdom

London

London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.14 million people in 2025. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.4 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries.

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Must-see in London

The most notable places, ranked by how widely they are documented on Wikipedia.

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British Library

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Former Whitehall Palace Steps

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St John

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Barrafina Dean Street

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221B Baker Street

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Crown Jewels

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Royal Festival Hall

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Bubala Covent Garden

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The London Dungeon

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The Mall

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Alexandra Palace

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Bubala Soho

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Charles Dickens Museum

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Plan your days in London

Your London day plan

Grouped by neighbourhood, lunch included. Built from places we verified recently.

How many days?

Longer trips (up to 10 days): part of Pro

2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops

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Climate in London

Best time to visit: Jun–Sep

Average temperature

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7°

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16°

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18°

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15°

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Flights to London

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Day trips and nearby cities from London

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from London; times are rough estimates by road.

From London you can reach High Wycombe (46 km), Luton (46 km), Chatham (47 km), Chelmsford (49 km) and Gillingham (49 km) in about 55 min to 55 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about London

The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 8°C in November.

Among the most notable places are British Library, Tower Bridge, National Gallery, Big Ben, Imperial War Museum London. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into London Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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