London Holiday Itinerary
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Day 1
Piccadilly Circus
- Where?
- Piccadilly Circus
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Piccadilly Circus lasts 10 mins
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 3, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Piccadilly Circus Bakerloo Piccadilly
- Train fares
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Green Park
- Where?
- Green Park
- Web: royalparks.org.uk/parks/green-park
- Opening times?
- 5 AM to midnight (Mon-Sun)
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Price?
- Free
- Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Green Park lasts 20 mins
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 2, 8, 9, 14, 16, 19, 22, 36, 38, 52, 73, 82, 148, 436
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Green Park Jubilee Piccadilly Victoria
- Train fares
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Buckingham Palace
- Where?
- Buckingham Palace, The Mall
- Web: rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace
- Opening times?
- The State Rooms are usually open from the mid-Jul to Sep
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Buckingham Palace lasts 2-2½ hours
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 11, 211, C1, C10
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is St. James’s Park Circle District
- Train fares
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Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- Where?
- Buckingham Palace, The Mall
- When?
- Usually every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun, but the schedule is set one month in advance by the British Army and may change at short notice. The event is also heavily dependant on the weather (bearskins don't react well to the rain!) - 10.45 AM to 11.30 AM, but you should arrive as early as possible to get a good place (as early as 9.30 AM if you want the very best spots)
- Price?
- Free to watch. See householddivision.org.uk
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 11, 211, C1, C10
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is St. James’s Park Circle District
- Train fares
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St. James’s Park
- Where?
- St. James’s Park
- Web: royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-park
- Opening times?
- 5 AM to midnight (Mon-Sun)
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Price?
- Free
- Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to St. James’s Park lasts 45-60 mins
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 3, 11, 12, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 148, 159, 211, 453
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is St. James’s Park Circle District
- Train fares
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Trafalgar Square
- Where?
- Trafalgar Square
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Trafalgar Square lasts 15-20 mins
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 87, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern
- Train fares
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Horse Guards
- Where?
- Horse Guards, Whitehall, Westminster
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Horse Guards lasts 15-20 mins
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 159
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
- Train fares
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Downing Street
- Where?
- Downing Street, Westminster
- Opening times?
- Closed to the public
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Downing Street lasts 10 mins
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 159
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
- Train fares
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Parliament Square
- Where?
- Parliament Square, Westminster
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Parliament Square lasts 10-15 mins
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 11, 24, 148, 211
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
- Train fares
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Houses of Parliament
- Where?
- Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, Westminster
- Web: parliament.uk/visiting/
- Opening times?
- The public can usually attend debates from Mon-Fri, and take tours on Sat and Mon-Sun during Aug/Sep
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Houses of Parliament lasts 1½-2 hours
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 11, 24, 148, 211
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
- Train fares
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House of Commons
- Where?
- Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, Westminster
- When?
- 8th January to 23rd July 2024 - Usually 2.30 PM to 10.30 PM (Mon); 11.30 AM to 7.30 PM (Tue-Wed); 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM (Thu); 9.30 AM to 3 PM (some Fri); Closed (Sat-Sun) - Note: The House of Commons does not usually sit during the 1st week of Jan, middle two weeks of Feb, two weeks around Easter, last week of May, 1st week of June, last week of July, all of Aug, 2nd half of Sep, 1st half of Oct, 2nd week of Nov, or last two weeks of Dec
- Price?
- Free. No ticket required (accept for PMQs on Wednesdays) - See www.parliament.uk/visiting for more information
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 11, 24, 148, 211
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
- Train fares
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Westminster Abbey
- Where?
- Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Westminster
- Web: westminster-abbey.org
- Opening times?
- 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM (Mon-Sat); Only open for services (Sun); Last entry 1 hour before closing
- Price?
- Adults £25.00; Children £11.00 (6-17); Infants free entry (under-6); Family ticket £25.00
- Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Westminster Abbey lasts 2 hours
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 11, 24, 148, 211
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
- Train fares
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Westminster Abbey Evensong
- Where?
- Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Westminster
- When?
- Every day (except Wednesday, which is a spoken service instead) - Usually 5 PM to 6 PM (Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri); 3 PM to 4 PM (Sat-Sun)
- Price?
- Free to attend the mass, but you will have to buy an entry ticket to see the rest of the cathedral (which you will have to do before the mass, as it closes straight after). - See westminster-abbey.org
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 11, 24, 148, 211
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Westminster Circle District Jubilee
- Train fares
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Day 2
Sky Garden
- Where?
- Sky Garden, 1 Sky Garden Walk, The City
- Web: skygarden.london
- Opening times?
- 10 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Fri); 11 AM to 9 PM (Sat-Sun); Last entry 1 hour before closing
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Price?
- Free
- Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Sky Garden lasts 1 hour (but more if you plan to stop and eat in the restaurant)
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 25, 35, 40, 47, 48, 149, 344
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Monument Circle District
- Train fares
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Bank of England Museum
- Where?
- Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, The City
- Web: bankofengland.co.uk/museum
- Opening times?
- 10 AM to 5 PM (Mon-Fri); 10 AM to 8 PM (every 3rd Thu of month); Closed (Sat-Sun)
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Price?
- Free
- Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Bank of England Museum lasts 1 hour
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 76, 133, 141, 242, 388
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City
- Train fares
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Mansion House
- Where?
- Mansion House, Bank Junction, The City
- Web: cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-us/about-the-city-of-london-corporation/mansion-house/visit-mansion-house
- Opening times?
- Closed to the public except during guided tours
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Mansion House lasts 2 PM to 3.30 PM
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 47, 48, 76, 133, 141, 149, 242
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City
- Train fares
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Royal Exchange
- Where?
- Royal Exchange, Bank Junction, The City
- Web: theroyalexchange.co.uk
- Opening times?
- Building: 9 AM to 10 PM (Mon-Fri) · Shops: Between 10 AM and 6.30 PM depending on the shop (Mon-Fri) · Bars and restaurants: Between 9 AM and 11 PM depending on the restaurant (Mon-Fri)
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Royal Exchange lasts 15 mins
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 47, 48, 76, 133, 141, 149, 242
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City
- Train fares
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Guildhall
- Where?
- Guildhall, Gresham Street, The City
- Web: cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/venues-for-hire/guildhall
- Opening times?
- Monthly tours are usually held on the same day as the Common Council meeting
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Guildhall lasts Usually 10.45 AM to 12 noon
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 76, 100, 133, 141, 242, 388
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City
- Train fares
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Guildhall Art Gallery
- Where?
- Guildhall Art Gallery, Guildhall Yard (off Gresham Street), The City
- Web: cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/attractions-museums-entertainment/guildhall-art-gallery
- Opening times?
- 10.30 AM to 4 PM (Mon-Sun); Last entry 1 hour before closing
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Price?
- Free
- Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to Guildhall Art Gallery lasts 1-1½ hours
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 76, 100, 133, 141, 242, 388
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Bank Central DLR Northern Wat&City
- Train fares
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One New Change
- Where?
- One New Change, 1 New Change, The City
- Web: onenewchange.com
- Opening times?
- Roof terrace: 6 AM to midnight (Mon-Sun) · Shops: 10 AM to 6 PM (Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat); 10 AM to 8 PM (Thu); 12 noon to 6 PM (Sun)
- Visiting hours are subject to change
- Price?
- Free
- Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to One New Change lasts 20-30 mins
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 4, 8, 25, 56, 100, 172, 242, 521
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is St. Paul’s Central
- Train fares
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St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Where?
- St. Paul’s Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, The City
- Web: stpauls.co.uk
- Opening times?
- 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM (Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat); 10 AM to 4.30 PM (Wed); Last entry 30 mins before closing; Note: On Sundays the cathedral is only open for worship
- Price?
- Adults £18.00; Children £7.70 (6-17); Infants free entry (under-6); Family ticket £43.70
- Visiting hours and entry charges are subject to change
- Time required?
- A typical visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral lasts 2-2½ hours
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 4, 11, 15, 23, 25, 26, 100, 242
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is St. Paul’s Central
- Train fares
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St. Paul's Cathedral Evensong
- Where?
- St. Paul’s Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, The City
- When?
- Every day - Usually 5 PM to 5.45 PM (Mon-Sat) and 3 PM to 3.45 PM (Sun) - Note: Evensong will sometimes be replaced by a spoken Evening Prayer instead, or some other special service, and you should check your date on St. Paul's website beforehand
- Price?
- Free to attend the mass, but you will need to buy a ticket if you want to see the rest of the Cathedral (which you will have to do before the mass, as the Cathedral shuts straight after)
- Parking:
- Nearby car parks
- Buses:
- 4, 11, 15, 23, 25, 26, 100, 242
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is St. Paul’s Central
- Train fares
- 5 Ask a question