London City Guide

London Holiday Itinerary

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Ritz Afternoon Tea

Where?
The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly
When?
Every day - There are five sittings at 11.30 AM, 1.30 PM, 3.30 PM, 5.30 PM and 7.30 PM - A typical sitting lasts for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
Price?
Adults from £70; Children from £48 - Tables need to be reserved as much as 12 weeks in advance - See theritzlondon.com
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 38, 52, 452, C2
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Green Park Jubilee Piccadilly Victoria
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Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea

Where?
Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, St. James’s
When?
Every day - 11.30 AM to 7.30 PM (Mon-Thu & Sun); 11 AM to 8 PM (Fri-Sat)
Price?
From £75 per person - See fortnumandmason.com
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15,19, 22, 23, 88, 94, 138, 139, 159
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Piccadilly Circus Bakerloo Piccadilly
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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
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Carnaby Street

Where?
Carnaby Street
Web: carnaby.co.uk
Time required?
A typical visit to Carnaby Street lasts 15 mins
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 139, 159, 176, 390, 453
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Oxford Circus Bakerloo Central Victoria
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Leicester Square

Where?
Leicester Square
Web: leicestersquare.london
Time required?
A typical visit to Leicester Square lasts 15 mins
Parking:
Nearby car parks
Buses:
14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 176
Bus fares
Trains:
The closest station is Leicester Square Northern Piccadilly
Train fares
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