Five Days in London

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Shanna Paynter

  • London

  • Active Travel

  • City Travel

  • Local Culture

  • Architecture

  • Foodie

  • Sightseeing

Advisor - Five Days in London
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London is a vibrant mix of history, culture and modern attractions. In five days, you can explore its iconic landmarks, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods and diverse food scene.

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Things to do in London

Victoria and Albert museum

Museums (all are free)

  • Victoria Albert Museum

  • Natural History Museum

  • Tate Museum

  • British Museum

Afternoon tea (book ahead)

  • Palm Court at the Ritz Luxury Afternoon Tea in London | Hotel Afternoon Tea At The Ritz

  • Nomad - Thurs–Sun The NoMad Restaurant

  • Langham - Afternoon Tea in London | Palm Court at The Langham London

Markets

  • Boroughs Market - London’s premier food market | Borough Market

  • Camden Lock Market — very hip (think Little Five Points) Home | Camden Market

Notable landmarks to visit

  • Buckingham Palace

  • Houses of Parliament

  • London Eye

  • River Thames Cruise

  • British Museum

  • Tower of London

  • Soho

  • Platform Nine & Three-Quarters

  • Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

  • Chinatown

  • Natural History Museum

Day trips

  • Stonehenge

  • Bath

  • Oxford

  • Windsor

  • Cambridge

Places to eat & drink in London

Petrus by Gordon Ramsay
  • Heston Blumenthal: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal | Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London (must reserve way ahead)

  • Tattersalls Tavern: The Tattersalls Tavern Pub Restaurant in Knightsbridge (able to book ahead)

  • EL&N London Cafe: EL&N London | Elevating the everyday dining experience Lunch/Brunch

  • Petrus: Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay - Knightsbridge Michelin Star Restaurant | Gordon Ramsay Restaurants (must book ahead)

  • Sky Garden: London's highest public garden. Book ahead for cocktails at sunset or dinner.

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Nightlife

  • Ministry of Sound

  • Vaulty Towers

  • Marksman Public House

  • Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

  • The Four Quarters

  • Ladies & Gents

  • The Vaults

  • Soho

Shopping

  • Oxford Street

  • Selfridges

  • Portobello Road Market

  • We Built This City

  • Regent Street

  • Liberty

  • Camden Lock Market

  • Covent Garden & Seven Dials

  • Knightsbridge

  • Harrods

  • Borough Market

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