12 days in London Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near London: Winchester Cathedral (in Winchester), Bourton-on-the-Water (Birdland & The Dragonfly Maze) and Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, delve into the distant past at Stonehenge, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and admire the masterpieces at The British Museum.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our London trip planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. In September, daytime highs in London are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C.