United Kingdom
London
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to London: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
A capital full of energy, between royal parks, theatres and markets. The Tube serves every neighbourhood, so every corner of the city is easy to explore.
Best weatherIn late spring and summer: long days and mild weather. And over the festive season, for the atmosphere.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
London in bloom
The parks are in bloom and, in May, there's the Chelsea Flower Show, a famous flower show.
Summer in the parks
Concerts in Hyde Park, Notting Hill Carnival in late August and long evenings along the Thames.
Cultural autumn
West End theatres start their new season, Hampstead Heath turns golden, and on 5 November, the Bonfire Night fireworks light up the sky.
Winter wonder
Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, and big free museums all year round.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Soho and Covent Garden
Theatres, restaurants and nightlife: London's beating heart.
South Kensington
Museums and elegant streets. Calm in the evening and well served by the Tube.
Shoreditch
A creative area, with bars and street art. Young vibe.
Paddington and Bayswater
Well linked to Heathrow airport, right next to Hyde Park.
Southwark and Bankside
On the Thames, near Tate Modern and Borough Market.
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
Free museums
The British Museum, the National Gallery, the Natural History Museum or Tate Modern: London's major national museums are free (except temporary exhibitions).
Ideal for art lovers
The Tower of London
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this thousand-year-old fortress houses the Crown Jewels. The Beefeaters, its uniformed guards, tell its story with humour.
Ideal for history lovers
West End musicals
London is one of the world capitals of musical theatre. Book an evening in one of the West End theatres, around Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
Ideal for a magical evening
Borough Market and afternoon tea
At the foot of London Bridge, Borough Market is a food lover's paradise. And for a very British break, treat yourself to afternoon tea with scones and little sandwiches.
Ideal for food lovers