London + Day Trips

Jessica Wilkinson - (ourmicroadventures)
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Jessica Wilkinson
What you’ll do

This London family itinerary is designed for first-time visitors who want to hit all the city’s iconic spots, while still making time to get out of the city.

We’ll cover iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Crown Jewels, and Westminster Abbey—balanced with playgrounds and parks, and all packed into an exciting (but doable!) 72 hours.

After three days in the city you'll have 3 day trips out of it! You can also switch up the order if you don't want three train days in a row.

Day Total

6,8 km (4,2 mi)

35 min

Day 1: London

I like to start at Big Ben to snap a family picture to document the day before potential meltdowns happen 🙂 There’s something about being right in the center of London, next to the iconic clock tower that kicks off the magic of your London trip!

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Big Ben
Big Ben
Iconic London clock tower
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266 m (0,2 mi)

1 min

Your first tour of the day will be across from Big Ben, at Westminster Abbey. You can do either a guided tour, or regular entrance with an audioguide.


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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Iconic Anglican church in London
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1,3 km (0,8 mi)

5 min

Next, head to see Buckingham Palace.

The palace itself is only open to tour July – September, and some select days throughout the year. Check their website for opening times during your visit if you want to go inside.

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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Official residence of British monarch
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227 m (0,1 mi)

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Deze is optioneel

St James's Park Playground
St James's Park Playground
Historic Royal Park with Playgrounds
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park

2,5 km (1,6 mi)

11 min

Next head over to Covent Garden area- one of my favorites.

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Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Vibrant shopping and dining destination
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603 m (0,4 mi)

3 min

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London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum
Transportation history museum in London
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1,1 km (0,7 mi)

6 min

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Kies de optie die het beste bij u past

The National Gallery
The National Gallery
Iconic London art museum
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The British Museum
The British Museum
Historical treasure trove in London
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museum

819 m (0,5 mi)

5 min

This one is optional but Chinatown can be a fun area to walk around! I've included some of my favorite foodie stops in the description below.

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Chinatown
Chinatown
Vibrant Chinese enclave in London
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Broadway Show:

I’d highly recommend seeing a Broadway show while you’re in London! You can opt for a night show which usually starts around 7pm, or a mid day show at 2 pm. My favorites are Hamilton and Wicked!

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