5 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.

Appreciate the collections at Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson and Museum of London. Your inner history buff will appreciate Arundel Castle and Gardens and Petworth House and Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around London: Jane Austen's House Museum (in Chawton), Chartwell (in Westerham) and Nuffield Place (in Henley-on-Thames). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Ightham Mote, explore the world behind art at The Courtauld Gallery, explore the historical opulence of Highclere Castle, and see the interesting displays at Cutty Sark.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our London vacation tool.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport and Southend Airport. In September, daytime highs in London are °F, while nighttime lows are °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.