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 Cutty Sark. 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 (in Chawton), Chartwell (in Westerham) and Nuffield Place (in Henley-on-Thames). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Ightham Mote, admire the masterpieces at The Courtauld Gallery, step into the grandiose world of Highclere Castle, and take an in-depth tour of Museum of London.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our London visit planner.

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, Southend Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station and Ashford International Rail Station. In September, daytime highs in London are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel back home.