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Staycations in London

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Hop-on hop-off bus tour

See London's top landmarks from the comfort of a doubledecker bus.
Save up to 50% on sightseeing

The London Pass

Explore more than 95 attractions with The London Pass.

Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge tour

Visit two world-famous landmarks in one day on an unescorted tour.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play

Join Harry on new adventures in this magical two-part play.

Now's the perfect time to plan a visit London if you're thinking of a staycation in the UK. Pre-booking and timed entry help make attractions, shops, bars and restaurants even easier to visit. Make memories with world-class culture, one-of-a-kind shopping, foodie treats and more on the best staycation in the UK, ever!

Staycation ideas

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Immersive experiences

Stimulate your senses with these incredible immersive activities in London.
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Early May bank holiday weekend

Check out the best things to see and do during May bank holiday in London.
River Thames and London skyline at sunset with boats gliding along and Big Ben in the background.

London itineraries

Plan your day out in London with these fun-filled, action-packed itineraries.
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101 ideas for kids

Keep the little ones busy with family attractions and epic London experiences.

Top staycation tours and attractions

Royal Walking Tour

Learn fun facts and trace the steps of monarchs on this royal-themed tour.

From £15.00

Afternoon tea cruise

Savour a traditional afternoon tea as you sail along the River Thames.

From £89.07
Save up to 49%
Marty McFly and Doc Brown stand next to their time-travelling DeLorean car as lightning flashes around them.

Back to the Future Musical

Take a thrilling trip back in time with Marty McFly at the Adelphi Theatre.

From £24.50
A man and his daughter admire the starfish in one of the tanks at the SEA LIFE London aquarium.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Explore rare marine life like clownfish, jellyfish and starfish.

From £39.00
Two people standing on the pitch at Arsenal Stadium.

Arsenal Emirates Stadium tours

Tour the home of one of London’s top clubs, from the changing room to the dugout.

From £35.00
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IFS Cloud Cable Car

See London's sights for less as you soar above and across the River Thames.

From £7.00

Save money on up to seven attractions with the

Go City Explorer Pass

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Staycation London essentials

Daffodils in bloom in front of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London

Events calendar

London by month
London Eye reflected on the river Thames during sunrise

UK public holidays 2025-2026

Staycation shopping

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Best shopping destinations
Harrods storefront lit up during sunset

101 best shops
People browsing through stalls of books at the Southbank Centre Book Market.

Best markets

Culture without the crowds

A vast light-filled white hall at Victoria and Albert Museum, featuring sculptures and statues on pedestals, artefacts on walls and a curved, glass roof.

Free museums
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Top art exhibitions

Art and exhibitions

London foodie must-dos

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Thames dinner cruises
Seven small, colourful cakes on a green-and-white-striped plate.

Best traditional afternoon tea
Hot chocolate being poured over a dessert hidden inside a golden chocolate dome, with raspberries on the side on a white plate at Bob Bob Ricard in London

Quirky restaurants

Staycation hotels and places to stay in London

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Self-catering

London hotels
A warm and modern room with wooden-framed double bed, long black mirror and open plan walkway to the bathroom with a light up round mirror

Cheap accommodation

Unique staycation holidays

London's Camden Passage, featuring a shop selling vintage clothes, books and other secondhand goods.

London hidden gems
The red Thames Rockets speedboat, complete with passengers dressed in red life jackets, speeds along the Thames on a sunny day, with the twin domes of Greenwich's Royal Naval College in the background.

Unusual tours in London
Green plants grow over concrete walk ways at the Barbican Conservatory.

Peaceful places