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Hop-on hop-off bus tour

See iconic landmarks on a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
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19 Sep - 11 May

ABBA Voyage

Experience ABBA on stage in a groundbreaking immersive concert.
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Afternoon tea bus with panoramic tour

Delight in a delicious afternoon tea and spot famous London landmarks.
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London Eye

Enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views over London.

With a whole city to explore, there are endless possibilities for a weekend in London. Book a Saturday matinee or evening show, visit top attractions, munch on brunch and afternoon tea, or browse London markets. Whether you want to celebrate a special occasion with friends or family, find unique experiences or enjoy the latest events and exhibitions, plan memorable London weekend breaks now.

Weekends in London

A market stand full of green plants and plant pots in Old Spitalfields market at the Green Rooms pop-up market.

This weekend

Find the best things to see and do this weekend.

Couple's weekend

Plan an unforgettable romantic weekend.
The Shard and river Thames bridges at sunset

48 hours in London

Discover top attractions and trendy spots.
Exterior of the Noel Coward Theatre in London's West End

Tickets and offers

Book tickets for guaranteed entry to top London attractions and shows.

Day trips from London

Book ahead - always sells out

Warner Bros. Studio Tour

See iconic sets, film props and original costumes.
View on Paris rooftops and its Hausmanian buildings on a sunny day with the Eiffel Tower on the background.

Paris tours

Discover the City of Love on a day trip to Paris.

From £225.00 (<a title="Information about this currency exchange rate" href="#">USD 297.13</a>)
View of Windsor Castle and its manicured grounds.

Windsor Castle tours

Tour the iconic 900-year-old royal residence.

From £43.00 (<a title="Information about this currency exchange rate" href="#">USD 56.78</a>)
A green tree hangs over the river Avon next to a bridge in Bath.

Bath tours

Explore the historic cobbled streets of beautiful Bath.

From £79.00 (<a title="Information about this currency exchange rate" href="#">USD 104.33</a>)
The Stone Circle at Stonehenge

Stonehenge tours

Uncover the mysterious history of Stonehenge.

From £20.90 (<a title="Information about this currency exchange rate" href="#">USD 27.60</a>)
An old grand building surrounded by trees in christ church meadow in oxford.

Oxford tours

Visit historic colleges and pretty cobbled streets at one of England's oldest towns.

From £79.00 (<a title="Information about this currency exchange rate" href="#">USD 104.33</a>)

Top days out in London

See London in a day

Total London Experience

Top attractions itinerary

One-day itineraries in London

Family-friendly weekends in London

Family days out
Two young children looking out at of the London Eye with the Houses of Parliament in the backdrop.

Top kids attractions
A skateboarder does a trick in the skate park in South Bank London.

London for teenagers

Cheap weekend breaks in London

Cheap weekend in London

London on a budget
Man and woman using The London Pass mobile pass by the Thames

Sightseeing pass itinerary

London Saturday activities

Things to do on a Saturday

London theatre

Best brunches in London

Sunday in London

A chef getting ready to cook a Sunday roast, with all the ingredients laid out in front of him: meat and vegetables.

Sunday roasts
An aerial image of three people having brunch, including a full English, avocado on toast, scrambled eggs and coffee.

Sunday in London
People browsing through stalls of books at the Southbank Centre Book Market.

Best markets

Days out with friends

A man in a multicoloured LightBox playing an interactive immersive game

Immersive experiences
Chocolate fondue, strawberries, nuts, seeds, almonds and candles laid out on a wooden table.

Masterclasses

Adventure activities

Nights out in London

Blurred people walking through London Chinatown at night.

Nightlife

Best activity bars
Illuminated London Underground roundel at night at a Tube station

Night Tube in London

Accessible days out in London

Two people walking in front of the Old Royal Naval College

Accessible Greenwich
A view from the balcony of the Southbank Centre, with the brutalist-style National Theatre on the right and the riverside walkway on the left.

Accessible South Bank
Film projector emitting a beam of light located against a brick wall.

Accessible cinemas

Is it worth going to London for a weekend?

Planning a weekend in London trip will give you plenty of time to see London's famous landmarks, indulge in delicious food, try out immersive experiences and delight in the infamous tradition of afternoon tea.

A well-planned London weekend trip will allow you to see the main highlights, visit top attractions and get a real feel for the city and culture - and no doubt will have you planning to come back for a longer visit next time!