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London weekend ideas

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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 person waring a face covering, looks at a statue of Hermes. This weekend
A panoramic view of Tower Bridge and the Thames at sunset, with City Hall and The Shard in the background. Top attractions itinerary
Cheap weekend in London

Top days out in London

One-day itineraries in London
Two young women walking on Portobello Road in west London’s Notting Hill on a summer's day. Cheap day out
West End shopping

Weekend itineraries

Couple's weekend
A lady, wearing a beanie hat and a coat, takes a photograph with her phone, with the London Eye in the background. Day trips to London
Man and woman using The London Pass mobile pass by the Thames Sightseeing pass itinerary

London Saturday activities

The cast of The Mousetrap are lined up and staring into the camera. with serious faces Matinees
Things to do on a Saturday
Best brunches

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
Top Sunday markets

Days out with friends

Top 50 stag do ideas
Hen weekends
An aerial view of The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit, with a customer on the slide. Image courtesy of ArcelorMittal Orbit Adventure activities

Family days out in London

Family days out
South Bank day out
Kensington days out

Nights out in London

Views over the river Thames with the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye lit up, as darkness begins to fall over the capital. Nightlife
Cheap night out
Illuminated London Underground roundel at night at a Tube station Night Tube in London

Accessible days out in London

Two men walking in front of Greenwich Hill and Royal Observatory Accessible Greenwich
Accessible South Bank
Film projector emitting a beam of light located against a brick wall. Accessible cinemas

Top London areas

Greenwich
West End
City of London