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Things to do in London

London is a first-rate as an international centre of education, music, culture, and fashion. It’s home to famous landmarks and is Europe’s biggest draw for visitors. So if you plan to travel the world, London should be on your list.

Travellers flock to the city because there's just so much to explore. Go sightseeing on a double-decker bus, cruise down the River Thames, hail a black cab to Sherlock Holmes’ address on Baker Street, or take to the skies on the London Eye and see what else the city has for you.

You can’t miss London landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Trafalgar Square. Make time fly in the British Museum and Tate Modern. But the city also has other popular spots, so leave room for more photos!

If you love sports, ride the tube and drop by Wembley Stadium or Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Itching to lose some Pounds? Spend your afternoon strolling through Regent Street, Bond Street, Covent Garden, or Oxford Street and feel posh. 

Start or end your evening on a high note, and indulge in fine dining restaurants from celebrity chefs like Heston Blumethal or Gordon Ramsay. You can also grab a pint in a trendy pub, dance the night away in clubs, or catch a play at the West End Theatre.

If you fancy festivals, London has plenty! Be part of their music scene at the London Music Festival or the Hampton Court Palace Festival. There’s also the London Literature Festival for bookworms, London Pride Festival for our LGBT community, and New Year’s Day Parade for a spectacular street event.

So what are you waiting for? Bid 'Cheerio!' to Oz and book your London holiday now!

When to visit London

Travel peak season in London is pretty much year-round, but if you want to see the city’s parks and gardens in bloom, visit London during spring and summer. Just remember to bring an umbrella for the monthly rain that lasts between 11 to 15 days. To enjoy fewer tourists and cheaper prices on your visit, fly to London during the shoulder seasons on spring (March-May) and late autumn (October-November).

For the year's cheapest flights, book your flights for September to October, and November 1 to December 12. London hotels also tend to be cheaper during November and from January to March.

Aussie travellers can search for cheap tickets and book flights to London anytime because Australians can visit the United Kingdom for up to six months. But be sure to check if your passpor is valid for at least six months when you travel.

Travelling to and getting around London

Direct flights and all other international flights from Australia land at five London airports:

• London Heathrow Airport – options for travel/transfer from Heathrow to Central London:
  • Heathrow Express train: 15 minutes
  • Taxi cab: 42 minutes, depending on traffic
  • London Underground/London Tube: 51 minutes

• London Gatwick Airport – options for travel/transfer from Gatwick to Central London:
  • Gatwick Express train: 30 minutes
  • Southern trains: 35-45 minutes
  • Bus: over 60 minutes, depending on traffic
  • Taxi cab: over 60 minutes, depending on traffic

• London Stansted Airport – options for travel/transfer from Stansted to Central London:
  • Stansted Express train: 45 minutes
  • Bus or coach: 45-100 minutes, depending on coach service and traffic
  • Taxi cab: over 60 minutes, depending on traffic

• London Luton Airport – options for travel/transfer from Luton to Central London:
  • Train at Luton Parkway Station: 25 minutes
  • Luton Airport bus: 60-90 minutes, depending on traffic
  • Taxi cab: 60 minutes, depending on traffic

• London City Airport – options for travel/transfer from City to Central London:
  • Docklands Light Railway (DLR): 7 minutes to Canning Town or Woolwich Arsenal and 17 minutes to Stratford International
  • Taxi cab: around 30 minutes, depending on traffic

Travellers also have plenty of options to travel around the city and explore greater London. Check an insider’s tips here on going out and about the city with this London travel guide to complete your trip.

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Best Hotels in London

No trip to London would be complete without a stay at one of these incredible hotels. 

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• Holiday Inn Express Southwark
• Ibis Styles London Southwark
• Premier Inn London Bank - Tower
• Hampton by Hilton - Waterloo

4-star hotels in Hong Kong. Click to book now! 

• Double Tree by Hilton - Marble Arch
• Hyatt Regency - Marcble Arch
• Windermere Hotel

Airlines that fly to London

Airlines that offer cheap flights to London from Australia include:

• British Airways
• Etihad Airways
• Singapore Airlines
• Qantas
• Qatar Airways
• Emirates
• Virgin Atlantic

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