London

London is a city of neighbourhoods rather than one centre — corner pubs with real fires, market streets, quiet garden squares and a food scene that stretches from the chippy to the tasting counter.

Best time to visit

Late spring and early autumn bring long light and open terraces; winter is for fires, pies and museums.

Ideal trip length

3–4 days

Getting around

The Underground covers almost everything, buses are better for sightseeing, and most neighbourhoods reward walking end to end.

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Arriving

Heathrow connects by Piccadilly line or Elizabeth line; Gatwick, Stansted and Luton all run fast trains to central stations.