November is the month many people dismiss when planning when to visit London, and we think that is a mistake. It is the one month of the year when you can watch 6,500 people process through the City behind a gilded state coach, stand in silence at the Cenotaph with the Royal Family a few…
October is an ideal time to visit London. Expect occasional warm, sunny days alongside some cloudy wet ones and October’s cooler evenings which hint at the winter months to come. The UK stays on daylight saving time until the clocks go back at 2am on Sunday 25th October 2026, so you have long hours for…
September is a fantastic time to visit London. You’ll enjoy the last of the summer’s warmth and light evenings but without the crowds of the UK or European school holidays. This guide focuses on the best events and experiences happening in London in September 2026 so that you can plan your perfect trip. If you…
Want to see Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds or Canterbury without hiring a car or working out a single train connection? The English Bus is the small group tour company we recommend for exactly that. Award-winning, friendly and run with real care, it is one of the partners we are always happy to point our travellers…
You’ve Got Questions About Your London Trip. Let’s Answer Them. London Trip Quick Answers is a 30-minute live Zoom with Tracy and Doug, a British couple who have spent years exploring London, answering the specific questions standing between you and a trip you feel confident about. You need someone who really knows London to tell…
August is a vibrant time to visit London as Londoners and tourists alike try to make the most of long summer days and balmy nights. Due to coinciding with British school holidays, London in August has a different, more youthful vibe than other months. You’ll have lots of opportunities for extended summer sightseeing plus there’s…
July is a fun, vibrant time to visit London. The weather is warm (hopefully!) with long summer evenings providing extended opportunities for sightseeing. You’ll be able to see a lot more in July than you will in shorter winter days in December. Schools will still be in session in England and July doesn’t have any…
June is one of our favourite times to visit London. The weather is warm (but not too hot) and long summer evenings bring lots of opportunities for sightseeing. Schools are still in session in the U.K and there are no bank holidays so it’s also a quieter time to visit, enabling visitors to enjoy less…
May is one of the best months to visit London. The days are long and warm, the parks are at their most beautiful, and the city’s events calendar is packed with everything from world-famous flower shows to open-air theatre, folk dancing and a star-studded charity football match. It’s also quieter than the summer peak months,…
April 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most event-packed months London has seen in years. Beyond the city’s usual spring charm (longer days, cherry blossom in the parks, café tables spilling onto pavements) visitors in April 2026 get something extra: a landmark 150th anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall, the largest-ever…