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Wintertime brings the best of festive cheer to London. Amble along the glowing Oxford Street for a spot of shopping – Selfridges and Liberty are must-visits. Next, swoon through Britain’s iconic department store, Harrods, and meet up for a seasonal Christmas afternoon tea with friends. Still feeling peckish? Borough Market has plenty of tasty bites to try, while the foodie scenes of Camden and Dalston markets are great for the whole family.
Lap up London’s cultural flavours and history with a visit to the British Museum. See the masterpieces of the Victoria and Albert Museum, then catch a play at Shakespeare’s Globe or a hit musical on the West End. Visit Buckingham Palace, hop on the underground to reach Tower Bridge and catch magic tricks in Covent Garden. Soak up the sensations of London’s characteristic cosmopolitan.
Discover the best of the big city with our expertise, whether you want to live London life like a local or squeeze the capital’s most iconic features into your trip, our guides will help you make the most of your holiday. From its unique world of experiences, seasonal highlights, and the quizzically unexpected – see the very best of London with us.
Heathrow Express is the fastest way to travel between London Paddington and Heathrow Central. Non-stop in just 15 minutes from Terminal 2 & 3 and an extra 6 minutes from Terminal 5. Enjoy air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, luggage space and kids aged 15 and under travel for free. Book in advance from £5.50 one way.
Once you arrive at Heathrow a world of shopping, restaurants, premium lounges, activities to entertain your little adventurers and a variety of parking options awaits. Discover more at Heathrow.com.
Country code
+44
Best time to go
All year round
Tipping
10-15% of your bill
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