12 days in London Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Take a break from the city and head to The Hawking Centre and Imperial Bird of Prey Academy. Get some cultural insight at The British Museum and Natural History Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from London: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (in Kew), Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (in Rye) and The Big Cat Sanctuary (in Smarden). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, shop like a local with Covent Garden, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Camden Market.

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In May in London, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.