Two ladies in short-sleeved clothing smile at each other while holding a Santander Cycles bicycle each, with the London Eye in the background.

Staycations in London

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Staycation ideas

Now's the perfect time to visit London if you're planning a staycation in the UK. Pre-booking, timed entry and social distancing have made attractions, shops, bars and restaurants easier to visit without the crowds. Make memories with world-class culture, one-of-a-kind shopping, foodie treats and more on the best staycation in the UK, ever!

Fun days out

Family days out
Cheap day out

Easy ways to get around

A Santander Cycle in the foreground on a pavement with a red London bus in the background How to cycle in London
Girl and boy smiling walk side by side over Westminster Bridge in London London walks

Where to stay in London

Self-catering
London hotels
Caravan and camping

Staycation shopping

Top shopping destinations
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Best markets

Culture without the crowds

A vast light-filled white hall at Victoria and Albert Museum, featuring sculptures and statues on pedestals, artefacts on walls and a curved, glass roof. Free museums
A repeated motif of Marilyn Monroe's face is shown in brightly coloured variations on the left and in greyscale on the right. Top art exhibitions
Four men, dressed in black, stand at black podiums on a black stage, set against a bright red background featuring four larger figures. Best museum exhibitions

London foodie must-dos

Quirky restaurants
Best traditional afternoon tea
Two chefs dressed in chefs' whites and blue striped aprons work in a kitchen, one wearing a face mask, the other holding a pot in one hand and tongs in another. Local restaurants

Unique staycation holidays

London's Camden Passage, featuring a shop selling vintage clothes, books and other secondhand goods. London hidden gems
Richmond Park at sunset with deer Best parks
Green plants grow over concrete walk ways at the Barbican Conservatory. Peaceful places

Staycation London essentials

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