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Staycations in London

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Staycation ideas

Now's the perfect time to plan a visit London if you're thinking of a staycation in the UK. Pre-booking, timed entry and social distancing make attractions, shops, bars and restaurants even 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

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Girl and boy smiling walk side by side over Westminster Bridge in London London walks

Staycation London essentials

What's open and when
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Staycation shopping

Best 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 lady, wearing a face covering, holds an exhibition catalogue while staring up at artwork. More of Van Gogh's works are projected onto the walls behind. Top art exhibitions
Two women wearing trainers, sitting on the pavement against a brick wall. Best museum exhibitions

London foodie must-dos

Quirky restaurants
Seven small, colourful cakes on a green-and-white-striped plate. Best traditional afternoon tea
Rooftop terrace restaurant with chairs and tables set out or dining, with London skyline in distance. Alfresco dining

Where to stay in London

Self-catering
London hotels
Caravan and camping

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