The Ultimate 4 Days in London and Complete Guide
Discover hidden gems, stroll along peaceful canals and through parks with skyline views, eat like a local at the best foodie market, have a drink at some of London’s oldest pubs, enjoy the bustling and dynamic Canary Wharf, learn about old movie art in East London, dine on a vintage tube carriage and visit bombed-out ruins in the City of London. These are just some of the amazing things you’ll do on your 4 days in London; continue reading for more and everything you need to know to visit London.
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It can be daunting when planning your perfect London itinerary. You want to see as much as possible while spending time enjoying the places you’re visiting.
You’ll never see everything in London no matter how long you’re here for. We’ve lived here for almost 7 years and we’re continually finding new areas to explore and things to do. London is also constantly changing, it’s impossible to keep up but it’s what makes it so exciting.Â
With 4 days in London, you’ll get a great feel for the city by exploring different neighbourhoods. You’ll discover off-the-beaten-path areas and hidden gems and explore further than the tourist hotspots in Zone 1 as this is where you’ll discover the best of London. See where the locals live and experience the best bars and restaurants that aren’t crammed full of tourists.
With our 4 day London itinerary, you’ll tick off the main tourist hotspots on day 1. You’ll then explore other places in London including the quaint cobbled streets of Wapping where you’ll discover an old Execution Dock, you’ll view the city from above from one of the best free viewpoints in London, stroll the picturesque canals of Little Venice, visit the trendiest London neighbourhoods and so much more.
This guide to the ultimate 4 days in London will start with essential information including where to stay, the best time to visit London and how to get around. It’ll then outline the perfect 4 days in London including how to get between each place, food and drink recommendations, hidden gems, tips on avoiding the crowds and saving money and then any final handy information. Feel free to use the contents as needed.
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Contents
Essential Information for Your 4 Days in London
Where to stay in London
Deciding on where to stay in London depends a lot on the vibe you’re after and budget. As this 4 day London itinerary is quite spread out, you’ll need to use public transport anyway so you have many options. Some of our favourite areas to stay in London are:
- West End: a bustling area on the doorstep of many of London’s top attractions. You’ll also be in Soho where you’ll find many fantastic restaurants, bars, shops and theatres. It is on the pricier side.
- City of London: a great area if you’re looking to snag a weekend deal as the city is very quiet on Saturdays and Sundays with many of the bars and restaurants closing. However, it’s a great location for transport so it doesn’t take long to travel anywhere.
- South Bank: a fun area to be based with many dining and nightlife options on your doorstep. It’s also handy for a lot of this 4 day London itinerary.
- Shoreditch: London’s most hipster neighbourhood with fantastic food, drink and nightlife options.
- Walthamstow: one of London’s most creative and trendy neighbourhoods full of independent businesses, cosy pubs and restaurants and craft breweries. It’s further out of the city but has a lot of green space around and you can be at Oxford Circus in half an hour. We’d recommend staying in Walthamstow if you want to escape the hustle and bustle.
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The Best time to visit London
There’s no real best time to visit London as every season brings something unique. In winter you have the magical Christmas markets and decorations, spring brings the gorgeous blossom, summer you’ll have the beer gardens and rooftop drinks and autumn brings the stunning golden foliage around the city and Halloween decorations.
You’ll have the chance of better weather between May and September, however, being the UK, there’s always the chance of rain. July, August and December bring the crowds so if you can avoid those months, we’d recommend doing so. If you’re here for Christmas fun, visit in mid-November when the lights are up and the markets are open but it’s quieter.
In general, if you can spend 4 days in London mid-week, do so.
How to get around London
Your 4 days in London can mostly be done on foot. Often, particularly in Central London, you’re quicker walking than jumping on transport. This guide will tell you how to get between each place by transport though if you’d prefer.
A bus journey costs £1.75 and if you tap on another bus within an hour of tapping on the previous one, you won’t pay again. Tube journeys cost upwards of £1.80.
Our top tip: don’t buy a travel card, they’re the most expensive way to travel around London. Use your contactless card. This maxes out at £8.10 a day for zones 1 and 2 and £9.60 for zone 3 (the furthest this London itinerary will take you). Citymapper is a great app for navigating around London.
Santander Cycles are a great way of getting around London. Pay £3 for a day pass for unlimited 30-minute rides and pay £1.65 for each additional 30 minutes. There are docking stations everywhere so it’s easy to dock the bike and get another if you want to cycle more than 30 minutes without paying again. Alternatively, a single ride for up to 30 minutes is £1.65 and £1.65 for each additional 30 minutes.
Another great way of getting around London is using Lime e-scooters and e-bikes.
Now we’ve covered the essential information to know before you visit London, continue reading for the ultimate 4 day London itinerary.
4 Days in London
Day 1; Central London & Tourist Hotspots
Your 4 days in London will start with ticking off most of the tourist hotspots so for the remainder of your time you can focus on some of the London hidden gems and neighbourhoods outside of Zone 1 to see what London is really like.
Today will mostly be on foot as Central London is compact and very walkable.
You’ll start at Marble Arch and walk through Hyde Park to Buckingham Palace. In Hyde Park, walk down to the Serpentine and through the beautiful Hyde Park Rose Garden.
Next, head down Constitution Hill to Buckingham Palace; the home of the UK’s monarch. You may be able to time your visit with the Changing of the Guard ceremony where the King’s Guard on duty switch over to the New Guard.
From here, take a stroll through St James’s Park, one of London’s oldest and most beautiful parks offering fantastic views of some of London’s most iconic landmarks. Head to The Blue Bridge where you’ll have a great view of Buckingham Palace to one side and the London Eye to the other.
From here, make your way to Westminster Abbey, the site of the coronations of the British Monarch and the instantly recognisable Big Ben; an iconic symbol of London. For the famous red telephone box photo, head to Parliament Square. You may have to queue so start your day as early as possible. Alternatively, there’s a secret spot where you can get a fantastic photo of Big Ben without the crowds you can do first thing on Day 2 of your 4 days in London.
Next up is Trafalgar Square. You can either walk in 13 minutes or, if you’re starting to get tired, hop on buses 12, 24, 26, 87, 159 or 453 for 5 minutes. If you walk, you’ll pass Downing Street, the official residence of the UK Prime Minister and Great Scotland Yard, the original headquarters of the Metropolitan Police and entrance to the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter.
Trafalgar Square is one of the most vibrant places in London and is considered to be the epicentre of London’s festivities. Many events take place here throughout the year including West End Live, Pride in London and Lunar New Year. It also tends to be the site of national rallies and protests.
Next up is Piccadilly Circus, one of the most famous junctions on the planet with roughly 100 million people crossing it every year. It’s most famous for its giant digital advertisement screens which companies pay around £1 million for to be broadcast here. Piccadilly Circus constantly has a vibrant and buzzing atmosphere. Sit by the fountain and people watch for a few minutes.
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The last stop before your first lunch on your 4 days in London is Leicester Square, a bustling historic square known for its entertainment venues. Leicester Square is, in our opinion, completely over-hyped and full of over-priced chain restaurants so just walk through on your way to Chinatown where you’ll have lunch.
Without stopping, this walk will take around an hour and a half so between 2 and 2 and a half hours depending on how often you stop. Cycling should take around 45 minutes without stopping and there are plenty of docking stations so you can avoid paying more than your £3 day pass.
Enjoy lunch at Chinatown, one of the most colourful and thriving places in London packed full to the brim with restaurants, bars, interesting shops, supermarkets, health clinics, nail salons and bakeries. You’ll find something to suit every budget for lunch. High-end restaurants sit alongside simple grab-and-go eateries and all-you-can-eat buffets.
In addition to many Cantonese eateries, you’ll also find Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Singaporean and many more.
After your long walk, we’d recommend a sit-down meal so you can rest and recharge. One of our favourite restaurants in Chinatown is Dumplings Legend. Renowned for its Xiao Long Bao, this minimalist eatery is one of the most established and esteemed restaurants in Chinatown and serves around 8,000 dumplings a day!!Â
Dumplings Legend serves a wide variety of yummy dumplings, sticking to the traditional methods but also adding their own unique twist. You can even watch them being made in their open-plan glass-walled kitchen!Â
For our complete guide to Chinatown with many more restaurant recommendations, head to our blog post below.
You’ll spend the afternoon around Covent Garden, heading first to Neal’s Yard, a 7-minute walk from Chinatown.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden is Neal’s Yard;Â one of the most colourful and Instagrammable places in London. Neal’s Yard is home to a selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
What was once one of London’s best-kept secrets is now a popular place to post on social media so expect it to be quite busy, particularly at weekends.
A 5-minute walk from Neal’s Yard is Covent Garden, a vibrant area known for its street performers, boutique shops, market stalls and restaurants. Have an amble around the beautiful market building which once housed a fruit and vegetable market in the 17th century.
You’ll find one of the best free viewpoints in London at the Royal Opera House Piazza Restaurant. It’s also great for a drink with a view over the bustling Covent Garden, the nearby historical buildings and the iconic London Eye peeking through in the distance.
Have a drink on the outside terrace of the Punch and Judy pub on the upper level of Covent Garden Market overlooking the plaza for the best spot to see the street performers.
A 2-minute walk from Covent Garden is one of London’s prettiest streets, Goodwin’s Court and one of the top London hidden gems.
This charming Georgian alley is lined with gorgeous and well-preserved bow-fronted cottages dating back to the 17th century. It’s also the inspiration for Knockturn Alley from Harry Potter, however, it’s believed the alley was actually too narrow to film in.
For your first evening of your 4 days in London, head to Soho where you’ll find some of London’s best restaurants, bars and nightlife. You’ll be spoilt for choice when trying to decide where to eat in Soho as the streets are lined with countless restaurants from all over the world.Â
Some of our favourite restaurants in Soho are:
- Circolo Popolare: a high-end opulently-decorated Italian restaurantÂ
- Kiln: a casual open kitchen serving Thai-inspired dishes using wood-burning ovens and grills
- Taro: a laidback Japanese restaurant serving Japanese noodles and sushi using the freshest ingredients
As you’re in Soho for your first night, tonight would be a good time to head to the West End for a show if you fancy it. The Lion King will always be our favourite!Â
That concludes the first of your 4 days in London.
Day 2; South Bank, Borough Market, Garden at 120, Wapping & Canary Wharf
Day 2 of your 4 days in London starts at Waterloo.
To find the secret spot for the photo of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, head to the gardens at St Thomas’ Hospital and onto the path that runs along The Thames. Underneath Westminster Bridge is a tunnel that’s only really used by Londoners needing to get places.
From here, you’ll walk along South Bank and enjoy the incredible views across the river to some of London’s most famous landmarks.Â
South Bank is a really fun area renowned for its arts and culture venues, great bars and restaurants and summer and winter events, markets and festivals.
As you walk along South Bank, you’ll pass the iconic London Eye with fantastic views across the city, the Tate Modern showcasing modern art from around the world and Shakespeare’s Globe, a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse built in 1599 where Shakespeare wrote his plays.
Your stop for lunch today is Borough Market, about an hour’s walk from where you took the photo of Big Ben.
Borough Market is hands-down London’s best foodie market and you’ll find it tucked underneath Victorian railway arches next to London Bridge.
It’s packed with stalls stacked with fresh produce, international delicacies, handmade chocolates, cheese and street food galore.
Spend a bit of time strolling the different areas of the market, soaking up the atmosphere and checking out all the delicious food before deciding on your lunch. Most of the stalls give out free samples so, if your 4 days in London are on a budget, you can easily fill up on samples alone!
Your next stop is the Garden at 120, another of the best free viewpoints in London. It’s a 15-minute walk from Borough Market over London Bridge where you can enjoy the epic view of Tower Bridge to your right with Canary Wharf in the background.
Located on the 15th floor of the Fen Court Building, the Garden at 120 is London’s largest public rooftop space offering an incredible 360-degree panoramic view of London. It’s a tranquil haven in the City of London and is home to 85 Italian wisteria trees, more than 30 fruit trees and a serene water feature.
Scattered around the garden are several benches to sit on and soak up the views of London’s vast skyline with glitzy glass skyscrapers rubbing shoulders with historical landmarks.
You don’t need to book a ticket but there may be a bit of a queue depending on what day it is.
From here, walk 5 minutes to the vine-covered bombed-out walls of St Dunstan in the East, a unique London hidden gem tucked away amongst the busy city streets.
St Dunstan in the East Church Gardens are a beautiful urban oasis where old beautifully fuses with new as the bombed-out walls sit sandwiched between glitzy skyscrapers and modern buildings.
For everything you need to know, head to our guide to visiting St Dunstan in the East.
After ambling about these gardens, walk 15 minutes to St Katharine Docks, past the Tower of London.
St Katharine Docks is Central London’s only marina. It was once the site of the 12th-century ‘St Katharine by the Tower’ Hospital and is now home to up-market restaurants, hotels, boutiques and cosy pubs.
St Katharine Docks is one of the best London hidden gems. Despite its central location, it’s never too busy and provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Stroll around the marina before heading to the Dickens Inn and admire the yachts from its outdoor terrace.
When you’ve finished exploring St Katharine Docks, walk through Wapping, one of our absolute favourite places in London and another hidden gem that not many know about.
Wapping is a tiny area in East London steeped in hundreds of years of history. It’s characterised by quaint cobbled streets, old converted warehouses, historical pubs and gorgeous riverside properties.
Walk through the historical streets and stop off at a couple of the pubs. The first one you’ll reach is the Town of Ramsgate, a Grade II listed building with a pretty riverside terrace. Next to this pub are Wapping Old Stairs leading down to the Thames. If the tide’s out, head down to the beach where you’ll see the old Execution Dock used for over 400 years.
For you fans of friends, if you want to see the church where Ross and Emily got married, it’s called St John’s Church and is on the road opposite the Town of Ramsgate, Scandrett Street.
The next pub is Captain Kidd, named after William Kidd, the 17th-century pirate who met his fate at the nearby Execution Dock. A 10-minute walk from Captain Kidd down the cobbled streets past old converted warehouses, is the Prospect of Whitby, our favourite pub in Wapping. It dates back to the early 1500s and was once a meeting point for smugglers, sailors, cut-throats and footpads.
The next stop on your 4 days in London is Canary Wharf, one of London’s most dynamic neighbourhoods full of bars, restaurants, green spaces and fun activities.
To reach Canary Wharf you can either jump on bus D3 or walk half an hour from the Prospect of Whitby along the Thames Path and through Limehouse.
Our top tip: if you walk through Limehouse, you can also stop for a drink at The Grapes. This gorgeous historical pub is owned by Sir Ian McKellen and behind the bar you’ll see his staff from The Hobbit films!Â
Depending on when you arrive in Canary Wharf and how tired you’re feeling, we’d recommend a stroll around Wood Wharf. Wood Wharf is a gorgeous waterside promenade with towering glass skyscrapers and green spaces. It’s a new neighbourhood with new cafes, bars and restaurants continually popping up.
Some of our favourite things to do in Canary Wharf are:
- Canada Square Park: host to many cultural events, outdoor screens in the summer and an ice rink in the winter.Â
- Crossrail Place: the roof garden is one of the best free viewpoints in London and has amazing views of the skyscrapers towering above and the footbridge is one of the quirkiest and most Instagrammable places in Canary Wharf.
- Fairgame:Â step back in time and play your favourite fairground games while sipping delicious cocktails and craft beers.
- Bokan: located on the 38th floor of the Novotel, Bokan is one of the best rooftop bars in Canary Wharf with amazing views across London. The drinks are on the pricier side but the view is worth splashing out for one drink at least.
There are several spots we’d recommend for dinner so take your pick:
- MMY Wood Wharf: particularly if it’s a sunny summer evening, this waterside sustainable community market serves a range of food from several kitchens including pasta, pizza, Mexican, Chinese and Indian.
- Roka: one of the top restaurants in Canary Wharf and serves modern Japanese robatayaki and premium sushi with a fantastic view of the Canary Wharf skyline.
- Dishoom: an upscale Indian restaurant serving delicious Bombay comfort food.
- Big Easy: perfect for something a bit more laid-back, the Big Easy serves lobster, seafood and BBQ and takes inspiration from the 19th-century rib shacks and BBQ joints on the Gulf Coast of America.
That concludes day 2 of your 4 days in London.
Day 3; the best of East London
On day 3 of your London itinerary, you’ll explore Hackney, one of London’s most creative, trendy and culturally diverse neighbourhoods.
Start at Victoria Park, our absolute favourite park in London. Victoria Park is known as the People’s Park amongst locals due to its strong ties with the local community. It opened in 1845 to provide the densely populated East End with a tranquil escape and green space and today there are many community events, markets and activities that locals love to get involved with.
Victoria Park is quite big but some of the spots we’d recommend you visit are; Victoria Park Lake (grab a coffee from the Pavilion Cafe and sit overlooking the lake), the vibrant-coloured Chinese Pagoda accessed by an intricate iron bridge, the Old English Garden and the Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain.
Our top tip: if you’re here on a Sunday, visit the Farmer’s market selling fresh local produce and delicious street food.
From Victoria Park, walk down Hertford Union Canal to the River Lee Navigation. You’re going to walk up the river to Hackney Wick where you’ll find numerous canalside cafes, bars, restaurants and breweries.
Some great spots for lunch are:
- Barge East:Â a sustainable restaurant and bar on a 125-year-old Dutch barge on the canal.
- CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria:Â serves delicious stone-baked pizzas and craft beers in an old factory with recycled decor. Great for a summer drink next to the water.
- Hackney Bridge: serves a range of international street food alongside independent retailers, bars and cafes next to the river.
If you’re here in the summer, the canal is a popular place for water activities including kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
After lunch, you’ll head to Walthamstow, a vibrant and bustling East London neighbourhood oozing charm, diversity and a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Walthamstow has undergone huge regeneration over recent years which has led to a massive increase in new businesses from cosy cafes and craft breweries to independent boutiques and quirky restaurants in shipping containers.
Although you can walk in about an hour and a half through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Hackney Marshes, you’ve done a lot of walking the last couple of days so we’d recommend public transport. Your first stop will be God’s Own Junkyard and there are a few options to get there, all taking around an hour:
- Bus W15 from Kingsmead Estate to Essex Road and walk 10 minutes
- Bus 30 from Hackney Wick/Trowbridge Road to Hackney Downs then Overground to Wood Street and walk 10 minutes
- Bus 276 from Berkshire Road to Kingsmead Estate then W15 from Adley Street to Essex Road
- Overground from Hackney Wick to Hackney Central and then Hackney Downs to Wood Street (recommended)
God’s Own Junkyard is one of the most unique places in London. It’s a kaleidoscope display of everything neon including movie signs and backdrops, neon art made from found objects, retrieved and renewed waste and lights, fairground and circus lighting, disco balls and much more.
The artist behind God’s Own Junkyard, Chris Bracey, designed provocative and alluring signage for Soho with 99% of brothels and strip clubs in London’s West End having signs created by Chris. Hollywood soon noticed him and he was commissioned to create signs for films including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp, Eyes Wide Shut with Tom Cruise and Batman with Jack Nicholson.
We have a dedicated guide to God’s Own Junkyard so check it out for everything you need to know.
God’s Own Junkyard is on the Ravenswood Industrial Estate, home to the Ravenswood Collective; a community of independent businesses who spend the week manufacturing and creating and open their doors from Friday to Sunday to welcome everyone in.
Here, you’ll find breweries, taprooms, fitness studios, a cocktail bar, outdoor seating, street food, charity fundraisers, live music and more so one of the best things to do in Walthamstow is spend an afternoon here.
5 minutes from God’s Own Junkyard is Walthamstow Village; a pedestrianised street lined with independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs with chairs and tables spilling out of the buildings. It feels like you’ve stepped into a quaint European town.
Walthamstow Village is the oldest part of Walthamstow with well-preserved timber-frame buildings dating back to the 12th century.
Spend some time browsing the shops full of knick-knacks, having a coffee at one of the cafes or soaking up the sun in the huge colourful beer garden at The Village pub.
For dinner, some of the best restaurants in Walthamstow are:
- Eat 17: a cosy bistro in the heart of Walthamstow Village serving high-quality seasonal food using locally sourced ingredients.
- The Kitchen: serving a great range of classic and contemporary British cuisine on a seasonally changing menu. Also in Walthamstow Village.
- Supperclub Tube: open Thursday to Sunday and serves a delicious six-course Latin American-inspired menu on a disused 1967 Victoria Line tube carriage. This is a unique experience and we have a dedicated blog post and review so head there for everything you need to know. Jump on the W19 bus to get here.
That concludes day 3 of your 4 days in London.
Day 4; Hampstead Heath, Regent's Park and Little Venice
On the final day of your 4 days in London, you’ll visit some of the best parks in London.
Start at Hampstead Heath where, if it’s summer we’d recommend a dip in the swimming ponds. There are single-sex ponds or a mixed pond and you’ll need to book a ticket as places fill up quickly.
After your dip, head up to Parliament Hill for one of the best views of London. You can also spend time ambling the woodland paths throughout the park.
After Hampstead Heath, you’ll head to Primrose Hill for another great view of the London skyline. You can either jump on the C11 bus for 20 minutes or walk half an hour via Chalcot Square to see one of the prettiest streets in London.
From Primrose Hill, walk down the hill and cross the road and you’ll now be in Regent’s Park; one of the most beautiful parks in London.
Make sure you visit Queen Mary’s Rose Gardens in the summer to see London’s largest collection of roses (around 12,000), the Japanese Garden with a waterfall, lake and beautiful flowers and The Avenue Gardens, which are particularly beautiful during spring or autumn.
From Regent’s Park, walk 20 minutes along Regent’s Canal to Cafe Laville where, if you can hold out for lunch until you get here, we’d recommend doing so.
Cafe Laville is a gorgeous Italian restaurant spanning Regent’s Canal with stunning views of Little Venice. The pasta and pizza are delicious! We’d recommend booking a table as, unsurprisingly, it’s incredibly popular.
After lunch, continue along Regent’s Canal. This is Little Venice and it’s one of the most beautiful places in London for a walk. Particularly during autumn when the canal is framed by vibrant oranges and golds from the trees.
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When you reach the fork, turn left towards Paddington, cross the canal and just before you reach Paddington Station, stop for a drink on the roof of the vibrant barge, Darcie and May Green.
Paddington Station concludes your 4 days in London. However, if you have a little energy left, you can see a couple more of London’s prettiest streets.
Conduit Mews and Bathurst Mews are a few minutes walk from Paddington Station and the quaint cobbled streets are lined with beautiful historical houses.
That’s your 4 day London itinerary finished, we’ll finish off with a few final bits of information you need to know before you visit London.
Anything Else You Need to Know for Your 4 Day London Itinerary
Getting into London
For your 4 days in London, there are multiple airports you could fly into. If you’re coming from further than Europe, chances are you’ll arrive at Heathrow or Gatwick. From Europe, you could fly into any of them. All airports have direct links to the city.
Our top tip: avoid using taxis. They’re expensive and will take longer than public transport because of the traffic. The only airport it could be worth taking a taxi to/from is Stanstead Airport if you’re staying in East London such as Walthamstow.
From Heathrow, you can take the Heathrow Express to Paddington, the Piccadilly Line into Central London or the Elizabeth Line into Central London and out East.
We’d recommend the Elizabeth or Piccadilly Lines. The Elizabeth Line will be quicker, however, will cost from £12.80 depending on the time you travel. The same journey on the Piccadilly Line will cost £5.50. The Heathrow Express costs around £25.
From Gatwick, you can take the Gatwick Express to London Victoria from £18. Alternatively, take the Southern train for about £10. There are multiple stops this train makes in Central London so it may actually save you time as well as money depending on where you’re staying.
From Stanstead, take the Stanstead Express to Liverpool Street and from Luton, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway and then another train to London St Pancras.
Finally, City Airport is an absolute dream, however, not many places fly there and if they do, it usually costs significantly more. You’re in the City in 20 minutes taking the DLR to Bank which has fantastic transport links.
We always use thetrainline.com to book our tickets, although at Heathrow and Gatwick, you can use your Contactless Card.
Service Charge
Over the last few years, it seems many places in the UK have adopted the Canadian and American way of tipping with restaurants, bars and cafes automatically adding it to your bill. It’s also steadily increasing with places adding on between 10% and 15% as standard. This is discretionary and you can ask for it to be removed if you’d rather not pay it.
Currency
The UK uses the pound. At the time of writing, 1 USD is 0.77 GBP.
Plug
The UK uses plug type G with three rectangular pins.
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