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Heading to Europe this summer. London question.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 5/9/24 at 12:12 pm
We got about a 13-13.5 hr layover in London this summer when we take the trip across the pond. I'm leaning towards exploring a bit of the city during that stretch. Any folks who've been to London that have an opinion on...
1) is there enough stuff around the airport to make it worth it?
2) have a recommendation to sit tight in the airport or go check some stuff out.
Thanks!
1) is there enough stuff around the airport to make it worth it?
2) have a recommendation to sit tight in the airport or go check some stuff out.
Thanks!
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Posted on 5/9/24 at 12:30 pm to JiminyCricket
Heathrow or Gatwick? And I assume that if you sit tight you don’t have to bother with immigration, correct?
Posted on 5/9/24 at 12:35 pm to SloaneRanger
Heathrow
Posted on 5/9/24 at 12:36 pm to JiminyCricket
We had a little longer layover, around 16 hours, and we took the express train from Heathrow to Paddington station, then walked through Hyde park and saw Buckingham, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. We had plenty of time to see those things, eat lunch, and hit up a few pubs. I think the express train only took like 15-20 minutes vs the normal train which takes almost 1 1/2 hours.
This post was edited on 5/9/24 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 5/9/24 at 1:15 pm to JiminyCricket
Plenty of time. As mentioned Heathrow express is maybe 40 minutes and will drop you close to the center of London. Leave your luggage behind of course.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 1:37 pm to BlackenedOut
take the subway line to green park. from there, you can walk to buckingham palace. walk through st james park to parliment and big bend. then walk past downing street up to trafalgar square. then catch the piccadilly line at leicester square back to heathrow.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 2:06 pm to JiminyCricket
The good news is that you can easily and quickly take the Tube (subway) from Heathrow to downtown London and back.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 2:39 pm to JiminyCricket
Heathrow Express - 15-20 mins to Paddingon
Buy hop-on/hop-off bus pass on one of the double decker tour buses. You’ll cover the most ground and hit most of the highlights.
Jump off wherever looks interesting for food/drink/exploring
Grab Heathrow Express back to LHR or Uber depending on time
Buy hop-on/hop-off bus pass on one of the double decker tour buses. You’ll cover the most ground and hit most of the highlights.
Jump off wherever looks interesting for food/drink/exploring
Grab Heathrow Express back to LHR or Uber depending on time
Posted on 5/10/24 at 5:48 am to JiminyCricket
Lot of great suggestions here but to add and answer your other question I wouldn’t recommend hanging around by the airport for stuff to do. It is further out
Posted on 5/10/24 at 12:00 pm to upstate
Well, Heathrow is very close to Windsor. I agree that there's plenty of time to go into central London, but Windsor Castle is as spectacular as anything in central London, and the town of Windsor is charming. It's a cheap Uber or taxi to Windsor.
Again the OP has plenty of time to go into central London, but Windsor is a good alternative (and should be considered by those with shorter connections than the OP).
Again the OP has plenty of time to go into central London, but Windsor is a good alternative (and should be considered by those with shorter connections than the OP).
Posted on 5/10/24 at 2:45 pm to GOP_Tiger
Did this in October. Little black taxi £50 for two
Posted on 5/10/24 at 3:18 pm to JiminyCricket
Beware of the "customs" at Heathrow.
3oz bottles and all of your other toiletries have to fit in one clear quart size plastic ziplock.
Ridiculous policy.
I recommend the Churchill War Room tour.
3oz bottles and all of your other toiletries have to fit in one clear quart size plastic ziplock.
Ridiculous policy.
I recommend the Churchill War Room tour.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:41 pm to JiminyCricket
I agree with the poster recommending Windsor. Really close to Heathrow. Windsor castle is interesting - maybe not my favorite in England but still really good. The towns of Windsor and adjacent Eton are quaint and walkable. Easy short Thames River cruise can be purchased day of. Hit up the George Inn in Eton for meal. Do the Windsor and Eton ale trail. Great way to spend 12 hours.
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