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London
United Kingdom · LHR
Free museums, green parks, and a pub on every corner.
About
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.4 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the site of the national government and parliament for centuries. London grew rapidly in the 19th century, becoming the world's largest city at the time. Since the 19th century the name "London" has referred to the metropolis around the City of London, historically split among the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire. Since 1965 it has largely comprised the administrative area of Greater London, governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.
Source: Wikipedia — London (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- historical · world class
- live music · world class
- shopping · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- theater · world class
- architecture · excellent
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Weather through the year
- Jan46°F12d wet
- Feb49°F11d wet
- Mar52°F13d wet
- Apr58°F10d wet
- May64°F11d wet
- Jun70°F11d wet
- Jul73°F10d wet
- Aug73°F9d wet
- Sep68°F11d wet
- Oct60°F12d wet
- Nov52°F12d wet
- Dec48°F12d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
The Great British Pub Walking Tour: LondonFrom $44 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The CotswoldsFrom $1,515 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl MaxFrom $255 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The StrummerWalkFrom $37 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British MuseumFrom $77 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Classic London Taxi TourFrom $544 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 15 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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