London for beginners-Guide

London for beginners-Guide

Welcome to my 2-day London for Beginners guide! This guide contains everything I wish someone had told me before going there, plus some really cool places to see. Preview of what you will get: - Getting from the airport to the city - Useful advice, tips, and tricks on how to survive on a budget - 2-day itinerary with detailed places - More places if you have extra days to explore - Interactive map Note: This is not a PDF but an interactive guide. You can get directions with Google Maps and book hotels directly (we used Booking, Locktrip, or Airbnb). Everything you need in one place! Donโ€™t forget to download the free Thatch app for easier access. Any questions? DM me on Instagram (@petra.hus) or email me at petra2hus@gmail.com. Subscribe for new travel guides! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ˜Š
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ย  ๐™๐™ง๐™–๐™ซ๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™๐™ฎ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ž๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™‡๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™™๐™ค๐™ฃ? ๐™„ ๐™œ๐™ค๐™ฉ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช.โœˆ๏ธ

1. ๐ŸšŒ From London Stansted Airport: Grab the National Express Coach to London Victoria Coach Station for ยฃ11 (book 2 weeks early).

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2. ๐ŸŽซ Ticket Tip: Save by booking aheadโ€”your wallet will thank you!

3. ๐Ÿš‡ City Transport: From Victoria, hop on public transport for just ยฃ1.75 or explore on footโ€”London is walkable and charming. You can pay with Revolut on the bus machines.ย 

4. ๐Ÿจ Where to Stay: Opt for hostels; they're budget-friendly and perfect for student travellers.

5. Adapters!!!! Buy yourself an adapter outlet for charging your phone.

๐ŸŒ Pro Tip: Check Ryanair's site for deals. Your journey can be as exciting as the destination! Ready for a budget-friendly London adventure? Let's go!ย  ย 

๐™๐™Ž๐™€๐™๐™๐™‡ ๐™๐™„๐™‹๐™Ž ๐˜ผ๐™‰๐˜ฟ ๐™๐™๐™„๐˜พ๐™†๐™Ž ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ž๐ญ-๐…๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ:

Travelling on a budget? No problem! Head to Tesco for a fantastic MEAL DEAL at approximately 3.90 pounds. Choose a delectable main dish (try their scrumptious sandwiches), a refreshing drink, and a tasty snack to keep you fueled up. For wallet-friendly finds, Poundland is your go-to spot โ€“ everything's just 1 pound!ย 

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*NOTE: these are not the only two stores in London, just search Tesco or Poundland in Google Maps.

๐Ÿš‡ ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ:

๐Ÿฐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž ๐’๐๐Ž๐“ ๐€๐‹๐„๐‘๐“:

Wander around Royal Albert Hall and Royal College of Music to discover adorable red streets, an absolute haven for any Instagram enthusiast!

Every corner is a photo op waiting to happen. ๐Ÿ“ทโœจย ย 

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Royal College of Music
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Day 1:

ย  ย 1. ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ:

Begin your day with regal vibes at Buckingham Palace. Marvel at the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony and soak in the grandeur of this royal residence.ย 

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Hyde Park
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ย  ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—›๐˜†๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐Ÿž๏ธ This 350-acre urban oasis in Westminster, London, is not just a green escape but a Grade I-listed marvel with a rich past dating back to 1536 when Henry VIII turned it into a royal hunting ground. ๐ŸฆŒโœจ๐Ÿ‘‘ Divided by the serene Serpentine and Long Water lakes, Hyde Park boasts a legacy of May Day parades, duels among nobility, and hosting The Great Exhibition of 1851. ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿฐ Today, it's a hub for free speech, demonstrations at Speakers' Corner, and epic events like Live 8 and the annual Hyde Park Winter Wonderland! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ But the adventure doesn't end with a walk in the park! While you're there, don't miss a visit to Kensington Palace, a royal residence since the 17th century. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿฐ Explore the State Rooms, managed by the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, showcasing the opulence and history of the British royal family. ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธโœจHyde Park and Kensington Palace - where nature meets royalty, and history unfolds with every step! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ‘‘ย ย 
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2. ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜†:

Next stop, Westminster Abbey! A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, this historic site is a coronation and burial ground for British monarchs. It's a breathtaking journey through centuries of history and culture in just one visit.ย 

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There is a fee for entering inside, also the best photo spot is the red telephone box on the street across!
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3. ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ด ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป & ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ฒ:

Head over to Big Ben and Westminster Bridge for iconic London views. Capture the essence of the city with stunning photos against the backdrop of the Palace of Westminster.

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ย 4. ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น & ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฌ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜:

Stroll back towards Whitehall and lose yourself in the charming streets of Great Scotland Yard. Discover hidden gems and soak in the rich history surrounding you.

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Cool street to walk but if you don't have time, skip it.
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ย 5. ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ:

Wrap up your day in the vibrant Leicester Square. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, catch a street performance, and embrace the entertainment hub of the city.

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Very crowded but live, with a soul :)
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6. ๐——๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป:

Conclude your London adventure with a delectable dinner in Chinatown. Let your taste buds travel as you savour authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of the city. ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿฅข

Chinatown
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ย  Day 2:

Unveil the Majesty of the ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ!

๐Ÿš Embark on a historic journey with buses 11, 148, or 211, as London's iconic red buses guide you through political history.ย Located on the picturesque Thames, the Palace of Westminster awaits your visit.

๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ด ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ?

1๏ธโƒฃ Immerse yourself in the morning at the ๐๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐‹๐จ๐ง๐๐จ๐งโ€”a perfect spot to delve into the wonders of evolutionย 

Natural History Museum
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2๏ธโƒฃย Hop on bus 15 for a historical route! Enjoy breathtaking views from Trafalgar Square to Tower Hill, passing by the Tower of London, Monument, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Trafalgar Squareย 

Trafalgar Square
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Tower Hill
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Tower Bridge
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More places to see if you have more time:

The Alchemist Canary Wharf
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Ada Salter Garden
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Stave Hill Ecological Park - TCV
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AIRE Ancient Baths London
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London Zoo
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Tomtom Coffee House
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The Churchill Arms, Kensington
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Notting Hill
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TARDIS
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The Mosaic House Chiswick
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Shri Sanatana Hindu Temple
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