9 days in London & Stratford-upon-Avon Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Get a sense of the local culture at Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. Get some historical perspective at Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The British Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, race across the water with a speed boat tour, and ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. June in London sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, on the River Avon, 101mi north west of London, 22mi south east of Birmingham, and 8mi south west of Warwick. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Shakespeare's Birthplace, then step into the grandiose world of Warwick Castle, then admire the natural beauty at Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Church of St Peter. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Trinity Church, sample the fine beverages at Cotswolds Distillery, then see the interesting displays at Cotswold Motoring Museum, and finally admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens.

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You can drive from London to Stratford-upon-Avon in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. June in Stratford-upon-Avon sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride back home.