Choose to take a short break in London in the middle of the week and avoid the worst of the crowds.  As one of the world's top cities to visit, London, particularly in summer time gets very busy.  Visiting in the middle of the week can help you to avoid the busiest times so you can enjoy exploring the city without quite so many people and the depth of queues so commonly found in the city on a weekend.

What London Offers for Mid Week Breaks

•    Discover London's History

Go see some of London's most famous landmarks such as Big Ben, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament.  Taking a boat trip along the Thames can be a great way to see some of the best sights at a relaxed pace.  
 

•    See the City's Bright Lights

Night time can also be a great time to enjoy a trip along the river where you can see the city in its all its glitz and glory.  The London Eye at night is also fantastic for those who want to see London's bright lights.
 

•    See a Show or a Musical

A trip to London would really be incomplete without going to see one of the many theatre shows or musicals playing in the city.   Of all the UK's cities, London undoubtedly offers the best choice of musicals and with its impressive choice of theatres is a great place to see a musical.  Ballet and opera are other possibilities.
 

•    Experience Culture in the City of London

For culture vultures, London could be the city to visit.  London is home to a vast range of fascinating museums from the British Museum with its Greek, Egyptian and various other collections to the Science Museum or Museum of Natural History, London is home to some of the UK's biggest and most impressive museums and galleries.
 

•    Shop Until you Drop in London

Shopping in London is a real treat with Oxford Street and the West End of London offering plenty of high street chains.  For high end shopping, head to Kensington or London's Bond Street for a variety of designer flag-ship stores.  For those who like something a bit different, London's markets can be a joy to discover.  Greenwich has an arty if small market, Camden Town a huge arty market with a relaxed vibe and Spitalfields Market near Liverpool Street is another popular market.
 

•    Dine Out in London

Dining out in London can be a real culinary adventure.  There are so many options and choices to choose from.  London even has its own diverse areas where you can find certain types of food such as at Chinatown where you can guess what is on the menu!  For a real treat perhaps you want to try one of London's Michelin starred or fashionable restaurants.  Afternoon tea can also be a real treat in London.  Some of the most popular options include Harrod's, Fortnum and Mason and the Ritz, although there are a huge array of hotels offering afternoon teas to choose from.

Whatever you choose to do on a short break in London, holiday in mid-week and enjoy some of the above attractions at a more leisurely pace.  Whether you visit from Tuesday to Thursday or even just for a couple of days mid-week, we trust that you'll have a fantastic time on your short break  in London.