London Family Itinerary (13 Sep – 19 Sep 2025)

Day 1: Arrival & Riverside Walk

Morning: Arrive in London and check‑in at Hamton by Hilton Waterloo. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel’s buffet, which offers a full range of vegetarian options.

Afternoon: Take a gentle stroll along the South Bank, admiring the view of the Thames, the London Eye and the historic Southbank Centre. Stop for a light snack at Pret A Manger (vegetarian‑friendly).

Evening: Dine at Dishoom Covent Garden for a family‑friendly Indian meal (vegetarian dishes available). Reservations are recommended.

Day 2: Westminster & West End

Morning: Explore the iconic Westminster area – see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and tour Westminster Abbey (advance booking required).

Afternoon: Ride the London Eye for panoramic city views (book tickets ahead). Lunch at Mildreds Soho, a popular vegetarian café.

Evening: Wander through bustling Covent Garden and enjoy dinner at Govinda’s, a fully vegetarian Indian restaurant.

Day 3: Museum Day

Morning: Visit the Natural History Museum – the dinosaur gallery and Earth Hall are a hit with kids.

Afternoon: Walk next door to the Victoria & Albert Museum for design and fashion exhibits. Grab a vegetarian lunch at the museum’s café.

Evening: Relax on the South Bank, perhaps with an ice‑cream from Gelupo, and dine at Gauthier (vegetarian tasting menu, reservation advised).

Day 4: Royal Highlights

Morning: Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and stroll through St James’s Park.

Afternoon: Explore Hyde Park and the nearby Kensington Gardens, stopping at the Serpentine for a family paddle‑boat ride.

Evening: Dinner at Masala Zone in South Kensington – a lively Indian spot with extensive vegetarian choices.

Day 5: Tower & Market

Morning: Tour the historic Tower of London (pre‑book tickets). See the Crown Jewels and meet the Yeoman Warders.

Afternoon: Walk across Tower Bridge and explore Borough Market, where you’ll find numerous vegetarian stalls for lunch.

Evening: Enjoy a family dinner at Dishoom Shoreditch (vegetarian menu available, reservations recommended).

Day 6: Greenwich & West End Show

Morning: Take the river boat to Greenwich. Visit the Royal Observatory (book the Planetarium slot) and wander Greenwich Park.

Afternoon: Browse the stalls at Greenwich Market for a casual vegetarian lunch. Return to central London for a West End musical (book tickets in advance).

Evening: Late dinner at The River Café – they offer a good selection of vegetarian dishes and a beautiful riverside setting.

Day 7: Final Morning & Departure

Morning: Pack and leave luggage at the hotel. Enjoy a leisurely brunch at 222 Veggie Vegan Café near Waterloo (full vegetarian menu). If time permits, pop into the Tate Modern for a quick art visit.

Afternoon: Collect your bags and head to London Kings Cross for the noon train to Edinburgh (tickets to be booked in advance).

Breakfast Options (Vegetarian Friendly)

• Hotel Breakfast Buffet – varied hot and cold vegetarian dishes.
• The Breakfast Club – Waterloo – full English vegetarian breakfast and pancakes.
• Pret A Manger – Waterloo – quick grab‑and‑go vegetarian sandwiches and pastries.
• GAIL’s Bakery – Southbank – excellent vegetarian pastries and coffee.
• Ottolenghi – Belgravia – fresh salads, pastries, and vegetarian spreads (reservation for larger groups).

Time and Cost Estimates

• Westminster Abbey – 1.5 hrs – £108 (4 adults × £27)
• London Eye – 1 hr – £140 (4 adults × £35)
• Tower of London – 2 hrs – £120 (4 adults × £30)
• Royal Observatory (Planetarium) – 1 hr – £64 (4 adults × £16)
• West End Musical – 2.5 hrs – £320 (4 adults × £80)
• Train London → Edinburgh – 4.5 hrs – £320 (4 adults × £80, advance booking)
• Dishoom (Covent Garden & Shoreditch) – Dinner Reservations – 1.5 hrs – no entry fee (meal cost separate)
• London River Boat to Greenwich – 1 hr – £48 (4 adults × £12)
• Total Estimated Cost (Entry fees, transport & show) – £1,120

Tips

For a more relaxed pace, consider swapping the West End show on Day 6 for an early evening at the Tate Modern or a leisurely walk along the Thames; this frees up a few hours for extra rest or a park picnic. If you’d like to extend the stay, add a half‑day trip to Windsor Castle (book tickets in advance) or a day in Kew Gardens, both offering excellent vegetarian cafés. Conversely, to shorten the itinerary, you can combine Day 3 and Day 4 by visiting the museums in the morning and the royal sites in the afternoon of the same day, reducing the trip to six full days while still covering all major sights.