Classic Anglo-Indian breakfast — try the bacon naan or the house chai; Dishoom typically opens from 08:00. A great way to energise before a day of walking.
Walk the political and royal heart: Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey (exterior) and Buckingham Palace; Changing of the Guard happens on scheduled days—check the official timetable before you go.
Choose from many stalls (fish, international street food, artisan pies); market generally open 10:00–17:00 and is perfect for a relaxed, informal lunch.
Train from London Waterloo or Paddington takes roughly 30–55 minutes depending on route; many full-day tours combine Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath — book a guided day-trip if preferred.
The world’s oldest inhabited castle and the Queen’s weekend residence; typical opening around 10:00–17:15 but check seasonal times and closures for state occasions.
Stonehenge Visitor Centre opens usually 09:30–17:00; the centre and stone circle take about 60–90 minutes including audio guide — many tours schedule Stonehenge midday.
Arrive in Bath mid-afternoon to visit the Roman Baths (typical hours 09:00–17:30) and Bath Abbey next door; enjoy the Roman complex and Georgian architecture.
The Scallop Shell offers fresh seafood in Bath; Sally Lunn's is famous for historic buns and makes a cosy option — check opening times (restaurants typically open into the evening).
Self-guided or guided walking tour to see Christ Church, Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera; many college visiting hours begin around 10:00—check each college’s times.
Tate Modern usually open 10:00–18:00 with free entry to main collections; combine with an exterior stroll of Shakespeare’s Globe and the riverside walkway.
Allow adequate time for travel to Heathrow/Gatwick/Stansted depending on your flight — London travel time to airports ranges 1–90 minutes by train/coach/taxi; plan for traffic and check-in guidelines.