Busy and Budget-Friendly London Itinerary: Museums, Stadiums, and City Highlights June 23-28, 2025

Day 1: Arrival and Exploring

London, UK on June 23, 2025

7:00am

Arrival at Heathrow Airport

Land at Heathrow Airport and proceed to bus transfer to Rove Hotel Paddington to drop off luggage.

GBP0, 1h30m

8:30am

Stroll around Paddington and nearby

Explore Paddington area for sightseeing and visit nearby free spots like Hyde Park and the Italian Gardens, good for a morning walk and relaxation before check-in.

GBP0, 3h

11:30am

Breakfast at The Frontline Club Café

Enjoy a hearty breakfast with good coffee at this modestly priced café near Paddington, open 8am-4pm.

Approx GBP10, 1h

12:30pm

Visit the British Library

Take bus to British Library; explore free exhibitions and impressive reading rooms. Great for museum and library lovers.

GBP0, 2h

2:30pm

Lunch at nearby Eat Tokyo

Affordable Japanese Bento boxes in a relaxed setting near the British Library.

Approx GBP8-12, 1h

3:30pm

Check-in at Rove Hotel Paddington

Settle into the hotel room and relax after morning activities.

Included, 2h

5:30pm

Take a bus (routes 295 or others) to Chelsea FC stadium for a self-guided external tour and photo opportunities; stadium tours inside may be limited and have a cost, so keeping it free with outside visit.

GBP0 for external visit, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at The Kings Arms Pub

Enjoy classic pub fare in a budget-friendly local pub near the stadium.

Approx GBP12-15, 1h

8:30pm

Return to hotel and rest

Bus back to Paddington and early night to prepare for conference.

GBP0, Rest

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Day 2: Conference and Night Tour

London, UK on June 24, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at The Breakfast Club Soho

Catch a bus to Soho and enjoy a delicious, affordable breakfast; open from 8am, arrive early to avoid wait.

Approx GBP12, 1h

8:15am

Travel to Royal Society of Medicine

Take bus to Marylebone area for conference venue located at 1 Wimpole St.

GBP2-5 bus fare, 30m

9:00am

Attend conference at Royal Society of Medicine

Engage in scheduled conference activities all day.

Included (Pre-booked), 8h

1:00pm

Lunch near Royal Society of Medicine

Grab a quick and budget-friendly lunch at Pret A Manger near the venue, good selection of sandwiches and salads.

Approx GBP7, 1h

5:00pm

Rest at hotel

Return to Rove Hotel Paddington via bus to rest and refresh before night tour.

Approx GBP2-4, 1h

7:00pm

Night Bus Tour

Enjoy the pre-booked night bus tour exploring illuminated London landmarks, a great way to see the city after dark with a guide.

GBP25 (pre-booked), 2h

9:30pm

Late dinner at Leon

Healthy, budget-friendly fast food option open until 10pm, near Paddington.

Approx GBP10, 1h

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Day 3: Morning Run & Conference

London, UK on June 25, 2025

6:00am

Morning Group Run

Join the scheduled morning run – check exact meetup; likely around Hyde Park or Regents Park for scenic running routes.

GBP0, 1h

7:30am

Breakfast at Gail’s Bakery

Enjoy fresh pastries and coffee at this local bakery open from 7am near Rove Hotel.

Approx GBP8, 1h

8:30am

Travel to Royal Society of Medicine

Bus ride to conference venue for day 2 of conference.

GBP2-5, 30m

9:00am

Attend Conference

Full day of conference sessions and networking.

Included, 8h

1:00pm

Lunch at Pure Café

Quick, fresh and budget-friendly healthy options near conference location.

Approx GBP8, 1h

5:00pm

Return to hotel and rest

Bus back to Paddington to relax after intense conference day.

GBP2-4, 1h

6:30pm

Visit British Museum

Evening visit to British Museum (open until 8pm Fridays, check if Saturday has extended hours), free entry.

GBP0, 2h

8:30pm

Dinner at nearby Wasabi

Affordable Japanese quick-service restaurant near museum, open until 9pm.

Approx GBP10, 1h

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Day 4: Stadium Visit & Move Accommodation

London, UK on June 26, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Rove Hotel or nearby café

Enjoy a light breakfast to start busy day before moving accommodation.

Approx GBP8, 1h

9:00am

Check out from Rove Hotel Paddington

Prepare luggage and check out, store luggage if possible before heading out.

GBP0, 30m

9:30am

Visit Arsenal Stadium (Emirates Stadium)

Take a bus (approx 45min) to Arsenal FC stadium. Join exterior stadium visit and free museum sections if available. For tours inside, check pricing but external viewing is free.

GBP0 external area, 2h