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

Visit Stamford Bridge Stadium

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

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

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

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

11:30am

Lunch at The Tollington

Popular budget-friendly pub close to Arsenal Stadium offering traditional British meals.
Approx GBP12-15, 1h

12:30pm

Travel to Zedwell Capsule Piccadilly

Bus ride to Piccadilly area. Check in to new accommodation and freshen up.
GBP2-5, 1h

2:00pm

Explore National Gallery

Visit this free art museum in Trafalgar Square showcasing world-famous paintings.
GBP0, 2h

4:30pm

Coffee Break at Notes Coffee

Enjoy premium coffee and light snacks at Notes, near Piccadilly Circus.
Approx GBP5-7, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Shake Shack

Affordable gourmet burgers in Piccadilly, open until late.
Approx GBP12, 1h

7:30pm

Leisure walk around Piccadilly Circus

Enjoy night lights and iconic London atmosphere at Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street.
GBP0, 1h

Day 5: Museums and Library Day

London, UK on June 27, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Regency Café

Iconic traditional British café serving affordable breakfast near Westminster.
Approx GBP8-10, 1h

9:30am

Visit Victoria and Albert Museum

Take a bus to V&A Museum, free entry with extensive collections of art and design.
GBP0, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Comptoir Libanais

Affordable Lebanese cuisine nearby museums.
Approx GBP10-12, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Natural History Museum

Adjacent to V&A, free entry, explore fascinating natural exhibits and dinosaur skeletons.
GBP0, 2h

3:30pm

Afternoon Coffee at Prufrock Coffee

Bus to Clerkenwell area for award-winning specialty coffee in a relaxed setting.
Approx GBP5, 1h

5:00pm

Return to Zedwell Capsule Piccadilly

Bus back to central location to rest or stroll nearby.
GBP2-4, 30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Pizza Pilgrims

Affordable and tasty Neapolitan-style pizzas near Piccadilly Circus.
Approx GBP10-12, 1h

Day 6: Departure Day

London, UK on June 28, 2025

7:00am

Early Breakfast at hotel or nearby

Light and quick breakfast before departure.
Included or Approx GBP7, 30m

8:00am

Check out and prepare for airport transfer

Travel from Zedwell Capsule Piccadilly to Heathrow by bus or coach (allow approx 1.5h).
GBP6-15, 1h30m

10:00am

Arrive at Heathrow Airport

Prepare for departure flight or additional airport activities as needed.
GBP0, Rest and check-in