Journey to London, England

Bucket List on a Budget

London, England: 3 Day Trip

Time of Year: March

*I am planning to travel on Tuesday and stay until Friday*

Transportation: Take a flight to London.

Within London there many transportation options you can use through a Visitor Oyster Card.

*Disclaimer I have not taken this travel route yet. This may not be the most effective plan*

Where to visit:

– Southwark

– City of London

– South Bank

Created by Maeve Cox

Southwark Area

Tower Bridge from Potters Fields Park. Photo by Don on Flickr.

Reserve a room at Hilton London Tower Bridge

  • 5 More London Pl, Tooley St, London SE1 2BY, United Kingdom

Potters Field and St. John’s Churchyard

  • Tooley St, London SE1 2UD, United Kingdom
  • View of Tower Bridge

The Ivy Tower Bridge Restaurant

  • Book a table for views of Tower Bridge and Tower of London
  • British Classics and Asian Cuisine

City of London

City of London from Tate Modern | Photo by Colin at Wikimedia Commons

Take the London Bridge to City of London

  • London SE1 2PF, United Kingdom

Crosstown Cannon Street

  • 115 Cannon St, London EC4N 5AW, United Kingdom
    • Coffee, Doughnuts, and more

London Stone

  • 111 Cannon St, London EC4N 5AR, United Kingdom
  • It is believed that if the stone is ever moved London’s existence would be in jeopardy.

Bloomberg Arcade has many restaurants to choose

  • Bleecker Burger
  • Brigadiers
    • Indian BBQ
  • Carvan
    • Bar style
  • Poké House
  • Ekte
    • Scandinavian dishes
  • Homeslice
    • Pizza
  • Koya
    • Japanese dishes
  • Lina Stores
    • Italian dishes
  • Vinoteca
    • Wine Club

Visit the Reflection Gardens and Festival Gardens

  • 25 Cannon St, London EC4M 9AF, United Kingdom
  • St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom

St. Paul’s Cathedral

  • St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom
  • Purchasing an admissions ticket enable you to take a tour of the Cathedral.

Time for shopping. Walk back towards the Reflection Gardens to find shopping outlets.

  • One New Change
    • New Change, London EC4M 9AF, United Kingdom
  • Closes at 6PM

Return to Hilton London Tower Bridge

  • Go to Mansion House Station. Get off at London Bridge Bus Station. Walk to Hilton London Tower Bridge.

TwoRuba

  • 5 More London Pl, Tooley St, London SE1 2BY, United Kingdom

Return to Hilton London Tower Bridge

South Bank

Big Ben Tower and the London Eye
Big Ben Tower and the London Eye | Photo by Justin Ennis

Go to the Unicorn Theater stop and stay on the subway until County Hall.

Walk to the London Eye

  • Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
  • Book tickets online

Enjoy the waterfront and views from Jubilee Gardens

  • Belvedere Rd, London SE1 7PG, United Kingdom

Visit SEA LIFE

  • Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

Walk across the Westminster Bridge to visit the Big Ben

  • London SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
  • Great photo opportunity

Stop at Costa Coffee for Refreshments and sandwiches.

  • Westbound Platform, Westminster Station, Bridge St, London SW1A 2JR, United Kingdom

Visit the Gardens and yards in the surrounding areas. Tons of great photo opportunities with London architecture.

  • Parliament Square Garden
  • Dean’s Yard
  • The College Garden
  • Black Rod’s Garden
  • Victoria Tower Gardens South

Buckingham Palace

  • London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom

Relax in St James’s Park

  • London SW1A 2BJ, United Kingdom

The Ivy Victoria

  • 66 Victoria St, London SW1E 6SQ, United Kingdom
  • Highly Recommended British Food

Buckingham Arms

  • 62 Petty France, London SW1H 9EU, United Kingdom
  • Quick Drink before returning to hotel.

Return to Hilton London Tower Bridge

Wafer Wizard

  • 98 Tooley St, London SE1 2TH, United Kingdom
  • Ice Cream Shop
  • Closes at 5PM

Leave a comment