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🧳 My Solo Trip to London - Everywhere I Went and Ate

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Sara Prout

I took my first solo trip to London for a long weekend earlier this year and it blew my expectations out of the water! There is so much to see and every neighborhood had such unique character. I tried to keep a packed schedule to fit as much as possi...

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Where to Eat

What to See

Where to Stay

Where to Shop

Where to Eat

The restaurants I tried and loved

Can be a bit chaotic but a must see! Go early if you can. I got the viral Black Pig sandwich and chocolate strawberries and I don't care what anyone says, these were woooooooorth it.

Borough Market: London's premier food market

I wanted a unique afternoon tea experience and this place was unreal. The hotel itself is stunning but the menu and execution was an unbelievable experience. Definitely go here!

Luxury Tea Room in London | Art Afternoon Tea at Rosewood

An adorable little spot with great coffee and treats. I went out of my way to go here and I'm so glad I did.

FRED BAKERY HOLBORN, London - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...

Close to my hotel and was such a great meal. Staff was so kind and the Italian food was incredible.

Agrodolce London

Incredible Indian food, no complaints from me.

Colonel Saab

What to See

London is packed with attractions and things to do, here is everything I got to see and do.

The coronation site of British monarchs and resting place of so many notable figures. It’s hard to describe the awe you’ll feel when seeing this place.

Westminster Abbey

This was my favorite attraction in the city, there was a lot more than I expected, and it holds the Crown Jewels.

Tower of London

This place is absolutely MASSIVE. Definitely block off a few hours minimum to even scratch the surface. I highly recommend one of their audioguide tours to help navigate.

British Museum

This was a last minute decision and ended up being one of the best parts of the trip

Six The Musical

I happened to be there while Chelsea in Bloom was happening and it was a perfect afternoon activity to walk around seeing the displays and exploring the Chelsea neighborhood.

Chelsea In Bloom: London's Free Flower Festival

An obvious must see in London, even if you only get to see it from the outside.

Buckingham Palace

This was a great way to start the trip and get a lay of the land. And add the boat ride, it was a great activity for a sunny day and the guide was great.

Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

If you've ever been fascinated by the infamous Jack the Ripper case, then definitely take a tour. The guide was really fun and knew so much about the case.

Jack the Ripper Tour

Where to Stay

I was so pleased with this hotel! They let me check in early and upgrade me to a larger room. The service was amazing and the breakfast was great. Was also close to a few metro stations so getting around was very easy. Would absolutely stay here agai...

The Rathbone Hotel Fitzrovia

Where to Shop

Some of the shopping experiences I was able to sqeeze into my trip.

A street of bookshops, need I say more?? I spent a long time on this small street trying to decide on only one book to bring home as a souvenir.

Cecil Court - Bookshop Alley

A store that has something for everyone. Each floor is different and has a huge variety of items. My favorite sections were the fabrics and ceramics.

Liberty London

Even if just to browse, you have to stop in here to check out this iconic spot

Harrods

Another iconic shop in London with so many goodies to take home from your trip

Fortnum & Mason