Autumn in London

Discover London in autumn

Cosy up in a pub, contemplate the changing seasons in the park and stock up on warm coats and jumpers in the city's trendy shops. Autumn brings out the best in London.

There's plenty of fun to be had even if it rains, from blockbuster exhibitions and exciting new theatre to Sunday roast and bottomless brunches. So what are you waiting for? Book a train + hotel package and enjoy an autumnal break in London.

The best things to do in autumn in London

London’s best-loved pubs

The pub is the cornerstone of London’s social and neighbourhood life: a place to celebrate, commiserate, or simply shoot the breeze over well-earned pints. From old-school haunts to crowd-pleasers, there’s a pub out there for every visit. Find out more about the best pubs in London.

Visit the Harry Potter Studio

Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the magical world of Harry Potter at Warner Bros Studios, within 1 hour of London. Whether you’re a die-hard Potter fan or just looking for a fun break for all the family, the Harry Potter Studio tour is a great way to spend a day in London, whatever the weather. Find out more about the Harry Potter studio tours.

Hit the shops around London

From high-street brands to niche boutiques, London is one of the best cities to head to when in need of a chic wardrobe update. Both local designers and big names in the industry have settled in the British capital to offer shopping addicts the best of fashion and trends. Find out all you need to know about shopping in London.

Explore the Tate Modern

Tate Britain’s provocative sibling brings together some of contemporary art’s most talked-about pieces in its Bankside home. This former powerhouse is a fitting industrial vitrine for fully-charged artwork, from the Young British Artists’ bisected animals and unmade beds to Carl Andre’s pile of old bricks. See stars from Dada to Pop movements, ogle London’s panorama from the top floors and tour the geometric extension – a work of art in itself. Find out more about the Tate Modern.

Discover London’s great outdoors

Enjoy glorious London autumn walks in some of the capital's most beautiful parks. Escaping the urban bustle is something of a local pastime. The first hint of sunshine sees blissed-out Londoners heading to their neighbourhood park, cold drinks and frisbee in hand, for a chance to soak up the rays. From the sprawling Royal Hyde Park to the botanic treasure troves of Kew Gardens. Find out more about London's great outdoors.