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A Verdict itinerary

London in 3 days

Three days is enough for the essentials and a little curiosity. Start here, then leave space for the city to interrupt the plan.

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9 places worth your time

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Day 1

  1. Natural History Museum01South Kensington · attractionNatural History MuseumNatural History Museum deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)02Kew · attractionKew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens) deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Shoreditch03Shoreditch · neighborhoodShoreditchShoreditch deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 2

  1. Hampstead Heath04Hampstead · attractionHampstead HeathHampstead Heath deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Cambridge (day-trip)05Cambridge · destinationCambridge (day-trip)Cambridge (day-trip) deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. The Savoy06London · hotelThe SavoyThe Savoy deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 3

  1. Greenwich07Greenwich · neighborhoodGreenwichGreenwich deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Leeds Castle (day-trip)08Maidstone · destinationLeeds Castle (day-trip)Leeds Castle (day-trip) deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Hampton Court Palace09Hampton Court · attractionHampton Court PalaceHampton Court Palace deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict