Use this guide to plan your group's time in London. For places to stay, compare London group accommodation and confirm the exact property address before planning journeys.
London is vast, but groups work best by neighbourhood. If your group wants space to actually spread out rather than a London flat, the better move is often basing just outside the city — GEH has real stock within easy reach.
If you’re doing London itself: best areas to base a day trip from
South Bank — Thames views, museums, theatres.
Shoreditch/Hoxton — Bars, independent restaurants, galleries.
King’s Cross/Camden — Markets, music venues.
Covent Garden/West End — Theatre district.
Top attractions for groups
- Tower of London (book group tickets; 2–3 hours)
- British Museum (free; 2–3 hours)
- River Thames walk (South Bank to Tower Bridge; 2 hours)
- West End show (book in advance)
- Borough Market (1–2 hours)
- Tate Modern (free; 2–3 hours)
Where to eat as a large group
Fine dining: Dishoom, The Ivy Collection (reservations essential for groups)
Casual: Borough Market, Brick Lane, Covent Garden, Shoreditch street food
Getting around London with a large group
Parking: Expensive and difficult — don’t bother.
Public transport: Oyster Day Caps (~£9 pp, unlimited buses and tube).
Best time to visit
May–June / September: Best weather, fewer crowds. Avoid August: School holidays, expensive.
Before you send the London weekend plan
Choose one main activity for your full day, one meal everyone will attend and a meeting point for anyone arriving separately. Check the route from the actual house rather than a city-centre map. Ask venues to confirm the full group size, deposits, dietary needs and access arrangements before collecting money.
Share a short version of the plan with booking references, travel arrangements and an indoor fallback. Leave optional time so guests can rest or explore separately. Attraction opening times, ticket prices, restaurant availability and transport fares can change, so confirm them directly for your dates.
Ready to choose a base? Browse group houses in and around London, then check bedrooms, dining space and the owner's group rules before booking.
