Why the off-season is considered the best time to visit London
Although most tourists prefer to travel during the more popular seasons, it is in the off-season that you can get more positive travel experiences. At this time, you can meet significantly fewer tourists, stay in a hotel at more affordable prices, and have a good time without heat or cold.
For tourists who go to London in the spring and fall, they open up completely different prospects. Why the English capital is worth visiting at this time, Travel + Leisure told us.
London's moderate weather prevails during the fall months of September through October and the spring months of April and May. During this time, you can choose relatively inexpensive accommodation, and the streets are not so crowded with tourists, which allows you to explore every corner of London in peace.
What to visit:
- Spirited Away - a theatrical adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's film at the London Coliseum;
- Hogwarts in the Snow - a walking tour of the Warner Bros. studio from November 16, 2024 to January 19, 2025;
- Christmas at Kew - a lighted trail in Kew Gardens to celebrate Christmas and the New Year from November 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025;
- EFG London Jazz Festival - during this festival, world-famous jazz performers perform for 10 days;
- Eid Festival - held in April in Trafalgar Square;
- Shakespeare's Birthday - held in April and accompanied by walking tours of the city and a full program at Shakespeare's Globe Theater.
Where to eat:
- Brixton Village Market - here you can find a variety of food from London's diaspora communities;
- Supercute Bar;
- Addis in Brixton coffee shop;
- Fish, Tings & Wings - a place that serves seasonal Caribbean street food.
Where to stay:
- Raffles at the OWO is a new hotel that recently opened in London;
- The Peninsula London - the hotel is located between Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace;
- Ember Locke - this art deco hotel can be found near Notting Hill;
- Rosewood London - in this hotel, you can see paintings by British artist David Hockney right on the desserts.
