London & Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-08-10

London and Edinburgh offer a spectacular blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking urban and natural landscapes. In London, you'll enjoy royal palaces, world-class museums, and bustling markets, while Edinburgh will charm you with ancient castles, medieval alleys, and a unique Scottish atmosphere.

Top things to do in London & Edinburgh

Things to do in London & Edinburgh include British Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Buckingham Palace. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 4-day itinerary for London & Edinburgh

Here is what 4 days in London & Edinburgh look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Library of Birmingham · City Centre
  2. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery · City Centre
  3. National Sea Life Centre
  4. Hall of Memory
  5. Gas Street Basin · City Centre
  6. IKON Gallery · Brindleyplace
  7. Town Hall
  8. The Coffin Works
  9. CBSO Centre

Day 2

  1. Birmingham Botanical Gardens · Edgbaston
  2. Winterbourne House and Garden
  3. Cannon Hill Park · Moseley
  4. mac
  5. Edgbaston Cricket Ground
  6. Sarehole Mill
  7. Moseley Bog & Joy's Wood Nature Reserve

Day 3

  1. Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
  2. The Pen Museum
  3. Soho House
  4. Aston Hall
  5. Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum · Eastside

Day 4

  1. Birmingham Back to Backs · City Centre
  2. O2 Academy Birmingham
  3. Singers Hill Synagogue
  4. St. Thomas' Church and Peace Gardens
  5. St Martin in the Bull Ring
  6. The Old Crown
  7. St Philip's Cathedral · City Centre

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in London & Edinburgh?

British Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, London Eye, Westminster Abbey and 9 more. British Museum: One of the world's largest and most important museums, with vast collections covering human history.

What can you do in 4 days in London & Edinburgh?

Day 1: Library of Birmingham, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, National Sea Life Centre, Hall of Memory. Day 2: Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Winterbourne House and Garden, Cannon Hill Park, mac. Day 3: Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, The Pen Museum, Soho House, Aston Hall. Day 4: Birmingham Back to Backs, O2 Academy Birmingham, Singers Hill Synagogue, St. Thomas' Church and Peace Gardens.

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