Lady’s 4 Day London Itinerary

I’ve shared a lot of London itineraries on the blog. From 1 day to 3, I’ve written out my ideal mix of things to do, see, and eat in the UK capital. I’ve gotten good feedback from you about them, so today I want to share my 4 day London itinerary. I hope you find it helpful!

4 Day London Itinerary

4 days is a good amount of time to see the big sights, get a deeper understanding of the city, and explore some under-the-radar areas of the UK capital.

I recommend starting with my 3-day itinerary and adding one of the following day-long segments to complete your 4 day London itinerary. They all have something different to offer, so you can choose the one that appeals most.

Hampstead

Hampstead is my favorite London neighborhood. I spent years living here and still go back every chance I get. Up in north London, it’s easily accessible by tube and has enough to see and do for a full day in the city.

Hampstead is right for you if you love the idea of an English village conveniently located in London. The streets are full of picturesque houses and the neighborhood has one of the city’s wildest parks.

My ideal day in Hampstead starts with breakfast on or around Hampstead High Street. Afterwards I browse the shops before meandering around the area.

Church Row, Holly Walk, Flask Walk, and Mansfield Place are favorites, but it’s hard to go wrong in Hampstead. My self-guided Hampstead walk has a guided route and map that’s helpful for exploring, too.

When I’m hungry for lunch I go to the Holly Bush, my favorite pub in London. It’s tucked away on a side street and has a warren of rooms that transport me back in time.

When I’m finished, it’s off to Hampstead Heath for a long walk and great views of London from Parliament Hill. Kenwood House, a stately home in London, is fun to explore as well.

In the late afternoon I head to South End Green to shop at Daunt Books and have a drink at one of the many pubs with beer gardens. Then I stroll back up to the high street for dinner at a local restaurant.

Greenwich

Greenwich is another of the loveliest London neighborhoods, and it’s a great place to spend the last day of your 4 day London itinerary.

Located in the southeast of the city, it’s best reached by boat from central London. The ride is one of the highlights of spending a day here, and I love the views of London from the Thames.

Greenwich is perfect for history lovers and stargazers. It has more museums per square foot than seemingly any other part of London, and is home to the Royal Observatory of Greenwich Mean Time fame.

It’s a great place to add to your itinerary for 4 days in London if you love digging into the past, staring at the stars, or enjoying good views.

My ideal day in Greenwich starts with the aforementioned boat ride, which drops me off right in the heart of Maritime Greenwich.

From the waterfront I take in the Cutty Sark, a 19th-century British clipper ship, and then head to the National Maritime Museum.

Afterwards I duck into the chapel of the Old Royal Naval College to see the amazing painted ceiling, then explore the 17th-century Queen’s House, a stunning example of Palladian architecture with an amazing spiral staircase.

From the Queen’s House I head to lunch at the famous covered market before trekking up to the Royal Observatory.

I always like standing with one foot on either side of the Prime Meridian and soaking up the spectacular views of London from the top of the hill in Greenwich Park.

Afterwards I walk back down into Greenwich and explore the side streets and their colorful doors until it’s time for dinner. The area has great pubs, so I end my day with a meal before hopping back on the boat to go home.

If you want to explore the best of the neighborhood, my self-guided Greenwich walk will take you to all the places I mentioned above.

Richmond

In the southwest, Richmond is a third London neighborhood that’s worth a special trip. It’s easy to get to by tube or train from central London, and makes a great destination for the last day of your 4 day London itinerary.

Home to a lovely riverfront area, a park filled with deer, and great shops and restaurants, Richmond is perfect if you like being outdoors and want to feel like a local in London.

My ideal day in Richmond begins with breakfast at one of the area’s many cafes and quickly moves to the side streets. The lanes, walks, and courts that radiate from the high street are full of sweet surprises, and Richmond Green is idyllic.

When I’m done exploring, I give myself a chance to browse the shops before stopping for lunch at a riverside pub. They’re great places to soak up the sun and watch the boats go by on clear days.

After lunch I head up the hill to Richmond Park. Like Hampstead Heath, it’s one of the city’s largest and most beautiful green spaces.

It’s famous for its deer, too, so I always make sure to have my camera ready as I’m meandering.

When the sun starts to sink, I head back into the neighborhood for dinner at one of the restaurants near the high street, then hop on the tube to go home for the evening.

If you want more direction, my self-guided Richmond walk has a helpful route and map you can follow to explore the area.

4 Days in London

I hope you’ve found these ideas for your 4 day London itinerary helpful and that you have a great time in the UK capital whatever you end up doing.

You can read about additional under-the-radar places in the city in Secret London – An Unusual Guide. If you’re in the UK, you can get it here. If you’re in the US, you can get it here.

How about you? What would you include in an itinerary for 4 days in London?

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