Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will be closed for 22 days this summer – here’s how to avoid the disruption is one of our hand-picked Events finds for London. Major maintenance works are taking place between the two central London rail stations this summer.
Why London? London is a vast, layered world city where royal history, endless neighborhoods, green parks and global food sit side by side. The city is known for royal landmarks, free world-class museums, West End theatre and markets.
Good to know: May–September for parks and long evenings; December is festive but cold and dark early. The Tube and buses cover everything with a contactless tap; central areas reward walking.