London Weather in November
Visiting London in November is a great time due to the mild cold weather and onset of the Christmas celebrations. The weather during the beginning of the month is cooling making it an ideal for doing sightseeing and enjoying other fun activities during the day time.
Visitors should, however, be prepared for an occasional shower of rain and should carry raincoats and umbrellas for protection. During these rainy bouts, visitors can enjoy indoor activities such as catching a show at one of the West End Theaters, or attend one of the shows of the Jazz festival or have fun at one of the Disney Ice Shows.
The second part of the month is usually the beginning of the winter season with chilly mornings and daytime becoming shorter making this suitable for more nightlife activities. With Christmas around the corner, a stroll in the christmas markets, participating in the christmas lighting ceremony or just getting mesmerised by the beautiful christmas lighting decorations all over the city can be very enjoyable. Visitors travelling during this time should be well clothed with woollens to keep warm. If they are lucky, visitors may get lucky enough to view some snowfall as well.
What to Pack for London in November
When packing for London in November, plan your dresses and shoes based on your planned activities. Some essentials for a November travel to London would include a raincoat for daytime sightseeing during drizzles, an umbrella, one woolly scarf to keep you warm and a hat to protect your head from the sun rays. Women should pack leggings, jeans, and trousers to keep their legs warm and long sleeves pull over to cover the upper part.
London’s changeable weather suggests a layering of clothes. When not quite cold, a jumper, a medium weight waterproof jacket, a coat or a cardigan should be comfortable. During cold weather, additional winter attire such as thermals and long coats are recommended.
The shoes recommended are waterproof leather boots or canvas sneakers for sightseeing.
Things to do in London in November
About The Shard:
The Shard is based on a height of 310 meters and 95 stories high. The perfect spot from where you can get the best views of London city. Being London's highest viewing platform, you avail the chance of grasping the splendid 360 degrees view of the entire city.
About The View from The Shard Ticket in London:
The View from The Shard Ticket in London lets you avail of admission to London’s incredible and highest viewing gallery from where you can take the glimpses of the entire city from the top of The Shard. You shall be able to enjoy the indoor viewing platform and the open-air sky deck and hear the noise and roars of the London city as a whole.
Don't miss the chance of grabbing the great views of London's most renowned places like Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the Gherkin, and the London Eye. Besides, you can choose in between a glass of champagne or a cocktail and enjoy your drink while you grab the views of the city.
Ticket Types:
The view from the Shard ticket
Fastrack Entry with Champagne Experience
Fastrack Entry Tickets
The View From the Shard Opening Hours:
Time -10 am to 10 pm, Daily
Closed on Christmas
Closing times will vary according to the season and special events.
How to Reach:
Address: 32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG.
How to get there: By underground: The nearest underground station is London Bridge (Jubilee and Northern line)
Note:
For a better experience, please arrive between 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Please also note there may be a short waiting time to enter The View from The Shard during busy hours.
Child ticket: Age 4-15
Closing times will vary according to the season and special events.
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Learn about the leading heroes and the places where figures of British history are buried. Besides, you can also explore the site of every coronation that has been existed since the 11th century. The Westminster Abbey London ticket lets you understand the famous venue of notable royal weddings and events. The ticket provides you with the facility of multiple entry times that is applicable for the entire day.
Opening Hours:
Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Address: 20 Dean’s Yard, Great North Door, London, SW1P 3PA
Note:
Children aged 6-16 years can book the child Westminster Abbey ticket.
The monument will be closed on Sundays.
The River Thames in London leads you to one of the most historical and cultural landmarks in London. You get to hop across with the River Red Rover and witness the mesmerizing views of the famous River Thames and land onto the tour’s four pier stops near the city’s top attractions.
The River Thames acts as a bridge leading you to the city’s astonishing marvels and the sites of British Monarchs since the 11th-century, the Westminster Abbey. You shall gather the sights of the famous ancient fortress, the Tower of London and understand the British monarchy’s priceless Crown Jewels.
About hop on hop off Thames River Cruise:
Get astonished at the city’s famous and prominent monuments such as the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe, Big Ben, etc. Besides, you shall be able to easily roam endlessly at any one of four piers which are located near the city’s top attractions. The onboard live commentary also helps you to learn the history and cultural composition of London and understand the richness of the city as a whole.
How to Reach:
You can reach the below-mentioned boarding location with the help of the following ways.
Westminster Pier: Take the London Underground to Westminster Station. Walk 1 minute
London Eye Pier: Take the London Underground to Waterloo Station
Tower Pier: Take the London Underground to Monument Station or Tower Hill Station
Greenwich Pier: Take the London Underground to North Greenwich Station
Timings:
This hop-on hop-off Thames river cruise runs daily every 40 minutes from 10:00 am-6:15 pm
Last sail admission: 6:15 pm
Route: Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, and Greenwich Pier.
Note:
Children aged 5-15 years can book the child ticket for the hop on hop off Thames river cruise.
Infant aged 0-4 can join the Thames river hop on hop off cruise free of charge.
Watch a Show at West End Theatre
Watching a show in the West End Theaters is one of the Things to do in London in November. West End of London is known for being “Theatreland” for housing 40 major theatres of London. The 1st theatre to open in this area was Theatre Royal Drury Lane. All these theatres stage musicals, family shows, entertainment shows, classic and modern straight plays, and comedy performances.
Location:
Prominent theatre streets include Drury Lane, Shaftesbury Avenue, and the Strand.
Price:
The price varies as per shows.
Timing:
Different shows have different timings.
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Go to the Natural History Museum for Ice Skating
Ice Skating in winter makes the National History Museum one of the Places to visit in London in November. As London’s most spectacular winter attraction, both the main and the kid’s ice rinks, with the backdrop of the museum, are spectacular and enjoyable for both adults and children indulging in skating activities. Adding to its charm is the traditional carousel next to it.
Location:
The Natural History Museum Cromwell Road, London.
Price:
Entry to Museum is free.
Timing:
-The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5:50 pm, Last entry at 5:30 pm.
-Closed from 24th to 26th December.
Stroll at the Christmas Markets
Some of the best markets are Leicester Square Christmas market, Christmas at Flat Iron Square, Kingston Christmas market, Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park Christmas by the River, and Bankside Christmas at Camden Market.
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About the London Eye Ticket:
The London Eye ticket ensures to provide entry to the giant wheel in London, that takes you to the top of the world from where you can witness the charming views of the entire London. With the London Eye tour ticket, you avail the chance to undergo a thrilling and adventurous 40-minute cruise along the River Thames.
Board the air-conditioned glass pod and watch as the vast capital stretches out before you. During the ride, you shall be able to gather information in six languages about the spots such as St. Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben. The spots will be witnessed on the skyline by you during the ride and you can sit back in ease and grasp the charming views of the entire city. Besides, on selecting the respective ticket option, you can take hold of the beautiful views of the River Thames and observe the ferries passing by.
Packages Offered with the London Eye Ticket:
Fast track Entry: Provides access via the fast track boarding line and lets you experience the London Eye 4D Cinema.
Champagne Experience: A fixed date ticket that provides access via the fast track boarding line and lets you experience the London Eye 4D Cinema. Not applicable for children.
London Eye + River Cruise Experience: Provides with a circular sightseeing cruise along the River Thames along with live and audio commentary by a guide in various languages. Also, you get access to the Eye Lounge and London Eye 4D Cinema Experience.
How to Reach:
On availing the London Eye tour tickets, you can reach the location easily by walking, based at walking distances from several London Underground stations. You can also take help of London sightseeing bus tours and reach the location.
Note:
Children aged 0-3 years can enter free of charge.
About Warner Bros. Studio London Tickets with Transfers:
The Warner Bros. Studio London tickets let you get drowned in the world of Harry Potter with the help of this amazing opportunity. You get to enjoy a delightful experience behind-the-scenes tour that takes you to the sets of Harry Potter. Observe and see the epic costumes and props from all the 8 Harry Potter films that made history.
The Warner Bros Studio tour London ticket also lets you walk down Diagon Alley along with stepping into the Great Hall. You get to witness many more iconic sets that were formed in the films and explore the wonders of the brand new Gringotts Wizarding Bank. Don't forget to visit Platform 9 3/4, and get seated on the Hogwarts Express train. With the train ride, you shall get a feeling like you are a part of the journey being a wizard. Besides, this package is inclusive of round trip train rides that let you experience a comfortable journey between the London Euston and Watford Junction Rail Station.
Timings: 11 AM
How to Reach:
Train (London Euston to Watford Junction)
You can take any train from London Euston Station to Watford Junction, but please note that your entry to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is at 11:00 am.
Bus (Watford Junction to Warner Bros. Studio Tour)
The shuttle bus between Watford Junction and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London runs every 20 minutes from 9:20 am outside of the main station (journey time: approx. 15 minutes)
The shuttle bus is free to anyone with a valid voucher
When returning from the Studio Tour, simply follow the signs 'Shuttle Bus to Watford Junction'
Note:
No refunds will be issued for late arrivals in the Warner Bros. Studio London tickets.
Children aged 0-4 years can enter for free but need to make a booking to get the voucher.
Children aged above 4 years will be counted as adults for Warner Bros Studio tour London tickets.
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Witness the Lord Mayor's Show
The Lord Mayor’s Show, 805 years old show, is an enjoyable civic parade that combines the medieval ritual with the modern dynamism. In this parade, over 6000 people participate as marching bands, military detachments, dancing troupes with lots of ceremonial displays. Every year, the procession is different and creates a spectacle that is known to the world while.
The show is held on 14th November every year. Visitors can watch this spectacular procession by being present in one of the streets which falls in the route of the procession. They can also opt to purchase grandstand seat tickets which are released around early July every year for the November show.
Location:
The procession goes from Mansion House to the Royal Courts via St Pauls. In the afternoon, it comes back from Royal Court via Embankment and Victoria Street.
Price:
40 pounds per person.
Timing:
The show involves two processions at 11 am and 1.15 pm, Guided Walk at 3 pm and the Show Zone is open for the whole day.
The Kew Gardens, renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers a great spot that is comprised of a wide variety of living plants. The Kew Gardens lets you witness a glass house that breathes with the freshness of green plants. The Kew Gardens is occupied with the fresh plants that are restored from the Temperate House till the tropical rainforests of the Palm House.
You also see the Treetop Walkway, which would hold you overwhelmed with the most exciting tree-top experience in the UK. You shall be able to go under the ground, which will eventually lead you to 59 feet up in the air. You shall get close to trees that will take your breath away and let you breathe freshly at the same time.
About Kew Gardens Entrance Tickets:
The Kew Gardens entrance tickets let you explore and witness the world’s largest gallery of living plants. You get to roam around the garden and explore uncountable herbal plant varieties that are very helpful to humans. In other words, you shall be able to explore tropical rainforests inside the Palm House and view the freshly restored Temperate House.
You can also pick some rare plants to your home and store some valuable plants in the world. Besides, you also get to visit the Bamboo Garden which is renowned as a home to the UK's largest collection of bamboos. The spot lets get astonished at the wide range of plants ranging from lofty pole varieties to wispy species.
Opening Hours:
Gardens open at 10:00 am daily
Closing times may vary (usually 6 pm or 7 pm during the summer season and 4 pm or 5 pm in the winter season)
The last admission is 1 hour before each closing time
How to Reach:
The Kew Gardens is based at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AE, UK and you can easily reach the location with the help of the following ways:
By tube: Kew Gardens station is 500m from Victoria Gate. It is in Zone 3 and is served by the District Line (Richmond branch) and London Overground
By train: Kew Bridge station is 800m from Elizabeth Gate, via Kew Bridge. South West Trains run services from Waterloo, via Vauxhall and Clapham Junction. There is no level access at Kew Bridge
By bus: Route 65 stops close to Lion Gate and Victoria Gate; Route 391 stops near Kew Gardens station; Routes 237 and 267 stop at Kew Bridge station
Note:
Children aged 4-16 years can book the child Kew Gardens London tickets.
Children aged 0-3 don't need to book the Kew Gardens entrance tickets and can enter for free.
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of the world's greatest and phenomenal royal parks in Central London, the historical capital city of the United Kingdom. Situated in the heart of the city, the park offers a plethora of activities for the visitors starting from boating, swimming, horse riding, tennis, skating, jogging, walking and many more.
Adorned with innumerable varieties of trees and flowers and a beautiful glittering lake, Hyde Park has been attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world. You can witness many amazing buildings, monuments, memorials, fountains, statues and a bird sanctuary inside the park. The park is also the residence for a diverse variety of birds and insects, and hence a paradise for wildlife photographers and bird watchers.
Several world-renowned conferences, events, and seminars, music concerts, charity shows are organized in the park. The funds raised from many of those events are dedicated to the maintenance and preservation of the park. Café joints, bars, restaurants, beverage shops inside the park serve delicious refreshments and dishes to the visitors.
Every year during the Christmas and New Year, the entire park is transformed into a magical land with the illuminated decorations and glittering lights coupled with several exciting attractions and eateries. Circus shows, skiing, and skating competitions and many musical events form a part of the winter magic in Hyde Park.
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Explore London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom with hop on hop off London bus. Visit over 80 top attractions such as Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Now with Thrillophilia, you don't have to wait in long lines to visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, The Shard, London Zoo, and Tower Bridge.
You will get a pass to explore St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, and The Shard with the 1 day, 2 days, 3 days and 4 days sightseeing tour. You will get a free guidebook filled with useful information, tips, and city maps.
The London Pass gives you access to 1-day unlimited rides on the city’s hop-on hop-off bus of London. The pass gets activate when it is used for the first time and will be valid for the next 1,2,3 or 4 days depending on your pass selected.
Ticket Types:
Pass for 1 Day
Pass for 2 Days
Pass for 3 Days
Pass for 4 Days
Note:
London Pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Children aged 5-15 years can book the child ticket for hop on hop off with London Pass.
Children aged 0-4 can join for free.
The London Pass only grants one-time access to each attraction.
Bring a valid ID proof.
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Christmas lights in the Westend
With Christmas in a month's time, London in November sees the special occassion of the lighting festival of the Christmas lights in the Westend. Visitors are enchanted to participate in the festival of switch-on of the Christmas Lights for Chritsmas.
The West End Christmas Lights switch-on festival is held on the 1st December with entertainment from Midday. Visitors can watch entertainment shows, purchase gifts and crafts from stalls and enjoy local food and drink from stalls and then gather at Vinicombe Street during the big switch-on that takes place at 5:30 pm.
Location:
Vinicombe Street, Ashton Lane, Cresswell Lane, and Ruthven Lane.
Price:
No ticket to join the celebration.
Timing:
The celebration starts at 12 pm and continues till 6 pm. The switch happens at 5:30 pm.
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Have fun at Disney On Ice
Disney on Ice, originally known as Walt Disney’s World on Ice is a series of touring Ice Shows with figure skaters featuring different Disney characters. One of the must things to do in London in November is to attend one of their shows. Watching favourite disney characters, with whom everyone is acquainted from childhood, perform shows can be enlivening for not only the kids but also the adult visitors.
Location: Budweiser Gardens, Dundas Street, London.
Price: Varies from show to show.
Timing: Varies from show to show.
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Have fun at the London Jazz Festival
One of the Things to do in London in November is to attend the EFG London Jazz Festival, a music festival held every November for 10 days. The festival is renowned for showcasing a heterogeneous mixture of both new and old talented musicians from all over the world. It is a real treat for those music lovers. Visitors, with an ear for music, will find this festival to be a great fortune as they will get the opportunity to listen to various kinds of music from all over the world.
Location:
The festival takes place in various London venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, King’s Place, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wigmore Hall, and many other theatres.
Price:
The price varies as per shows.
Timing:
Different shows have different timings.
