Visiting UK

Best Time of Year to Visit London

Spring in London

Many people planning to visit the UK wonder what the best time of year to visit London is. London is not known for having particularly good weather at any time of year, but there are certain times of year that are best for visits to London.

One of the best times to visit London is in the late spring. Temperatures are usually warm and flowers and trees are in full bloom. London parks like St. James’s Park and Hyde Park are beautiful in late spring, and the tourist crowds are not yet at their summer peaks.

If you like festivals and the chance of warmer weather, the best time of year to visit London is in the summer. There are concerts in Hyde Park, music and theatre festivals throughout the city, and Londoners are out in droves when the weather is nice.

If you don’t like crowds and you don’t mind cold weather, the best time of year to visit London is in the winter. You can enjoy mulled wine at London’s many Christmas markets or ring in the new year along the Thames. The only drawback to visiting London in the winter is that some attractions are closed or have shorter opening hours. Make sure to check before you visit.

London Audio Walks

Changing of the Guard

London audio walks are a great way to get to know the UK capital and is abundance of sightseeing highlights.

Free audio walks are available for download from many websites across the Internet. Walks range from historical tours of neighborhoods like The City of London to informational guides to places like Covent Garden and Soho.

There are London audio walks available in a range of different lengths. Some walks are short and only take around 30 minutes. These are good for getting a general overview of a particular part of London. Other walks are longer and go into more detail about specific buildings, people, and places in London.

Whatever London audio walk you choose, you can download it onto an iPod or other listening device, pop in your headphones, and start learning about the city.

How to Get from London to Sissinghurst Castle Gardens

Sissinghurst Castle Gardens

To get from London to Sissinghurst Castle Gardens you can either drive or take a train and then a bus.

If you drive from London to Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, take the A262 to Sissinghurst and turn left at the sign for the gardens. You will see the sign about 1 mile after you drive through the town. There is parking available on the premises for a small fee.

If you take a train from London to Staplehurst, you have two options for getting to Sissinghurst Castle Gardens.

The first is to take the Arriva 4/5 Maidstone-Hastings bus to Sissinghurst and walk the 3/4 mile trail or road to Sissinghurst Castle. The trail starts just after the main town and is marked by a small sign on the left side of the road.

The second option for getting to Sissinghurst Castle Gardens is to take the special National Trust bus from the Staplehurst train station to the Sissinghurst Castle grounds. These buses run on Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, and holidays from mid-March through September. This option is best on Sundays and holidays, when the Arriva buses don’t run.