With five airports plus international train lines, London is an easy place to get to. This might explain why tourists flock here in such huge numbers. Over 20 million overseas visitors arrived in 2019 making it the most visited city in the UK by a long, long way. In turn, it also makes it an excellent location for Airbnb hosts.

Whilst visiting London those tourists spent a whopping 15 billion pounds on accommodation, activities and retail. With that in mind, it's not surprising that tourism remains one of the fastest-growing industries in Britain and is why holiday and short-term rentals continue to be in such high demand.

Planning on visiting Big Ben? Well, that’s actually just the name of the bell within the clock and not the clock tower itself. That was imaginatively named the Clock Tower until 2012 when it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in honour of Queen Elizabeth.

If the next stop on your list is feeding the birds in Trafalgar Square, I’m afraid you can’t. Since 2003 it’s been illegal to feed the pigeons so you could face a £500 fine if you get caught breaking the law.

However, if you’re disappointed by that, why not feed a parakeet instead? Flocks of the jewel green birds are a strange but common sight in certain areas of London. Why not head to Kensington Gardens and see if you can tempt them down from the trees?

If all that feeding of the parrots makes you peckish, you can pick up a scotch egg from Fortnum and Masons. (According to them) They were the original inventors of the picnic favourite in the 1700s. Meaning the humble scotch egg isn't Scottish at all but from a Londoner!

London is a city that knows how to party. Indeed, this is most evident from every major date in the calendar being celebrated in style. That’s not to mention the festivals, concerts, gallery openings, theatre productions and sporting events that take place all year round.

However, if you’re looking for a quintessentially London experience why not visit during Wimbledon or the Notting Hill Carnival? How about visiting Kew Gardens at Christmas, catching the BBC Proms in the park or celebrating Diwali in Trafalgar square? Or for a real sense of tradition and military splendour, watch the Trooping the Colour ceremony held in honour of the Queen’s Birthday.

Chances are you’re familiar with London’s main attractions such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace or the Houses of Parliament. However, it’s also worth doing some research and finding out about a few of London’s more hidden gems.

These include things such as being able to take a yoga class beneath the blue whale inside the Natural History Museum. If that isn't appealing you can take a walking tour through Soho and Convent Garden. There you might spot the strange and secret sculptures hiding amongst the buildings. Also, you can visit the fake houses in Leinster Gardens or the Brixton Windmill or hunt for the hidden chamber under Tower Bridge!

Whatever you choose to do with your time in London you won’t struggle to fill it. Your biggest struggle will be planning another visit to do everything you couldn’t fit into this trip!