London in February: What to See, Do & Eat in 7 Days
Dates: Feb 6 – Feb 12, 2026
Vibe: Cozy, cultural, beautiful, and full of bonding moments 💛
Weather: 5–10 °C (chilly but not freezing pack a warm coat, umbrella, and comfy shoes)
Day 1 - Feb 6: Welcome Back to London!
Morning:
Arrive at your hotel or Airbnb. (Best areas: Covent Garden, South Bank, or Kensington.)
Freshen up and have breakfast at The Breakfast Club - Soho (fun, vibrant, perfect for first morning).
Afternoon:
Take a walk through Covent Garden shops, street performers, little cafes.
Visit Neal’s Yard, a colourful hidden alley great for photos.
Evening:
Dinner at Dishoom Covent Garden (warm, Bombay-style comfort food).
If you’re not too tired, take a Thames Evening Walk from Embankment to Westminster Bridge Big Ben lights up beautifully at night.
Day 2 – Feb 7: Icons of London
Morning:
Visit Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard usually around 10:45 am).
Walk through St. James’s Park swans, views of the London Eye.
Afternoon:
Explore Westminster Abbey (1–1.5 hrs).
See Big Ben and Houses of Parliament perfect photo spot.
Lunch at Pret a Manger or The Caxton Grill nearby.
Evening:
Ride the London Eye just before sunset.
Dinner at Skylon (Southbank Centre) river views + lovely atmosphere.
Day 3 – Feb 8: Museum & Market Day
Morning:
Visit The British Museum (free entry; must-see highlights: Rosetta Stone, Mummies, Greek Parthenon sculptures).
Short coffee stop at Store Street Espresso.
Afternoon:
Head to Camden Market for lunch try street food stalls and explore vintage stores.
Walk along Regent’s Canal if the weather’s nice.
Evening:
Dinner in Soho try Bancone (pasta) or Flat Iron (budget-friendly steak).
Optional: see a West End show (Mamma Mia, Wicked, Frozen book ahead).
Day 4 – Feb 9: Royal & Elegant London
Morning:
Visit Kensington Palace and walk around Hyde Park.
Stop by the Italian Gardens and feed the ducks at Serpentine Lake.
Afternoon:
Explore Notting Hill pastel houses, cute bookshops, Portobello Market (great photos + souvenirs).
Lunch at Farm Girl Café (healthy + pretty).
Evening:
Head to Harrods or Liberty London for luxury window shopping.
Dinner at The Ivy Chelsea Garden fairy-lit terrace, perfect for mother-daughter dinner.
Day 5 – Feb 10: Art, Views & Afternoon Tea
Morning:
Visit Tate Modern (free art museum on the South Bank).
Walk across the Millennium Bridge to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Afternoon:
Enjoy Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason or Sketch Mayfair a special treat!
Explore Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.
Evening:
Dinner at Cicchetti Piccadilly or Hoppers Soho.
Optional: night walk through Carnaby Street lights.
Day 6 – Feb 11: Day Trip from London
Take a relaxing train trip easy and safe for both of you.
Options:
Windsor Castle (40 min from Paddington Station) - royal history + charming town.
Oxford (1 hr 15 min from Paddington) - historic colleges, tea rooms, Harry Potter filming sites.
Brighton (1 hr from Victoria Station) - seaside day out if weather is good.
Evening:
Return to London and have a simple dinner near your stay - Pizza Express or Zizzi for a cozy night in.
Day 7 – Feb 12: Farewell London
Morning:
Leisurely breakfast at Gail’s Bakery.
Final shopping stop at Covent Garden Market or King’s Cross St Pancras (Platform 9¾ shop).
Afternoon:
Short walk along the Southbank to soak in final views of the Thames.
Head to the airport - heart full, suitcase heavier.
Extra Tips
Get an Oyster Card or contactless bank card for transport (bus/tube).
Many museums are free great for breaks between outdoor walks.
February is chilly dress in layers & bring gloves.
Book shows, Kew Gardens, or Afternoon Tea in advance.
What you can use
You can use an Oyster card with pay-as-you-go credit for Tube, bus, DLR and many rail services in London.
You can also simply tap in/out with a contactless card (e.g., your bank debit/credit card) or a mobile wallet (Apple Pay / Google Pay) and travel as you would.
Daily caps apply so you don’t pay more than a set amount in one day if you use pay-as-you-go.
⚠️ Things to check / best practice
Make sure you touch in at the start of a journey and touch out at the end (for Tube/Overground) when using Oyster or contactless. Otherwise you may be over-charged.
If you tap in with one card (or device) and tap out with another, the system may treat it as two journeys or not apply the cap correctly. So stick to the same card/device for one full direction.
Just don’t switch cards during a journey. You must always touch out with the same card as you used to touch in.
If you’re visiting and the subscription/discounts aren’t relevant, a contactless card or mobile wallet is often the simplest. Many visitors skip buying a tourist Oyster because contactless works seamlessly.
If you buy an Oyster, check your balance and top it up in advance or at machines; the machines still work and you can load money online or at stations.
My recommendation for you
Since you’re visiting for about a week and staying in London Feb 6–12, here’s what I would suggest:
Use your contactless bank card or use Apple Pay/Google Pay. It’s very convenient and eliminates the need to buy and top up an Oyster.
If you prefer to keep things separate (for budgeting) you could buy an Oyster card for you and top it up either works.
Make sure you have valid cards/devices ready before your first journey, so you don’t find yourself stuck at barriers.
In colder February weather, shorter journeys and walking may be common and this ease of tap-and-go is quite nice.
Check if any of the rail journeys outside London (if you’re doing the day trip) require paper tickets or special rail card discounts contactless works for most London Tube/Overground journeys but outside zones you should check the train operator’s rules.
Note from Londonyaar
All timings and details are updated as of November 2025. We’ve ensured everything is correct, but if you notice any changes (closures, new timings, or ticket prices), message us at @Londonyaar we’ll update it right away!
Enjoy your week in London make it cozy, joyful, and full of laughter.