Travel Inspiration for Your London Vacation
Welcome to London! As your Celtic Experts, we’re here to introduce you to the vibrant local restaurants, top sights and best places to stay on your vacation to England. From perfectly-planned guided tours to custom travel packages, we can’t wait to share the traditional experiences of our homelands with you.
Explore the best places to eat, see and stay in London
- Westminster in Abbey
- Borough Market
- Stonehenge
- Bath
- Windsor Castle
- Big Ben
- Buckingham Palace
- Harry Potter Film Locations
Top places to eat and drink in London
From hidden gems to iconic sights, these are the best places to start your very own Celtic story in London. No matter where you decide to go, you’ll get authentic experiences hand-picked just for you.
Culinary at the Borough Market
Spend your day walking through the energetic stalls of London’s most delicious destination: The Borough Market. This open-air bazaar has been serving hungry patrons for over 1,000 years and is lined with local chefs competing for your attention around every corner.
Tea at Westminster Abbey
Take part in the time-honored tradition of afternoon tea amidst the very walls that once served Kings, Queens, Poets & Priests.
What sights to see in London
Stonehenge, Bath & Windsor Castle
Stories of ancient aliens, ancient Rome, and ancient Kings will have culture-seekers everywhere exhausted with disbelief that so many sites can be seen in one day.
Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour
Familiar fans and new friends: all are welcome. The magical world of wizarding is sure to take everyone on an enchanted adventure.
Big Ben & the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
One of the top icons in London can only be seen on certain days and at certain times. Thankfully, we know exactly when to get you to Buckingham Palace to witness the celebrated Changing of the Guard. With Brendan, you can experience this royal ceremony front and center.
Best places to stay in London
The Chesterfield Mayfair
The quiet and understated elegance of The Chesterfield captures your imagination. Its a place where old fashioned values of service and courtesy meet 21st-century standards of comfort and technology.
The Milestone Hotel & Residences
This elegant historic hotel is perfectly located opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens, and close to the Royal Albert Hall. Discover Stable’s Bar and the ‘Smoking Old Fashioned’, afternoon tea in the Park Lounge or dine in Cheneston’s or The Oratory, the original chapel.
The Rubens at the Palace
Superbly located opposite Buckingham Palace, The Rubens at the Palace offers four star elegance and charm with an emphasis on traditional British hospitality.
Brendan Vacations does not sell guided trips to Canadian residents but you can book guided trips through our sister company Trafalgar.com.
Meet Catherine Reilly
As the head of our Brendan team, Catherine has been making friends with the Celtic community for over 35 years so she's learned a thing or two about where to go and what to do in Ireland and Scotland. Check out her own personally hand-crafted collection of all the can't-miss experiences you can have too.
