Emma:
Museum of Natural history for 1.5 hours and V and A for 2 hours- you
aren't going to even touch a quarter of what there is to see. If you
only have this amount of time do some research before you get here to
focus in on what you want to actually see. The Natural History museum
is also likely to be unpleasantly busy as some schools will be on
holiday. I also think one museum straight after another will be a bit
of a killer especially when you take jet lag into account.
I'm mostly interested in the dinossaurs, but from what I've seen they don't have a large collection. Should take 1 hour or less, and then I can spend 2,5 hours at V&A. I know it's impossible to see everything in that time, nor do I want to.
Not sure what you want to spend 2 hours doing in Hyde Park? 930 for
dinner is maybe a little late especially with jet lag. There are a
huge number of options so again i would do some research and choose
somewhere to go rather than wandering in a daze.
It's close to the museums and there isn't much to do after 6pm. Sounds like a good place to relax after hours of museums. I put 2 hours just to have some flexibility. I'll probably check out the round pond then walk to the nearest station.
Does jet lag really affect you if you prepare yourself to be in the correct timezone when you arrive? I've never spent more than 2 hours in a plane so I don't know.
Covent garden won't really be open much before 10am. It might make
more sense to go there in the evening when it is lively and the shops
are open.
It was just to kill time anyway. How about this: I'll do the Wesminster walk early the following day. That will give more time on day one and give me something to do before the National Gallery opens.
And then I might check out Covent Garden in the evening of the first day instead of waste 2 hours at Hyde Park.
Walking in London, whilst good to get a bit of atmosphere, is often a
waste of time. The city has an excellent bus network. you still get to
see the city but faster(sometimes) and in more comfort. Use the TFL
journey planner tool to research routes and options
What part do you suggest me to take a bus? The only kinda big walk I see is from British Museum to the Library, and even then it would take about 15min according to TFL - the same time I would take walking.
Nordheim:
On your arrival, you could go straight to your hostel and drop off
your bag. Then you'd be much more comfortable in the London crowds.
I might do this. I don't think it will be necessary though. I'll decide this after I've done some testing in my city with my backpack full.
Consider checking out the changing of the guard. I think it's only on
even days. It's a spectacle of people watching.
Don't really care about this, but since I moved the Westminster walk to the next day I'll probably be at Buckingham at 11:30 anyway.
If you go in St. Paul's and climb the dome there are incredible views
with an included light workout. It's my preference over the more
expensive London Eye with it's long lines. Walking the south bank of
the Thames at night to get killer views of the skyline is another good
option for evening views.
St. Paul's doesn't open at night though, and doing it at daylight looks a bit inconvenient to my schedule. I'll only do London Eye if the weather is good.
Cabinate War Rooms are one of the more impactful sites in London
that's not on your list. There's also a great cafeteria at Inn the
Park across the street.
I had it, but removed it. I don't have whole lot of interest in WWII and like every London paid attraction, it's not cheap. Not sure it's worth the 17 pounds to someone like me.
