Longtime lurker would love input on itinerary..part 2

For the most part, I think this plan is fine. However, I can't imagine doing an 8 pm tour on the first night. I think you'll be exhausted by then. If it were me, I'd skip the trip out to Avebury and Lacock because there is so much to do in London. I would make sure to fit in the Cabinet War Rooms, particularly if you are history buffs. Finally, I think quick peeks are fine at the V&A and Harrods. The V&A is huge, but just pick a couple of areas that interest you. At Harrods, if you do nothing else, stop at the food halls. p.s. For two part posts, it's better to make part two a response to part one. That way, both parts of your question/itinerary are together. Have a great trip!

Dawn, Your proposed Itinerary looks VERY busy. While it may be feasible, I'd be worn-out in short order. A couple of things to consider.... 1) You'll be dealing with jet lag on your arrival day, and even for "high energy" travellers it may be a problem to stay awake long enough to do much touring that night. 2) With all the touring you've planned each day, be sure to allow time for travel between sites and allow some R&R time during the day. This is especially true for the first few days, as you'll likely still be suffering the effects of jet lag. Good luck and happy travels!

how long is that tour at 8 p.m & how expensive? I actually prefer trying to stay awake that first p.m. Until something close to a normal bedtime. That means that we're a little rummy by 9 p.m., but we made it until after 10 last trip. Check Trip Advisor for tour reviews if nothing comes up here. If you're trying to maximize your time, know what you want to see in each place and get a general idea of where it is. Harrods is massive, but the food halls ( you could consider getting a meal or snack here) are amazing, they have a gift shop for travelers, there's the Diana & Dodi memorial, as well as the life-size statue of Mr. Al-Fayed (freaky, but fascinating). Same thing for places like V&A - have an idea of what you'd like to see. I think your group might really enjoy the Churchill War Rooms - it's impact is stronger when you realize that they have been left exactly as they were the last day people worked there. It sounds like a great itinerary.

Depending on your interests, you may want to spend more time at the V&A and less at the British Museum. I suggest you either look at a couple of guide books or visit the museums' websites to get a better idea of the exhibits. The V&A is also open late on Fridays. Not sure what you have planned for lunch at Borough market but the grilled cheese sandwiches are to die for. Sounds like a great trip, the kind I would have done when I was a lot younger, sigh. Enjoy!

Now that the previous owner has sold out are the statues still there?