London Packing List

Packing for London has its own special challenges. Bear in mind London is densely crowded and jammed with both tourists and locals. You’ll usually be walking in the rain, although the weather tends to change round the clock (that’s what it makes it so interesting). Expect to go from heated over crowded shops and bars into driving rain and then into public spaces with wet and slippery floors.

So consider bringing the following items.

Waterproof clothes e.g. padded waterproof coats, lightweight summer macs

Bring waterproof clothing. Photo by Dan Kunz

A small telescopic umbrella

Bring a folding/telescopic umbrella. Photo by Dave Collier.

A pair of flat, weather resistant walking shoes with a good grip

Wear comfortable waterproof shoes. Photo by Garry Knight

A bag with a zip that you can wear in front of you

Wear a bag with a zip that you can carry in front of you. Photo by Gareth Williams

London is quite safe but follow the usual precautions that you would in any busy capital city. Personally, I don’t carry around large sums of money, my passport, valuables or wear expensive jewellery. And I don’t speak to strangers in the street!

In the winter most people wear trousers/jeans and flat walking shoes and if they are going to a restaurant or the theatre they team this with evening tops and costume jewellery.

When creating your London packing list check the long term forecast before travelling.