September in London feels calmer, brighter and more walkable once the school holiday rush fades. This is the first episode of our monthly London bonus series from London Travel Planning, looking ahead each month at what is on, what to book and what will sell out before you get there.
This episode is sponsored by WalksDevour, and I am joined by Charley Sullivan from their London team.
Everything you need to know if you are visiting London in September 2026, from the weather to the tickets that sell out first.
September crowds: what changes once the school holidays end
Weather and packing: highs of 19 to 20°C, lows of 12 to 13°C, and why layers win
Daylight hours: 13.5 at the start of the month, 11.5 by the end
Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum: sold out, and how to get tickets for 2027
British Museum membership: what it costs and what priority booking gets you
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, extended to April 2027
Buckingham Palace State Rooms: the last month of the year they are open
Ceremony of the Keys: a rare photo-free experience, and how to visit with the VIP WalksDevour option
Free and quirky: Totally Thames, Open House Festival and the Southwark Bridge sheep drive
London Fashion Week and the Last Night of the Proms
UK ETA: what it costs, when to apply and which sites to avoid
Tour of the month: London in a Day, plus private options and accessibility
Correction: the Sheep Drive is on Sunday 27 September 2026, not October as mentioned in the episode
EXCLUSIVE LISTENER OFFER: 5% off WalksDevour tours with code UKTP5. Book before midnight UK time on 10 September 2026, valid on any tour departing to the end of 2026. 👉 Book with WalksDevour here
Do you have a question about visiting London or about the WalksDevour tours? Leave us a message on SpeakPipe, and we will put it to Charley in the next bonus episode on 24 September.
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