Inside Lonely Planet’s London Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet’s Top Picks – a visually inspiring collection of the destination’s best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – whether it’s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking – get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit – all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout
Language – essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers the West End, City of London, South Bank, Kensington, Hyde Park, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch, Spitalfields, Docklands, Hampstead, Notting Hill, Greenwich, Brixton, Peckham, Richmond, Kew, Hampton Court and more

About Lonely Planet:

Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world’s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).

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Discover amazing local experiences from punting on the River Cam through the elegant grounds of the University of Cambridge; to watching graffiti artists at work underneath the arches of London’s Leake Street Tunnel; and traversing tunnels and viaducts on the Monsal Trail, a disused railway line meandering through Derbyshire.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet’s Experience England travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Easy-to-use regional and activity based itineraries help you get off-the-beaten-track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of London  
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from exploring Margate’s popularity boom to experiencing Birmingham’s culinary revolution and getting to know London’s boundary-breaking theatre scene
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: London & Around; Southeast England; Southwest England; Birmingham & the Midlands; Yorkshire & the Northeast; Hike Hadrian’s Wall; Northwest England

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet’s Experience England.  

Inside Lonely Planet’s Colombia Travel Guide:  

Up-to-date information – all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature – a visually inspiring collection of Colombia’s best experiences and where to have them

NEW pull-out, passport-size ‘Just Landed’ card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info – all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Color maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over 55 maps  

Covers Bogota, Boyaca, Santander & Norte de Santander, Caribbean Coast, San Andres & Providencia, Medellin & Zona Cafetera, Cali & Southwest Colombia, Pacific Coast, Los Llanos, Amazon Basin

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Colombia, our most comprehensive guide to Colombia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.  

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.  

‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times

‘Lonely Planet. It’s on everyone’s bookshelves; it’s in every traveler’s hands. It’s on mobile phones. It’s on the Internet. It’s everywhere, and it’s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Inside Lonely Planet’s Costa Rica:

Up-to-date information – all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after  2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW pull-out, passport-size ‘Just Landed’ card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info – all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Improved planning tools for family  travelers  – where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

What’s New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered

NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodations

Color maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Covers San Jose, Central Valley, Highlands, Caribbean Coast, Northwestern Costa Rica, Arenal, Northern Lowlands, Peninsula de Nicoya, Central Pacific Coast, Southern Costa Rica, Peninsula de Osa, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Costa Rica, our most comprehensive guide to Costa Rica, is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.  

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.  

‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times

‘Lonely Planet. It’s on everyone’s bookshelves; it’s in every traveler’s hands. It’s on mobile phones. It’s on the Internet. It’s everywhere, and it’s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)