Travel Revealed: The Best Places to Go to Avoid the London Crowds this August
7 in 10 Brits felt edgy on the run-up to July 19th, and unsurprisingly, most of our worries continue to be around crowded spaces on our holiday this year. Although there are loads of fun things to do in London, bookings are jam-packed, and the crowds are huge. Around 5 in 10 people are terrified of overloaded shops, and 3 in 10 have major concerns about wall-to-wall pubs and clubs.
London receives more than 20 million visits a year, and after a dip during the pandemic, numbers are on the rise again. According to data on footfall for London’s tourist attractions, school holidays and historical stats, August is predicted to be the capital’s most crowded month of the year so far, with a congestion score of 95 out of a possible 100!
Addison Lee have analysed Google search trend data to identify the least searched attractions in London and used August crowd forecasts to plan when you should visit them. The result? The ultimate game plan to avoid tons of people while you explore the city!
The Least Googled Attractions And Hotspots
Analysing Google searches across some of London’s most popular tourist attractions and locations helps us identify those least in demand right now – and maybe worth a sneaky visit?
According to the data, Kew Gardens, London Zoo, Tate Modern and the Natural History Museum are in high demand.
|
London hotspot |
Number of people searching for it each month |
|
Kew Gardens |
201,000 |
|
London Zoo |
165,000 |
|
Tate Modern |
165,000 |
|
Natural History Museum |
135,000 |
At the same time, South Bank, Westminster Abbey, British Library and Hampton Court Palace have less interest. So, if you’re in the mood to avoid a crowd, perhaps these areas are the best for you to visit this August.
|
London hotspot |
Number of people searching for it each month |
|
Hampton Court Palace |
40,500 |
|
British Library |
40,500 |
|
Westminster Abbey |
33,100 |
|
South Bank |
22,200 |
Plan Activities Later In August For A Quieter Time
London will be teeming with people for the first half of August, but crowds are predicted to slow down from the 23rd onwards. The last weekend in August is set to be the least crowded, scoring 86 out of 100 for congestion compared to 95 across the rest of August’s weekends.
Forecasts show that the quietest days of the month will be the last two in August – Monday the 30th and Tuesday the 31st, scoring just 53 out of 100. Take advantage (but don’t tell anyone else!).
Whether you’re avoiding the crowds or heading right into the thick of it to see the best things in London, Addison Lee get you around fast and safe.
