Long weekends from London

Every public holiday break from London in the next 12 months, the day to book off for a longer one, and the best places within about 3 hours for each: ranked by real weather and the best time to visit.

1. Christmas Day · Boxing Day

   Fri, Dec 25 – Mon, Dec 28 · 4 days off
   • ParisQuieter

     8° / 3°74 mm rain~1 h flight

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2. New Year's Day

   Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3 · 3 days off
   • ParisQuieter

     7° / 2°71 mm rain~1 h flight

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3. Good Friday · Easter Monday

   Fri, Mar 26 – Mon, Mar 29 · 4 days off
   • ParisGood

     12° / 4°68 mm rain~1 h flight

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4. Early May Bank Holiday

   Sat, May 1 – Mon, May 3 · 3 days off
   • ParisBest time

     19° / 10°76 mm rain~1 h flight

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5. Spring Bank Holiday

   Sat, May 29 – Mon, May 31 · 3 days off
   • ParisBest time

     19° / 10°76 mm rain~1 h flight

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6. Summer Bank Holiday

   Sat, Aug 28 – Mon, Aug 30 · 3 days off
   • ParisBest time

     25° / 15°62 mm rain~1 h flight

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Public holidays from Google’s holiday calendars; weekends are Saturday and Sunday. Check your own work calendar. Flight times are rough, from the straight-line distance.