# MCM Comic Con London: what to do between sessions in London

Source: https://eventweekends.com/trade-show/mcm-comic-con-london/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 29 to 31 October 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom, about 11 km from the centre
- **Free time:** The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
- **Best base:** South Bank and Bloomsbury: Walk to the museums, theatres and the river.
- **Getting there:** Heathrow (LHR) has the Elizabeth line to central London in 35 to 45 minutes and the Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes.
- **Weather:** In October, London averages highs of about 15°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 73 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 9 h 41 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Tower of London and Crown Jewels; Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter; Thames river cruise

## Weather and what to pack

In October, London averages highs of about 15°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 73 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 9 h 41 min of daylight.
- A warm layer for the evenings.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

## Airport to venue

Heathrow (LHR) has the Elizabeth line to central London in 35 to 45 minutes and the Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes. Gatwick (LGW) has the Gatwick Express to Victoria in 30 minutes. Stansted and Luton have trains to Liverpool Street and St Pancras.

Elizabeth line to Custom House.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** King's Cross and Paddington. Big stations with many lines and cheaper chain hotels.
- **mid:** South Bank and Bloomsbury. Walk to the museums, theatres and the river.
- **luxury:** Mayfair and Covent Garden. Grand hotels near the West End.
- Hotels we would book: Premier Inn London King's Cross (budget), Hub by Premier Inn London Covent Garden (mid), The Savoy (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Evening one (Friday 29 October)

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- Evening: West End show. Musicals and plays most nights.
- Eat: Borough Market, Food stalls under the railway

### Evening two (Saturday 30 October)

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- Eat: Dishoom, Bombay café; queues at peak times
- After dark: Soho and Shoreditch bars.

### Companion day (Saturday 30 October)

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full day: Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath day trip. Three classics in one long day.

### The day after the show (Monday 1 November)

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.
- Half-day: Thames river cruise. Westminster to Greenwich.
- Eat: Padella, Fresh pasta at Borough
- Free: Sky Garden viewpoint (free with booking).

### Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- Eat: Flat Iron, Cheap good steak
- Evening: Jack the Ripper walking tour. East End evening walk.

## Tours worth booking

- [Tower of London and Crown Jewels](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Tower%20of%20London%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): Beefeater tours and the jewels.
- [Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Harry%20Potter%20studio%20tour%20London&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): Sets and props north of London; book weeks ahead.
- [Thames river cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Thames%20river%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): Westminster to Greenwich.
- [Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Stonehenge%20Windsor%20Bath%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): Three classics in one long day.
- [West End show](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=London%20West%20End%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): Musicals and plays most nights.
- [London Eye](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=London%20Eye%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): Thirty minutes over the river.
- [Borough Market food tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=London%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): Tastings at London's oldest food market.
- [Jack the Ripper walking tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Jack%20the%20Ripper%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): East End evening walk.
- [Oxford and the Cotswolds day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Oxford%20Cotswolds%20day%20trip&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): Colleges and honey-stone villages.
- [Thames afternoon tea cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=London%20afternoon%20tea%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-mcm-comic-con-london): Tea, scones and the skyline.

## Where to eat

- Borough Market: Food stalls under the railway
- Dishoom: Bombay café; queues at peak times
- Padella: Fresh pasta at Borough
- Flat Iron: Cheap good steak
- Mercato Metropolitano: Big food hall in Elephant and Castle
- Rules: London's oldest restaurant, game and pies
- Brick Lane: Bagels and curry houses
- Dishoom King's Cross: Breakfast bacon naan

## With kids

- Natural History Museum dinosaurs.
- Science Museum.
- Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens.
- London Zoo.

## Rainy-day backups

- British Museum.
- V&A.
- Churchill War Rooms.

## Getting around

- The Tube, Overground and Elizabeth line run on contactless with a daily cap. Some lines run all night on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Twickenham: trains from Waterloo; Wembley: Jubilee and Metropolitan lines or Chiltern trains; Wimbledon: District line to Southfields.
- Tap in with a contactless card on buses, trams and most urban trains.
- Book long-distance trains early on the operator app or Trainline: walk-up fares are expensive.
- Uber works in most UK cities; local black cabs are metered.

## Questions people ask

### When is MCM Comic Con London 2027?

The next edition is 29 to 31 October 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during MCM Comic Con London?

In October, London averages highs of about 15°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 73 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 9 h 41 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to ExCeL London?

Heathrow (LHR) has the Elizabeth line to central London in 35 to 45 minutes and the Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes. Gatwick (LGW) has the Gatwick Express to Victoria in 30 minutes. Stansted and Luton have trains to Liverpool Street and St Pancras. Elizabeth line to Custom House.

### Where should I stay for MCM Comic Con London?

For most visitors the best base is South Bank and Bloomsbury: Walk to the museums, theatres and the river.

### What can we do between sessions at MCM Comic Con London?

Good short outings in London include Tower of London and Crown Jewels, Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter, Thames river cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near MCM Comic Con London?

Family-friendly picks: Tower of London and Crown Jewels, Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter, Thames river cruise. Natural History Museum dinosaurs.

### How far is ExCeL London from London centre?

About 11 km in a straight line. Elizabeth line to Custom House.

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