Yeah, there's plenty of things to do in London. There are the tombs of the Kings and Queens of England at Westminster Abbey, as well as some other famous people at St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
In terms of food, if you looking for great quality food that's enough to refuel you for the rest of your day and really great value for money, you cannot beat the Little Bay restaurant on Farringdon Road, open from Midday to Midnight every day.
Agree with silvermaple,time between christmas and new year not good as so many places closed,a bit like us English at that time of year,locked away with our families overdosing on food and drink..
Glad I checked TT again...further posts have certainly given me more to consider. As for the time of year, I realise it is will be extremely cold with short days, but I can't experience the festive season at any other time of year!
I'm sure I'll have a wonderful time travelling around, and if I return in the future, I will plan it for England's Summer. To be honest, I'm looking forward to some cold weather mid Nov-mid Dec. It'll be a welcome change after a hotter than usual Spring in Queensland (25-35 degrees everyday). All comments appreciated.