Information & Facts
Activities
London Eye Tour
Wembley Stadium Tour
London Thames River Dinner Cruise
London Duck Tour
The Shard London Tour
Wartime London Tour
Climate
London has a temperate oceanic climate, similar to much of southern Britain. Despite its reputation as being a rainy city, London receives less precipitation (with 601 mm (24 in) in a year), than Rome (at 834 mm (33 in)), Bordeaux (at 923 mm (36 in)), Toulouse (at 668 mm (26 in)), and Naples (at 1,006 mm (40 in) per year). Winters are generally chilly to cold with frost usually occurring in the suburbs on average twice a week from November to March. Snow usually occurs about four or five times a year mostly from December to February. Snowfall during March and April is rare but does occur every two or three years. Winter temperatures seldom fall below −4 °C or rise above 14 °C.
Summers are generally warm and sometimes hot, the heat being boosted by the urban heat island effect making the centre of London at times 5 °C warmer than the suburbs and outskirts. London's summer average is 24 °C. On average there are 7 days a year above 30 °C and 2 days a year above 32 °C. Temperatures of 26 °C usually occur on a weekly basis from mid- June to late August.
Eating Out
There are tens of thousands of places to eat in London, and millions of options of what you might eat. Enjoy amazing food and great-value restaurants and cafes in London.
If you’re feeling stretched for cash, don’t worry as dining out in London doesn’t have to be a wallet-busting experience. You will be able to choose from eating-out-on-a-budget options for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the best cheap meals in some of London’s top restaurants.
Getting Around
Greater London is served by 12 Tube lines, along with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and an interconnected local train network. Trains generally run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday. Operating hours are reduced on Sunday. Exact details depend on the station and the line, so it's worth checking the Transport for London website.
London's transport map is divided into six concentric zones with Zones 1 and 2 in Central London and Zones 6-9 covering the outer edge of the capital. You should consider anOyster Card and/or a Travelcard to get the best fares and beat the queues.
The year 2013 marks the Tube's 150th anniversary and all of London will celebrate this momentous occasion. Visit our page for more about the Tube's 150th birthday events in 2013.
London's famous red buses are a quick, convenient and cheap way to travel around the city, with plenty of sightseeing opportunities along the way. The Central London Bus Guide will be sufficient for most travellers.
Night Buses in London
London's buses run throughout the night. Night bus services cover the period between the close of the Tube and the start of daytime bus services. In addition, many London bus routes run for 24 hours.
If you're not familiar with the routes, head to Trafalgar Square (the hub for night buses) or check any bus-stop information board. As you'd expect, services are less frequent during the night. Night buses stop on request only: so you'll need to indicate your stop clearly to the driver when boarding or alighting.
London Bus Fares
There is a flat fare throughout the bus network, £1.40 with a pre-pay Oyster Card and £2.40 if you are paying by cash. Travelcards are valid on buses.
Walking in London
Get ready to walk London! Walking is a healthy, free and environmentally-friendly way to get around London. Walking means you can beat the traffic while soaking up the view.
Travelling within Central London on foot can save time, as many landmark locations are closer to each other than you might think.
Kids Attractions
Kew Gardens
Hyde Park
Duck Tour - The children will be amazed by the Yellow DUKW Crafts that travel both in and out of the water
The original London Sightseeing Tour
Language
Money
Nightlife
London's vibrant club scene puts the British city on the map as the capital of cool. Super clubs like Ministry of Sound, Fabric and Heaven are among the biggest and best known places to party in the capital. For those of you who prefer a more intimate experience the DJ bars are definitely where it’s at. London has everything for your night out. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Restaurants
If you are searching for that restaurant for an amazing night out in London look no further as London is a gastronomic powerhouse with a high concentration of top restaurants that are owned by world renowned chefs like Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey. From Caribbean curries to the classic British dish, fish and chips, whatever whets your appetite you will be able to find a cuisine that tickles your fancy in the city that has every culinary corner covered.
Shopping
London is one city that is right up there among the best shopping destinations in the world. If it is style, high street shops and boutiques you are searching for, look no further as London has it all. During your thorough inspection of the English capital, you will discover so many top shopping streets and retail districts that are second to none. Make your way to Mayfair where you will find an extravagant load of London’s luxury goods.
Oxford Street, in the heart of London is definitely one street that you certainly have to visit when you are holidaying in London. It is a bustling metropolis with more than 300 shops, designer outlets and famous must see stores.
If you have a bit of time, why not visit Covent Garden. It is such an amazing place to visit. You never know you just may find that particular item or that perfect gift for the loved one back home. Happy Shopping!!!!
Sightseeing
London Eye
Big Ben
Tower of London
Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge
British Museum
Madame Tussauds
Hyde Park
London Zoo
Royal Albert Hall
National History Museum
Trafalgar Square
Palace of Westminster
Camden Market
Borough Market
Kensington Palace
Imperial War Museum
Tate Gallery
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