WELCOME TO LONDON
Stretching back to Roman times, London is a 21st-century city with incredible history and heritage. At its centre stands the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations for over 700 years. Across the River Thames, the elegant London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the entire city. The city is a unique blend of stunning architecture combining the traditional with spectacular futuristic designs.
As a world capital of fashion, commerce, art, music, media and literature, London has been the birthplace of numerous cultural and social revolutions and is without a doubt, one of the most fascinating destinations in Europe.
We look forward to welcoming you to this great city!
Travelling to London
With 5 international airports within easy reach and a vast network of national rail links, London is an extremely accessible destination – for instance, Heathrow airport alone services 84 airlines flying to 203 destinations worldwide. The fastest and most economical way to reach central London from the airports is by direct train services from the terminals. Taxi transfers will take longer and will be more expensive.
Airport Links
Gatwick Airport – 30mins by train to Central London www.gatwickairport.com
Heathrow Airport – 15mins by train to Central London www.heathrow.com
Stanstead Airport – 47mins by train to Central London www.stanstedairport.com
Luton Airport – 24mins by train to Central London www.london-luton.co.uk
London City Airport – 22mins by train to Central London www.londoncityairport.com
Rail Links
Transport for London – Information and journey planner
Visit London – Mainline train travel
https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/travel-to-london/trains-to-london
London Underground train map
https://content.tfl.gov.uk/standard-tube-map.pdf
London Underground journey planner
https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/track/tube
Sightseeing / Tours
TimeOut London
https://www.timeout.com/london
London Visitor Guide
River Thames Cruises
https://www.cityexperiences.com/london/city-cruises
https://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/boat-trips-in-london
Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tours
https://www.theoriginaltour.com/en
https://www.bigbustours.com/en/london/london-bus-tours/
Public transport
London has a widespread underground train system, commonly known as ‘the tube’ The network is efficient, fast, easy to use and inexpensive. Tickets can be purchased at any station. It is the quickest method of travelling around the city.
If travelling by taxi, it is recommended to always use a black taxi with the amber roof sign as these are officially licensed by Transport for London. There are thousands of black taxis on the street – they are safe and charge strictly metered fares; also the drivers have an extensive knowledge of the city.