London Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: London
Where is it located?: London is in the southeastern part of England.
Why do people go there?: People go to London for the same reason they go to New York City or Paris: How could you not? From classic theatre productions to Jack the Ripper backalley tours, London is a number one destination for everything fun. The conversion to pounds will pinch your wallet – no doubt about that – but it still doesn’t detract the millions of visitors that flock to the red double-decker bus tours and bitch about the 11 pm pub closing time.
How do travelers get there?: Flights from practically anywhere in the world are available. If you’re in France, you can take the channel, but why do it unless it’s for novelties’ sake when flights are so cheap?
Currency: British Pound
City Code: 171 or 181
Population: 7.6 million
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: The West End, Piccadilly Circus , Chinatown, Soho , Covent
Garden, Trafalgar Square, The South Bank, Westminster, Notting Hill
Attractions: Buckingham Palace, British Museum, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London
Accommodations: London Hostels,London Hotels
Tourist Office: English Tourist Board, Thames Tower, Black’s Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9EL, Telephone: 0800 192 192 free call in England, Web site: http://www.travelengland.org.uk/
Off-the-beaten-path: Urban Golf, Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, Somerset House
Tips for Visiting
When to go: July and August are the busiest months and are best avoided due to staggeringly high prices and numbers of tourists. Shoulder seasons are still enjoyable, although you should bring a rain coat any time of the year.
Common Phrases: “I’ll give you a lift” = “I’ll give you a ride”, “I’ll give you a ring/bell” = “I’ll call you”
How to get around?: Metro is the best way to get around this city – that is, if you’re not walking or riding a big red tour bus.
Good to know: London is one of the biggest financial centers in the world.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airports to fly into London are the London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport. To obtain a cheaper flight, choose the airport that is near your trip destination.
Need more information?: Check out the London travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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