London Overview

London's climate is among the mildest in England, with damp but mild winters and moderate summers. Yet London's weather is nothing if not fickle - expect clouds and rain even in the summer. more...

London Activities

You may be relieved to learn that there are no theme parks in the modern sense in central London. On the periphery of London there are three, all of which close during the winter months. LegoLand is out in Windsor near the castle, Chessington World of Adventures and Thorpe Park are ride based venues to the south-west of London. All can be reached by train from London's Waterloo station. more...

London Events and Festivals

Pantomime With roots deep in Celtic legends, medieval morality and the art of mumming, the modern version is a post Christmas ritual enjoyed throughout the country. People pack into theatres to see old favourites loosely based on stories such as Cinderella or Jack and the Bean Stock. These are updated to touch on current political scandals or celebrity gossip, and a celebrity always stars in the show.  Held at theatres all over during January and February. more...

London Sightseeing

Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. In its time it has been a royal palace, a fortress, a prison, an armoury, a treasury and an astronomical observatory. As a result there is a lot to see, the major draws are the Crown Jewels and the history of the Tower's role as a prison for major figures in history. The Beefeaters (guards) dressed in distinctive uniform and Ravens provide classic photo opportunities, the Beefeaters also perform tours. Queues can sometimes be long, so best to purchase tickets in advance through the official web site, or a more practical alternative is to purchase tickets from London Underground Stations up to 7 days in advance. more...

London Transport

Gatwick Airport is around 48km from Central London. Flights are a mix of standard international, low cost budget airlines, and charter flights. more...

London Travel Tips

Country Code: 44 City Code: 20 When dialling from within England, add a '0' before the city code and of course drop the country code. more...