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London Travel Guide
London is the largest city in the UK and is where the UK seat of government is situated within the Houses of Parliament. It is also the home of the Monarchy, with Buckingham Palace being the official residence of the Queen. London has a long and interesting history dating back to Roman times and the city is a mix of the historical and modern. London is situated in the south east of England at the mouth of the River Thames estuary. It was this riverside location and access to the sea that enabled the city to develop and flourish as a port. Although no longer used as a major port due to the depth of ships meaning that they are unable to get all the way up the Thames to London, the river still plays a large part in the life of the city. There are numerous bridges crossing the Thames, with the main ones being the iconic Tower Bridge and London Bridge.
London is located just under 500km from Dublin. Cheap flights to London are available from a number of airlines including Aer Lingus, Ryanair and BMI.
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London Travel - When to go.The best time to travel to London is the summer months of June, July and August, when the evenings are long and there is the least rainfall. However, there is plenty to do in London all year round. Getting Around LondonThe city is serviced by a vast transport network including the London Underground, above ground rail, London Black Cabs, River cruises, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Buses. To see as much as possible of the city, it is possible to buy Travelcard tickets which enable unlimited use over a particular time period on all forms of public transport. London Underground The London Underground (known as the “Tube”) is one of the most convenient ways to get around London. There are 12 tube lines which run across London and connect with major train stations. Free maps and guides are available at all Tube stations. The network is divided into 6 concentric zones and tickets are bought to correspond with the number of zones wishing to be travelled. It is also possible to buy a one day or weekend travelcard offering unlimited travel across the network. Buses Buses form a vast overground network across London. There is a flat fare for bus travel across any number of zones. Red double decker buses still operate on many routes. London AttractionsSport London is currently preparing to host the 2012 summer Olympic Games, with preparations concentrated on the east end of the city. Other sporting attractions include the FA Cup Final, held at the newly re-opened Wembley Stadium and Test cricket at both Lord's and the Oval cricket grounds. Royal Family Pagentary is still a part of London life, with the annual Tropping the Colour festival to honour the Queen's official birthday. Royal weddings and funerals normally take place at Westminster Abbey, the burial place of many famous Britons, including those in Poets Corner. Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the monarch, has several rooms open to the public during August and September. There is also the ceremony of the changing of the guard daily. The nearest tube station to Buckingham Palace is Green Park
Tower of London The Tower of London is a fortress built on the banks of the River Thames. Over the years it has been a royal home and a prison, but it is now the home of the Crown Jewels and is guarded by guards known as Beefeaters. It is said that if the ravens at the Tower ever leave, then the monarchy will fall. The nearest tube station to the Tower is Tower Hill. London Eye The London Eye is the world’s tallest observation wheel and offers fantastic views across London and beyond. Between October and May it is open from 10am until 8pm and from June until September, it is open between 10am and 9pm. The nearest tube stations to the London Eye are Waterloo and Westminster. London Zoo London Zoo is in Regent’s Park in the centre of London. It is open every day of the year except Christmas day. The nearest tube station to London Zoo is Camden Town. Museums and Art Galleries London is blessed with many great museums and art galleries, many of which offer free entry, including the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the National Gallery. Book cheap flights to London |
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