Archive for the 'UK' Category

Shopping in London - Main shopping districts in London

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Here’s a list of the most renowned shopping areas in London:
Oxford Street (W1) - Nearest tube: Oxford Circus
Regent Street and Jermyn Street (W1 and SW1) - Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
New Bond Street (W1) - Nearest Tube: Bond Street
Carnaby Street (W1) - Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus or Piccadilly Circus
Covent Garden (WC2) - Nearest Tube: Covent Garden [...]

How to get to Harrods in London

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

If you’re London, a visit to Harrods, the world’s most famous luxury department store, situated in Knightsbridge, is a must - even if just to have a look
The store occupies a 4.5-acre (18,000 m2) site and has over one million square feet (90,000 m2) of selling space in over 330 departments over 7 [...]

London Markets

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

London is renowned for its markets and there are around 90 major street markets in London to choose from. You can buy anything in London’s markets, from cheap eats and fresh produce to art and antiques, to retro and designer fashions. Camden Market and Portobello Market have become top sights visited by tourists. The [...]

London Airports

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Main Airports in London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - The airport is situated 28 miles (45km) south of London.
London Luton Airport (LTN) - The airport is situated 32 miles (52km) northwest of London.
London City Airport (LCY) - The airport is situated at [...]

London Literature Festival

Monday, June 29th, 2009

From 2 to 16 July, the London Literature Festival will be held in London’s Southbank Centre. This festival will feature both emerging talents and established ones. There will be specially commissioned performances, readings from prize-winning authors and poets, interactive and improvised writing events, music, poetry and debates. Headline acts include Benjamin Zephaniah, Sarah Waters, Vikram [...]

Things to do in London

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

If you’re looking for some tips on things to do in London, then have a look at this things to do in London guide
They are divided in categories, such as events and exhibitions, galleries and museums, food and drink, theatres shows and concerts, tours and guided walks, amongst others. The good thing is that you [...]

Transport for London - maps and journey planners

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

If you’re looking for travel tips and other transport-related information whilst visiting London, then head over to the travel in London information section in the Mayor of London website
You’ll find all the information you need about London transport, including maps, timetables and a journey planner, most of which is found on the Transport for London [...]

Top things to do in London

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

I must say, I simply love visiting London! I never get enough of visiting There’s so much to do, you simply cannot explore London and all the activities it offers in just one short break. So, if you’re planning on visiting for a short break, then here’s the top things to do whilst in [...]

Get 20% off when buying food and drink at UK railway stations

Monday, April 27th, 2009

If you travel in the UK quite a lot, then you might want to consider getting a BiTE card, which entitles you to 20% off when buying food and drink at railway stations. You can check the various stations where you can use it here.
If you’re interested, then you can register for the BiTE card [...]

London Parks and Open Spaces

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

This morning I came across a very good link to a database of parks and open spaces in London. You can search by Borough, and you can also filter your search by various criteria. For each park, there is some general information, the address, plan, opening hours and park facilities.
Very helpful indeed. Have a look [...]