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Top 10 family things to do in London
From creating a picture of a knight to rowing in the park, visitors young and old will find many family-friendly activities in London. Enjoy the city and entertain everyone with this insider’s guide to the best of family-friendly London.
View full guideTop 10 free things to do in London
Dinosaurs and Damien Hirst, evensong and observatories – the best things in London life really are free. See the city and save those pennies with this guide to the best of free London.
A London travel guide - Street fashion, a world of cuisine and 2000 years of history
A London city break means something different to every visitor. Some will find a procession of historic palaces and sweeping parks, others a whirl of ground-breaking nightclubs and cutting-edge galleries. Book a London hotel and discover your personal version of this city of a hundred villages.
Where to stay in London - a travel guide to London's neighbourhoods
Choosing where to stay in London is the key to a stress-free visit. Book the right London hotel using this guide to the city’s central neighbourhoods.
Travel Tips for London - A Capital City for All Seasons
From its museums, stately monuments, and parks to its riverside sights and vibrant nightlife, London is a city that caters to all visitors. Beyond the historic hub of central London, the city sprawls for miles on both sides of the Thames and encompasses many residential boroughs that form distinct villages in the metropolitan whole.
Pubs, Bars, Live Music, and Stand-up Comedy - Making the Most of London’s Exuberant Nightlife
With its countless pubs, clubs, and live music venues, London has one of the world's most exciting nightlife scenes. Venture beyond the West End to find the trendiest spots in east and south London. Pick up a copy of Time Out for listings information.
48 hours in London - where to eat, what to see and where to go in the big smoke
London’s compact center and excellent public transport system makes it an easy city to navigate despite its size. But with so many sights to see, you still need a good plan to make the most of your trip. This itinerary will get you round the highlights of Europe’s biggest city in record time.
Where to eat in London - a food and dining guide
With every type of cuisine on offer you could possibly imagine, London caters for a wide range of individual palettes. Whether it’s rustic Italian pasta, spicy Mexican burritos, fragrant Thai curry or freshly-rolled sushi you fancy, London serves it all up in abundance. Head down to Brick Lane to try one of their famous curries, visit Soho’s trendy dining district to explore their wealth of international fare or tuck into traditional afternoon tea at The Ritz.
A London city guide – skyscrapers, shopping and West End shows
A cosmopolitan city that never sleeps, London is the cultural heart of England. A capital city that simply buzzes with life, London offers around-the-clock attractions from the bustling core of Oxford Street to the sedate streets of South Kensington. Swing by The Ritz to indulge in the quintessentially British afternoon tea experience, soak up the relaxed vibe at Spitalfields Market or stop by London’s West End to catch the latest headlining show.
A Great Britain travel guide – remote castles and buzzing cities on a island that revels in its non-conformity.
Holidays in Britain take in urban thrills, village cricket and cliff-top coastal walks. From deer-filled royal parks to snug pubs and cities packed with contemporary culture, book a hotel in Britain to explore this diverse island.
Winter holidays in London
A winter holiday in London means crisp mornings wandering royal parks, shopping streets dazzling with Christmas lights, and twirling skaters on glistening ice-rinks. Book a winter hotel in London and prepare yourself for unexpected seasonal delights.
Short breaks in London - 48 hours of markets, museums and musicals
You can’t see it all on a short break in London. Cram in the best experiences with just a few nights in a London hotel by following this inspirational itinerary.
Where to stay in London – a neighborhood guide
London caters for every type of traveler from budget backpackers to high-brow hunters. Choose from a wide selection of stays, from classic British hotels to quirky boutiques, inexpensive hostels to serviced apartments. Whatever you decide upon, however, you aren’t likely to spend much time locked up indoors as London’s busy streets will beckon you away.
London shopping guide – where to shop and what to buy
Just like Paris, Milan and New York, London is a shopping capital. Amongst the bright lights of the city, you’ll find hundreds of shopping streets, markets stalls and department stores, tempting you to part with your hard-earned cash. Make your way to central London to experience the chaotic core of London shopping. Alternatively, spend a day getting lost in Westfield - Europe’s largest shopping centre. For more unusual and vintage shopping, however, focus on the city’s enormous street market presence.
What to see and do in London – a guide to notable attractions and landmarks
When it comes to things to see and do in London, you won’t be short on choices. From museums choc-full of cultural treasures to venues pumping out live music, there is a slice of life to suit everyone. Take a stroll in one of London’s many royal parks and palaces, head to the tallest building in Western Europe, or simply hang out in a rooftop bar in this vibrant cosmopolitan city.
How to travel by train around Europe
Whether you want to zip over to Paris for the weekend or take a grand tour of the Alps, these tips on how to travel by train around Europe will help you save money and maximise holiday time.
How to take care of your health on holiday
From booking ski insurance to carrying prescription medications, these pre-travel tips will help you decide how to take care of your health on holiday and enjoy a hassle-free stay in your hotel.
How to travel with young children
Enjoy hassle-free family holidays with our tips on how to travel with young children – whether you’re taking your baby to the seaside or your tot on a child-friendly summer break.
How to make the most out of business travel
Whether you’re meeting clients or heading to a training seminar, enjoy stress-free business trips with our tips on how to make the most of business travel.
Top 10 classical music venues in the world
You might want to catch a top tenor on your trip, or book a hotel to see an orchestral masterpiece. Let this inspirational guide sing the praises of the top 10 classical music venues in the world.
Top 10 sporting venues in the world
Whether you love world-class tennis or want to fit a holiday around a major football tournament, use this guide to the top 10 sporting venues in the world before booking your hotel.
Top 10 theatre destinations in the world
Book a hotel to tap your toes to a Broadway musical or watch a three-act play with this guide to the top 10 theatre destinations for English speakers.
Top 10 music venue destinations in the world
Whether you’re into jazz, country or world music, book a hotel in a city that rocks with this guide to the top 10 music venue destinations in the world.
Summer holidays in London
Summer holidays in London mean sunny afternoon walks and long evenings watching the sunset from a hilltop. Festivals light up the South Bank, and cricket matches mark a quintessentially English summer day. Book a London hotel for a summer break to enjoy the vibrant capital in its warmest season.
Top 10 hotels in London
Whether it's a quirky boutique hotel in Soho or Georgian elegance in Mayfair, this guide to the top 10 hotels in London will help you find a hotel that suits.
London Travel Tips
One of the great urban centres of the world, London is steeped in iconic landmarks from the Neo-Gothic Big Ben clocktower to Buckingham Palace. Fashionistas and ultra-cool hipsters will find bohemian boutiques and retro bars in places like Camden and Shoreditch, while lovers of musicals will love the razzle dazzle of the West End theatres.
Nightlife & Entertainment in London
As the UK's capital, it’s no surprise that London has every kind of nightspot you can imagine. Energetic late-night partygoers will find an abundance of clubs, while hip gig lovers will be treated to an array of concerts and live music venues. If you feel like a refined evening out, there’s plenty of snazzy cocktail bars too.
Family Friendly Attractions in London
Whether your tiny tots go ga-ga for zoo animals, or your teens want to see enthralling city landmarks, London has it all. And after a day of sightseeing, you’ll find plenty of great restaurants with menus sure to satisfy picky eaters.
Arts and Culture in London
London is recognised around the world as a key cultural capital, amazing the masses with its grand, historic museums, fine art galleries, and edgy exhibitions, not to mention striking landmarks like the Tower of London and the London Eye.
A British Museum travel guide – the world’s riches on view for free
In the heart of London’s Bloomsbury, a British Museum holiday opens up one of the world’s greatest collections of treasures. For 250 years, visitors have flocked to hotels near the British Museum to soak up human history.
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