Baltic (74 Blackfriars Road, London) – this restaurant is housed in an eighteenth century former coach builder’s works and although redesigned, the original character is beautifully retained. With wooden trussed ceilings, skylights and clean lines, Baltic diners enjoy a truly unique experience. Specializing in the cuisines of Eastern Europe, the menu offers an extensive a […]
Alloro (19-20 Dover Street, London) — Alloro restaurant is a popular yet intimate Italian restaurant on Dover Street. It is always buzzing with a sophisticated international crowd. Meaning ‘bay leaf’ in Italian, Alloro serves up a menu of delicious and simple traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist, and all dishes are prepared using seasonal […]
Rental Cars – Driving in and around Central London can be a challenge and is not recommended for visitors. However, if you do need to drive in London, there are plenty of car hire companies to choose from with a range of vehicles, including electric cars, on offer. If you’re traveling to London from Europe […]
Taxis – London’s official taxis, black cabs can be hailed in the street or at designated ranks situated in prominent places, including many mainline rail, Tube and bus stations. They can also be booked by telephone. If the yellow TAXI sign at the front is illuminated, the cab is available for hire. Black cabs are […]
Emirates Air Line (Emirates Greenwich Peninsula, Greenwich, London) — Ride the Emirates Air Line, London’s cable car, across the Thames. Enjoy great views of London as you travel between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks. You can use Oyster pay as you go or buy Emirates Air Line tickets at the terminals at either end. […]
Trams — Trams run in parts of South London between Wimbledon, Croydon, Beckenham and New Addington. The services are frequent and accessible. London’s tram network, Tramlink, was introduced to South London in 2000. The London tram network runs from Wimbledon through Croydon to Beckenham, where it has proven a popular mode of transport. All access […]
Docklands Light Railway — London’s innovative, driverless Docklands Light Railway (DLR) serves parts of East and South East London. The DLR connects with the Tube network at Bank and Tower Gateway (Tower Hill) stations and also at Shadwell, Stratford, Bow, Heron Quays, Canning Town and Canary Wharf. The DLR serves Beckton, Stratford and London City […]
Bus — The London bus network has seen many improvements in recent years with new buses, more frequent services and improved accessibility. For those unsure about how to get around London via bus, the following web link can determine which route(s) you need to get from one place to another (by street name): http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modalpages/2605.aspx […]
Windsor Castle (King Edward VII Avenue, London)– this is the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world. A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years, the Castle is still a working palace today. Visitors can see the State Apartments (which is decorated with some of the finest works of art in the Royal […]
Westminster Abbey (Parliament Square, London) — Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains – the Abbey is a must-see living pageant of British history. Annually, Westminster Abbey receives over one million visitors who want to explore this wonderful 700-year-old building which is the coronation church of England. Thousands more visit the Abbey […]