Whether you are looking for basics like maps, underground routes and fares, or options on getting to/from airport OR for a whole website dedicated to "catching a pint," travel "freebies" or individual London neighborhoods, this is the best recommendations of TripAdvisor travelers...
TOURIST INFO FOR LONDON
TOURIST INFO FOR BRITAIN
MAP, DIRECTIONS, DISTANCE, JOURNEY PLANNER:
- http://www.mappy.com
- http://www.streetmap.co.uk (type in the street address or postcode)
- http://tubejp.co.uk London Underground Journey Planner
- www.tfl.gov.uk
- http://www.theaa.com The UK Automobile Association. Breakdown Service for Motorists and Travel Info
- http://www.a-zmaps.co.uk Maps and mapping info available in a variety of formats.
TRANSPORT FROM THE AIRPORTS TO LONDON:
- http://www.insidetransit.com/londonun...
- http://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/h...
- http://www.tfl.gov.uk/
- http://www.heathrowexpress.com A non-stop express train to and from Paddingtion station
- http://www.heathrowconnect.com A limited stops slower train to from Paddington station
- http://www.gatwickexpress.com A non-stop express train to frm Victoria station.
- http://www.stanstedexpress.com
- http://www.easylimo.co.uk Executive chauffeur driven cars for all airport transfers
BASIC LONDON UNDERGROUND INFORMATION:
HOW MUCH DO TICKETS & PASSES COST?
RAIL TRAVEL:
POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
- Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kew Palace: http://www.hrp.org.uk/webcode/home.asp
- Houses of Parliament: http://www.parliament.uk
- Westminster Abbey: http://www.westminster-abbey.org
- St. Paul's Cathedral: http://www.stpauls.co.uk
- Royal Residences: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page55...
- London Eye: http://www.londoneye.com
- Tower Bridge Experience: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk
- Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: www.shakespeares-globe.org
GOOD SITE FOR SEEING "WHAT'S ON":
- London Live Music Guide - The best for live music and concerts
- http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/
- http://www.timeout.com/london
- http://www.whatsoninlondon.co.uk
- http://www.whats-on-in-london.com/
- http://www.urbanjunkies.com
- http://www.southbanklondon.com
- http://www.londonlater.com - Guide to London By Night
LONDON MUSEUMS INFO:
- http://www.londonnet.co.uk/ln/guide/a...
- http://www.aboutbritain.com/MuseumsLo...
- http://www.museumindocklands.org.uk
- V&A: www.vam.ac.uk
- Tate: www.tate.org.uk
- British Museum: http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/
- Design Mu seum: www.designmuseum.org/
- National Maritime Museum: http://www.nmm.ac.uk/
- National Museum of Science & Industry: www.nmsi.ac.uk
- Imperial War Museum: www.iwm.org.uk
- Natural History Museum: www.nhm.ac.uk
- Museum of London: http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/
- National Gallery: http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
- National Portrait Gallery: http://www.npg.org.uk/live/index.asp
- Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery:
- London’s Transport Museum: http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk
- Royal Academy: www.royalacademy.org.uk/
- Wallace Collection: www.wallacecollection.org
THEATRE:
HERITAGE SITES:
- http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
- http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main
- http://www.greatbuildings.com/
PARKS & GARDENS
LONDON MARKETS:
- http://www.londontourist.org/markets....
- http://www.streetsensation.co.uk/mark...
- http://www.talkingcities.co.uk/london...
THAMES CRUISES:
BUS TOUR COMPANIES:
- http://www.theoriginaltour.com/
- www.bigbustours.com/uk/html/uk_home.html
- http://www.sightseeingtourslondon.com/
LONDON WALKS:
- http://www.london-ghost-walk.co.uk/
- http://www.secretlondonwalks.co.uk/
- http://www.cityoflondonwalks.co.uk/
DIY LONDON WALKS:
- http://www.londontourist.org/itinerar...
- http://na.visitlondon.com/city_guide/...
- http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/C...
- www.london-footprints.co.uk
- http://www.londontoolkit.com/walks/lo...
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES:
- http://www.londontourist.org/itinerar...
- http://tinyurl.com/c9knb
- http://www.viator.com/london/d737-ttd
LONDON FOR KIDS:
- http://www.londonnet.co.uk/ln/out/ent...
- http://www.kidstolondon.com
- http://www.lego.com/legoland/portal/d...
- http://www.littleangeltheatre.com/
- http://www.londonkidz.co.uk/Homepage.php
- http://www.britainexpress.com/London/...
- http://www.londonaquarium.co.uk/
IS THIS A GOOD HOTEL?
HOTEL SEARCH WEBSITES:
- http://www.london-hotels.co.uk/ - London hotel dedicated site
- www.londontown.com - General search
- www.milesfaster.co.uk comprehensive london hotel directory with london pictures and information
SHORT-STAY APARTMENT RENTALS
- http://www.fraserhospitality.com/home...
- http://www.shortstay-london.com/
- www.globeapartments.co.uk
- www.londonchoice.com.
- www.aplacelikehome.co.uk
- http://www.the-ascott.com/
- http://www.lfca.co.uk/
- www.venere.com
- London Apartments
LONDON RESTAURANTS:
FANCY A PINT?
SPECIFIC NEIGHBOURHOOD WEBSITES
From this website, you can then click on to other specific London neighbourhoods (e.g.
- www.myislington.co.uk/
- www.mykensington.co.uk/
- http://www.upmystreet.com/
- http://www.streetsensation.co.uk/
BUDGET AIRLINES:
CHEAP FLIGHTS:
- Cheap flight guide - Momondo finds and compares budget flights within Europe
- http://www.whichbudget.com/
- http://www.mobissimo.com/search_airfa...
SCHEDULED AIRLINES:
WEATHER:
PHOTOS OF LONDON:
FREEBIES!
CHRISTMAS IN LONDON:
BRITISH WORDS & PRONUNCIATIONS
EXHIBITION CENTRES AND EVENT VENUES
- www.eco.co.uk - Earls Court Exhibition Centre and London Olympia (Earls Court Hotels)
- www.excel-london.co.uk - ExCel London (Hotels near ExCel)
- www.theo2.co.uk - The O2 Arena (O2 Hotels)
