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Inside Background
There are so many architectural gems to check out in London and the city is...
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If it’s culture you’re looking for, London has got you covered. If it's museums...
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London is a relatively safe city. Violent crime isn’t as prevalent here as it...
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Maybe you’d like to travel to London because of its rich history. Or maybe...
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In a city this large, you can expect to find a vibrant mix of ethnicities and...
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Every hip Londoner knows that if you want the inside scoop on what’s going on...
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Check the official London website for information on a plethora of topics...
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London Weather ( BBC ) is probably best known for two things: rain and fog...
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Here is a link to a site with numerous 360 degree views of London. BBC - 360...
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T-Mobile have a "Pay as you go" deal for broadband internet where you pay 30...
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Airport parking at UK airports can be expensive. For example, if you turn up to...
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Hi What is the cheapest way to get up to 3 friends from London Gatwick to any...
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No matter where you travel, people will have different takes on different...
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Planning Ahead – Lists & Maps Putting together a list of things to see and...
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Overview Any explanation of Central London’s hotel districts can only talk in...
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London: Birthplace of Modern Mass Transit In 1863, something happened in London...
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Digital Travel Guides for London   * Way2GoGuides: Rich audio experiences to...
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Whether you are looking for basics like maps, underground routes and fares, or...
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If you are renting a car or driving in your own car you will soon come to...
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Here are the links to some photographic panoramas and pictures of London...
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A list of top tips for visitors who want to get more of a "feel" for London...
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Traffic lights for horses Walking down Constitution Hill towards the Wellington...
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If you are in London in June you must see Trooping the Colour (click here for...
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Here is a link to a site with a variety of virtual tours of famous London icons.
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Here is a link to some images of London available to download. London Image...
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Inside Transportation
ARRIVING IN LONDON BY AIR  See also: Public transport in London  for a quick...
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There’s no shortage of ways to get around this great city. You can descend into...
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This guide will help you make sense of London's transport system - tube...
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In London there are two types of taxi transportation. There are Black Cabs...
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If you travel into and out of London airports you may be aware of London...
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While traveling with children can be challenging, it also opens doors for...
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Overview There are around 20 mainstream hotels around Gatwick plus countless...
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There are a few options for getting to Hampton Court: Train You can take the...
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Overview There are around 30 mainstream hotels at Heathrow. Most of these are...
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Airport Transfer between London Heathrow to London Gatwick Airport  By road...
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Here are some general tips about  London hotels and some informational websites...
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There is an unwritten code of behaviour for travelling on transport system...
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The Underground "tube" has to be the quickest and cheapest way to get around...
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In late 2004/early 2005 one of the regular TALFers (Trip Advisor London Forum...
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Full details about the integrated ticketing system for tubes, buses, the...
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London is a city with twelve major railway stations around the central area of...
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Inside Things to Do
Although London is, hands-down, one of the most fabulous cities on the planet...
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London and the surrounding areas are havens for music festivals, especially...
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London is an exciting place for children and teenagers. Traveling in London as...
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There are so many things for the first-time visitor to see in London, the...
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Websites to help plan things to do in London: 151 Things to do in London London...
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London has countless museums to explore, covering a wide range of tastes and...
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The Bar Scene The majority of pubs close at 11pm, though recent statute...
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If you’re a student looking for a good time on the cheap, check out London’s...
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You’ll have no trouble finding arts-related activities to do in London. From...
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From the bargain hunters to those wishing to spend an entire week’s wages on...
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While professional sports are a top draw in London, there are also plenty of...
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“On-Your-Own” Trips From London - Edition 1 - Hampton Court Palace     Welcome...
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London is one of the world’s more expensive cities. However, between seeing all...
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EVER WANTED TO LEARN HOW TO PAINT GRAFFITI ART? WE CAN TEACH YOU! We work in...
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Here is the link to another Tripadvisor page. Inside East Molesey - Hampton...
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HYDE PARK STABLES, London I often spend my holidays in London. First time I’ve...
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Here are a few links to a variety of information about these world famous Royal...
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If you want a London walk never to forget, try this list of guides...
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  This website lists all london golf courses in a map, but best of all you can...
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This is a nice experience in London for people from different countries as well...
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Dining out in London does not have to be expensive.  Also, in some parts of the...
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London is a museum-lover’s mecca.   Here are some recommended highlights...
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Pearly Road Indoor Amusement Arcade. Kensington Palace. Try out all of the...
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Forever on the look out for good value restaurants in London.  Here is a small...
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Here are a few links related to some of London's most famous parks. Royal Parks...
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Looking for a good tattoo parlor? A few things to remember first: The best...
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Do not take this tour, especially if you are a couple or a family / party of...
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Tickets for these theatres can be purchased at a number of outlets, including...
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A little walk full of oddities, guided by a policeman on Bow Street ….. WALK 1...
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Here are a few links to information and photographs of Wembley Stadium. Wembley...
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Let's face it, London is great but it's not a cheap city to visit! You can save...
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Wimbledon is for fifty weeks a year a typical suburb in South-West London, but...
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For the die-hard Beatles fan, visiting Abbey Road is a must! Drivers will...
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The historical experience at Benjamin Franklin House is unique. They use live...
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Bermondsey is an absolutely fabulous market if you are hunting for silver...
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Bevis Marks Synagogue is the oldest Synagogue in the British Isles. Opened in...
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BFI Southbank (formerly the National Film Theatre) is the place for films...
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Although the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster is commonly called Big...
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A fantastic time is had by all when going to see the Blue man group. If you get...
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Here are a variety of links to information topics and pictures of  Buckingham...
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Camden Town is an inner-city district in North London in the London Borough of...
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The Hospital Arts programme of Chelsea and Westminster Health Charity helps to...
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Photo tour of Chinatown in London with more than 250 photos. Scroll down the...
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Here are links to a selection of City Hall photographs.  Some can be viewed as a
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Columbia Road flower market and shops are open every Sunday from 8am until...
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The show "We Will Rock You" is great - the music is amazing. The theatre is...
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Fulham Palace was the episcopal retreat of the Bishops of London. The present...
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Hampstead is acutally a London suburb, on the tube - only a few stops from the...
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Harrods Food Hall Located right outside the Knightsbridge tube stop, Harrods...
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Now at the Hippodrome: La Clique the advertising blurb says 'difficult to...
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The Horniman Museum & Gardens is an excellent day out for families. The...
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Arrange a tour. Get tour passes for free from your local MP. For more...
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The Huntarian Museum is a quirky little museum and may not be for everybody...
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  I recently traveled to London. One of the best things i did while there was...
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When you can take a group of high school students there and they enjoy it as...
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Though not a feedback type, this experience was so good, it was necessary to do...
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Ironmonger Row Swimming Pool is a good public swimming pool for those working...
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International Friends was an excellent choice for a King Arthur Tour!  One...
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Ladbroke Arms is a great place. If you want to dine there - book in advance...
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London’s South Bank Walk   If you want an original, unguided walk, make your...
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The MCC Museum at Lord's Cricket Ground holds hundreds of artefacts related to...
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Notting Hill The West London neighbourhood of Notting Hill, W11 is one of the...
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About the Market  Spitalfields Market is located just outside the City in Tower...
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Opera Holland Park is one of the UK's best summer arts festivals, producing six...
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  Fantastic (originally Elizabethan) Georgian House and garden standing in a...
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The Players' Theatre is fun, it's collegial, it's entertaining, and it's...
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Portobello Road itself plays host to one of London 's largest and most...
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A friend and myself booked half a day off for a nice lunch and some pampering...
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Experiencing the South Bank is a must-do in any London itinerary. Travel...
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Was at Speakers Corner last weekend (19 July'09) and thought it was amazing...
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Here are a few links to information and pictures of  St. James's Palace. St...
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St. John's Wood is not only home to the Beatles' infamous recording studio...
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Here are a few links to information, photographs and a virtual tour of St...
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The Tate Modern is one of the most intriguing and interesting museums in the...
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The Black Cap is a glamorous bBar upstairs with a sun trapped roof terrace open...
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  A psychological Horror and History walk around the city of London. Meet at...
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The Ghost Bus Tours London is part sightseeing tour, part theatrical...
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The London Bridge Experience is essentially in two parts - The London Bridge...
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The London Coliseum is the largest theatre in London, seating some 2,500...
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Tickets for the London Eye are typically £15.  You may want to avoid the queues...
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The Tower of London is a 'must see' attraction in London.  The guided tour...
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The Town of Ramsgate is a pub on Wapping High Street. It offers food and (of...
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Here are a few links to various information and photographs of  Westminster...
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Here are a few links to information and photographic images of  Westminster...
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Inside Dining Scene
All travellers to London should take advantage of the city’s excellent...
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After a late night out, sometimes the best cure is a big, hearty English...
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Sometimes you need to impress a client, your parents or a friend from...
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London is a place where money comes and goes quickly. However, a well prepared...
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If you have a lot of friends traveling together - finding a restaurant to...
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Maybe you're the kind of diner who wants a great meal AND a fantastic view...
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Even in a chic, cosmopolitan city like London, families can find restaurants...
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Doesn't it always seem like after a night of drinking on the town that you...
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When the weather is nice, you don't want to sit inside to enjoy a meal...
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Whether you want to catch a glimpse of a celeb or just watch the beautiful...
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If you're in the mood to splurge or you just want to have a celebratory night...
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Charlotte Street is just a block north of Oxford Street and west of Tottenham...
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Like most restaurants and hotels, people form their own opinions to whether...
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Yes there are MacDonalds everywhere but if you are on the go in London there...
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Food 
Few tips to Foodie Tourists visiting London... The Taste of London Festival in...
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London is the most multi-cultural city in the world with over 200 languages...
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The prices are estimated by contributors and meant only as a guide. Budget...
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estaurant listings for Covent Garden, Bloomsbury, Holborn, New Oxford...
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The prices are estimated by contributors and meant only as a guide.  Budget...
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Restaurants in the Kensington and Earls Court Area. The prices are estimated by...
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Restaurants in Kings Cross and Islington The prices are estimated by...
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Restaurants in Knightsbridge and Chelsea. The prices are estimated by...
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Marble Arch eastwards to Notting Hill, including Bayswater, Edgware Road and...
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Oxford Street-Bond Street south, Mayfair, St. James Park, Regent Street  The...
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Restaurants in Chinatown, Soho to Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross to The Strand...
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Restaurants in teh Southwark Waterloo and SouthBank area: The prices are...
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Restaurants in The CIty, St. Paul and TowerB areas. The prices are estimated by...
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Restaurants in Victoria, Belgravia and Pimlico The prices are estimated by...
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A lovely underrated, very friendly curry shop near the (you guessed it) King's...
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Located at 9 Marshall street ,Soho (WIF 7ER), this is a great place for an...
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London is probably one of the easiest places for vegetarians.  Vegetarian...
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Located in the heart of London, between Piccadilly Circus and Green Park tube...
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Asia de Cuba is located at the St Martin's Lane hotel. Open daily for breakfast,
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Bedales Wine Bar - Wine Shop - Wine Tasting Managing Director and wine drinker...
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A medium size restaurant on a small side street just off the Kensington High...
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Located in the trendy Clerkenwell area of London, Dans Le Noir offers a unique...
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Traditional British Pub Serving 4 cask ales and over 20 world beers and ciders...
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Farmer Brown's has a friendly atmosphere combined with excellent service, and...
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Galvin at Windows is on the 28th floor of the Park Lane Hilton offering...
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Hereford Road offers a rare opportunity to eat good english food cooked with...
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Toptable Dining Awards 2007 - Winner - Best Food category - Runner-up: Top...
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Pizza Express - Baker Street 133 Baker St London W1U 6SF Telephone: 020...
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Pulcinella pizzeria is located in Soho with a firewood oven, great ingredients...
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Rossopomodoro Notting Hill 184 A Kensington Park Rd. W11 2ES Tel. 0207 2299007...
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The new Kings Place cultural center near St Pancras/King's Cross Station has a...
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Ruman Tandoori is on the busy Blackstock Road that runs along the border of...
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A lovely little restaurant on the border of Hammersmith and Chiswick. Offering...
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230 Imperial Drive, Rayners Lane, Harrow, Middlesex. HA2 7HJ    
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So Restaurant is Contemporary Japanese dining with hints of European cuisine...
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The Narrow Pub in Limehouse is a brilliant place to eat in London. Easy to find...
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
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Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
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The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
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The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
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General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
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Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
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From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
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In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
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1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
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If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
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Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
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Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
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The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
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So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
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For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
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The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
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Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
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Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
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