Travelling to london
The world is full of amazing cities to travel. London is one of those. Earlier, a roman empire, the city boasts of greatest sites to visit. If you are planning to travel somewhere this vacations, London is an option you must try. Travelling to London reflects great Roman heritage and English Royalty. The capital city of United Kingdom welcomes you to explore it and have a great time with your friends and family.
WHY LONDON
Why would one travelling to London What is the USP of London as a tourist destination Well, London has several USP’s and not a single USP. USP refers to the unique selling point. The greatest USP of London is great Roman architecture. The roman art has painted the city in a different color altogether. The castles, the villas, palaces, mansions, museums are sure to grab your attention once you land there.
Famous architectural sites:
1. Abbey Road Studios- 3 Abbey Rd., London NW8, England
2. 2 Willow Road -2 Willow Rd., London NW1, England
3. Lincoln's Inn Chancery La.- London WC2, England
4. Admiralty Arch- The Mall, Cockspur St., Trafalgar Sq., London SW1, England
5. Carlton House Terrace- The Mall, London W1, England
Famous bridges:
1. Millennium Bridge- Peters Hill,The City to the South Bank, London
2. Tower Bridge
Must go bazaar:
Portobello Road
Cannot afford to miss a visit to:
1. Banqueting House- Whitehall, London SW1, England
2. Buckingham Palace- Buckingham Palace Rd., London SW1, England
3. Hampton Court Palace- East Molesey on A308, London, England
4. Kensington Palace- The Broad Walk, Kensington Gardens, London W8, England
5. Tower of London- H. M. Tower of London, Tower Hill, London EC3, England
6. British Airways London Eye
7. Kew Gardens
WHEN TO TRAVEL LONDON
Talking about the season to travel London, summers are the best. A British summer is the most favorable to enjoy the city of London. You should avoid planning a vacation to London in the winters. Although. Travelling to London has tourists all the year round; the most crowded months are July to August. But you will hardly find any air conditioners except for shopping malls and hotels. Spring season i.e. October is the greatest season to have a glimpse of wonderful English Grasslands.
The British people have their vacations from July to August. This is the peak tourist season there. Prices of the smallest things shoot to peak during this time. So be prepared to bargain. If you know the art of bargaining, you can crack a few great deals.
OPTIONS TO Travelling to London
You have multiple choices to arrive London. London has great facilities for tourists. You can travel here either by Air or by train.
TRAVEL BY AIR
Almost every flight from the United States arrives at Heathrow Airport in London. This is the busiest airport in world with four terminals. British airways mostly use terminal four for its take off and Landing. Heathrow is located just 15 mi west of London.
Gaytwick airport is the second major airport in London. It presently serves 21 major airlines. All of them have scheduled flights to U.S. Another option for you to fly by air is the Stansted airport, which basically caters to European passengers. Although, the airport has several flights to New York.
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Stansted Airport: 0870/000-0303
Heathrow Airport (LHR): 0870/000-0123
Gatwick Airport (LGW): PHONE: 0870/000-2468
Major Flights to London:
American Airlines
British Airways
Continental
Delta
Northwest Airlines.
United
US Airways
Virgin Atlantic
TRAVEL SERVICES FROM TOWN TO AIRPORTS
Bus Services from Town to Airport
You can book a bus service in advance to commute from your town to the airport. You have certain bus services that shuttle from all the three major airports i.e. Heathrow, Stantstead and Gaytwick.
It will cost you around 10 to 12 pounds to reach Heathrow airport from Russell Square. The fares are decided by the distance you travel to reach your destination.
Due to stiff competition the bus fares to Gaytwick from central London have been reduced. However, there is just one bus service from Bringhton to London.
Stanstead airport has the best bus services to airports. You take advantage on the hourly bus service to Satnstead from Victoria coach station. Below are the bus services telephone numbers:
Airport Travel Line :0870/574-7777
Airbus A2: 0870/574-7777
National Express: 0870/580-8080
Airbus A6: 0870/574-7777
Taxi Services From Town to Airport
It is not advisable for you to travel by taxi. The taxies get caught in traffic and this can create problems for your travel. It is also expensive as compared to the bus and train services. But still if you have not other choice try out the following numbers:
Taxi at Stansted Airport: 01279/662444
Taxi at Gatwick Airport: 01293/562291
Taxi at Heathrow: 020/8745-7487
TRAVEL BY TRAIN TO LONDON
The real European beauty of Europe can be explored by traveling through train. You will have an unforgettable time even before reaching the destination. The breathtaking prairies and pines accompany you on your railway journey to London. You can take a train from any European country and land in London.
London has fastest and most efficient rail service. The eight major trains serve as arteries to the city as well as to parts of Europe. The trains connect to every major town in London.
Popular trains from Europe to London:
Eurostar:
This is one of the most acknowledged railway services from France and Belgium to London. You can take the fastest train from Paris to cross the English Channel in three hours.
Rail Europe:
This is also a well-known name in the railways. You have to book the tickets seven days in advance of your date of travel. The service has variegated fares for each class. The trains from Rail Europe are accessible from all the adjoining European countries.
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