London is the capital city of England and nowadays it is referred to as a world class city and one of the most cosmopolitan in Europe.
Tourist Guide to London
London Attractions
London Travel & Climate

London Weather
London is in the south of England, which means it is generally one or two degrees warmer than the Midlands and the north east of England and warmer still than Scotland.

London Travel
Getting around London is not too hard as there is a comprehensive underground system and in the centre, regular bus services. London cabbies are reckoned to be among the best in the world and they know central London like the back of their hands. Taxi fares are not cheap so keep your eye on the clock if you don’t want a hefty bill.

London Guide
If you decide to go on a city break in London there is no shortage of attractions. London is a historical city and besides world famous sites such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, there are lots of other buildings of historic and national interest.
If shopping is your thing then you will be spoiled for choice in London. You will find large department stores and designer boutiques as well as high street nationals such as Marks and Spencer and Top Shop.
Dining in London
If you are looking for somewhere to eat then London has it all. Round the back of Leicester Square is central London’s China town where you will find a wealth of Chinese and Thai eating houses and cafes.
Nowadays there are plenty of pavement cafes around London where you can enjoy a coffee and indulge in some people watching. In London you will find expensive superstar chef restaurants not far away from the old greasy spoons that sell egg and chips and pie and chips. If you go east of the river then you really should try the cockney dish of pie, mash and liquor and London chippys make the best fish and chips.
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One thing that you shouldn’t miss on a city break to London is the changing of the Guard outside the palace. You might also want to see round the houses of parliament and Winston Churchill’s war rooms, which have recently been opened to the public. As well as being steeped in history, London is a vibrant city with a thriving night life. There are plenty of theatres around London, especially in the Drury Lane and Leicester Square area.
It is worth taking a bus or taxi ride to go and see Hyde Park and St. James’ Park. Hyde Park is especially beautiful in the summer and it is so big that you can be forgiven for thinking you are in the country rather than central London.
London Accommodation
There are plenty of hotels and bed and breakfast establishments in London, but if you are on a budget then you would do better to stay south of the river as central London hotels can be very expensive. If you take the train from Victoria to Streatham you should find some more affordable places to stay, or you can try north London, which also has cheaper hotels than the centre. Back to top