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London travel guides
Short, practical answers for planning a London trip: how to get from the airport, what the Tube costs, which sights are free, where to stay and which day trips are worth the train fare.
Free Museums in London: Seven to Visit First
The best free museums London offers include the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the V&A, Tate Modern, the National Gallery and Tate Britain.
London Underground: A 5-Step Guide for Visitors
You can ride the London Underground with the contactless card or phone you already have, and you never pay more than a daily cap.
Is the Shard Worth It? Tickets and Prices
The Shard is worth its ticket from £28 if you want an open-air skyline view on a clear day.
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Family Days Out London: Eight Picks by Age
The best family days out London offers mix free museums, one or two big paid attractions and a slow bus ride for tired legs.
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Best Restaurants in London: Where to Eat by Area
The best restaurants in London are easiest to find by area, because each part of the city has its own food and its own price.
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London to Oxford Tube vs Train: Which to Take
For London to Oxford, the train is faster, and the Oxford Tube coach runs all night from Victoria and west London.
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Free Attractions in London: Seven Picks and Cheap Extras
The best free attractions London has to offer are the big museums, the Changing of the Guard, Sky Garden, Borough Market, Greenwich and the royal parks.
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London Neighbourhoods: Nine Areas for a Day
The best London neighbourhoods for a day out are Westminster for landmarks, Covent Garden and Soho for theatre, the South Bank for food and views, and Shoreditch for street art.
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Train Tickets London to Paris: A 5-Step Guide
Train tickets from London to Paris come from Eurostar.
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Train London to Bath: Six Day Trips by Rail
The London to Bath train takes about 1 hour 20 minutes from Paddington, which makes it the longest of the six easy day trips you can do by rail.
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London Itinerary: 1 to 7 Days
A good London itinerary groups each day by area, so you spend your time at the sights and not on the Tube.
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Heathrow to Central London: Train, Tube, Bus or Taxi
Getting from Heathrow to central London is cheapest on the Piccadilly line at £5.90, and the Elizabeth line is the one that needs no change to reach the West End and the City.
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Kew Gardens Tickets: Five London Parks Compared
Kew Gardens tickets cost £25 online and £28 at the gate until 31 October 2026, then £17 online and £20 at the gate from 1 November.
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York to London Train Tickets: A 5-Step Guide
York to London train tickets cost least when you buy an Advance fare early, add a Railcard if you qualify, and ride into King's Cross.
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London Gatwick to Central London: Train, Coach or Taxi
The quickest way from London Gatwick to central London is a Southern or Thameslink train, which takes about 30 minutes and costs £10.70 off peak.
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London Luton Taxi vs Train and Coach: Which to Pick
A London Luton taxi is the easiest way into the city, but no official page gives its price, and the train or coach costs far less.
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Best Time to Visit London: Month by Month
The best time to visit London is May to September for warm, bright days, or January to March for the lowest hotel prices.
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Leeds Castle Tickets: Five Castle Days From London
Leeds Castle tickets cost £34.50 for an adult when you book online, and the castle is about 70 to 75 minutes by train from London Victoria.
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Things to Do in London for Couples: Seven Date Ideas
The best things to do in London for couples are a free sunset at Sky Garden, a Thames cruise and a West End show.
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Things to Do in London Indoors: Eight Rainy Day Plans
The best things to do in London indoors run from free museums for an hour to the Harry Potter studios for a full day.
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London vs New York: Which City Fits Your Trip
London vs New York mostly comes down to what you want to see, and London is the better pick if you want royal history, castles and free national museums.
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Things to Do in London at Christmas: 6 Festive Picks
The best Christmas things to do in London are the street lights, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, an evening on the river and one festive day out of the city.
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Things to Do Near Oxford Street London: Seven Shopping Stops
The best things to do near Oxford Street, London, are the big shops on the street itself, Selfridges, and three markets a short Tube ride away.
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Is London Worth Visiting: A 5-Step Decision Guide
London is worth visiting if you want deep history, free world-class museums and big theatre, and it is a weaker pick if cost, rain or crowds would spoil your trip.
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Is Uber Safe in London: A 5-Step Night Guide
Is Uber safe, London visitors ask, and the answer is yes if you book the ride in the app and check the car before you get in.
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How Many Days in London: A 6-Step Guide
How many days in London you need depends on your pace, but three full days is enough for a first visit and four is comfortable.
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London on a Budget Tips: Seven Ways to Spend Less
The best London on a budget tips are to book the few sights that sell out weeks ahead and to turn up for everything else.