Articles related to "Central London"

England is better known for tea than coffee but the coffee bean is gaining ground and finally, there are some quality cafes in the capital.

Situated in Mayfair, Central London, Brown's Hotel has a reputation for quintessentially English elegance. It also has a long list of distinguished and famous guests.

How to get transport to the English capital once the Ryanair or Easyjet flight has landed: Book minicabs in advance, take the Stansted Express or get bus tickets online.

Want to walk? Take the Underground or bus? Forget maps. Get personalized, user-friendly Web-based directions online or text HopStop from anywhere for detailed routes.

The Eurostar is one of the most popular trains in Europe, linking London and Paris in just under two-hours. It also goes to Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

With so many London airports, how do you get to central London after your plane arrives? Here are the best public transport options.

Consumers have choices for Web-based, up-to-the-minute travel directions in London: London Transport, Google Maps, and HopStop, which gives walking routes too. Learn more

"Fortnum's", established in 1707, is one of London's most attractive department stores. Known for its beautifully wrapped gifts, gourmet food floor, and exotic teas.

London's hotels are notoriously expensive, but many of the city's universities provide budget accommodation during the summer months.

With so many airports serving London, getting into the city can sometimes be a challenge. When rail transport isn't available, coach and taxi are the next best options.

Travelling to or from a London Airport by road or rail? Here are directions from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City to Central London and beyond.

This is the 3rd of a 6-part series talking about luxury residences and will focus on some of the global top-spots for second homes away from home.

The London Underground, or "The Tube" provides excellent transport connections across the city. Here is a quick guide to help visitors to London use the service.

Rick Steves' Easy Access Europe is an excellent guidebook to some of Europe's most frequently visited places, with plenty of advice about accessibility.

One of the most exhilarating travel experiences, replete with promise, is stepping onto the streets of London with an Oyster card, some spare time and no agenda.

The 2012 Olympics are attempting to be the greenest to date. London's authorities are already hoping to capitalise and regenerate Olympic sites after the games finish.

Every year, two rowing crews from the infamous Oxford and Cambridge Universities meet to compete in one of the greatest sporting spectacles in the world.

Hundreds of theatre and dinner packages have been released for Valentine's Day to help the desperate Englishmen who have left it a little late to book a treat.

The 2009 edition of Raindance, the UK's most prominent independent film festival, opens in Central London on September 30 with 'bromance' Humpday.

Every year London lights up for Christmas. Oxford Street and Regent Street have spectacular Christmas light displays and the rest of London is joining in!

Taking the bus is a cheap and enjoyable way to see London's famous landmarks.

A review of Thames: Sacred River, Peter Ackroyd's massive, meandering tribute to England's most famous river.

Ranging from spiritual activities to food, and shopping London makes out to be a much more convenient spot than many other non-Muslim countries in the world for Muslims.

When catching a train from London you need to know which station your train departs from. Here is a quick guide to London's mainline stations and the places they serve.

Finding a park in London for a respite from the hectic city streets is not, you might think, too much to ask. But the capital's best green spots can be hard to discover.

Travel is expensive, even now the credit crunch has made Britain cheaper. Here are five top ways to save on a visit to London.

A luxury London hotel in a good location means business visitors and vacation travelers both still have lots of 5-star choices in places like Mayfair or the West End.

Windsor Castle is an accessible and very popular tourist destination. Details of how to get there with notes about wheelchair access and parking.

Gifts, gingerbread and gluhwein; just some of the treats on offer for those looking to tackle their Christmas shopping off London's busy highstreets this year.

The Norman Foster-designed London City Hall is open to visitors Monday to Friday. Go to London's Living Room for unrivalled views of Tower Bridge and the Thames River.

A review of Ben Macintyre's account of the life of Eddie Chapman, the most celebrated British double agent of World War Two.

A look at the UK's major rock, indie and alternative music festivals, from Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and the V Festival to Download and Scotland's T in the Park.

There are cheap London hotels and they don't need to be budget hostels or a long way from the city centre. Good accommodation can be found for £100 a night or less.

House prices in London may be crazy, but you don't have to go crazy with your money to stay here.

Medical detective geneticist Dr Stephen O'Brien is on a quest to discover why some humans are immune to killer diseases including the Bubonic Plague.

The sailing venue for the 2012 London Olympics is the first Olympic venue to be showcased to the world as it is completed ahead of schedule.

EasyHotels is set to revolutionise the hotel industry, offering ultra cheap rooms in city centres worldwide. Newest one is in London's Victoria, with Luton coming up.

Whether it's your first visit to London or your tenth The Sir John Soane's Museum is simply unmissable. It is one of the British capital's real hidden gems.

In advance of this year's Tour de France which starts on July 5th, Suite101 presents a review of the route, or parcours, the race will follow.

The London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to the city, offering a year-round day out for the whole family.

Walsingham is a Beautiful English Village with Scenic Abbey Ruins and many Chapels and Churches to welcome pilgrims.

The London Underground Map is a global icon of graphic design. Yet its creator, engineer Harry Beck, spent years refining his creation with little financial reward.

Put the airline industry under a microscope and you'll find many "Things that make you go hmm."

Bekonscot in Buckinghamshire, UK is the oldest model village and railway in the world. A unique piece of heritage, it depicts England as it was in the 1930s.

The idea of cycling in London can seem a bit daunting but fortunately there is plenty of advice and support available to help beginners find routes for a safe ride.

A father's role in parenting his baby complements the breastfeeding mother's. Ideally his participation is supportive and hands-on.

London may one of the best places to be on 31st December but it's also one of the busiest and celebrating the New Year in the city requires some careful coordination.

There are inexpensive London hotels, guesthouses and b&bs, but look at areas like Paddington, Earl's Court, Victoria and further out on London's underground network

According to the Empty Homes Agency charity, one in 20 UK homes sit empty. Put another way, there are 762,635 properties which could be occupied by the homeless.

More soothing than a power nap, sleep enhancement therapy have wended its way into the top spas. In a holistic spa setting, guests are lulled to a restorative sleep.