London Guide

London is the capital of the United Kingdom and is the second largest urban area in the European Union after Paris.

London has something for everyone and draws from a wide range of cultures and religions with over 300 languages spoken in the city.

The public transport system is one of the most extensive in the world and is administered by the Transport for London (TfL).

Things to do and see in London

One of the must see places to visit in London are the Houses of Parliament

You can take a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament in almost any language you want. Parliament is open to members of the British public and overseas visitors. You can buy tickets in advance or queue up on the day of your tour.

The River Thames is another great place to visit where you can see the famous London Tower bridge which was completed in 1894 and instantly became one of the great engineering marvels of its time.

You can explore the most famous bridge in the world by visiting the Tower Bridge Exhibition, with tickets available both online and onsite.


There are also many quality theatres in London where you can catch the latest shows. The top ones may be sold out, but you can often queue up for ticket returns.

To find out what's on in the theatre you can buy the 'Time Out' guide for around £3 or look online for reviews of the top shows.

There are also many fringe theatres that put on plays in pubs and entry can usually be gained by a nominal £0.50 membership fee to get around licensing laws.

 

Whatever you are looking for it is most likely London has it.