London City by night

……………a busy thriving hustle and bustle of people and traffic during the day; London is no less so at night.

Victoria Embankment at night

No matter the time of day or night, there will always be people and traffic moving about.

Most visitors to London spend their days meandering the streets, visiting our top attractions, riding the waves . . . → Read More: London City by night

They ‘prowl’ the empty streets at night…….

…….. waiting in fast cars, on foot; walking the beat, watching, waiting, keeping you safe!

They also patrol during the day, on foot: London’s Metropolitan Police.

….London's 'bobbies' walking the beat!

London is considered to be a very safe place, however as in any big city, it is worth being sensible and taking a few safety precautions.

Tourist safety in London

Whether . . . → Read More: They ‘prowl’ the empty streets at night…….

free travel for all in London?

‘Scrap £30m free travel for TfL families and flatmates’

Transport for London

Pippa Crerar, City Hall Editor
1 Feb 2011
Boris Johnson was under pressure today to axe a free travel perk that extends to partners or even friends and flatmates of Transport for London staff after the bill neared £30 million.

The Mayor faces cross-party opposition to the . . . → Read More: free travel for all in London?

a closer look at London’s Under/Overground stations

I have often read Mark’s blog posts as he offers a refreshingly different perspective on London.  I particularly enjoy his views of the London Underground stations.  I have posted the link here for your enjoyment, and my thanks to Mark for his . . . → Read More: a closer look at London’s Under/Overground stations

What to do on a sunny day in London!

Ok, so yesterday it rained and I posted a blog about what to do on a rainy day in London. But what to do on a sunny day?  Now that may seem fairly obvious, but not necessarily so!  You are spoilt for choice and sometimes it is really hard to decide.
Of course what you should do is to go . . . → Read More: What to do on a sunny day in London!

what to do on a rainy day in London….

So, you opened the curtains this morning and it’s raining…..yes we do get quite a bit of rain in London.  But….you’re on holiday! and now you’re wondering what to do!  no time to be wasted

Well the good news is that there are a whole host of things to do on a rainy day in . . . → Read More: what to do on a rainy day in London….

Key Bus Routes in London

London Central is probably one of the easiest cities to get around on foot and most places are within easy walking distance.  However, there are times when you will need to use the bus service to either leave the centre of London or a bus to get into London or to get around on a rainy day.

. . . → Read More: Key Bus Routes in London

latest news – Boris bikes

as of December 15th 2010 London’s biggest ‘Boris’ bike rack opened at Waterloo Station. The docking station has room for 126 of the pay-as-you-ride Barclays Cycle Hire bikes.

Boris bikes at St Mary Ax

The scheme is being expanded into east London in the build-up to the 2012 Olympics, to make about 8,000 . . . → Read More: latest news – Boris bikes

London Tourist Information Centres

You’re travelling to London soon, you know all about the top attractions that London has to offer, but you want to know more and may be wondering what to see and where to go!

confused? wondering which way and where to go? visit a London Tourist Information Centre

The London Tourist Information Centres are greatly helpful and here are details . . . → Read More: London Tourist Information Centres

Boris Bikes aka Barclays Cycle Hire

Barclays Cycle Hire – getting around London

If you are thinking of a visit for 3 days in London and wondering how to get about London, there is good news for all visitors; from December 3rd 2010, the Boris Bikes aka ‘Barclays Cycle Hire’ bikes will be available to everyone!   These bikes are a fun and easy way . . . → Read More: Boris Bikes aka Barclays Cycle Hire

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