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Essential information

Essential travel information

London airports

Find all you need to know about London's airports and connections to the city.

Travel to London

Read useful information and tips on how to get to London by plane, bus and train.

Getting around London

Navigate your way around with this guide to public transport in London.

Free travel maps

Plan your route around London with these free travel maps and guides.

Discover useful information for visitors to London, such as where to leave your left luggage, how to tip using British money and when to expect the public holidays.

Plan your trip

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London FAQs

Get started with the basics, including essential information and facts about London.

London for the first time

Take a look at London's best attractions, sightseeing, events, things to do and more.

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London accommodation

Discover the best places to stay in London, from hotels and pubs to bed and breakfasts.

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Accessible London

Find out about accessible London, including hotels, attractions and public transport.

Money in London

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Tax-free shopping

Find out whether you're eligible for VAT refunds on purchases made during your visit.

Tipping

Learn how to tip like a local in London and reward the good service you receive.

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British money

Take a look at this guide to the British pound, from using cash machines to contactless payment.

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Bureau de change

Change your money at one of London’s many bureaux de change points.

Post Office

Send letters, postcards and parcels abroad and exchange currency at the Post Office.

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Money-saving tips

Squeeze the most out of your trip with these top tips on how to save money in London.

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Tickets, hotels and offers

Theatre tickets

Attraction tickets

Hilton hotels in London

Useful information

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UK public holidays 2024-2025

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Internet access

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Staying safe in London

Travel in London

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Oyster and travelcards

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London Underground: the Tube

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Left luggage

Tips for visitors

London toilets

Public toilets in London

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Visitor Information Centres

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London drinking water