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Money in London

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.

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London Eye reflected on the river Thames during a bank holiday weekend in the UK UK public holidays 2023-2024
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Tickets, hotels and offers

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Travel in London

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Oyster FAQs

Tips for visitors

London toilets Public toilets in London
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