Whether you are looking for basics like maps, underground routes and fares, or options on getting to/from airport OR for a whole website dedicated to "catching a pint," travel "freebies" or individual London neighborhoods, this is the best recommendations of TripAdvisor travelers...
TOURIST INFO FOR LONDON
TOURIST INFO FOR BRITAIN
MAP, DIRECTIONS, DISTANCE, JOURNEY PLANNER:
- http://www.streetmap.co.uk (type in the street address or postcode)
- http://tubejp.co.uk London Underground Journey Planner
- www.tfl.gov.uk Transport for London
- http://www.theaa.com The UK Automobile Association. Breakdown Service for Motorists and Travel Info
- http://www.a-zmaps.co.uk Maps and mapping info available in a variety of formats.
- http://walkit.com The walking route planner for London. Free maps and walking directions.
- http://london.tourbytransit.com/ Directions to all popular London attractions via public transit and walking from tube stations
- http://www.transportforall.org.uk/ - Transport for those with Disabilities
- To and from airports
- http://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/h...
- http://www.tfl.gov.uk/
- http://www.heathrowexpress.com A non-stop express train to and from Paddingtion station
- http://www.heathrowconnect.com A limited stops slower train to from Paddington station
- http://www.gatwickexpress.com A non-stop express train to from Victoria station.
- http://www.stanstedexpress.com A non-stop express train to from Liverpool Street station
- http://www.londonairconnections.com Airport Transfer Private Car Operator
- http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express Coach Operator
RAIL TRAVEL:
POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
- Historic Royal Palaces: Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kew Palace
- Houses of Parliament: http://www.parliament.uk
- Westminster Abbey: http://www.westminster-abbey.org
- St. Paul's Cathedral: http://www.stpauls.co.uk
- Royal Residences: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, St James's Palace, Clarence House, Kensington Palace
- The London Eye: http://www.londoneye.com
- Tower Bridge Experience: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk
- Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: www.shakespeares-globe.org
GOOD SITE FOR SEEING "WHAT'S ON":
- London Live Music Guide - The best for live music and concerts
- http://www.timeout.com/london
- http://www.whats-on-in-london.com/
- http://www.urbanjunkies.com
- http://www.ruddicktours.com/events.htm - Comprehensive London Events Guide listed by the month
LONDON MUSEUMS INFO:
- http://www.londonnet.co.uk/ln/guide/a...
- http://www.aboutbritain.com/MuseumsLo...
- http://www.museumindocklands.org.uk
- V&A: www.vam.ac.uk
- Tate: www.tate.org.uk
- British Museum: http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/
- Design Museum: www.designmuseum.org/
- National Maritime Museum: http://www.nmm.ac.uk/
- National Museum of Science & Industry: www.nmsi.ac.uk
- Imperial War Museum: www.iwm.org.uk
- Natural History Museum: www.nhm.ac.uk
- Museum of London: http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/
- National Gallery: http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
- National Portrait Gallery: http://www.npg.org.uk/live/index.asp
- The Somerset House : http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/
- London Transport Museum: http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk
- Royal Academy of Arts: www.royalacademy.org.uk/
- Wallace Collection: www.wallacecollection.org
THEATRE:
HERITAGE SITES:
PARKS & GARDENS
LONDON MARKETS:
THAMES CRUISES:
- City Cruises: http://www.citycruises.com/
- http://www.riverthames.co.uk/
- http://www.group-trotter.net/uk/place...
BUS TOUR COMPANIES:
- The Original London Sightseeing Tour: http://www.theoriginaltour.com/
- The Big Bus Tour: www.bigbustours.com/uk/html/uk_home.html
- http://www.sightseeingtourslondon.com/
LONDON WALKS:
- London Greeters free walks with volunteer residents who want to share their passion and knowledge of their local area with visitors to the city, at no charge.
- http://www.london-ghost-walk.co.uk/
- http://www.secretlondonwalks.co.uk/
DIY LONDON WALKS:
- http://na.visitlondon.com/city_guide/...
- www.london-footprints.co.uk
- http://walkit.com
- Self Guided London Walking Tours
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES:
LONDON FOR KIDS:
- http://www.londonnet.co.uk/ln/out/ent...
- http://www.kidstolondon.com
- http://www.littleangeltheatre.com/
- http://www.britainexpress.com/London/...
- http://www.londonaquarium.co.uk/
- http://www.ruddicktours.com/children1...
IS THIS A GOOD HOTEL?
HOTEL SEARCH WEBSITES:
- http://www.london-hotels.co.uk/ - London hotels dedicated site
- www.londontown.com - General search
- www.milesfaster.co.uk comprehensive london hotel directory with London pictures and information
- London - Hotel Finder Searches all the major online hotel sites for the best price on any London hotel. Has photos, reviews a description and a map with streetview for each London hotel.
- Booking.com A wide range of hotels available in London. You can view the hotels on a map to help you decide your ideal location. You can also write reviews if you book through this website
SHORT-STAY APARTMENT RENTALS
- http://www.frasershospitality.com/
- http://www.shortstay-london.com/
- www.globeapartments.co.uk
- www.londonchoice.com.
- www.aplacelikehome.co.uk
- http://www.the-ascott.com/
- http://www.lfca.co.uk/
- www.venere.com
- London Apartments
LONDON RESTAURANTS:
PUBS
SPECIFIC NEIGHBOURHOOD WEBSITES
- http://www.mynottinghill.co.uk/
- http://www.southbanklondon.com
- http://www.stuckinlondon.com/londonar... - Guide to many areas of London
From this website, you can then click on to other specific London neighbourhoods (e.g.
- www.myislington.co.uk/
- www.mykensington.co.uk/
- http://www.upmystreet.com/
- http://www.streetsensation.co.uk/
- http://www.allthingsgreenwich.co.uk (A guide to Greenwich - home of the Royal Observatory, Old Royal Naval College and the O2)
BUDGET AIRLINES:
CHEAP FLIGHTS:
- www.travelhouseuk.co.uk
- Cheap Flights UK Airports
- Martin Lewis Moneysaving Expert flight checker
- Cheap flight guide - Momondo
- http://www.whichbudget.com/
- http://www.mobissimo.com/search_airfa...
SCHEDULED AIRLINES:
WEATHER:
PHOTOS OF LONDON:
LONDON IN SOUND:
- London Sound Survey Large online collection of stereo sound recordings made in and around London, also historical London sounds and maps.
FREEBIES!
CHRISTMAS IN LONDON:
BRITISH WORDS & PRONUNCIATIONS
EXHIBITION CENTRES AND EVENT VENUES
- www.eco.co.uk - Earls Court Exhibition Centre and London Olympia (Earls Court Hotels)
- www.excel-london.co.uk - ExCel London (Hotels near ExCel)
- www.theo2.co.uk - The O2 Arena (O2 Hotels)
- http://www.wellcomecollection.org/ - The Wellcome Collection, London