Category "london"

Should I buy the 18+ Student Oyster photocard, if I travel only 10 times weekly and within only Zone 1?

I already read the official website for the 18+ Student Oyster photocard, but am still overcome by all the new details and complication. Based on the following,

Where can you buy a portable Distiller or a Reverse Osmosis water filter in London? [closed]

Can you do this in person in London? Are there department stores that may carry it? My grandparents prefer this so that they can try and see t

Please explain the local library system in London, England

My grandparents will travel to London to stay with relatives for a few months, and plan to borrow books from the local (and NOT university) libraries. Questio

Oyster or travelcard for 5 days?

Me and my family (two adults, one 14year old) are going to visit London for 5 days (Saturday to Wednesday). Our hotel is near Crystal Palace in zone 3, but it h

Is there any way to know when NOT to use my Oyster card?

I have been living in London for many years yet I still can't figure out when I am not allowed to use my Oyster card and I have to ask every time I suspect that

What are the most dangerous areas of London north of the River Thames?

Within only the following map, which are the most dangerous areas (like those depicted in the 2009 movie Harry Brown, filmed in Walworth, London at the now dem

Sgian Dubh during the London Social Season, do you have to check it in everywhere?

The 2016 London social season is just getting underway There are no set dates for this but traditionally it starts at Guy Fawkes Day and more or less ends when

Where can one observe the Crossrail Skulls?

Somewhat related to this question: Sgian Dubh during the London Social Season, do you have to check it in everywhere? there will be a constant stream of guests

How can I deal with extreme inequality when travelling to cities with sharply rich and poor areas? [closed]

Traveling to cities with distinctly rich and poor areas, causes in me anguish, indignation, and misery, as I ponder how metropolises can stil

Difference between place of issue and place from where you leave for the destination

I have applied for a British Visa from Singapore but will be flying from new Delhi. Is this likely to pose problems during my travel, like at the London Heathro

Things cheap in UK London comparing to India [closed]

What are the things that are cheap in UK-London when compared to India-Bangalore. I am currently in London for a couple of weeks stay. I have

Trainline appears to charge tickets for walking - what am I missing?

I was looking at a ticket from London Waterloo to London Bridge. Most routes show a 1 change (walk to Waterloo East, get train, total 9 minutes). However, the

How can I get from Heathrow T5B to T5A?

I am taking a domestic flight departing from London Heathrow Terminal 5, probably T5A. A family member is taking an earlier international flight that same day,

How can I watch the main London new year fireworks display after ordinary tickets have sold out?

I finally got my visa yesterday and went to check for the fireworks tickets, but they're sold out. Is there any way I can still buy a ticket online? They are u

Determining if a location is in the London Congestion Charge Zone

I need to find out if this primary school falls within the London Congestion Charge zone: St Anne`s Catholic Primary School, 6 Durham Street, Vauxhall, London.

Queues at Madame Tussauds London with a timed ticket

Madame Tussauds London offers "timed" tickets for a specific 15 minute arrival window. However, I've read some online resources, e.g. this one, saying that you

What is the closest free street parking to London city center?

If one wanted to park his car for free on the street and visit London's city center, what would be the closest/most accessible place to do so? For the sake of t

Do I have enough time to do tourist things in London during a 9 hour layover at Heathrow Airport?

Do I have enough time to do tourist things in London during a 9 hour layover at Heathrow Airport? I will arrive at 6 am and my flight departs to the U.S. at 3:

Is it normal practice to tip an Uber driver in London?

I've never used Uber in London and will need to transfer from LHR to SW1. Is it customary to tip the Uber driver?

Is there a big bookstore (not WHSmith) near Heathrow airport?

I have to buy a couple of ESL books and a dictionary for my daughter and I don't think any of the WHSmiths around the airport sell school books. I have a long s