Category "london"

Why do people sit outside Primark Oxford Street West? [closed]

I once thought they were waiting for the bus. I see people from different nations sitting there, any specific reason? I refuse to believe they

Where are the main clothes shopping areas in London? [closed]

My wife and I are visiting London soon and we would like to find the best clothing stores - we want to visit the popular big shops but we&rsqu

London flea market

Some years ago, early 2000s, I shopped in a flea market in London that had Roman coins, spoons, and other old artifacts. It was in an unused tube station entran

How long does it take to drive from Heathrow airport to Covent Garden?

I am travelling with my family for a holiday in England. I am looking at renting an apartment in Covent Garden. What would be the drive time to and from Heathro

Tips for London Public Transport for a first visit with a 3 year old [closed]

We will be visiting London for the first time in August with our 3 Year Old son. I know for a fact that if we have to enjoy our stay in Lond

Is there a "local" version of the Piccadilly service?

On a recent early morning trip to Heathrow on the Piccadilly Line, the train I was on called at Ravenscourt Park, Stamford Brook, and the other District Line st

Meeting a friend at Heathrow

My friend and I are flying to London separately. One on American Airlines (terminal 3); one on United (Terminal 2B). Our flights are scheduled to arrive about

Leaving and Returning to the UK as a US citizen

I was recently in the London for about a month and a half after traveling around the EU for two months prior. I ended up suffering a bad injury that forced me

London Underground:Baker St to Liverpool St, step access

My wife is travelling from Marylebone to Liverpool street in London and plan to walk from Marylebone to Baker Street before getting the underground to Liverpool

London airport commuting

What is the best (mix of cost effectiveness + speed) way of getting to London's various airports? I'm an American that will be staying extremely close to St Pa

Do I need a transvit visa for a 2 days stay in London? [duplicate]

I am a Canadian PR holder with an Indian passport. I am planning to visit London for 3 days on my way to India. What kind of visa will I need?

Rail service from London to Brussels on Boxing Day?

I need to know If there are some rail service from London to Brussels on Boxing Day. I´d like to get more info about that

What are these large, empty towers made of connected metal girders, bars or pipes in London?

I saw one on the Greenwich Peninsula next to the O2 and another one while leaving Paddington towards Slough. Courtesy: urban75.org

Using a C-Visit multiple visa to get medical treatment

I have a "C-Visit" multiple visa which was granted in 2014 for 10 years. I am now unwell and have a doctors appointment in London early next week. Can I travel

Small children to see the Queen's Horse Guards in London?

Is it safe or advisable to take my 3 year old daughter to see the Queen's Horse Guards? I can't remember whether the horse often standing out front is a friend

Gatwick airport: time to reach the bus after landing

I'd like to save some money for a transfer from Gatwick to Heathrow. It seems that the best way to do it is to book National Express bus ticket before trip. I d

What are these barrier like structures in London?

Tower Bridge, London On the London Bridge they are positioned such that they look like barriers, but here as pictured on the Tower bridge they don't seem to o

Are there alternatives to AirBnb for London, UK?

I love using AirBnb to rent a house from a real person, but often come across properties which are listed on AirBnb by a professional rental agency. In this cas

What's the current status of direct London-Amsterdam Eurostar trains?

In May 2017, there were various press reports that Eurostar would run direct trains from London to Amsterdam by the end of the year; for example, see the London

TFL Journey planner that optimises for price? Or at least avoids zone 1?

There are many journeys in London that are cheaper when avoiding zone 1, avoiding national rail and using buses for some or all of the journey. Is there a good