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London: FAQs, Tips & Links |
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London, England has two major airports that support
International flights. These are the Heathrow and the Gatwick. Heathrow information: Website: http://www.baa.com/main/airports/heathrow/ Phone: Tel: 0870 0000 123 (UK) 234 Bath Road, Hayes Middlesex UB3 5AP United Kingdom Fax +44 (0)20 8745 4290 Gatwick information: Website: http://www.baa.com/main/airports/gatwick/ Phone: Tel: 0870 000 2468 (UK) West Sussex RH6 ONP United Kingdom |
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http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk You can use this questionnaire to find out if you need a visa, or entry clearance to enter or transit through the UK. From 13 November 2003, entry clearance will be required for nationals of the following countries who intend to stay in the UK for longer than six months: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong (special arrangements for BN(O)s applying in Hong Kong), Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea and the USA. In addition all UK Work Permit holders staying for more than six months will require entry clearance. Please contact your nearest UK Overseas Mission that offers a visa service for more information. The questionnaire responses will not show this requirement until 13 November. Please note that when visa regimes change, there may be a short delay before this questionnaire shows the new visa requirements. Visit the News page, and the Visa and DATV Nationals page for up to date information. |
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Outer London - West Oxford Tube Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2RY, Oxfordshire Armchair Passenger Transport Co Ltd Armchair House, Commerce Road, Brentford, TW8 8LZ, Middlesex The Oxford Express 395 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 2DJ Mayfair/ Oxford Street Astral Travels UK Tours 72 New Bond Street, London, W1Y 4DD Covent Garden/ Strand/ Leicester Square Confederation of Passenger Transport Imperial House, 15-19 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6UN Wembley area London Tourist Coach Operators Association c/o 33 Hitherwell Drive, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6JD Outer London - South Green Line Travel Ltd 21 Croydon Road, Reigate, RH2 0LY, Surrey Outer London - East A1 Luxury Coaches of London 198/200 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9EF, Essex London Coaches (Kent) Ltd Lower Road, Northfleet, DA11 9BB, Kent Other areas Peter Carol Prestige Coaching Bamfield House, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0XD For more transportation information CLICK HERE |
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Licensed Taxi Drivers Association 9/11
Woodfield Road, London, W9 2BA Radio Taxis Mountview House, Lennox Road, London, N4 3TX C & V Car Service 75 Barking Rd, London, E16 4HB |
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Oxford Tube Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford,
OX4 2RY, Oxfordshire Armchair Passenger Transport Co Ltd Armchair House, Commerce Road, Brentford, TW8 8LZ, Middlesex The Oxford Express 395 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 2DJ Transport for London 55 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BD Dorset Travel Services Ltd 3 Eccleston Place, London, SW1W 9NF Transport for London 55 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BD London Transport Tourism Unit 1B, Harbour Quay, Word Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 9QP London Coaches (Kent) Ltd Lower Road, Northfleet, DA11 9BB, Kent Confederation of Passenger Transport Imperial House, 15-19 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6UN |
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Average in January is 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Average in June is 58 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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London is 203 feet above sea level. |
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Be aware of the smog conditions in London. They are
higher than normal because of the location of the congested city. Be
sure to also have all necessary shots and immunizations when traveling
to London. London is a big destination city for travelers world wide and
you want to be protected! See your local doctor for details. Tap water
is drinkable in London. In a restaurant, you can ask for tap water if
you do not want to buy still or sparkling water. |
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Be aware of local ordinances regarding local regulations.
Parking right on the road may cost you in many conditions a great deal
of money. Look for public parking, or stay parked at your hotel and take
public transportation. You will save a lot of money and get to
experience traveling throughout the city without the headache of knowing
where you are going. |
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London is a safe destination and potential visitors
should not be concerned about travelling into or around Britain.
Although London is a safe place to visit, visitors should always use
their common sense and follow certain safety tips.
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You can change money in the airport, banks,
hotels and exchange offices. All of these alternatives are good and
there is not much difference in the rate - just shop around. |
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London Visitor Centre Arrivals Hall Waterloo International Terminal London SE1 7LT Open: Daily 0830-2230 Lewisham TIC Lewisham Library 199-201 Lewisham High Street SE13 6LG Tel: +44 (0)20 8297 8317 Fax: +44 (0)20 8297 9241 Open: Mon 1000-1700, Tue-Fri 0900-1700, Sat 1000-1600, Sun closed Greenwich TIC Pepys House 2 Cutty Sark Gardens Greenwich SE10 9LW Tel: +44 (0)870 608 2000 Fax: +44 (0)20 8853 4607 Open: Daily 1000-1700 Britain and London Visitor Centre 1 Regent Street Piccadilly Circus SW1Y 4XT Open: Mon 0930-1830, Tue-Fri 0900-1830, Sat & Sun 1000-1600 Jun-Oct, Sat 0900-1700 |
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