More London information
These pages aim to provide the rich guide for those visiting London. From Tourist Information Centres and recent London events to best West End Shows and entertainment options, hopefully you will find what you are looking for. We offer this extensive resource to help you find the location of places of worship, libraries, hospitals, Post Offices, Embassies and Consulates.
Tourist Offices in London
London Tourist Offices are there to provide you with the most up-to-date information on London sightseeing and entertainment as well as detailed directions, location and prices. They can advice you on almost anything you might need to plan your London sightseeing trip.
Cinemas in London
London hosts an abundance of cinemas in all areas of the city. Many of the cinemas have up to 8 screens, giving you a greater variety to choose from.
Theatres in London
The theatre box offices are open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 7 or 8pm. When you book by phone, you will be asked to provide your credit card number and billing address (your home address). Tickets then will be ready for collection at the box office.
Consulates & Embassies in London
When you are in London, it's good to know where the nearest embassy or consulate is in case you need any assistance. Embassies and consulates provide local, national and worldwide information on services directed to their country. They also assist their compatriots and offer local representation in their homeland.
Hospitals in London
London has over 80 hospitals serving London and the nearby areas. If you are visiting London you should know that under the National Health Scheme to nationals from the European Union and a number of other countries, emergency medical treatment, either in a hospital or general practitioners, is available without charge.
Post Offices in London
You will probably want to send postcards to your friends or send correspondence while in London, so make sure you know the nearest post office and its working hours. Most post offices are open daily from 9.00/10.00am to 5.00/6.00 pm and closed on Sunday. Post offices often sell postcards, stamps and sometimes souvenirs.
London Telephone Services
British Telecommunications ('BT') is the main provider of telephone and telecommunications within the UK. They provide all the public call boxes. You can buy a calling card in every newsagent or get a £5 mobile phone card (good if you'll be using it within UK).
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency, ambulance and police numbers are here in case you need any assistance.
We would hope that during your stay in London you will not need to use the following numbers but it's good to know.
Religious places in London
In London there is a place of worship for almost every religion. In this truly multi-cultural city everyone is free to profess his faith. In addition, London is the location of many famous churches, chapels and cathedrals, in a density unmatched anywhere else in England.
London Libraries
If you are passionate about books, London is rich with quality libraries which can be found in almost every community. Both small and more well-known libraries provide some great resources and offer a vast amount of information. You might need to register if you need to borrow books, alternatively you might stay inside and enjoy the specially dedicated reading space.
British Currency
The British currency is made up of the Pound Sterling '£' which can be divided into 100 pence 'p'. The coins consist of £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p whilst the notes are made up of £50, £20, £10 and £5.
Sports in London
London will host Olympics in 2012 and will definitely attract some of the world's best athletes. Football, rugby, cricket and tennis are probably the most popular sports. Wimbledon tennis championships take place in the capital as well as various international fixtures.
Children's London
Children often enjoy London more than their parents. With beautiful and spacious parks ideal to play, London also offers many options for children entertainment. Hamleys toy store is often the first route for those who come with children, but many also enjoy museums, cinemas and theatres.
River Cruises
London offers a number of sightseeing as well as restaurant cruises along the River Thames and Regent's Canal. Great for a family night out or a romantic dinner, London River Cruises will not disappoint.
Unexplored London
Tourists often hit London top attractions but they also want to find out more about yet unexplored London. Many are interested in St Mary's Hospital in Paddington which contains a reconstruction of Alexander Fleming's laboratory as it was in 1928, when he discovered penicillin.
London Directory
London Directory will help you to get an idea of where London's main attractions, entertainment spots, best shopping areas and top restaurants are. Each of our hotels is close to all the favourite spots and sightseeing routes, so be ready to choose.
