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Vast, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is one of the world’s great cities. Located in the southeast of England, on the River Thames, it is the capital of…

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While you're there

The Tower of London plus River Cruise

Visit the Tower of London, with the magnificent Crown Jewels and traditional Beefeaters in their impressive uniforms.

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Local knowledge

Visiting London can seriously damage your wallet, but it is possible to enjoy the city without the capital punishment. Many of London's best features are completely free of charge - the parks, many of the museums and churches, the markets at Portobello, Camden, Smithfields and Columbia Road. For a discounted site sightseeing tour hop on the Number 11 bus - a classic red Routemaster takes you from St Paul's to the King's Road via Fleet St, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Big Ben and Sloane Square - all for an adult fare of just £1.

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Upcoming Events in London

	The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas 23 Sep - 21 Nov 2009; not Sun Adelphi Theatre A decade on from their West End debut, the boys are back! The Rat Pack Live from… more...
	The Sleeping Beauty 21 Nov 2009 (various dates) Royal Opera House The Royal Ballet revives Ninette de Valois and Nicholas Sergeyev's classic… more...
	Not Black and White 22 Oct - 21 Nov 2009 (various dates) Tricycle Theatre The Tricycle Theatre's ambitious programme continues with Not Black and White… more...

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Nightlife

London has everything from some of Europe's liveliest nightclubs right through to stylish design bars and traditional old London pubs. You can find night-time hotspots across the capital, although there is a particular concentration in the West End, where Soho remains one of the coolest places to drink, although it's still seedy along the edges. Soho is also the best place for gay bars and clubs. Out west, the perennially cool Notting Hill/Ladbroke Grove areas are still a draw, while the Old Str…

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Sightseeing

Before setting off sightseeing, it is wise for visitors to study a London Underground map to get a feel for the straightforward colour-coded system. Visitors should also bear in mind, however, that many of the Underground stations are very close to each other and many central areas are easily navigable on foot.Walking the streets of London, or strolling through its parks, you realise that, in a city hailed for its ability to embrace modernity and change, the past is, however, never far away: th…

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