This post details some of the most important aspects of Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park’s annual holiday celebration, updated for 2023. If you’re looking for somewhere fun to take the family for Christmas, this festive attraction is an excellent option. In the video below, Sinead, a tour guide with Free Tours by Foot, takes you on […]
This post covers everything you need to know about visiting the Trafalgar Square Christmas Market in central London. The market's dates are still TBD but should be sometime in late November and will remain open until the start of January! We include details about festive activities, decorations, winter markets, and other fun things to see […]
This post provides information about how to get 2-for-1 tickets to the London Eye when using the National Rail, including a description of all the steps necessary to get this deal. How to Get 2 For 1 London Eye Tickets The National Rail offers a 2-for-1 discount on tickets for many top London attractions, including […]
This post will cover each of the best bus tours in Liverpool, including hop-on hop-off services and outings that will take you to all the most notable Beatles landmarks. Overview Hop-on Hop-off Tours Beatles Bus Tours Combo Packages Liverpool Walking Tours Overview There are currently two different types of bus tour in Liverpool that will […]
You’re about to head to London - what should you buy? What are the best London souvenirs? We’ve got answers. Let’s face it – for some of us, shopping is the best thing about travelling. If you love buying souvenirs for your loved ones (and yourself) while on vacation, this is the post for you. […]
This post covers some of the most notable Beatles landmarks in Liverpool, including locations that influenced the band’s work, clubs where they played, pubs where they drank, and monuments erected in their honor. Fab Four Homes Influential Sites Monuments Clubs & Pubs Beatles Museums in Liverpool TIP: The Beatles bus tours in Liverpool will take […]
This post provides details about the 2-for-1 London bus tour tickets, sponsored by National Rail. We cover how to take advantage of the deal, which bus tours participate, and how much you could save. Overview There are a lot of interesting bus tours in London, and some of them are actually included in the 2-for-1 […]
Ultimately, the answer to this question depends on where your flight is coming from. If you’re traveling here from North and South America, chances are that the choice will be made for you. The majority of International flights come into London Heathrow, with a few going to Gatwick instead. If you’re traveling from Europe, Stansted […]
There's another part of the East end that Londoners have known about for years, but is just now becoming a popular spot to visit: Wapping. Find out more about Wapping, and one of the most popular pubs in London, the Prospect of Whitby, below. What is Wapping? Where was Execution Dock? What Are the Pelican […]
London’s Underground system, the first in the world, is famous across the globe. With millions of people riding the rails every year, it’s an iconic part of our capital city. And as popular as it is with the living - it appears to be just as popular with the dead..! Find out where to find […]
Of the several places to ice skate in London, one of the loveliest is at Somerset House, where the courtyard of a gorgeous 17th-century building is transformed into an ice rink. Under the sparkling lights of a 40-foot (12 m) Christmas tree, gliding on the ice at Somerset House is something magical. And in the […]
This post covers everything you need to know about visiting the Leicester Square Christmas Market in central London. Leicester Square can sometimes be looked down on by Londoners as "too touristy." But come Christmas, all that changes and you'll find visitors and locals alight descending to the area to enjoy the festive Christmas market. The […]
Starting at the original tollgate entrance to London, we will go down the hill looking at the plush Victorian development created by the visionary James Ladbroke to include some of London’s largest private “Pleasure Gardens.” You will hear about notorious and wretched slums, failed racecourses, and hard times that helped shape the Notting Hill we […]
When deciding how to get yourself to/from Heathrow Airport, the Elizabeth Line is worth considering. Firstly, it's half the cost of the Heathrow Express, though it takes twice as long to reach central London. It's roughly twice as fast as the London Underground, depending on your final destination, though it's roughly twice as expensive. Secondly, […]
This post covers how to take a day trip from London to the Cotswolds, including tips on organized bus tours, shuttles, trains, and more. Overview The Cotswolds is a large area comprising many small towns, so if you’re planning a day trip, you’ll want to decide on a few specific locations you’d like to visit. […]
This post covers the Heathrow Express, whether you should take it to Paddington Station or not, as well as information on tickets, transfers, and other tips. What is the Heathrow Express? Heathrow Express is a specialised train service that runs, continuously, every 15 minutes, between Paddington Station and Heathrow Airport. It's the fastest way to […]
