Tel: 01904 644500 
Getting to London
GNER Trains, Virgin Trains and National Express Bus Service all run services to central London from around the UK.
Self drive in your own vehicle is an option, however central London has a very good transport system and the necessity for a car during your stay will probably be unlikely and also parking limited and expensive.
From Airports to London City Centre
Express coach's services operate from each of the airport terminals. From Stansted Airport, Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport. All coaches go to London Victoria Coach Station. Bus services operate on a virtually 24 hour service and on an hourly basis. Details of next departing bus can be obtained from the Information Office in the main terminal building or in the early hours from the bus scheduled displayed at the bus stops outside the main terminal building.
Trains operate regularly from each airport on a 24-hour basis. Details of departure times can be obtained from the Information Office in the main terminal buildings or displayed on the train platforms.
Taxi: Airports Cars operates a taxi service to central London. Cost varies from £70 to £120 per journey, established before journey commences.
Car Hire: many car hire firms operate from the main airport terminal building.
Areas of Interest in London
Westminster: This is an area of great interest with many major tourist attractions. There are the Houses of Parliament with the clock tower of Big Ben close by. The London Eye and the London Aquarium walking distance from the Houses of Parliament via a bridge across the river Thames. Westminster Abbey and it's many famous crypts and tombs. The famous Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column. International Embassies and the National Gallery surround the Square.
Borough: The famous tower bridge dominates the skyline and just beneath is the Tower of London. This area, which stretches from the east of Bankside as far up as London Bridge, encompasses Tooley Street, which has two major attractions such as The London Dungeons and Churchill's Britain at War Experience.
Hampstead: This area includes the vast Hampstead Heath which is an area of woodland, once popular with famous poets and a place of peace for locals to enjoy in this busy city. Hampstead has always attracted artists, writers and poets and is a wonderful small village type community of locals. The area is full of good restaurants, bars and shops and many famous celebrities have set up homes here.
West End and Soho: The West End is teeming with theatres, opera houses and cinemas. All the major shows, films and plays usually start off in this area of London, before moving throughout the rest of the Country. In dispersed with bars and restaurants, for the visitor, this area is a must in the evening, when the whole area is sparkling with the activity and vitality of city life. Soho is situated in this area and this also provides a glimpse of London nightlife at its height. Even if you are not taking in a show or premier film, just strolling through this area and absorbing the atmosphere is entertainment in itself.
Eating Out in London
Sausage and Mash Café: 268 Portobello Road, W10. Tel: 020 8968 8898. These types of café serving sausage and Mash or Pies and Mash if you prefer, are usually only found in the London area, where the locals proudly claim this dish as their own. A green liquor (a sort of mint gravy/sauce) is also a specialty only found in these cafes and regularly jellied eels.
Ed's Easy Diner: 12 Moor Street, W1 Tel: 020 7434 4439. Burgers are the mainstay of this menu and variations of them. Based on the theme of American diners this is an entertaining but cheap way to eat.
Yakitoria: 25 Sheldon Square, W2. Tel: 020 3214 3000. The Japanese restaurant which attracts top Japanese chef's and incorporates eastern flavours from many regions in it's menu. There is a sushi bar, with a great variety of dishes to tempt your palate.
Green and Red: 51 Bethnal Green Road, E1. Tel: 020 7749 9670. This is a Mexican restaurant with a slight difference. Instead of the many melted cheese dishes often seen on the menus of regular Mexican restaurants, this restaurant offers dishes with a healthier form of cooking, although still very much Mexican. A big hit with the locals.
Veeraswamy: Victory House, 99 Regent Street, W1. Tel: 020 7734 1401. This is an Indian restaurant, which has reputation of fine cuisine. The restaurant has been established since the mid nineteen twenties and has recently undergone a total refurbishment. Recipes are from the length and breadth of India and this wonderful eating establishment is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Bentley's Oyster Bar and Grill: 11-15 Swallow Street, W1. Tel: 020 7 734 4756. This historical building has recently undergone some restoration work and the Oyster bar and grill has been re-opened. You can enjoy oysters and champagne at the marble topped bar on the ground floor. Alternatively you can visit the first floor for a more extensive but wonderful menu. An expensive but luxurious experience.
Local Information
The Knowledge: This is a new service offered by London Cabbies to visitors to the city. Visitors who wish to find specific establishments, can dial Tel: 0906 265 6565 and a cabbie will give you the best directions to reach your chosen destination.
Sight seeing in London is usually designated at the times the tour or river boat departs and although covering a variety of routes, sometimes the route your interested in can be by passed or not explored in full detail. A new tour experience can be operated at your own pace and specifications if done through downloading an audio tour on your iPod. This way the tour is at your pace and can suit you.
Further Afield from London
Brighton: Brighton is a famous seaside resort from the sixties. All the hip and cool personalities of the sixties and present day usually have spent or will spend some time in Brighton. A train from Victoria main line station will have you at the coast within two hours. There are the usually seaside entertainment's and Brighton's famous pier, to stroll along and take in the many sights. Shopping is also good in Brighton and there are ample bars and restaurants to refresh tired city travelers.
Oxford: Oxford is an historical city, which is a short day trip from London. Trains leave from Paddington regularly and the journey is about one hour. This famous city has a historical background which attracts thousands of visitors in it's own right. Oxford's famous University and magnificent architecture make this city worth a visit.
