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Easiest Ways To Travel To London

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:33:00 +0000

// If you fancy a city break you may be thinking about those which are most convenient to get to. Not many can compare to London – with its host of transport opportunities. Flying in to London from all over the world can be easy and inexpensive – with many airports at your disposal the one you choose should depend on which area of the city you are trying to get to. A desired airport for business travellers is London City – right in the heart of the capital and particularly close to the financial centre it is a convenient spot for many. If you are coming from Gatwick or Heathrow there are express trains to whisk you right into Victoria or Paddington stations – both in central London. The journey time on these trains is very short but if you have a bit of time to spare you will save yourself money by taking local services. If you are travelling from elsewhere in Britain a train journey to London could give you time to get round to those tasks that you’ve been putting off. You could even complete that paperwork you’ve been meaning to get to. A trip from Edinburgh Waverley station right into Kings Cross takes less than five hours; there are even departures every thirty minutes. If you are coming from mainland Europe you may wish to travel on the Eurostar which arrives at a designated terminal in St Pancras station. It even has Europe’s longest champagne bar overlooking the platforms so you can treat yourself to a glass of bubbly and celebrate your arrival in style. You can get to London in just over two hours from Paris using the Eurostar and it can be particularly cheap, especially if you book ahead. But the cheapest method of travelling to London is almost certainly by bus or coach although this can entail very long, sometimes uncomfortable journeys and is possibly, a method best avoided unless you’re really trying to save cash, or particularly enjoy bus trips.

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The Best Of London Arts

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:51:00 +0000

// Many people visit London to see world famous art works at its famous galleries and art museums, but you don't have to head to well-known tourist spots like the National Gallery or the Tate Modern to experience London's arts scene. Though the city's most famous museums are a great way to start your London arts experience, it's also worthwhile to check out its smaller art and music venues. With record numbers of tourists expect to visit London this year, a range of theatre, music and other performance events already in the works- most of them free. It's expected that 2012 will go down in the history books and set a new benchmark for cultural celebrations in the capital, comparable to the 1951 Festival of Britain. There are a number of concerts planned for London this year, including one arranged by Turner Prize winner Martin Creed as a nationwide event, as well as a music festival featuring the likes of Leona Lewis and other popular artists. Classical theatre fans can also look forward to the World Shakespeare Festival, which is expected to be bigger than ever. If you're interested in hearing local folk music, you can stop in to one of London's classic pubs for a good old fashioned sing-along. Additionally, the city is bustling with arts exhibitions and other creative events throughout the year, whether you're a fan of West End musicals, contemporary art or something more specific. The Tate Modern can always be relied on to stage interesting and sometimes controversial exhibitions in its prime Bankside location, while other popular art museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and National Portrait Gallery can also be considered must-visits for those interested in different aspects of the arts. Even museums that are not exclusively devoted to the arts, such as the prestigious British Museum, often feature significant art works among their extensive collections. In the case of the British Museum specifically, an exhibition of Native American wate... Read more