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| Dali and Big Ben |
Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Saturday, 2 September 2006
What to take?
The wheels on the bus...
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| rainy London |
The original red, double-decker buses are called Routemasters. They have a driver and a conductor at the back where you can jump on and off. They were designed especially for the streets of London in the 1950s.
Since 2005 they’ve been replaced with normal red, double-decker buses.
The Tube
The London Underground train service, or the 'Tube', is the quickest and easiest way of getting around London.
There are 12 Tube lines and 275 stations:
- yellow Circle Line
- red Central Line
- green District Line
- brown Bakerloo Line
- purple Piccadilly Line
- blue Victoria Line
- black Northern Line
- grey Jubilee Line
- pink Hammersmith and City Line
- orange East London Line
- light green Waterloo and City Line
- Metropolitan Line
The London Underground train service, is the oldest and largest in the world. The 1st underground railway line opened in January 1863. The line was only 6 km long, but others were soon started, and in 1890 a line was opened which ran under the River Thames. Today the Tube has over 406 km of lines and 275 stations.
Interesting facts:
-The underground logo, which is still used today, was designed in 1913.
-The Tube has a total of 408 escalators and 112 lifts.
-About 18 million passengers a year use the Tube-about the same number as the population of Australia.
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| Westminster Station |
There are 12 Tube lines and 275 stations:
- yellow Circle Line
- red Central Line
- green District Line
- brown Bakerloo Line
- purple Piccadilly Line
- blue Victoria Line
- black Northern Line
- grey Jubilee Line
- pink Hammersmith and City Line
- orange East London Line
- light green Waterloo and City Line
- Metropolitan Line
The London Underground train service, is the oldest and largest in the world. The 1st underground railway line opened in January 1863. The line was only 6 km long, but others were soon started, and in 1890 a line was opened which ran under the River Thames. Today the Tube has over 406 km of lines and 275 stations.
Interesting facts:
-The underground logo, which is still used today, was designed in 1913.
-The Tube has a total of 408 escalators and 112 lifts.
-About 18 million passengers a year use the Tube-about the same number as the population of Australia.
City Cruises
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| London seen from the boat |
Approx. journey times:
Westminster/Waterloo < 30 mins > Tower < 30 mins > Greenwich
Complete round trip from any pier: 2 hrs 30 mins
In the lower saloon of City Cruises Riverliners you’ll find 2 bars serving hot and cold snacks, light refreshments and alcoholic beverages, throughout your trip.
return travel: £6.00 (discount)
Phone: 020 77 400 400
Website: http://www.citycruises.com
Victoria Station
The original station was built in 1860, but was re-built early in the 20th century.
Fly!
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| Heathrow |
There are 4 terminals and a direct underground rail link which takes an hour to reach central London.
Dorms
If you're looking for a cheap accommodation and a place to make new friends, dorms are a perfect choice.
In August 2006, I booked a bed in a 6-bed female dorm at Hostel 639 via the Internet. I paid 72 GBP for 7 days (breakfast included), which was pretty cheap at that time. As far as I remember, there was a shower and a basin in the room and a shared bathroom and a kitchen down the corridor.
As for the facilities, there's a coffee shop with computers, TV and phones, a bar, a games room and a restaurant, where you can have continental breakfast (bread, jam, cereal, milk, tea and the things like that), lunch or dinner.
Address: 639 Harrow Road, Kensal Green, London, NW10 5NU, United Kingdom
other contact: milleniumlodge@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: +44(0)2089644411
Price: US$80-120
Website: http://www.hostelfind.com/
In August 2006, I booked a bed in a 6-bed female dorm at Hostel 639 via the Internet. I paid 72 GBP for 7 days (breakfast included), which was pretty cheap at that time. As far as I remember, there was a shower and a basin in the room and a shared bathroom and a kitchen down the corridor.
As for the facilities, there's a coffee shop with computers, TV and phones, a bar, a games room and a restaurant, where you can have continental breakfast (bread, jam, cereal, milk, tea and the things like that), lunch or dinner.
Address: 639 Harrow Road, Kensal Green, London, NW10 5NU, United Kingdom
other contact: milleniumlodge@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: +44(0)2089644411
Price: US$80-120
Website: http://www.hostelfind.com/
Harrods
Founded in 1849 as a small grocery shop by Henry Harrod, the store has become synonymous with luxury and is famous for its range of goods and services, including a pet shop, restaurants and the famous Food Halls. The store runs a library, has a bank and a kennel for customers’ dogs, too.
There’s a big sale at Christmas time, and the 1st customer to buy something then gets a present.
Address: Oxford Street
Directions: Knightsbridge adjaent to Knightsbridge Underground Station (Piccadilly Line).
Phone: 44 (0) 20 7730 1234
Theme: Department Store
Website: http://www.harrods.com/
The Dominion: London Rocks
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| We will rock you! |
Mon-Sat 7.30
mats Wed & Sat 2.30
Prices: £27.50-55
Address: Tottenham Rd, W1P 0AG
Phone: CC 0870 169 0116
Lyceum: Musical London
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| Lyceum Theatre |
If you liked Disney's Lion King, you'll probably enjoy this musical as well.
Plays:
Tue-Sat 7.30
mats Wed & Sat 2.00
Sun 3.00
Prices: £20-50
Address: Wellington Street, WC2E 7DA
Directions: Covent Garden/ Charing Cross
Phone: CC 0870 243 9000
Website: http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk
Perfect for a VT Meeting!
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| stop talking, start eating |
This is where we had a VT Meeting, organised by Anita. We spent a lovely evening, talking, taking pics, writing postcards...
Lite Bites, sandwiches, platters, salads, burgers, desserts, hot beverages... the selection’s huge.
Favorite Dish: Fish & chips
Price Comparison: about average
Directions: near Oxford Street
Price: US$11-20
Website: http://www.slugandlettuce.co.uk
Have a break!
The Famous Ravens
To the west of the White Tower, the Tower of London, is Tower Green where you'll see the famous ravens. There are 8 of them today and they all have names.
It's said that if they leave the Tower, the Kingdom will fall.
But a nicer thing is that if you see a raven you'll come back again.
It's said that if they leave the Tower, the Kingdom will fall.
But a nicer thing is that if you see a raven you'll come back again.
Changing of the Guards
The Changing of the Guard presents a colourful spectacle. It takes places daily at 11.30.
Accompanied by a band, the new guard marches from a nearby barracks to the palace, where the troops form up facing the old guard.
As the changeover takes place, the officers of the old and new contingents advance and touch left hands to symbolize the transfer of keys.
Accompanied by a band, the new guard marches from a nearby barracks to the palace, where the troops form up facing the old guard.
As the changeover takes place, the officers of the old and new contingents advance and touch left hands to symbolize the transfer of keys.
London’s Bloody History Live
Be prepared to wait for hours in a queue to see this 'unique combination of real history, horror and humour'.Open daily from 10am.
Address: 28-34 Tooley Street, SE1
Directions: London Bridge tube/Network Rail
Phone: 020 7403 7221
Website: http://www.thedungeons.com
Wellington Arch
This magnificent arch was erected in 1828 as a memorial to Sir Arthur Wellsley, 1st Duke of Wellington, soldier and Prime Minister.
Address: Park Lane, Bayswater Road, Knightsbridge
Directions: Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Lancaster Gate tubes
Address: Park Lane, Bayswater Road, Knightsbridge
Directions: Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Lancaster Gate tubes
Admiralty Arch
It was designed by Sir Aston Webb as a memorial to Queen Victoria.
The central gate is usually closed as only the sovereign may pass through it.
Directions: St James's Park tube; at the entrance to the Mall, which leads to Buckingham Palace
The central gate is usually closed as only the sovereign may pass through it.
Directions: St James's Park tube; at the entrance to the Mall, which leads to Buckingham Palace
The London Transport Museum
Daily: 10.00-18.00
Closed at Christmas
Admission charge
Address: Covent Garden
The Drury Lane
The Drury Lane, more correctly known as the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane is London’s oldest theatre, though this is the 4th building on the site, built in 1812. The 1st theatre opened in 1663 and was the 1st to receive a royal patent.
Among the famous actors who worked here were David Garrick, Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry.
Plays given:
Mon-Sat 7.30
mats Wed & Sat 2.30
Prices c. £10-50
Address: Covent Garden, Catherine Street, WC2B 5JF
Phone: CC 0870 890 1109
Website: http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk
Among the famous actors who worked here were David Garrick, Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry.
Plays given:
Mon-Sat 7.30
mats Wed & Sat 2.30
Prices c. £10-50
Address: Covent Garden, Catherine Street, WC2B 5JF
Phone: CC 0870 890 1109
Website: http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk
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