Basic London Tourist Information
When visiting London, it's vital to know some basic tourist information about the city. This is to help you plan your visit and maximise your stay! If you know the basic information about London, you are better able to plan a visit. You'll have ideas as to what tourist attractions to prioritise and which, among the many London places, to go to.
For tourists who plan to visit London, this basic tourist information will be helpful:
- If you haven’t decided yet when to visit London, consider setting your date on September. This is the best month to visit London. Generally, the weather conditions in this month are good for visits and going out. There are also various activities going on during September. This is the start of the opera and theatre season. It's also the month of famous festivals like the Seafood Festival and the Soho Jazz Festival.
- You should have already decided on a hostel or accommodation in London. It is advisable that you book in advance to get discounts. When looking for a hostel or accommodation in London, select from many different hostels. Choose one that is nearest to tube stations. Why tube stations? This public transport is cheaper and more reliable compared to others. Tubes will also be able to take you to most of London’s tourist attractions.
- London has a tourist information centre that you can visit. The Britain and London Visitor Centre (BLVC) will provide you with almost all practical information about London. This centre can be visited at 1 Lower Regent Street. It is open Tuesdays to Fridays at 9.00 to 18.30, Mondays 9.30 to 18.30, Saturdays from October to May at 10.00 to 16.00 and June to September at 9.00 to 17.00. On Sundays, the visitor centre is open to serve tourists from 10.00 to 16.00.
- Plan your itinerary ahead of time. Make sure your itinerary covers everything that will be interesting for you and those who will visit with you. If you have kids, consider giving them some exciting activities while in London as well. There are various London attractions that are definitely great for kids.
London is an exciting city to visit. Make sure you know these little facts prior to visiting London to ensure that your stay will be enjoyable as possible.
