Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from London, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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In Emergency
If the worst happens, dial 999 to call the police (free from any phone). This number will also put you in touch with the fire or ambulance services. To report non-urgent crime, contact... read more
Health Requirements
The UK has high sanitation levels, but shares the same common health problems as other developed nations. Visitors from certain countries who plan to stay for longer than six months will... read more
Children
With its crowds, traffic and complex transport system, London might seem like a hostile place for children, but if you do your research, it can be a delight. The mayor has introduced a... read more
People With Disabilities
Disabled Visitors
Thanks to the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995, all new tourist attractions and hotels now make full provision for wheelchair users, and access to public places... read more
Telephone & Internet
London’s traditional red phone boxes are now tourist attractions in their own right – most have been replaced by much less attractive modern boxes. With the rise of mobile phone use, pay... read more
What To Wear
What to Wear
One of the things you can rely on in London is the unreliability of weather. While the UK’s climate can hardly be called extreme compared with some other parts of the world,... read more
Dos & Don’ts
Several London boroughs, including Hammersmith & Fulham, have introduced blanket bans on anti-social public drinking. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic or... read more
Crime & Safety
Central London’s crime rate isn’t considered to be especially high; the violent crime rate is 22.2 per 1,000 people. Gun crime is creeping up, although this has so far been restricted to... read more
Police
London’s police force is the Metropolitan Police, known colloquially as ’The Met’. There are over 30,000 officers operating in the capital, including members of the British Transport... read more
