You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from flosoft: Quick meeting with @speniscitux (@ London Heathrow Airport (LHR) w/ 40 others) http://t.co/aXhDjw4U a minute ago Hospitality_LDN: RT @Caterer_jobs General Manager - Crowne Plaza London Heathrow - London - InterContinental Hotels Group... http://t.co/EEdlyCu9 9 minutes ago Hospitality_LDN: RT @Caterer_jobs Chef de Partie Crowne Plaza London Heathrow - London - InterContinental Hotels Group #catering#jobs http://t.co/dk8TaOlo 9 minutes ago World / Europe / England / London-Heathrow | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect London is developing at lightning speed, thanks in main to being awarded the 2012 Olympic Games. A truly international city, it still manages to retain a neighbourhood feel throughout its boroughs, and high powered business mixes with an unrivalled cultural and history. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Pound Sterling (GBP) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Temperate, warm summers and mild winters. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 44 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V (UK-style 3 pin plugs) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety Free National Health Service. EU citizens should obtain a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in England. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to London Heathrow offer the widest choice of onward connections and getting from Heathrow to the centre of the British capital is also a straight-forward affair. Heathrow Express trains leave every 15 minutes and take 15 minutes to London Paddington. Cheaper Heathrow Connect trains to Paddington leave half-hourly, make local stops and take 25. London Underground's Piccadilly Line service takes an hour between Heathrow and the West End. Taxis - London's iconic black cabs - are also widely available, but the journey at rush hour can take much longer than public transport. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Tate Modern Tate Modern: The building stars almost as much as the artworks, as this former power station now dominates the Thames skyline on the south bank. Inside, the Tate Modern houses international modern art of every conceivable description – some more credible than others. The main Turbine Hall usually contains an impressive major work, specially commissioned for the space. Address: Bankside, London Post Code:SE1 9TG Tel No:00 44 207 887 8888 London Eye London Eye: Seven years in the making and debuting in March 2000, this colossal wheel takes you up in a transparent pod to get the full panorama of the city. The London Eye turns at just 1km per hour, as you climb to 135 metres. At 800 people per revolution, it's advisable to book your flight. Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London Post Code:SE1 7PB Tel No:+44 (0)870 5000 600 Borough Market Borough Market: Just outside the city near London Bridge, this artisan's market has become one of London's major foodie attractions. During the week, a limited number of stall holders bring their gourmet selections for sampling, but the true spirit of Borough Market can be found early at the weekends, when it's worth getting up to enjoy the free samples! Address: 8 Southwark Street Post Code:SE1 1TL Tel No:+44 (0) 20 7407 1002 Quick Lunch - Coq d'Argent Coq d'Argent. The hustle and bustle of the Square Mile is laid out before you at this roof garden French restaurant. Classic fish and meat dishes complement the impressive surroundings. Address: No1, Poultry Post Code: Tel No:00 44 207 395 5000 Top Table - Gordon Ramsey at Claridges Gordon Ramsey at Claridges. This flagship eatery serves flawless modern European cuisine in prestige Art Déco surrounds. Address: Brook Street, W1 Post Code: Tel No:00 44 207 499 0099 Cheap Eat - Wagamama Wagamama. Not fast food, but efficient, healthy and good value. Japanese noodle and rice dishes are served up in a canteen style with a focus on nutritious living. Address: 1 Tavistock Street, WC2 and various locations Post Code: Tel No:00 44 207 836 3330 On Business - Hilton Canary Wharf Hilton Canary Wharf: Just 15 minutes from London City Airport, this brand new property overlooks the Thames, and has eight meeting rooms for up to 400 people. Book now Address: South Quay Marsh Wall Post Code:E14 9SH Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - The Dorchester The Dorchester: Located in Mayfair overlooking Hyde Park, this high-class property defines traditional refinement. Italian marble baths and art deco interiors set the tone. Book now Address: Park Lane Post Code:W1A 2HJ Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Custom House Custom House: Located opposite the Excel Centre, this 278 room property is basic, but stylish enough and perfectly located for the City and Canary Wharf. Book now Address: 272-283 Victoria Dock Road; Custom House Post Code:E16 3BX Tel No: Coffee And Chat - The Bean The Bean (126 Curtain Road, EC2, 00 44 207 739 7829). One of the less pretentious coffee shops just north of Liverpool Street, and frequently used for informal meetings, often by laptop-wielding media types. Relaxed and bright. Address: 126 Curtain Road, EC2 Post Code: Tel No:00 44 207 739 7829 Formal Presentation - The Barbican The Barbican (Silk Street, EC2, 00 44 207 638 4141). The cultural centre of east London boasts three cinema/presentation spaces, six meeting suites and a boardroom - perfect for a striking presentation venue. Address: Silk Street, EC2 Post Code: Tel No:00 44 207 638 4141 Evening Drinks - Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (145 Fleet St, EC4, 00 44 207 353 6170). There's been a pub here since the 16th century. The stunning historic interior is worth the visit alone, and it's handy for the City. Address: 145 Fleet St, EC4 Post Code: Tel No:00 44 207 353 6170 Print City guides Leeds-Bradford London-Heathrow Manchester Newcastle Flights Book flights to London-Heathrow now Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
