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Beyond Tourism
Beyond the blinding lights of Oxford and Piccadilly Circuses, London is just as much a working and living city as it is a tourist destination. Comprised of 32 boroughs along with the City, London is often described as more of a conglomerate of villages than a unified city. While this understates the pride Londoners take in their city as a whole, it is true that locals are strongly attached to their neighborhoods. Each area’s heritage and traditions are alive and evolving, from the City of London’s 2000-year-old association with trade to the West End’s ever-changing theatre scene. Thanks to the feisty independence and diversity of each area, the London “buzz” is continually on the move—every few years a previously disregarded neighborhood explodes into cultural prominence. Most recently, South London has come to prominence with the cultural rebirth of the South Bank and the thumping nightlife of a recharged Brixton. No matter which neighborhood you start your journey in, Londoners of all creeds invite visitors to take part. Wander between cultures in London’s diverse neighborhoods or take part in a political rally in Trafalgar Square. Each day in London brings something new, so get ready for adventures and prepare to love the city in all its splendor.
Entrance Requirements Passport. Required of non-EU citizens. Visa. Required of non-EU citizens for stays over 6 months. Work Permit. Required of non-European Economic Area citizens.
London’s popularity as a top tourist destination makes it wise to plan around high season (June-Aug.). Spring or autumn (Apr.-May and Sept.-Oct.) are more appealing times to visit; the weather ...more
There are 16 Tourist Information Centres spotted around Greater London. Check www.britainexpress.com/TIC/London.htm for a complete list or contact these central offices in the city center. Tourist Information ...more
When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford. —Samuel Johnson, 1777 Though London has experienced a long and tumultuous history, it has always ...more
London currently has a booming theater enterprise, which is divided into three distinct parts: The West End, the National Theater/Globe Theater, and the Fringe. The theaters of the West End produce large ...more
In the mid-20th century the British Invasion gave us the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, the Monkees, and a million other rock and roll bands with long hair. Punk rock sprang up in Chelsea in the late 1970s ...more
Some of the most renowned filmmakers in the world, including Charlie Chaplin and Alfred Hitchcock, have resided and worked in London. Just as London became a staple character in many literary works, so ...more
The League, founded in 1888, is the oldest competition in the history of world football. In 1992, the top 22 clubs branched out to form the Premier League. Wembley Stadium, constructed in 1924 and located ...more
We've organized neighborhoods roughly from east to west, starting with the City of London and East London and moving in a snake-like manner westward, so that adjacent neighborhoods are next to one another ...more
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