London Travel & Tourism

Barclays Cycle Hire, commonly known as “Boris Bikes” (named after Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London who introduced them) is a public bicycle sharing scheme, allowing people to hire bikes from docking stations across the city.

Details and contact information on London's public transport system; bus and tram, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Thames Clippers boat services.

The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about the UK, supplied by the CIA.

Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on British roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.

Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resources when travelling outside of their EU country of residence.

Information on getting to the UK; by air, coach, ferry or train. Find out about the UK international and domestic airports and the public transport networks within the United Kingdom.

Taking a holiday in London? Going on vacation in the UK? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more.

Information and links for tourists to London, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights.

How to get in touch with London's airports. With up-to-the minute flight information links to bus, taxi, lost property and airport information.

Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!

Information on Black Cabs, minicabs and taxi services in London; how to hail or book a taxi and taxi fares.

Information on getting around London on the London Underground (subway/metro); how to buy tickets and travel cards, including the Oyster Card; where to find timetables and fares, how to travel with children, and details on delays and station closures.

Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around London.

The information you need when planning a visit to London - from anywhere in the world - or from within the UK itself.

Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!

Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions.