London Travel Guide
United Kingdom
London is the United Kingdom’s capital and largest city, with a population of 9,648,110. It is in south-east England and serves as the country’s main political, cultural and international centre.
Travellers can arrive through London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton, London City, London Biggin Hill or London Southend airports. The named coastline option closest to central London is Tower Beach, 3.4 kilometres away, a former urban beach on the River Thames.
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Population
Weather in London
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Know before you go
Pays in GBP
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +44
Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.
Best time to visit London
Jan
8°11Feb
10°11Mar
12°14Apr
15°11May
19°10Jun
23°7Jul
22°11Aug
23°7Sep
20°13Oct
16°12Nov
11°12Dec
10°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near London
Tower Beach
3.4 km away
Things to do in London
British Museum
museum
1.4 km
Westminster Abbey
anglican or episcopal place of worship
0.9 km
National Gallery
art museum
0.2 km
Madame Tussauds London
museum
2.5 km
Hyde Park
park
2.5 km
The Shard
monument
2.9 km
Natural History Museum, London
history museum
3.6 km
National Portrait Gallery
art gallery
0.2 km
Getting there
London Heathrow Airport · 22.9 km
London Gatwick Airport · 39.8 km
London Stansted Airport · 50.3 km
London Luton Airport · 44.8 km
London City Airport · 12.3 km
London Biggin Hill Airport · 22.3 km
London Southend Airport · 57.6 km
Frequently asked Questions
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