A huge piece of public art is nearing its climax at the Tower of London. By 11 November, volunteers will have planted 888,246 ceramic poppies, in over, around and under the Tower of London by hand. The quantity matches the number of British casualties in the First World War which marks the centenary of its…
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Staybridge Suites – Stratford, London.
I had never stayed at the ‘All Suites’ IHG brand ‘Staybridge Suites’ before and I was keen to try it. In search of a 4th brand for my IHG Big Win I selected this property as I needed an early start nearby. The property is located at the Stratford International end of the huge Westfield…
Visiting London part 7 – Places to visit in town – Reader Suggestions
I have been running a series on things to do when visiting London this week, and a number of readers have made suggestions of things they liked on their visits. I am giving this post over to their suggestions in the hope that it may give others inspiration. DEALS A reader mentioned the Oyster 2-for-1…
Visiting London part 6 – Places to visit in town – Outside
London is one of the greenest capital cities you could choose to visit. Large Royal Parks cut swathes of green through the heart of the West End. To the East the Olympic Park provides places to stroll and to take in the legacy of the games. Of course you have an option to walk…
Visiting London part 5 – Places to visit in town – The Shops
One of the pleasures of coming to London has to be a visit to the shops. Across the city there are numerous shopping areas, all with their own feel, types of shops and price range. West End and Oxford Street Often seen as the most popular area for shopping, Oxford Street, which runs from Tottenham…
Visiting London part 4 – Places to visit in town – The Attractions
The Shard is the latest attraction in London, a new tall office building located near London Bridge station with a viewing deck on 68-72 floors. This link gives you an idea of what the views are like – on a clear day – £24.95 for adults and £18.95 for children makes it pricey. You can…
Visiting London part 3 – Places to visit in town – The Museums
Part of the problem when visiting London is what to do. Often a decision about where to go is weather dependent and so I have tried to group my suggestions in two areas – Inside and Outside attractions. INSIDE Museums, shops, attractions are all options when the weather is inclement or you want to soak…
Visiting London part 2 – Transport inside London
Yesterday I covered the various airports at which you might arrive on your visit to London. This post is designed to explain the various ways in which you can get around the great city that is London. The Underground is the obvious first choice for many when speed is needed. Buses are also available providing…
Crowne Plaza, Ealing London.
Located about mid-way between Heathrow and Central London, this Crowne Plaza is located adjacent to a Tube Station (Hangar Lane, Central Line) on a busy main road. The property is a converted office building, but where considerable steps have been taken to mitigate the noise from the main road. Offering excellent rates in comparison to…
Please stand back behind the yellow line. The all night tube service in London will be arriving …. in 2015
Transport for London, who are run by the London Mayor made a series of significant announcements about the Tube. Ahead of an election for Mayor in 2015, it was announced that from a point in that year some of the tube network will be open 24 hours per day, at weekends. The initial 24-hour weekend…
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