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Best Time to Visit London: Month by Month Guide

TL;DR London has no true bad month and no true peak month either. Summer brings the best weather and biggest crowds, winter brings Christmas markets and the lowest prices, and spring and autumn are the quiet-but-pleasant sweet spots. This month by month guide covers weather, events and crowd levels. Insider Tip May and September areContinue reading "Best Time to Visit London: Month by Month Guide"

Getting to London: Airport and Transport Guide

TL;DR London has six airports and four major rail terminals and a Tube network that is simple once you understand it. This guide covers the cheapest and fastest way into the city from each airport, how the Tube actually works, and how to get around once you are staying at Park House Hotel in Bayswater.Continue reading "Getting to London: Airport and Transport Guide"

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Is London Safe? A Practical Guide for Travellers

TL;DR London is a large, busy city that is broadly safe for visitors. Violent crime against tourists is rare. Pickpocketing in crowded areas, phone snatching on the street, and the usual big-city scams are the real things to be careful of. This guide covers what to actually worry about and what not to. Insider TipContinue reading "Is London Safe? A Practical Guide for Travellers"