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Children can too flex their creative skills when in London. If you are on short term rentals London, then there are loads of children’s theaters which will host shows across the year. The most famous of the lot is the Little Angel Puppet Theater which has been going since 1961. It deals especially with puppet [...]
Eating out in London can be a pricey business. With that and the expensive holiday apartments in London, your three-day visit can end up costing you a fortune. However, you do not have to fork out an arm and a leg for feeding the family. Try some of these places for size: Comptoir Libanis is [...]
London Transport
Road conditons and traffic information
AA Road watch (www.theaa.com)
BBC (www.bbc.co.uk)
RAC (www.rac.co.uk)
Transport for London (www.tfl.gov.uk)
Buses, Tube and Rail within London
London Travel Information (www.tfl.gov.uk) – 020 7222 1234
Coaches – National services
Megabus (www.megabus.com) – 0901 331 0031
National express (www.nationalexpress.com) – 08705 808080
Ferries and Eurotunnel
Brrittany Ferries (www.brittany-ferries.co.uk) – 0870 9 076 103
Eurotunnel (www.eurotunnel.com) – 08705 35 35 35
Stena Line (www.stenaline.co.uk) – 08705 70 70 70
Taxi
To get the number of a nearby licensed minicab firm when you're out and about, text "HOME" to 60835. The following agencies supply black taxis.
One Number - 0871 8718710
Computer Cab (www.computercab.co.uk)
Dial-A-Cab (www.dialacab.co.uk) - 020 7426 3420
London Taxi (www.london-taxi.co.uk) - 08700 802 902
London Airports
London has five major international airports. If you need more information about the services they provide please click on the particular airport if you would like reach its web page.
London Heathrow Airport
www.heathrowairport.com
London Luton Airport
www.london-luton.co.uk
London Gatwick Airport
www.gatwickairport.com
London Stansted Airport
www.stanstedairport.com
London City Airport
www.londoncityairport.com
Safety in London
During your stay in London, please take into account the following:
Try to be aware of your surroundings at all times and avoid quiet streets and estates, empty tubes and deserted platforms at night. Avoid cash machines in quiet corners, especially if you're on your own. When using ATMs, tuck money away quickly and discreetly. At night, try to conceal valuables such as watches, rings or other jewellery, and avoid using expensive mobile phones or personal stereo equipment when walking the street. f you feel you are being watched or followed, try to make your way purpose fully to a more populated area or walk Into a shop or restaurant. Remember, the only cabs you should hail in the street are licensed black cabs. In busy streets and shops, be aware of the risk of falling victim to pick-pocket and bag snatchers.
Remember, if you are a victim of crime or see a crime being committed, report it to the police as soon as possible. Emergency telephone number: 999 for immediate assistance.
