Claim to Fame:
Home of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The Queen, The Crown Jewels, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and more British Icons. A world center of theatre, art, music, literature and culture.
Population facts:
- 7.5 million people
- 12.5 per cent of UK population
- 11,560 people per square mile (23,410 in inner London)
Location:
On the Thames River at the head of the Thames Estuary in southeast England, about 60 miles from the English Channel.
Climate:
London weather is temperate but very changeable. In winter, the temperature rarely falls below freezing, but frequent rain and early sunsets can make it feel colder. Snow is rare. June, July and August are the warmest and driest months but the temperature rarely rises into the 80s. Brief showers are frequent.
Nearest Airport:
London is served by five airports:
Principal Train Stations:
London is the hub of the British Rail network and has many stations. Find out where trains go from these principal stations:
Local Transportation:
London is very well served by public transportation. Buy an Oyster Card to save money.
Five Cool Things to Do:
- Ride the London Eye
- Take a Boat Trip on the Thames
- Visit the British Museum or the Tate Modern
- See a play at the National Theatre or Shakespeare's Globe
- Dive into a market. Try Portobello Road or Borough Market.
Best Fish and Chip Shop:
Nautilus Fish, 27-29 Fortune Green Road, Hampstead NW6 1DU. Telephone: +44 (0)207 435 2532.
