The capital of Great Britain attracts thousands of people from all over the world annually, and this is no accident. London has something to surprise his guest: the incredible beauty of the parks, museums that gathered in themselves the science objects of art, rich story and the infrastructure of the modern metropolis. Who did not dreamed in childhood, rereading Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, to visit Baker Street? And who did not admire the pictures of the Buckingham Palace or the Tower Bridge in his first English tutorial?

But many of the trips to London stops the fear of what, allegedly, get a visa to England on its own is difficult, it is often refused in it, and tickets and accommodation are too expensive. This myth we will try to dispel it in this article, explaining in detail how to travel to London on their own, and why the ride is not at all difficult to organize.

Visa to London independently

To get a visa to the UK, you must fill out a statement application, pay for the consular fee, collect the necessary package of documents and attribute all this to the British visa center. In Russia, there are five British visa centers: in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Rostov-on-Don.

Fill out an online form for a British visa, sign up for a convenient time for you to the visa center, and also see the list of documents required for a visa on the official website of the UK embassy in Russia (https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa ) or on the site (https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk). There are three types of tourist visas to choose from: for children under 18, to visit relatives and, so-called General Visa, which is suitable for all other cases, be it trip to friends or just a desire to examine the city. The questionnaire is filled by english languageBut those who do not know English there is nothing to be afraid - on the Internet full of volunteers, posted a translation of the questionnaire with comments and advice in free access. Also, for convenience, about each question of the questionnaire immediately appears the translation of Google Translate.

Immediately after completing the questionnaire, you can pay online visa collection of 83 pounds - for a semi-annual visa, 300 pounds for an annual or biennial visa. After which it remains only:

  • print questionnaire
  • to make a photo,
  • collect documents about their solvency (extract from the account, a certificate of work - the more evidence of the availability of funds for the trip, the higher the chances of getting a visa),
  • arrange insurance for travelers, and you can go to the visa center.
It should be remembered that when receiving an account statement in the bank or help from work, you need to ask the document in English.
The official period of receiving a visa is 3 weeks, but it acts rather for tourist season. The rest of the time a visa can make much faster, which will be notified by email.

How to buy a ticket to London

When buying air tickets to London, the same rules apply as for other destinations: the ticket costs will be cheaper, if you buy them a few months before the trip, if there is a transplant or if you fly on weekdays. A lot of airlines fly to London from Russia, and some have several regular flights per day. Surprisingly, London is one of the cheapest directions. The most profitable offers can be found from EasyJet and Transaero airlines, and besides for flights without transfers.

For example, if you search for tickets to London from Moscow with the site for the summer of 2015, then the prices for the flight back and back begin on just 6150 rubles. Of course, the price may vary in connection with the dates of the purchase of tickets, an increase in the course and other factors, but such sites, as help to adapt their trip to external conditions and choose the most profitable purchase option. If the dates of travel are not fundamental, you can choose the + -3 day point to compare prices for the next dates.
You can now try to find flights to London through this form below, just select the city of departure and dates.

If you have never bought tickets on your own Internet, I recommend you to familiarize yourself with, where the process of buying tickets online is scheduled for steps.

How to choose and book a hotel in London

At first glance, housing in London is not at all cheap. But acceptable options on any wallet can always be found. For this, it is more convenient to use such sites search engines of hotels, such as, or. Using filters on the left side of the window, you can choose price category Housing, distance from the city center and other accommodation conditions. It is also important to check whether the previous tenants of the hotel are satisfied with the previous residents of the quality of the quality of the real situation? To do this, on each of these sites there is a review system for which you can determine whether to book something or another housing.
For convenience, you can use this form of the search, simply enter the dates and the system will select the most best options Hotels in London.

The fiscal option in London are hostels - hotels in which you will share a room with one or more neighbors. It is not only a great way to save money that is better to spend on a trip for the city or shopping, but also a unique experience of communication with people from other countries, because in one room with you anyone - a student from China or a young couple from Canada.

For greater immersion in the atmosphere of the city it is more convenient to book an apartment or apartments. In addition, it is significantly cheaper of the hotel when booking on long termFor example, for a month. To do this, there is a website where you can choose an apartment in a cozy residential area of \u200b\u200bLondon or a attic floor in the city center overlooking Big Ben.

Currency in Kingdom

The official currency of the United Kingdom is a GBP pound sterling, which at the rate at the end of December 2014 is 81 ruble. The pound is divided into 100 pence or, as they are also called, Penny.

Change rubles for pounds is best in Russia, since here you have the opportunity to choose a bank with the most favorable course of purchase and sales of currency. But if you already have euro or dollars, you can also change in London, the main thing is to avoid exchange points in the most tourist places, for example, near the tourist information bureau or at the airport and at the station - the course there may differ significantly from the course in banks cities.

Many problems can solve the presence of a credit or debit card. London is one of the most modern and advanced cities in the world, so you can pay the purchase card almost in any store. If you have a plastic card, then cash may only be needed for a hike to the local market or just in case.

When it's best to go to London

I'll start with the fact that the foggy Albion is in fact not so foggy. Yes, and the stereotype of the incessant rain and eternal bad weather is only a stereotype. Due to a small fluctuation of air temperature between the seasons, London becomes a great place to relax almost at any time of the year, but still it is worth considering some nuances.

In July and August, the temperature may exceed 35 degrees, which is not very comfortable for long walks along a major megalopolis. Yes, and the number of tourists in the summer increases at times compared to the rest of the year. In the spring, an allergy that suddenly shifts himself in response to the ride to London flowering beauty Parks and boulevards of the city. In the city, there are so many different breeds of plants from all over the world, which during their flowering - April and May, even the Londonians themselves suffer.

The rest of London will delight the tourist with its beauty and variety at any time. At the end of October, you can also catch the celebration of Halloween, in late December participate in the Wires of the Old Year, and at the end of January, meet Chinese new Yearwhich annually celebrates in the Chinese Quarter of London. You can plunge into a sports life in mid-May, looking at the pub together in the locals of the Final of the Cup of England. Well, in the last weekend, the inhabitants and guests of the capital are happy to come to the area of \u200b\u200bLondon Notting Hill to look at the most real carnival, which is inferior on its scale only the famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

Public transport in London

In London, you can find a vehicle for every taste: the subway, the famous two-storey buses, ferries and boats for river walks in the Thames, electric trains, taxis and bicycles. Public transport in England is expensive, but the price is compensated for by convenience - one or another type of transport is at any point of London, so wherever you are, there will be no problems to get to the center. In addition, there is no need to run on the last bus or hurry to the subway before its closure - in London there are many nights every day bus routes.

The fare depends on the zone in which you are and the one in which you need to get. London Metro is divided into six zones, and the route map of buses is four zones. For example, one ride on the metro inside 1-3 zones is 3 GBP. To save, you can buy an Oyster card at the metro station, an analogue of the Moscow map "Troika", it will reduce the cost of the ticket almost twice. In London, the scheme of public transport routes has at all stops and stations is a necessity, because at first glance, it is very big City With a fairly confusing transport message. Fortunately, workers or simple passersby are ready to help the lost tourist and show the way. To plan your route in advance, it is very convenient to take advantage of the official website of London transport www.tfl.gov.uk, where it is enough to set the initial and end items, after which the system will offer you all versions of movement.

London and his suburbs are as many as six airports. Flights from Russia most often land at Heathrow Airports and Gatwick (Gatwick). You can get from them in several ways:

  1. Metro. Heathrow Airport is located within the city, and even spent the blue metro branch. So from the airport, you can directly reach King's Cross Station or to Piccadili Square (Piccadilly Circus). The fare to the city center in one direction is 3.8 GBP.
  2. On express. This method is more expensive than the previous one (and in the case of the Gatwick airport on the subway and are not available at all), but the express is uniquely the fastest method to get to London. Trains go every 15-30 minutes, and for comparison, the path on express from Heathrow to the city takes only 15 minutes, and on the subway - almost an hour. You can buy a ticket at special terminals at the airport or online online on the sites www.heathrowExpress.com and www.gatwickexpress.com.
    Heathrow: Express ticket rate - 21 GBP, Destination Station - Paddington.
    Gatwick: Express ticket rate - 17.7 GBP, Destination Station - Victoria.

  3. By taxi. Taxi is the most comfortable, but also the most expensive way to get to London from the airport. The cost of a one-way trip can vary in the range of 40-70 GBP. Better, as in other countries, use the services of an official taxi whose racks can be found in the airport arrival hall. But this is what it is worth understanding, so this is what traffic jams in London are, so the fastest way to get to the city of Taki you will not call. But all inconvenience are compensated by the fact that a taxi - the only way To get to the suitcases from the airport directly to the doors of the hotel, while spending the minimum of effort.
  4. By bus. Near Terminals of Airports in Heathrow and Gatwick is easy to notice bus parking. From here it is possible for a reasonable price (from 3 GBP on the Oyster card) to get to London, but from the airport of Heathrow and to other cities in United Kingdom - intercity bus routes here even more than local. Tickets as well as for express can be purchased in advance on the sites www.easybus.co.uk/london-gatwick and www.nationalexpress.com.
  5. On a rented car. At all airports in London there are rates of companies offering car rental services. This is the most convenient option for those who are going to travel a lot for the city or move around the country, but it is worth considering that in England a left-sided movement, so the driver, renting a car in London, should not be simply confident in his abilities, but also have sufficient Experience and skills.

Main sights of London

London is very rich in attractions and entertainment. It is nice to walk around the city in the day, go to one of the many museums, and in the evening, sit in a pub somewhere in the area of \u200b\u200bSoho. In London, you can fall in love instantly, but you will need one week to learn in it all the most interesting. Organized excursions will only help, if you need to run a gallop in Europe, superficially and selectively. But truly recognize the capital of England, enjoy every moment in the park or in the museum you can only travel yourself.
The most recognizable symbol of London is undoubtedly Big Ben. Clock tower Westminster Palace, or Palace of Parliament - the symbol of England, her business card. Here you can see where the House of Lords is sitting, and all the official ceremonies of the kingdom are held. And you can admire the Westminster and Big Ben, walking along the promenade of the Thames, or sailing past on the steamer.

London Tower and Tower Bridge

A special place in the history of Great Britain is occupied by Tower. Former prison With the centuries-old past still growing on the banks of the Thames, although now it is not worth it for it. Here is a museum, weapon chamber, and the royal regalia is also kept. The entrance is 22 GBP, but this is a fair price, because you can spend any hour here. IN summer time London Tower is open from 9 to 17:30 from Tuesday to Saturday and from 10 to 17:30 from Sunday Monday. IN winter time The work of the Tower is reduced to 16:30.

Opposite this sign of the landmark of London, the construction of the Tower Bridge is still recognized worldwide. By him, you can take a walk completely for free, well, if you are interested in his device (this is one of the first divorce bridges!), You can climb the museum located in one of the bridge towers. From here, by the way, one of best species On London.
The Cathedral of St. Paul is not only a cult structure, but also a monument to the important architecture of London, to look at which it is necessary, at least outside. Entrance inside paid - 15 GBP, the cathedral is open all the days of the week, except for the resurrection.

Undoubtedly, the Cathedral will impress you with its size - in magnitude he is inferior only to the Cathedral of St. Peter in the Vatican, who, by the way, architects took for an example.
Even those who do not really like museums will appreciate the British Museum, one of the largest in the world. It stores countless interesting things, for example, the collection of Egyptian halls is largely superior to even the collection of the Cairo Museum. And the most pleasant thing is like most state institutions London, the entrance to it is completely free. You can visit the world-famous museum from 10 to 17:30 every day, and on Friday, the British Museum has a prolonged day - it works until 20:30.


Lovers of panoramic survey and inspection of the city from the height must ride in the legend already London strain"- The biggest ferris wheel in Europe. It opens with a unique view of London and its surroundings, and in closed cabins is not completely scary! The ticket costs 18.85 GBP, and the trip lasted as half an hour.

Of course, only the very beginning of a long list of London's sights is given. Believe me, it is much more interesting to choose the place of visits yourself, to plan your day in advance or, on the contrary, visiting London's walks, rather than become a slave of a hard time frame of travel agency, which will most likely show you only a small fraction of the beauty of the city.

If you have doubts that you will independently book a hotel or buy a ticket, I advise you to read articles on this topic in the section - Independent Travel. In fact, everything is much easier than it seems, and most importantly - more interesting.

Usually everyone who wants to travel in Europe is chosen by summer, and this, of course, the warmest season and in London. But the British capital can be interesting at any time of the city.

In the cool time of the year, less queues are easier to book a good room at the hotel.

Summer in London

Temperature in summer is usually in the range from + 20 ° to + 25 °, sometimes decreased to + 15 ° or rising to + 30 °. In the summer there is a huge number of street concerts, rock and pop festivals, theatrical ideas, show concerts and many other entertainment events in the open sky. In sunny weather, the city parks are usually overcrowded by numerous tourists, just walking families or local residents trying to torn lying on the grass. The most popular events of the summer are considered to be a celebration of the official (June 12), Wimbledon tournament at the end of June, Carnival Notting Hill at the end of August, and other events. June and July are the most seasonal months for all hotels in all, and therefore, it is desirable to book their places a few months ahead, if you want to save a good way.

Autumn in London

Autumn in London can be more rainy and cool, but no less pleasant for tourists, as you can fully enjoy the autumn cool after hot summer. Many tourists leave the city, and it makes it possible to find cheaper hotels, also queues on the main sights of the city become noticeably less. In the fall, such famous events like the London Fashion Week (September), the Festival of Art in Ridgenis Park (October), where about 170 exhibitions of contemporary art from all over the world are being exhibited, London Film Festival (October), Jazz Music Festival (November) and many other traditional celebrations .

Winter in London

In winter, in London, you can hope more on entertainment in the premises, as frosty winds and short days will not let you enjoy outdoor walks. Lovers know that in the winter there are huge seasonal sales in all stores of clothing, accessories and technology. Beer and whiskey lovers can have a great time in numerous, where a large number of people are going to every day, usually running after work or study on a couple of fresh beer mugs. Pubs you can easily find anywhere in the city.

In London, it takes very calmly and quietly, because almost all institutions are closed for holidays, and even public transport. Therefore, from December 23-26, in London, you can only walk and enjoy the raised garlands on deserted streets.London's sky decorates salutes, firework sparks illuminate a high circle of London's eye ferris wheel (London Eye) and the dark Ben Tower (BIG BAN). Thousands and thousands of people gather in the city center to enjoy this masterpiece from colorful lights and accompanying his music. But you must be prepared for the fact that the return route can be very long and tedious due to the huge crowd of celebrating, and the limited number of public transport.

Spring in London

In the spring, London blooms. Less rain and more sun. The clock at the end of March is transferred not summer time, which makes the days longer, and nights in short. In the spring, all cities come to life, and many folding chairs granted to the parks administration for all vacationers appear. In April and March there are sports - London Marathon and Historical Rowing Competitions between Cambridge and Oxford. Festival of flowers in the Royal Hospital in Chelsea collects more than 150 thousand Flora lovers. For admirers of theatrical art of the spring, the season of Tetra Shakespeare and an open-air theater in Ridgenis Park begins.

So, as you can see, London is beautiful at any time of the year, and can deliver a lot of pleasure regardless of the weather.

If you do not know when it is best to go to London, then being tourists Consider your question rhetorical. After all, most of them believe that in London is always good. But if you focus exclusively on the weather, but nature allocated only three months for the soul visit to Misty Albion: May, June and September. At another time there are nuances.

In winter, London "worshiped" to Christmas and a new year meeting. The weather in the winter months does not particularly please, and January is considered the coldest month of the year. Snow may fall out, but in most cases in winter it is simply cold, rainy, windy and uncomfortable. Guests of the English capital warms hot coffee or mulled wine and incredibly beautiful scenery throughout the city. Already at the end of November, Londoners begin to prepare for the most important holiday - Christmas, which in Misty Albion is celebrated with a special scope. Sustainable competitions begin in the festive design of houses, restaurants and shops. And the world famous attractions begin to blame thousands of lights and illumination, supporting a festive mood. The mandatory point of the excursion walk through the winter London is to visit the Trafalgar Square, where the main tree of England is installed. 20-meter forest beauty Every year delivered from Oslo as a gift from the Norwegian Royal Family.

If you are still interested in the question, when it is best to go to London, you can go to the English capital in the spring. With the arrival of March, the trees in numerous London parks begin to bloom and bloom. Tourists begin to arrive in Misty Albion only by the middle of May, when the weather is installed, so in April there is an opportunity in a relaxed atmosphere to get acquainted with the city. May traditionally is considered a month of museums, at this time they arrange interesting exhibitions, demonstrate national collections and treasures. By the way, most of these events are free. Also in the spring you can get to the festival Pancha and Judy to Covent Garden, the royal horse show in Windsor and the Rose Ceremony for Defended Queen in Tower.

In the summer, there are many tourists in London, however, the weather in July and August - unstable. Instead of a pleasant unhurried walk through the old streets of the capital, you can get under pouring rain And get into the thread. But it was in the summer that the most popular festivals are held in the city, among which the festival of classical Music of the Promenade, the regatta of the Dogetta on the prize of the raincoat and the icon, the British Festival, Carnival in Notting Hill. Therefore, most tourists believe that July and August is the time when it is best to go to London.

In the fall in the English capital, cool and rainy weather is installed, although in September the warm sun can please several days. At this time, no less interesting events take place: ranging from the festival at the Thames in September and ending with the enchanting night Guy Fox in London. Therefore, whatever season to visit London you have chosen, it will always be interesting here.

One of our favorite columns with useful advice From people who are really in the know. Today Tanya Evseukova will share with us the secrets of London and will tell in detail about the most famous capital of England.

Tanya was born in Moscow, but a year and a half ago moved to live in London, and now lives in the Hammersmith area, next to Chelsea / Kenzington. It loves architecture, nature, people with their unique emotions, and the English itself, of course! She loves to shoot a film and always tries to show in his frames that all people are beautiful, first of all, from the inside.

  • what time of year is better to visit London for walking?

In London, it is always best to come. In any season! In winter, in London, the temperature is rarely lowered below + 5-7 degrees, so for me, Muscovite, it's pretty comfortable weather For walking around the city, the main thing is not to forget the gloves and scarf. In the spring, it turns into one huge flowering garden, I never thought that in the city there could be so much bloom: cherries, magnolia, cherry, apple trees and famous royal roses. In the summer, it's good, but keep in mind that this is the height of the tourist season, and in the Westminster Bridge Selfie with Big Ben will come to the crowd. But in the fall, I am very advised to plan a trip at the end of September or the beginning of October, the weather is practically no different from August, but there are already less tourists, and the red-haired trees, fog and rare rain in warm weather Create the most English atmosphere of London, which we know from books and movies.

  • how to better get to the city from the airport:

When you fly to hetyo from Moscow, I advise you to choose places in the plane by the window on the right, then on the adjacent to the airport you will see London from the height, and you can consider and sit and the famous London Eye Ferris Wheel, and even Parliament.

In the subway and buses of London There is an Oyster transport card, and if your journey stacked 5-7 days, I advise you to buy it in the form of Travel Card - it acts a week and it turns out much more profitable than if you buy tickets for each individual trip to the subway and buses (map on A week at trips in 1-2 zones will cost 35-40 pounds).

You can get from the most popular airports either by taxi, but it is quite expensive, as London Cabs are one of the most expensive taxis in the world, either on express train (From Gatwick Airport, Victoria station / from Heathrow to Paddington station), the fare is about 20 pounds. But also from Heathrow you can, not overpaying for the train, buy an Oyster card and sit right from the airport in the subway. Please note that the subway payment is taken depending on your route, and is written off after you have led the card to the turnstile. In buses, it is enough to watch the card once at the entrance, the cost of one trip about 1.5 pounds. You will be pleasantly surprised at how simple and convenient in the city navigation, it is almost impossible to get lost. Welcome to London and Mind The Gap Between The Train and the Platform!

  • how best to move around the city?

In London i am very advised to walk on foot, or when you are completely tired, ride on famous red double-decker buses. All major museums and attractions are conveniently assembled in the center, and they will not be difficult for foot. Public transport goes perfectly in minutes, and for 1.5 pounds you will receive a full-fledged tour of the city from the second floor.

But I highly recommend going beyond tourist routes and walk in different parts of London, since each of the districts has its own unique character.! This is an incredible feeling when we feel the borders in the air, and people and the atmosphere are changing in front of their eyes. In the presentable Chelsea and Kenzington, enjoy beautiful brick houses and stylishly dressed passersby, delicious restaurants and cozy parks, in these areas on the roads drive Aston Martin and Bentley.

Light in the Alley of Soho, and at every corner you will want to stop, take pictures and view buildings and people around. Go to one of my favorite areas - the cozy Hapstead (Hampstead), find the house where Lewis Stevenson lived and remember how in childhood you read his treasure island! And be sure to visit Shoreditch - the area is not only for lovers of Street Art, fashion stores, but also delicious coffee! You would never have thought that London is one of the coffee capitals!


And of course, i advise you to take advantage of boris bikes bikes, named so in honor of the mayor of London Boris Johnson. For the first time I felt comfortable next to the cars, because the cyclists in London respect and on the roads - notice, and a huge network of levo parking will help pave a convenient route around the city.

  • what is worth seeing to see / visit if you have only two days to London?

If you have only two days on London, then come on Trafalgar Square, look back around and go for a walk in the selected direction, any of them will not disappoint you. I am very advised to get to the Victoria and Albert Museum (V & A Museum) on South Kensington, you can not get around it all the same in one visit, so I immediately advise you to go to the patio, take delicious coffee and sit down in a large fountain. There is surprisingly pleasantly flowing time.

And then, without thinking, take delicious meals with you and go to the park! Any! Huge and old Hyde Park or cozy and magical Holland Park, where Peacocks are walking, Regents or Green - you will like it in any of them, because the parks in London are beautiful!



Well, at least to the National Gallery, you need to look at, there and Van Gogh and Monet and Caravaggio! For lovers of visual art and photographers it subject visits.

  • what non-trial places should be seen to feel the atmosphere of London?

London is a city with a huge number of pubs in which they are mainly selling beer. But if you, like me, love wine, then very i advise my favorite wine bar Gordon's Wine Bar. Very large selection of wine, ancient basement and delicious cheeses! Boldly take a cheese / meat plate, to which you will be given the freshest baguette and snacks, and take a place on the street, near the tables in the form of wine barrels! One of the hidden from the eye of tourists places, but about which I can not teach.

As I said, in London there are very tasty coffee (I'm not talking about the network Starbucks, Costa, Nero), so look for coffee shops CO Speciality Coffee, one of the most delicious caravan coffee near Kings Cross and St. Station. Pancras (small coffee shop, be sure to try toasts with avocado and pashota egg + Flat White Coffee for breakfast) and Caravan King's Kross (large restaurant bar, if you want a full dinner).


Be sure to go B. Shoreditch - Graffiti DistrictThis is really beautiful. Famous Banksy and Roa, whose drawings are decorated with walls of houses, you will be made in a different way to stand out for street artists. Unique shops of designer clothing, home products, fabrics and interior items, both modern and vintage, and, again, very tasty coffee (Ozone Coffee or Fix126).

Near the Tower there is a cozy place where tourists are practically no - ST KATHARINE DOCKS, the vintage port of LondonWhere now among yachts and boats are residential buildings, shops, cafes and restaurants. Very cozy, and surprisingly quiet place.

Thames have strong fits and tides, and if you have time, i advise you to walk on a side in the area South Bank. or wauxhall, where among the stones opening under water can sometimes find ancient coins or tube muundstukov victorian era. Who watched Sherlock BBC, for sure they will see familiar places on the side.

  • tips (tips, little things that tourists do not know):

If you walk in the center and want save on lunch / dinners without visiting every day restaurantsBoldly buy ready-made lunches in the Whole Foods Market, where there is a special department of hot and cold snacks, and on the second floor or on the street there are tables.

Walking on Wonds (Strand), do not regret the time at the bus stop and wait for the old two-storey bus n15This is the only remaining route on which the Rouratmaster of 1959, payment by the same Oyster cards, and pleasure a hundred times more!

The Briton has no concept of Five'O'Clock, but traditional afternoon tea The ceremony is very beautiful, usually in restaurants it can be ordered from 12 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon, where you will be sent to choose from a set of mini-sandwiches, traditional English buns with oil and jams, and several cakes, to them to choose from your favorite tea.

Oyster card can be handed backYou will give 5 pounds for it.

  • favorite "Secret Places" in London:

"I love to look at cities from a height, and I always try to find an interesting viewing platform or roof." In London with open roofs difficult, but there are several bars on the high-altitude floors of the skyscrapers.From where there are awesome species! One of my favorite such bars with an open roof next to the Cathedral of St Paul's - Madison Roof Top Bar, another no less interesting - the Duck & Waffle restaurant, from which it is probably the most popular view of my favorite skyscraper of Norma The Gherkin, who is also called the cucumber. Recently, at 20 Fenchurch Street, the SkyGarden observation site opened at 20 Fenchurch Street, with a stunning view of the Thauses and almost all London.

- Despite the fact that parks in London are a lot, they are beautiful and big, I also love small cozy gardens, and not far from Big Ben, if you go from the metro Westminster towards the station Embankment, it will be cozy small garden Whitehall GardensIt rarely rarely when a lot of people and tourists pass by, and inside a very cozy and beautiful, such a secret quiet place in the heart of the city on the embankment opposite London Eye.

- Another place where I can gap - book, and especially my favorite Hatchards on Piccadilly, founded in 1797. It still preserved an old interior and even a small creaky wooden elevator.

  • distinctive features of the indigenous population of London:

The first thing is instantly get used to - widespread politeness and smiles. Did you come to my leg or you, you still hear "sorry!". In the Barista Coffee Shops, you always get a conversation with you, finds out how your mood and what plans for the evening, and it does not seem to be laid or insincere, therefore there are chances for a long time to get stuck behind the conversation.


Unusually surprised tradition Londoners every day drinking beer. From Monday to Friday after the working day, at the beginning of the sixth streets are filled with people around the pubs, they just take the beer on Pint and stand on the street, and chatting about everything, it a peculiar way to relax - Socialising. Zones near pubs are even fenced with special columns or rope. And the warmer on the street, the more people and louder hum. At first I had an association with ROOM Bee! And on Fridays, it's all in a repeated size is added to the short skirts-dress girls with full make-up, which flock to walk in sof, as in one huge nightclub.

In London, a lot of Asian cuisine. Not knowing about it in advance, this fact surprises, because, after all, you expect restaurants from English cuisine, but Thai, Indian and Chinese restaurants here are more than any other.

  • what mistakes make many tourists, coming to London?

The biggest mistake of tourists is to try to bypass all the attractions for one trip. In London, so many really interesting museums, parks, famous clubs and popular musicals, which is trying to bypass all this only in one visit - just unreal. Therefore, I advise you to relax, decide whether you want to hear the "Ghost of the Opera" or see the famous Rosetta Stone in the British Museum in order not to run from the morning to the evening on the list of articles about London. Believe me, you will be much more pleasant to return to this city again and again, every time discovering something new. I, for example, still not rolled on the Ferris Wheel London Eye :)


  • couple of non-physical restaurants and coffee shops for breakfast / dinner / dinner:

I love to have breakfast close to the house, in Chelsea, in the French Cafe Colbert, where, in my opinion, prepare the best eggs of Pashota, respectively, Eggs Royale or Benedict on your choice. And if you like a sweet breakfast, then you must take French toasts with berries or baked with Caramel grapefruit!

On Saturday very good to go early in the morning on Borough Market., This is an old market, where the sellers, offering their goods, will feed you and go, so without even buying anything, you will not leave there with hungry. They say, the most delicious oysters on Boreow, so even in the morning you can afford a glass of intercourse or rose champagne. Italian sandwiches, English pies, German sausages and even burgers with crocodile meat - all this can be tried here! And, of course, ordinary fruits, vegetables, bread and other products from around the world. The main thing, wake up early, because by 11 o'clock in the market there is already a crowd of tourists, and you will be squeezed between the counter and stand in queues for cheese and truffles.

Another one of my favorite places - Pizzeria Story Deli - a place where you think about Pizza at the last moment, but seeing her, want to view it for a long time and take pictures, because all the food here is a work of art, even ordinary vanilla ice cream! The owners - a husband and wife, where she is responsible for the interior, and he is behind the menu, and he also prepares.

If breakfast is in Soho, then most often I advise friends restaurant with a small hotel Dean Street Townhouse - English interior and tasty foodAnd, like a bonus - waking up London, where already at 8 am everything is crushing toast with jam!

A full dinner of three dishes on average will cost 15-20 pounds per person, but in London a lot of both network and delicious cafes, where you will find cold and hot sandwiches, soups and even oatmeal in the morning (Pret, Wasabi, Eat.), So and Mishlen's restaurants of famous Gordon Ramsi or Jamie Oliver.

  • where better to buy soverers and where it is better to bury:

I do not know where you can still see so many urban elements in the form of souvenirs, as in London! Telephone booths, taxis-keepers, double-decker buses, mailboxes and even metro logo with phrase Mind The Gap - All this has become symbols of London, what you want to buy them all! In the center of Piccadilly or in the Oxford Street district, souvenir shops at every step, from large to small, where you can buy magnets, clothes, and mugs, and even postcards with stamps.

Shopping in London - This is, of course, famous Selfridges and Harrods as well streets Regent Street and Oxford Streetwhere there are probably shopping all famous brands. But if you do not want to crowd in the city center, I recommend to visit a huge shopping center Westfield.

And immediately after returning from London, be prepared for the fact that you will be very bored on it! I do not know how it turns out this, but he penetrates you so much that it is already impossible to live without him, and I want to go back again and again.

Information about the weather in London will be very useful for those plans to visit the capital.

Spring London

Like most european countries Cities, spring London wakes up from winter sleep and freshness is felt in the air. Air warms up, approximately, up to 9 degrees Celsius during the day and up to 1 night.

For London weather, variability is very characteristic.

In this regard, March Days can delight both sunny and cloudy, rainy weather. The weather gradually gets up: the air temperature warms up somewhere to + 13c, precipitation is usually moderate. This month, spring enters into its full rights. In May, it becomes completely warm - + 16-19s. At this time, London is best visited with the goal of sightseeing.

London in the summer

Summer in London is delivered fairly easy. Quite warm and not hot month - about + 20 ° C. It holds the championship in temperature, which is + 22c on a regular day, and + 28c - in particularly hot days. However, at night, the temperature is significantly reduced, about + 15-17 ° C. This must be taken into account with long walks, and leaving the city. It is no significant of July. The temperature begins to drop slightly, but it is practically not noticeable.

Autumn in London

So rainy days are approaching. On the weather in London still keeps at + 19 comp, and the sediments are still unsolonged in the city. October meets the air temperature about + 15 ° C and reinforced precipitation. In November, the rains are already allowing themselves to know about themselves, the temperature drops to + 10c, the light day is completely short.

Winter London

Winter in London pleases its relatively non-cool, according to our standards, weather. Temperature rarely lowers below -7c. The weather is approximately + 8c. Snow rarely lies longer than 5 days. The warmth of this month gives the decoration of the city in front of the approaching Christmas holidays. And, here, it is already much colder: the temperature is often descended below zero. On average, in January, the air temperature is -1c - + 7c. In February, precipitation continues and the temperature remains almost unchanged - + 1C - + 7c.

Finally, I propose to see a funny roller about the weather in London (it is advisable to know English to understand the meaning of the song):