Lots of useful London Links:

Welcome to our links page, where we have put together a selection of links to our favourite London sites, as well as links to some great sites on travel in the UK and Europe. We hope you find these sites as useful as we do! If you know of a great link which is not included here, please send us a quick e-mail so that we can include it here.

General Information Sources and Guides:

• London Calling : London Calling - Listings for theatre, classical music and opera, including special offers on tickets.

• Info London : Useful links for London nightlife, eating out, sights and shopping, news, weather and travel information.

• London Eating - London Restaurants Guide : Excellent guide to London's best restaurants. Restaurants are searchable by cuisine type or nearest tube station. The site offers reviews and invites visitors to add their comments - write a review and you could win a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne!

• London Guide : Lots of information for anybody planning a visit to London - from attractions for children, museums and galleries, tourist attractions and sightseeing, to sports and recreation, shopping, local events, restaurants, bars and theatre.

• UK Travel Sites Guide : Recommended UK travel sites with useful links to sites offering cheap flights from the UK, package holidays, hotel accommodation in the united kingdom etc.

• ISE Cards and Hostels of Europe Cards. Save money with discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world. The International Student Exchange ID Card is a discount card available to students of any age, faculty, and also to youth under 26 years of age. This card allows you to obtain discounts ranging from 10% to 50% on entrance fees to museums, castles, and palaces and, in some cases, grants you free admittance. You'll also qualify for the special student rates and discounts offered by hotels, restaurants, shops, language, schools, theaters, concerts, operas, cinemas, recreational facilities, rentals (auto, motorcycle, and bicycle), bus routes, boat routes, railroads, and selected European airlines. The ISE CARD also provides you with important protection while abroad. Once you become a member, you will be provided with a phone number you can call from anywhere in the world - 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, to assist with lost passports, travel documents, or legal problems. Emergency cash can also be sent to you abroad. The seperate Hostels of Europe Card gives you accommodation discounts (5% to 15%) at over 300 Quality Independent Hostels in Europe.

• London Free List. London Free List is an excellent new site which lists all the events and attractions in London that you don't need much money to go to. They are all either free or cost no more than £3 maximum. Over 1500 entries are listed and the site is updated daily.

• Thomas Cook/ Days Out UK - Free Discount Vouchers for attractions. This comprehensive site allows you to search for information relating to thousands of attractions and events, plus you have access to over 500 discount vouchers! There's something for everyone, kids go free, adults go free, or money off entrance fees to museums, theme parks, zoos, historic houses, castles and gardens all over the UK. To use the vouchers, just print them out and take them with you when you visit.

• Dooyoo - Consumer reviews of London restaurants, pubs, hotels and attractions. This is a UK consumer site, where you can read people's opinions on London - everything from the best restaurants; bars; pubs and places to stay; to the best attractions and sights; museums and galleries; theatres & operas; cinemas; musicals; internet cafes; festivals & events; nightlife; parks and gardens; shops; markets; advice on getting around London by bus or tube and more! A brilliant idea and very useful for anybody intending to visit London or living in London. You can even become a member (it's free) and add your own opinions! The site also features comments, reviews and opinions on thousands of other products and services - from the latest books, films and music to the latest gadgets and electronics products; as well as travel destinations and much more. Highly recommended.

• The 24 Hour Museum. A UK gateway to museums, galleries and heritage attractions. It is quality controlled which means that only museums and galleries registered with the Museums & Galleries Commission, or non-profit making galleries, historic houses and heritage attractions are included on this site. Highly recommended.

• Eurostar - Breakfast in London and Lunch in Paris: Fast train travel between London and Paris or Brussels on Eurostar as well as rail passes for the UK and the rest of Europe.

• Time Out London Guide. Excellent, highly recommended online City Guide from the listings magazine and guidebook publishers.

• Time Out London Student Guide. Again - superb, especially for those on a small budget! Cheap eats and shops.

• A London Guide. London accomodation, attractions, entertainment, shopping, sites,maps etc.

• Travelocity Destination Guides - London : Online destination guides with photos, videos and information on highlights; the best time to visit; hotels; restaurants; orientation; attractions and activities.

• Covent Garden Life. An excellent travel guide focused on Covent Garden, London, packed with details of what's on and ideal for people planning a visit.

• A virtual tour of London. General information, accommodation, tours, museums, theatres, etc.

• The Original London Walks The oldest established walking tour company in London.

• The London Pass A new pass offering free entry to a number of London attractions.

• Porters London Links Page. A comprehensive selection of London related links.

• London Town. The Official Tourist Board site.

• London Interactive. A brand new web site. Reviews of restaurants and hotels. Information about Londons attractions and transport information.

• Virtual London. Theatre and events listings; London Links and Tourist Information.

• Knowhere guide central London. A guide to London based on submissions by locals.

• TNT Magazine's London Guide. Aimed at those who want to live and work in London. Information on Temporary work, Accomodation, Areas to avoid, etc. Aimed at Australians,New Zealanders and South Africans, but useful for anybody new to London.

• Ultimate London Page. Looks at the origin of London place names and also has information on the Piccadilly tube line; the history of Arsenal football club; Cockney rhyming slang and tips for tourists in London.

• Live in Jobs. A free job finding service for people looking for live-in jobs (hotel and bar work, au-pairs etc) in London, England or Scotland.

• Visit Britain & England. UK Christian site with useful tips and advice.

• Castles of Britain. Ever wanted to stay in a real castle? This excellent guide to British Castles has details of castle hotels in the UK. Lots of useful information on castles in Britain and some great photos!

• Euro Vacations. A new site, where you can plan your European vacation and get prices online. Offers custom-designed European vacations and advice. Book European package vacations or research European destination and attraction information.

• Eurotrip. A travel resource for independent travel in Europe. Advice on trip preparation, euro-railing, back-packing,destinations and accommodation. Includes hostel reviews, feature articles, travelogues, message boards and a free e-mail newsletter.

• Easy Cottages - Holiday Cottages
  Easy Cottages helps you book holiday cottages in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and France. Over 3,000 holiday cottages are available to help you find the perfect self catering property for your holiday.

• Cottages 4 You : Self catering holiday accommodation. Offers over 9,000 inspected cottages for holiday rental throughout the United Kingdom, France and Ireland.

• UK Travel Links : Recommended UK travel sites with links to sites offering cheap flights from the UK, package holidays, UK hotel reservations, travel advice etc.

• ISEC - International Student Identity Card : The International Student Exchange ID Card is a discount card available to students of any age, faculty, and youth under 26 years of age. Save money worldwide with ISE Card discounts on museums, hotels, airfare, and more. Can be purchased online.

• One Travel Vacation Packages : Vacation packages to London and hundreds of cities worldwide from all major US airports. Select the city below and click 'Go' to discover more.

• Away.com - Download a FREE travel-photo calendar, wallpaper or screensaver - Liven up your desktop with stunning travel photos. Download is quick and easy! Focuses on worldwide adventure travel and ecotourism from operators committed to responsible tourism. Features a useful adventure finder to search for adventure travel ideas by country and/or activity - UK holidays include cycling in the Cotswolds and hiking in the Lake District.

• InfoHub Specialty Travel Guide - The InfoHub WWW Travel Guide contains unique speciality interest tour packages in the UK and worldwide, as well as free brochures and information on speciality travel.

• OneClickTravel.com - Discount online hotel reservations, car rentals and flights worldwide.

• BBC Web Guide: Travel. An excellent guide to travel related sites on the internet all reviewed and sorted by category.
  

  
  London Concerts and London Theatre:

  Travel Tip: Try the Half Price Ticket Booth in Leicester Square (run by the Society of London Theatres), where tickets for many West End shows are available on the day of the performance at half price (cash only) plus a small service charge. Tickets are limited to 4 per person and the booth is open from Monday to Saturday from noon for afternoon shows and from 2:30 for evening shows. Early arrival is recommended. Those with student cards can also sometimes get standby tickets direct from theatres before a performance. You are strongly advised not to buy tickets from touts - either outside the booth or outside theatres.

• LatestEvents.com Travel and Tickets packages for concerts in London, Paris and Amsterdam with hotel accommodation included. Official agents for major promoters.

• Official London Theatre Guide. Find out what's on in the West End and across London.

• TicketCity. Online ticket sales for London Theatre as well as tickets for concerts and theatre in the USA.

• Theatre Monkey A very useful and informative guide which reviews London's West End Theatres; Concert Venues and Shows. Information on the best / worst seats in each theatre are highlighted on seating plans and the site includes tips on getting good value from theatregoing as well as public reviews of shows.

• Theatre Net. An excellent site, described by the BBC Web Guide as an "encyclopaedic site...comprehensive listings, booking details, a list of agencies and writers, links to regional theatres, orchestras and colleges, and a news archive. Considering the huge amount of information available, the site is very easy to navigate and well presented."

  
  

  
  
  
  

  London Accommodation:

• Jarvis Hotels. A UK hotel chain offering excellent value for money. They have seven hotels in London: in Kensington; Hyde Park; Regents Park; Ealing; Watford; Marylebone and Heathrow.

• London Apartments. A guide to self catering apartments in London, with online reservations available.

• London Hotel Guide. Descriptions and reviews of recommended hotels in London from budget to luxury accommodation. Secure online bookings can be made for the hotel of your choice.

• O'Callaghans. A budget hotel aimed at backpackers.

• YHA Hostels in London. International Youth Hostel Association (YHA) hostels in central London.

• World Wide Hostel Booking Service - Uniserveuk
  UniserveUK has teamed up with Hostel World to allow you to book hostels anywhere in the world at excellent rates in all currencies. Reserve a room in London or anywhere from England to Australia. Hostels in London which can be booked online include: London House Hotel; Trekinn; The Buosi; Orient Espresso; North London Backpackers; Astor Leinster Inn; Hyde Park Inn; Camden Hostel; St. Christophers Camden; St. Christopher’s Hostel Shepherds Bush; Astor Quest; St. Christophers Hostel Greenwich; St. Christophers Southwark; Kensington House; St. Christophers Village; Dover Castle Hostel; The Generator; O'Callaghan's Hostel; The Lambeth Sportsman; Bayswater International Youth Hotel; Astor Hyde Park; New Atlantic Bayswater and International Student House.

  Flights & Airfare Reservations.

• OneTravel Farebeater. Online reservations for flights, hotels and car rentals. Voted best bargain booker by Yahoo Internet Life.

• TravelNow Global Reservations. Information and online booking for international airfares at discount prices.

• Economy Travel. Low priced international flights direct from consolidators.

• UK Travel Sites. A selection of recommended UK travel sites for flights from the UK, hotel accommodation in the UK and worldwide, UK travel insurance, car hire and other useful travel sites.

  Online guidebooks:

• Lonely Planet: Destination London.

• Fodor's Personal Trip Planner: London.

  Maps:

• London Underground Tube Map. Remember, one day and weekly travelcards are cheaper than individual tickets if you are travelling often!

• UK MultiMap. A superb 'clickable' map of the UK that even allows you to search for London streets.

• London A to Z. The essential guide to navigating the complex maze of streets that makes up London. Can be purchased online.

• Maps.com An excellent online map shop.
  

  Car Rental:

• TravelNow Global Reservations: Car Rental. For information on car hire/rental with online booking available. Compare rates from over 60 car-rental companies to find the best deal.

• Car Wiz Compare rates, book online for all major car hire companies.

  Airport Transfers:

• Airport Transfers. Airport and hotel transfers to and from all destinations in the UK.

  Public Transport:

  Travel Tip: Travelcards are valid on London tubes, buses and trains and are available from underground stations. A weekend travelcard is 25% cheaper than two one day travelcards and is also valid on the Night buses on Saturday night - great news for clubbers! Weekly travelcards are also good value if you are staying for a week.

• London Transport. For information on tubes and buses.

• London Underground Map and Journey Planner. An excellent interactive tube (underground) map for London. Click on a station to get estimated journey times and a list of nearby attractions.

• Going Underground. Another excellent site, packed with information on the London underground (tube).

• Railtrack. Train information and online journey planner.

• Rail tickets. Virgin Rail's new site: allows online booking of rail tickets for most UK mainland routes apart from Sleepers and Eurostar. Useful for finding the cheapest fares and advance booking offers.

• Public Transport Information. Covers all of the UK.

• UK Online. Includes information on everything transport related in the UK - planes, trains, taxis and buses.

• National Express. Coach travel to and from London and around the UK with discounted online booking.
  

• Rail Europe: Provides the famous Eurailpass and Europass, for travel in continental Europe, as well as BritRail passes (for UK rail travel) and tickets for Eurostar, which offers rail journeys between London, Paris and Brussels through the Channel Tunnel.
  

  Currency Convertor:

• Oanda Currency Convertor. Find out how many pounds or euros you will get for your money. A free daily e-mail update is also available.

  Newspapers:

• Evening Standard. Londons Evening Newspaper. News, Restaurant guide etc. Classified Ads can be searched for jobs.

• LOOT: Free Ads. Useful for longer term accomodation (flat and house-shares) etc.

  Other Great Sites:

• Boogie Jack's Web Depot - this excellent site is jam packed to bursting with Computer Tips; HTML Tutorials; Free Graphics; CSS Tutorials; Freeware/Shareware; Software Reviews. If you have ever wanted to design your own web site, then check out this amazingly useful resource.

We hope to build this page into a 'one-stop' resource for information on London. If you know of a top quality, informative and useful London web site, please to let us know and I will add the link!

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