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Travel Advice for Notting Hill Carnival 2017

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London’s biggest summer street party, the Notting Hill Carnival, is almost here. The Carnival originates back to the 60s, starting out as a party for local children accompanied by the sounds of a steel drum band. 50 years later and the Notting Hill Carnival is one of London’s most exciting and colourful events. The Carnival starts … Continued

How to Enter Our World Photography Day Competition

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This Saturday is World Photography Day and we wanted to do something special to celebrate. We’d like you to take a photo that fits the title “What London means to me”. This could be an iconic building, a crowded street or even a park you visit regularly. As long as the photo is taken in London … Continued

The Step-Free Tube Map You Might Not Know About

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The World Para Athletics Championships are taking place in London for the first time ever. This is going to be the biggest London event of its kind since the Paralympic Games in 2012. Between the 14th and 23rd July athletes from around the world will be coming to London to compete in events like the … Continued

Pride in London 2017 Parade Route and Travel Info

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The Pride in London parade is the biggest LGBT+ parade in the UK and this year it’s on July 8. Whether you’re getting the Tube or catching a bus, we’ve got everything you need to know about getting around this weekend. Pride in London Parade Route The Pride in London parade starts at 1pm and sets of from … Continued

How to get to Wimbledon

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If this year is going to be your first time going to Wimbledon there these are the best options for getting there. Including Tube, train, bus and tram.

5 Tips for Staying Cool During the London Heatwave

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It’s boiling in London! So hot in fact that according to the Met Office, today is the hottest day in June for 41 years! And while this heatwave might be good weather for a picnic, it’s not so great for commuters. While it might be good weather for a picnic, it’s not so great for commuters. … Continued

Everything you wanted to know about the Elizabeth line

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There’s been a lot of talk lately about the Elizabeth line and Crossrail so we thought it was time for us to answer some all-important questions. Is it called Crossrail or the Elizabeth line? Crossrail is the name given to the project that would introduce a new high-speed train to London. Last year it was … Continued

Easter Closures on the Tube, Everything you Need to Know

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Spring is a busy time for the London Underground and even more so during the holidays. During this Easter Bank Holiday weekend (14th-17th April) there are a lot of closures and changes to be aware of. We’ve got the details of everything that’s happening across London transport this Easter so you’re prepared for any journey you want … Continued

5 London Attractions to Visit Now That it’s Spring

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There are hundreds of London attractions to visit but with spring comes warmer weather and more opportunities for things to do. You’re no longer restricted to London’s indoor attractions and longer days mean you can make the most out of every day. So we had a think about what there is to do in London … Continued

10 Things you didn’t know about the London Bus

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The London bus is an English icon but did you know when was it first made and what came before? Can you guess which London bus routes are the shortest or busiest? We answer these questions and more. These are our top 10 things you didn’t know about the London Bus… 1. London buses weren’t … Continued