A list of important London contacts is vital for visitors to the city and our handy guide should help keep you prepared for any eventuality.
Keeping a list of useful London contacts should be considered essential for any visitors to the capital.
Whether you are looking for a great museum or gallery to visit or simply want to book tickets for the latest hit production at the theatre all the information you need is just a phone call away.
London Transport:
Using the extensive network of public transport is by far the easiest way to navigate your way around London.
As such, possessing a handy guide with the most useful contact details of transport bodies in and around London can be extremely useful.
A quick phone call to London Underground, for example, will be able to provide you with details surrounding the quickest way to complete a particular journey as well as information regarding any delays.
London Travel Information: 0843 222 1234 London Underground: 0845 330 9880 London Buses: 0845 300 7000 Euston Station: 08457 48 49 50 King's Cross, Liverpool, Paddington, Victoria and Waterloo train stations: 020 7222 1234 Heathrow: 0844 335 1801 Gatwick: 0870 000 2468 or 0870 850 9850 Stanstead: 0870 000 0303 London City Airport: 0207 646 0088
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London Galleries:
Whether you are looking for a place to admire contemporary art pieces or to marvel at the talents of renowned 13th century painters, London's art galleries can provide visitors with a fantastic day trip.
However, just to make things complicated, many London galleries open and close at different points of the day and some exhibitions will charge a small fee for entry.
Barbican Art Gallery & the Curve - Tel: 020 7638 4141 - Silk Street, EC2, Barbican tube Brick Lane Gallery - Tel: 020 7729 9721 - 196 Brick Lane, E1, Liverpool Street tube National Gallery - 020 7747 2885 - Trafalgar Square, WC2, Charing Cross tube National Portrait - 020 7312 2463 - St Martin's Pl, WC2, Charing Cross tube The Photographers' Gallery - Tel: 084 5262 1618 - 196 Brick Lane, E1, Liverpool Street tube Royal Academy - 0870 848 8484 - Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1, Piccadilly Circus tube The Saatchi Gallery - Tel: 020 7811 3085 - Duke of York's HQ, King's Road, SW3, Sloane Square tube Tate Britain - 020 7887 8888 - Millbank, SW1, Pimlico tube. Tate Modern - 020 7887 8888 - Bankside, SE1, Southwark or Blackfriars tube
London Museums:
A fascinating day out can be had at any of the 200 London museums dotted around the capital. Indeed, a trip to central London is not complete without a visit to the National History Museum.
Full of interesting and exotic exhibits, the museum charts the evolution of man to the present day and beyond. However, visitors may find that they have to pay if they want to see certain exhibitions.
British Museum - 020 7323 8000 - Great Russell St, WC1, Holborn or Russell Square tube Imperial War Museum - 020 7416 5320 / 5321 - Lambeth Rd, SE1, Lambeth North or Elephant & Castle tube London Transport - 020 7565 7299 - The Piazza, WC2, Covent Garden tube Museum of London - 0870 444 3851 - London Wall, EC2, Barbican, St Paul's, Moorgate or Bank tube National Maritime - 020 8312 6565 - Romney Rd, Greenwich, SE10, Cutty Sark DLR Natural History - 020 7942 5000 - Cromwell Rd, South Kensington. South Kensington tube Science Museum - 0870 870 4868 - Exhibition Rd, SW7, South Kensington tube
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London Theatres:
With so many world famous shows running in London theatres, finding time to see a production is a must.
Wicked, for example is currently running at the Apollo Theatre, while those with children may prefer The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre.
Tickets for most shows are between £30 and £60, but savvy theatre goers can pick up some real bargains in the morning of a show. More information can be gathered about start times, cost and accessibility by contacting the theatres directly.
Adelphi - Ticketmaster 0870 534 4444 Apollo Victoria - 0870 040 0046 - Wilton Road, SW1, Victoria Tube Victoria Palace - 0870 040 0046 - Victoria Street, SW1, Victoria Rail Lyceum - 0870 040 0046 - Wellington St, WC2, Charing Cross Tube Dominion - 0870 040 0046 - Tottenham Court Rd, W1, Tottenham Court Rd Tube Prince of Wales - 0870 040 0046 - Coventry St, W1, Leicester Square Tube Her Majesty's - 0870 040 0046 - Haymarket, SW1, Piccadilly Circus Tube Queen's Theatre - 0870 040 0046 - Shaftesbury Ave, W1, Leicester Square Tube Criterion Theatre - 0844 847 1778 Piccadilly Circus Palace - 0870 040 0046 - Shaftesbury Ave, W1, Leicester Square Tube Shaftsbury Theatre - Telephone: 020 7379 5399 St Paul's - Telephone: 020 7902 1400
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Things to do in London:
No trip to London is complete without a spot of sightseeing. Visitors should take time to explore the vibrant cultural environment which is bursting with a diverse range of activities all year round.
For the ultimate view of the city, a relaxing spin in the London Eye will give visitors plenty of picture opportunities with a magnificent backdrop. Tickets can be obtained over the phone or from the on-site ticket office.
Greenwich - 0870 608 2000 (Greenwich Tourist Centre) - Greenwich Park, Greenwich station (DLR) Hampton Court - 020 7703 0011 - Hampton Park Kew Gardens - 020 8332 5655 - Kew Road, Richmond or Gunnesbury station London Aquarium - 020 8967 8000 - County Hall, South Bank, Waterloo station London Zoo - 020 7722 3333 - Regent's Park, St John's Wood tube Madame Tussauds - 0870 999 0046 - Baker St, Baker Street tube London Eye - 0870 990 8886 - Southbank, Waterloo station Tower of London - 0870 756 6060 - Tower Hill, Tower Hill tube St Paul's - 020 7236 4128 / 7246 8350 - St Paul's Churchyard, St Paul's tube Westminster Abbey - 020 7222 5152 - Westminster, Westminster tube
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London Restaurants:
After a hard day's sightseeing there are a number of fantastic cheap eats situated in various parts of London that offer a wide range of different cuisines.
But, be warned many can become very busy and popular in the evenings so pre-booking is essential if you want to guarantee a table.
The Golden Union Fish Bar - 38 Poland Street, Soho, Tottenham Court Road tube Viet - 34 Greek Street, Soho, Leicester Square tube Wahaca - 66 Chandos Place, Covent Garden tube Diwana Bhel-Poori House - 121 Drummond Street, Euston tube Gallipoli restaurants - 102, 107, 120 Upper Street, Angel tube French Cafe - 16 Ritherdone Road, Balham or Tooting Bec tube Bonnington Centre Cafe - 11 Vauxhall Grove, Vauxhall tube G Kelly - 526 Roman Road, Mile End or Bow Road tube Open Kitchen - 40 Hoxton Street, Hoxton or Old Street tube Blah Blah Blah - 78 Goldhawk Road, Goldhawk Road tube Leong's Legend - 82 Queensway, Bayswater tube
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