The tube isn’t the only railway crossing the Thames. National Rail trains, the DLR, London Overground and, more recently, the Elizabeth line, all cross the river as part of their routes. Where does the tube go under the Thames? The Greenwich Foot Tunnel runs beneath the river Thames between Island Gardens, on the Isle of […]
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Can You Feed Elephants At London Zoo?
£99 per person This once in a lifetime opportunity lets you go behind the scenes at our amazing elephant house where you will get the chance to feed an elephant and find out all about our herd from an expert keeper. Can I feed animals at London Zoo? Perhaps you’d like to give our gorilla […]
Where Can I Hold A Sloth London?
Sloth Experience | Sloth Encounter UK | Drusillas Park. OPEN TODAY! Hang out with us all year round for only 25p a day! Where can I see sloths in London? Escape to warmer climes in Rainforest Life, ZSL London Zoo’s exciting indoor exhibit – including an amazing nocturnal experience. Enter London’s only living rainforest where […]
Where Can I See Dolphins In London?
The Thames Estuary is home to harbour seals, grey seals, harbour porpoises and sometimes even dolphins and whales! ZSL has been collecting public sightings of these marine mammals since 2004 and they are frequently sighted all the way up to Richmond. Are the dolphins playing in London? For the fifth time in franchise history, the […]
Which Is The Newest London Underground Line?
The Elizabeth line. The Elizabeth line stretches more than 100km from Reading and Heathrow in the west through central tunnels across to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. The new railway built by Crossrail Ltd stops at 41 accessible stations – 10 of them new – and is expected to serve up to 200 […]
How Long Before My Flight Should I Arrive London?
Consider your arrival time Allow three hours to check-in before a long-haul flight and two hours to check-in before a short-haul flight – and make sure all your travel documents are up-to-date. Do you have to arrive 2 hours before a flight UK? How long before my flight do I need to check in? We […]
How Much Is The Pet Sitting In London?
Dog Boarding When a dog sitter looks after a dog for a few hours, they charge between £10-£15 per hour. Overnight boarding costs around £25 on average. There will be an increase in costs if you add extra walking time, activities, or food to your package. How much does pet sitting cost in the UK? […]
What Year Was The Blackout In London?
In October 1987, the UK faced a blackout when it was hit by its biggest storm in 300 years. How long did the blackout of 2003 last? 2 hours–4 daysNortheast blackout of 2003 This image shows states and provinces that experienced power outages. Not all areas within these political boundaries were affected. Date August 14–16, […]
Can I Feed Foxes In London?
Feeding foxes in the UK is very possible, and some wildlife trusts even encourage it. It’s important to remember that they are wild animals, however, so no attempts should be made to touch or tame them. Is it illegal to feed foxes in London? Feeding foxes It is not illegal to feed foxes, but there […]
Why Is The London Underground Hotter?
Temperatures on the Underground have slowly increased as the clay around the tunnels has warmed up; in the early days of the Underground it was advertised as a place to keep cool on hot days. However, over time the temperature has slowly risen as the heat sink formed by the clay has reached its thermal […]