4 miles, 374 yards. The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course is 4 miles, 374 yards or 6.8 km long. It stretches between Putney and Mortlake on the River Thames in South West London. The crew who wins the coin toss before The Boat Race choses which side (or station) they will race […]
Category: London
Is The Tower Of London Wheelchair Friendly?
We are committed to improving access and facilities for visitors with disabilities. However, the Tower of London is an historic building with difficult stairs and passageways and wheelchair access is limited. There are a large number of steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the surfaces and pathways. Is Tower Bridge handicap […]
What Borough Has The Most Rats In London?
borough of Tower Hamlets. Coming in first is the borough of Tower Hamlets, East London, which has the highest number of rat complaints in one London study. Which part of London has the most rats? You may have heard the popular saying; you’re never more than 6 feet away from a rat. Well, this couldn’t […]
Where Are The Xmas Lights In London?
Where to See Christmas Lights in London 2022 Chelsea. Oxford Street. The Southbank. Carnaby Street. Covent Garden. Regent Street. St James. Belgravia. What street in London is famous for Christmas lights? Oxford StreetOxford Street The UK’s most famous shopping street never fails to deliver on their Christmas lights and this year is no exception. Where […]
How Many Skyscrapers Will London Have?
The 2022 annual Tall Buildings Survey recently published by New London Architecture reveals that there are 583 buildings of 20 or more storeys either planned or in construction across the capital. Will London Get more skyscrapers? A giant new 285m (935ft) skyscraper, which would become one of the largest in the UK, could be built […]
What Skyscrapers Can You Go Up In London?
Tower Bridge. 39,673. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges. Up at The O2. 7,237. Observation Decks & Towers. The View from The Shard. 19,115. Sky Garden. 16,435. London Eye. 88,522. The Monument to the Great Fire of London. 2,291. ArcelorMittal Orbit. 4,012. Tate Modern Viewing Level. Observation Decks & Towers.
What Was The Budget For The London Eye?
around 75 million pounds. London was used the budget around 75 million pounds to build, but the project’s time construction is faster than expected and the scope has not changed. How much is the London Eye worth? London Eye Cost £70 million Owner Merlin Entertainments Height 135 metres (443 ft) Dimensions How much time is […]
Why Is London Lit Up Red Tonight?
The action hopes to highlight how the entertainment and live events sectors are under huge financial strain due to Covid-19 restrictions and closures. By turning their lights red tonight, establishments hope to symbolise and draw attention to the industry going into “red alert”. Why is London lit in red? As it happens the red lights […]
How Many Passengers Can The London Eye Carry?
Located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, the London Eye, is a cantilever observation in the UK. It can carry up to 800 people at a time over a complete rotation of 30 minutes. How many people can go on the London Eye at once? 25 passengersAll Your Questions Answered About […]
Is Parkour Illegal In London?
No. As explained above, parkour is about movement through a challenge. Parkour is not illegal anywhere in the world. However, what is illegal is trespassing on private property or using those abilities for other illegal activities. Is it illegal to parkour on rooftops? The parkour itself is not illegal. However many public buildings have posted […]