Station toilet facilities Public toilets are available at some stations across London. Please be aware that opening hours vary, but access is available via staff outside these. TfL toilet facilities are free to access, but some non-TfL facilities may be chargeable. Why are there no public toilets in London? The trouble has been caused by […]
Category: London
How Many Ring Roads Are In London?
Today, London has only one ring road – the M25 – which runs through the city’s rural fringe, often over 20 miles from London’s official center at Charing Cross. Does every city have a ring road? Some towns or cities on sea coasts or near rugged mountains cannot have a full ring road. What are […]
Can You Use Tesco Clubcard For The Tower Of London?
You can convert your Clubcard vouchers into Tower of London tokens on this page of the Tesco website. You will need £2.50 of Clubcard points for a £10 token which can be used to purchase standard individual admission tickets. What theme parks can use Tesco vouchers? Drayton Manor Theme Park. £0.50 in vouchers. Alton Towers […]
Does The London Eye Stop Spinning?
The capsules each have a theme It takes just thirty minutes for each spin of the London Eye to be completed, and the wheel never stops to allow new people on during this time. Each capsule weighs about 10 tonnes, and there’s ample room for up to 25 people. How long is a spin on […]
Does The London Eye Breakdown?
More than 500 people were trapped on the London Eye last night after the wheel stopped due to a “technical fault”. Fire fighters and ambulance staff were called just before 10pm after passengers were left stranded in the Eye’s pods. What happens if the London Eye breaks down? What happens if it breaks down and […]
Is There A Ferris Wheel Bigger Than The London Eye?
When it opened to the public in 2000 it was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel. Its height was surpassed by the 160 metres (525 ft) Star of Nanchang in 2006, the 165 metres (541 ft) Singapore Flyer in 2008, and the 167 metres (548 ft) High Roller (Las Vegas) in 2014. What is bigger than […]
Why Is It Called Big Ben In London?
The first is that is was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the first commissioner of works, a large man who was known affectionately in the house as “Big Ben”. The second theory is that it was named after a heavyweight boxing champion at that time, Benjamin Caunt. How did Big Ben London get its name? […]
Who Famous Was Born In London?
Famous People Born in London Charlie Chaplin. Born 16th April 1889. Alfred Hitchcock. Born 13th August 1899. Bob Hope. Born 29th May 1903. Angela Lansbury. Born 16th October 1926. Elizabeth Taylor. Born 27th February 1932. Joan Collins. Born 23rd May 1933. Anna Wintour. Born on 3rd November 1949. Daniel Day-Lewis. Who is famous that lives […]
Is Big Ben Called The Tower Of London?
The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Big Ben. Elizabeth Tower Location Westminster, London, England Coordinates 51.5007°N 0.1245°W Completed 31 May 1859 Height 316 feet (96 m) Is Big […]
How Do I Save Commute To London?
So what can we do to save money on travelling and commuting on trains, buses and the Tube in London? Save Money on Train Tickets Use Railcards. Buy an Annual Travel Card. Split ticketing. Travel Loan. Book in Advance. Avoid Peak Times. Don’t Pay for the Extras. What is the cheapest way to commute to […]