The U.K. is the highest net exporter of financial services and London, with its convenient time zone, use of English and feather-light regulations, is the world’s financial capital. What city is the business capital of the world? The global financial center Hong Kong takes first place in Statista’s latest Global Business Cities Ranking. Is London […]
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How Much Does A Night In A Hotel In London Cost?
The price of a hotel can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average hotel price in London based on data from 1,235 hotels is an affordable $126, and the median price is $100. How much is the average hotel per night in London? Average room rate of hotels in selected cities in the […]
How Far Is The Swim From London To France?
The shortest distance in a straight line from England to France is 21 miles. The tides will affect every aspiring English Channel swimmer to varying degrees. How long does it take to swim from London to France? Trent Grimsey holds the record for the fastest swim across the channel, completing it in 6 hours and […]
Do You Need A Passport To Get The Train To London?
Passports are mandatory for all passengers travelling to the UK (including children). Your passport doesn’t need to be valid for a minimum number of months to travel, as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay in the UK. Do you need a passport to go to UK on a train? From 1 […]
How Much Does It Cost To Use A Public Toilet In London?
Note: 50p charge except RADAR key holders. Do you have to pay to use public toilets in London? 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 […]
How Many Public Toilets Are There In London?
There are around 1,500 public toilets in London but that’s not enough for a city of more than eight million people. In some parts of London you can walk for 20 minutes or more to reach a toilet and often the provision is poorly maintained or made inaccessible through design or opening times. Are there […]
Can You Take A Ferry From London To France?
With three ferry routes from the UK to France, DFDS gives you the choice and flexibility to suit your travel plans. Our ferries to France include crossings from DFDS to Calais and Dunkirk, as well as from DFDS to Dieppe, all with comfortable onboard facilities so you can enjoy the journey. Is there a ferry […]
Where Can I Go Toilet In London?
You can also find public bathrooms in museums and art galleries across London, and they are often free to enter. If you are not near somewhere with free access, most pubs, cafes and fast food outlets have toilets for customers. Are there free public toilets in London? Public toilets are available at some stations across […]
Can You Take A Plane To Paris From London?
There are 172 nonstop flights per day traveling from London to Paris, for an average of 1,206 flights per week. Is it cheaper to train or fly to Paris from London? Flying also has the greatest range of ticket prices. Prices in a weeks time start at £41 with Vueling, stretching to £410, exactly 1000% […]
Has Any Animal Escaped London Zoo?
The northern bald ibis flew away from the zoo in Regent’s Park, north-west London, after a loose wire in its aviary roof created just enough slack for the bird to slip through. What animals have escaped from UK zoos? Inevitably, a handful made a successful bid for freedom. Tower of London escapes (1830-1834) Jamrach’s tiger […]