Category: London

Is Owning A Car In London Expensive?

Car ownership is slightly more expensive in London than average in the UK. This is mainly because of the higher insurance premium, parking costs, and city taxes. Is it expensive to own a car in London? Costs of a Car in London The average would be around £1500-£2000 a year on your car (outside of […]

What Counties Make Up London?

Greater London is split between parts of the historic counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire. What are the 5 counties surrounding London? According to the OED it is simply “the counties nearest to London, namely Surrey, Kent, Essex and Middlesex; sometimes with the addition of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and ocassionally Sussex.” What are […]

What Is The Biggest Theme Park In London?

Alton Towers is the largest theme park in the UK, with 10 themed areas across 910 acres. Which UK theme park is biggest? Alton Towers –Alton Towers – Staffordshire Home to two of the country’s most infamous roller coasters – Nemesis and Oblivion – Alton Towers is the UK’s largest theme park. Is Thorpe Park […]

Can An American Drive In London?

A United States citizen residing in the United Kingdom may drive by virtue of his/her valid American license for a period of one year. After this period has expired, he/she must be in possession of a British license. Is it hard for Americans to drive in London? If you can safely drive in America, you […]

Which European Capital Is The Closest To London?

Avg Friend Score Capital % Correct Paris, France 99% Dublin, Ireland 94.7% Berlin, Germany 91.4% Amsterdam, Netherlands 89.8% What are the closest European cities to London? European Cities You Can Visit from London by Train Paris via Eurostar. Lille via Eurostar. Brussels via Eurostar. Bruges via Eurostar. Amsterdam via Eurostar. Lyon via Eurostar. Nantes via […]

What Is The Best Car To Use In London?

Best cars for driving in London Renault Twingo. Smart ForTwo. Audi A1 Sportback. Peugeot e-208. Mini Countryman PHEV. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Volvo XC40. What is the most popular car in London? We’ve analysed the latest figures from the DVLA to find out exactly how many of each car models was […]

What Is The Closest Major City To London?

Major cities near London, United Kingdom 29 miles to Camberley, United Kingdom. 38 miles to Reading, United Kingdom. 46 miles to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. 69 miles to Southampton, United Kingdom. 88 miles to Coventry, United Kingdom. 89 miles to Leicester, United Kingdom. 102 miles to Birmingham, United Kingdom. What areas are close to London? […]

Is London Close To Nottingham?

The distance between Nottingham and London is 110 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles. How do I travel from Nottingham to London without a car? The best way to get from Nottingham to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £55 – £90. How far is Nottingham from […]