England Travel Tips and Information

Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

the currency in England is the Pound Sterling (British Pound). Credit cards are widely accepted & ATMs are everywhere.

England is linked to France by the underwater Channel Tunnel.

England has a temperate climate, with plenty of rainfall all year round. Always a good idea to take an umbrella.

Tipping is expected by most people providing a servive, i.e. taxi drivers, hotel doormen & porters. If you are traveling on a tour, keep in mind these gratuities are included in the cost of the tour.

Food & Drink: 

The most traditional meal is roast beef (served with Yorkshire puddings), pork or lamb, served with roast potatoes. For hearty flavour, order succulent English pork chops, or ham, baked or roasted. Gammon, a cut of ham is boiled or fried. Main courses are normally garnished with a selection of vegetables – green beans, brussel sprouts, cauliflower or peas and potatoes. Most pubs serve good hearty meals including fish and chips and you may wish to sample traditional English beer (bitter). The water throughout the United Kingdom is safe to drink.

Best Buys: 

Shopping in London will more than satisfy the appetite of any shopper. London’s department stores are legendary, the most famous being Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and for old world architecture and high end fashion, Liberty. Good buys include antiques, clothing (designer and high street), china and glass (Royal Doulton, Spode, and Minton). Most shops close at 5 or 6 p.m. In London, late night shopping is until 7 or 8 p.m. on Oxford Street, Regent Street, Bond Street and Kensington High Street.

Public Transportation: 

The London Underground or tube, is the fastest and easiest way to get around town. In central London you are never more than a few minutes’ walk from a station. Each line has a name but you’ll probably find the colours easier to remember. What you pay generally depends on how many zones (1 - 6 zones) you travel through. You must buy a ticket before you travel and put it in the automatic entry/exit gates. The best way to see the sights is from the upper decks of a famous red London bus (Hop on, Hope off tours.) They pass almost all the capital’s landmarks and famous shops. You’ll find it much easier and cheaper to buy a day or weekend travel card, which give you unlimited travel on almost all London's red buses and the Underground.

Taxis in London: 

If travelling around London a black cab/minicab is your safest option. You can stop a black cab anywhere provided the yellow ‘for hire’ sign is illuminated. Minicabs are a cheaper option for longer journeys and have to be ordered by telephone. Make sure you ask the price prior to booking. Consult the ‘Yellow Pages’ telephone directory under the heading ‘minicabs’.

Famous for: The Royal Family, Harrods, tea, fish & chips


 

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