London What is the essence of London? It's a combination of the British honoring their past with an innate sense of historical preservation while embracing the present with a vibrant pace of life. Allow London's Metro, double-decker buses, trains and taxis to help you get around this city and its environs with ease! Visit Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the National Gallery, or take side trips to Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford. These are but several suggestions of how to fill your days. As for your nights, the many theatres with their gifted stars, the pubs and restaurants all invite you to become a part of this electric city!

London Hotels

10 ways to Enjoy London

• Original London Sightseeing Tour
• Westminster Abbey
• Half Day Windsor
• London Visitor Travel Card
• Oxford / Stratford & Warwick Castle
• Tower of London & River Cruise
• London Pass
• Full Day Stonehenge & Bath Tour

Documents Needed for Travel

Every person entering London must have a valid passport and a valid return ticket. Immigration will also accept a state-issued birth certificate with raised seal and valid photo I.D.

Language

The official language is English.

Time Zone

British Summer Time (BST) .

Climate

London's weather changes from cold and damp in winter to bright and warm in the summer. Here's what you can expect to find throughout the year.

Spring (Mar - May)
Quite unpredictable with a good mixture of sun, rain and cloud. Temperatures average between 11°C and 15°C. Take a jacket when you go out.

Summer (Jun - Aug)
Generally sunny, with the occasional rainstorm. Temperatures average around 20°C, but have been known to go as high as 37.9°C.

Autumn (Sep - Nov)
Pretty much the same as spring. However it's not unknown for summer to run well into September or for November to be uncharacteristically cold. So be prepared.

Winter (Dec - Feb)
Temperatures hover around 6°C and it's normally mild but damp. It rarely freezes or snows in London, but you'd be wise to take a hat and gloves when going out.

What to Wear

Moderately casual clothing is acceptable during the day. Most hotels and restaurants require an "elegantly casual" appearance after 6 p.m., shorts are not accepted.

Currency and Credit Cards

The English Dollar is the official currency of London, however US currency and credit cards are widely accepted.

Electricity

220 volts and a frequency of 50 Hz. Officially it is 230 volts plus or minus 10%. Some localities have 110 volts, but 50 cycles is the standard frequency regardless of the voltage throughout Europe

Marriage Requirements

If you wish to marry in England and Wales you may do so either by civil or religious ceremony.
A civil ceremony can take place at a register office or other premises approved by the local authority for marriages (e.g. hotel, stately home etc.)

A religious ceremony can take place at a Church or Chapel of the Church of England or Church of Wales or any other place of worship which has been formally registered by the Registrar General for marriages.

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