Getting Around

With a basic city map, you’ll be able find your way around easily and take in some sights on the way.

The River Thames divides the city into Northern and Southern halves, with Central London loosely described as being within the loop of the Underground’s Circle Line to the North Bank of the river.

You can get around London using the underground system known as The Tube , or using the traditional London buses which are considerably cheaper. Walking around the city is also possible, and a great way to explore different locations.

London’s public transport is organised into six areas known as Travel Zones. One can buy a daily or weekly travel card that will give access to most modes of transport. EC London and almost all of the major tourist attractions are in Zone 1 (Central London). Accommodation is located within any of the 6 Zones.

The city is also divided into Boroughs, which are individually run by councils. There are 32 London Boroughs plus the City of London.

Every area of London has something different to offer; whether it’s attractions, open spaces, cuisine, nightlife or simply atmosphere. West London is renowned for its plush and expensive areas such as Kensington and Belgravia. It is the home of many major attractions, from the Royal Albert Hall to Kew gardens, and has excellent shopping grounds and beautiful architecture. North London contains appealing inner-city suburbs like Islington and Camden Town and has a lively social scene. East London is an area of great diversity, from the Bengali-influenced Brick Lane, to trendy Shoreditch and the modern Docklands area encompassing Canary Wharf. South London has a vibrant multi-cultural atmosphere. It incorporates many attractions and venues including the South Bank centre, Borough Market, hip and happening Clapham and beautiful Greenwich.