Tourist information: London

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The capital of the United Kingdom is a city of firsts, the most cosmopolitan metropolis in Europe but also the biggest city in terms of size and population. London is filled with history and grandeur everywhere and does not fail to intoxicate its visitors with its wonders, museums, more than 30,000 shops, parks, thousands of events, performances, music and the most lively and eclectic night life imaginable.
A trip to London is not just a trip, London is a surprising, fascinating city, sometimes frightening due to its size and frantic lifestyle, but it is definitely a city that changes and knows how to change its visitors.

London Travel Facts

London Time
London is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in Winter.
From late March until October, British Summer Time (GMT +1) operates.

Currency
Britain's currency is the pound (£) sterling.
There are 100 pennies to each pound. Coins come in denominations of 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.
Notes are issues in denominations of £5, £10, £20, and £50.

The pound is a strong currency.
At the time of writing the pound was valued at US $1.83 and 1.50 Euros.

National Holidays
1 Jan- New Year's Day
Mar/April- Good Friday
Mar/April- Easter Monday
First Monday of May- May Day Holiday
Last Monday of May- Spring Bank Holiday
Last Monday of August- Late Summer Bank Holiday
25 December- Christmas Day
26 December- Boxing Day

Personal Safety
London is a very safe city. Police officers are often seen on the beat (walking along the streets). The people of London are friendly and approachable. Dial 999 for any emergency to contact the police, ambulance, firebrigade from any phone, free of charge.