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London Hotels for Wimbledon
Wimbledon is located in the south west of London and has a wide range of accommodation to offer. You can find hotels of all categories to Bed & Breakfasts and apartments. The closest tube station is Southfields, on the District Line and the train station Wimbledon. Whether you are looking for a bed & breakfast, luxury five star hotel or a standard three star hotel, tubehotels can help you to locate accommodation and book online. Over 700 London hotels are displayed on a map with London tube stations – pick a tube station to see nearby accommodation. There are many Wimbledon hotels to choose from, here are our recommendations: Antoinette Hotel 3* This hotel provides a warm welcome and outstanding service in the heart of Wimbledon and is only 0.51 miles from Wimbledon tube… Read more -
Getting to London from Heathrow Airport
How can you get in and out of one of the most exciting cities on Earth easily? Heathrow is a sprawling and unpleasant airport. Immigration from outside the EU can be a chore. The London transport system can be expensive. Here are a few tips to make the going easier: Let’s start on the way in. You’ve collected your bags from the carousel, got through immigration and made it into arrivals. There are various transport options to central London; tube, black cab, mini cab, bus and train. 1. The London Underground, ‘the tube’, is the cheapest, but it can take an hour and a half if your destination at the other side of London. The tube has to stop at every station on its route. It can be crowded. It’s great for short trips, or for commuting to work. For beginning or ending a holiday,… Read more -
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is located in Northumberland Road, in the heart of London. In fact, its convenient location and large column makes it difficult to miss. The history of the Trafalgar Square begins in the 14th century. From this time until the 17th century, the space was used as a courtyard for the Great Mews. Not long after, the Great Mews was no longer in use. It was then that concepts began flowing for a new use of the space. The Trafalgar Square was developed by John Nash, a well-known London architect. He believed the space would be best used as an area open to the public. He dreamed of an area were culture and history can be shared. The name Trafalgar square was official given to the space in 1830. Inside the Trafalgar Square, you will find Nelson’s Column. This 18-foot statue,… Read more
