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Full color guide with a free fold out color map.
Frommer’s London 2012 gives you the insider knowledge on where and what to visit in this inspiring capital city. Packed with detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, this guide gives you the low-down on what’s worth your time and what’s not, providing extensive listings of accommodation, attractions and restaurants in and around London whatever your budget.
•Features up-and-coming areas and includes East London with venues near Spitalfields and Brick Lane, Hoxton, Dalston and Stratford.
•Discover where to eat the best British pub food or afternoon tea; follow an itinerary that makes the most of your day; details of world-class museums and galleries, historic sights and Royal Palaces.
•Tips and information on what to buy and where to shop; where to buy West End theatre tickets, or where to go for the best clubbing in London, plus suggestions for excursions and boat trips on the Thames, as well as day trips out to Bath, Cambridge, Oxford, Stonehenge and Salisbury and Windsor Complete guides give travellers the comprehensive overview of destinations, detailing the vast variety of choices and need-to-know local information in cities and countries, without glossing over any of the details.
•Entire regions, neighborhoods and more are broken down by thoughtful itineraries to give detailed guides to each, with full accompanying reviews and prices listed throughout.
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Hundreds of color photos
Free pocket map inside,plus easy-to-read maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
Table of Contents
List of Maps vi1. The Best of London 1
The Most Unforgettable London Experiences 3
The Most Unforgettable Food & Drink Experiences 4
The Best London Museums 6
The Best Activities for Families 8
The Best Free & Dirt Cheap London 9
The Best Historic Experiences 11
The Best Local Experiences 13
2. London in Depth 15
London Today 16
The Making of London 18
When to Go 41
Responsible Tourism 48
Tours & Special-Internet Trips 49
Useful London Terms & Language 53
3. Suggested London Itineraries 56
City Layout 57
Neighborhoods in Brief 60
Iconic London 82
Royal London 89
Literary London 91
4. Exploring London 94
London’s Top 15 Attractions 95
The West End 96
West London 115
Southwest London 120
The South Bank 135
The City 146
East London 158
North &Northwest London 166
Southeast London 175
Outlying Areas 180
Especially for kids 187
Sights & Attractions by Theme 188
5. Eating Out in London 193
Best Bets 194
The West End 196
West London 220
Southwest London 225
The South Bank 235
The City 238
East London 243
North & Northwest London 252
Southeast London 253
Outlying Areas 256
Family-Friendly Restaurants 257
Teatime 258
Restaurants by Cuisine 262
Practical Matters: The Restaurant Scene 266
6. Shopping 268
The West End 269
West London 272
Southwest London 272
The South Bank 274
The City & East London 275
North London 276
Southeast London 277
Malls & Markets 277
Shopping A to Z 281
Practical Matters: The Shopping Scene 300
7. Entertainment & Nightlife 303
The Performing Arts 304
The Bar Scene 311
The Club & Music Scene 321
Alternative Entertainment 331
Outdoor Pursuits 333
Spectator Sports 334
London 2012 Olympic Games & Paralympic 336
8. Staying in London 338
Best Bets 339
The West End 341
West London 356
Southwest London 360
The South Bank 369
The City 370
East London 373
North & Northwest London 374
Near the Airports 375
Practical Information 376
9. Side Trips From London 379
Windsor & Eton 380
Brighton 385
Oxford 390
Cambridge 397
Salisbury & Stonehenge 404
Bath 408
10. Planning Your Trip to London 414
Getting There 415
Getting Around 420
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource 426
Fast Facts: London 527
The Value of the British Round vs. Other Popular Currencies 434
What Things Cost in London 435
Index 443