London Features

London Features

• Top Things to Do in London
  

  If you want to journey through time and space without leaving the confines of Bloomsbury, a visit to the British Museum holds hours of eye-catching... read more

• London's Royal Legacy
  

  Don't know your House of York from your Houses of Parliament? Here's the low-down (or high-up) to the most famous kings and queens that have... read more

• The 2012 Olympic Games
  

  After Beijing's mind-boggling display at the 2008 Olympic Games, the baton was passed to London for the 2012 Olympic Games (www.london2012.com)... read more

• Give the Sports Scene a Go
  

  London will host the 2012 Olympic Games, but don't expect to see many city inhabitants practicing their javelin throws in Hyde Park or going... read more

• Cheap Things to Do in London
  

  The exchange rate may vary, but there's one conversion that'll never change: £0 = $0. Here are our picks for the top free things to do... read more

• Historic Pubs in London
  

  An excellent and beery way to see London and its back streets is on a "pub crawl"—this walk takes you through some of the city's most historically... read more

• The Top Spots for Afternoon Tea
  

  Claridge's. The hallowed tradition is given a sophisticated, contemporary twist at Claridge's, where your teatime companions are more likely... read more

• What the Locals do in London
  

  Unforgettable London moments are rarely captured in picture-postcard settings like Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus, but tucked away off... read more

• London With Kids
  

  London Dungeon. Gore galore (did you ever see a disembowelment?) plunges you into murky depths of history, with gruesome rides and special effects... read more

• Know Your Shopping Personality
  

  "Where is the best place to shop in London?" is an age-old question, akin to "How long is a piece of string?" There are thousands of shops in... read more

• Blimey, Gov'nor, It's Jack the Ripper!
  

  Gigantic shadows, fires blazing on the corner, leering looks by the homeless, and the spirit of "Jack" himself: all may show up on one of London's... read more

• London's East End Art Scene
  

  It was only inevitable that the once arty Islington area (the N1 postal district, which rubs streets with the less elegant end of the Regent's... read more

• Historic Plaque Hunt
  

  As you wander around London, you'll see lots of small blue, circular plaques on the sides and facades of buildings, describing which famous... read more

• London Chain Hotel Primer
  

  England has a number of hotel chains—worth considering—some are moderately priced, others are luxurious. Here's a quick run-down... read more

• London Shopping Steals and Deals
  

  Although London has never been known as a budget-shopping destination, when the pound is strong, prices can seem stratospheric. No matter what... read more

• Vintage London
  

  The trend for vintage clothing on both sides of the Atlantic shows no sign of letting up, and the British, with their love of theatrical style... read more

• Great London Souvenirs
  

  To avoid panic-buying a bulk pack of Cadbury chocolate or a "My sister went to London" T-shirt at Heathrow, it's wise to plan your gift purchasing... read more

• What to Eat in London
  

  In London, local could mean any global flavor, but for pure Britishness, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding top the list. If you want the best-value... read more