London

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Country Code
ENG
Day Trips
  • Brighton
  • Fans of the original Queer As Folk will know all about the wild times in Manchester, London's rival to the north for a wild (k)night on the town. But we recommend you make like a Londoner and head south to Brighton and Hove. Once the pleasure-playground for George lV, one of England's most funloving kings, Brighton today offers great nightlife for commoners and royalty alike, fabulous restaurants, a sizeable gay and lesbian community, and of course the seaside. All of this makes for a wonderful year-round escape from the big city. For more info, visit www.tourism.brighton.co.uk.
Gay Info
London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard 44-(0)20/7837-7324, 10am-11pm, www.llgs.org.uk.
Aids Group
National AIDS Helpline 0800/567-123, www.nat.org.uk.
Gay Aa
AA 44-(0)84/5769-7555, www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk.
Gay Pride
Annual Events
Airport
London has 4 airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City. All are well connected to Central London by rail and bus; Heathrow's Terminal 4 has its own Underground station (Piccadilly line).
Taxi
  • Freedom Cars 44-(0)20-7734-1313.
  • Ladycabs 44-(0)20/7254-3501.
Public Transport
London Travel Information (Tube & buses) 44-(0)20/7222-1234, 24hr info, www.tfl.gov.uk.
Tourist Attraction
Visitors Bureau
Weather
London is warmer and less rainy than you may have heard. Summer temperatures reach the 70°s and the average annual rainfall is about half of that of Atlanta, GA or Hartford, CT.
Best Views
London Eye, 44-(0)87/0990-8883, www.londoneye.com