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About London

London works well as a base: 1km from Westminster Abbey.

London is a major city located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,961,989, it is one of the largest urban centers in Europe.

On a road trip, London sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add London to your route.

About London

Station Squabble is a digital photograph taken by Sam Rowley that won the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, described by the BBC as an "annual, internationally famous WPY competition", on 12 February 2020. Two mice, which had been foraging separately on a platform in the

Read more London Underground, are depicted fighting over a crumb that they had found simultaneously. To capture the shot, Rowley spent a week overnight in the Underground system, according to the BBC, receiving "many strange looks from commuters", Rowley said, as he had to lie on various station platforms with his camera. The "split-second face-off" received around 28,000 votes. The mice's squabble, Rowley later commented, was "over in seconds". The photograph was chosen from a shortlist of 25 out of 48,000 submitted images. The Director of the Natural History Museum, described the picture as showing "a fascinating glimpse into how wildlife functions in a human-dominated environment." Rowley is a researcher with the BBC's photography unit. The New Straits Times described it as depicting "Jerry vs Jerry", referencing the cartoon character Jerry Mouse from Tom and Jerry.

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What are the best things to do in London?

London offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is London located?

London is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5085 latitude, -0.1257 longitude.

What is the population of London?

London has a population of approximately 8,961,989 people, making it a major city in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
8,961,989
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.5085, -0.1257

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from London

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

National Gallery

Overlooking Trafalgar Square, it houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting from the 13th to 19th centuries.

0 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Westminster Abbey

Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Buckingham Palace

The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

1 km · about 5 min drive

museum

British Museum

One of the world's oldest and most comprehensive museums, featuring the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles among eight million works.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Palace of Westminster

Seat of the UK Parliament on the banks of the Thames, a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.

1 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Tate Britain

The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.

2 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Tate Modern

A converted power station on the Thames that has become the world's most visited modern art gallery.

2 km · about 5 min drive

Driving roads near London

  • Right hereCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near London.

Soho

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 19,634

St James's

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1 km awayPop. 10,361

Holborn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 13,023

West End

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 11,543

City of Westminster

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 247,614

Lambeth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 6,000

Vincent Square

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 10,327

Clerkenwell

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 4,934

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