when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford… Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Over Ten Million Visitors A Year

London is one of the world’s great cities and millions of people plan a London vacation package every year. Samuel Johnson was right, London does afford all that a modern vibrant city should.

It’s a truly exciting fusion of the ancient and modern. From the Tower Of London, Traitors Gate, Charles Dickens’ house, Shakespeare’s Globe to the London Eye the old and new sit side by side. We’ve organised this site so that you can get the best information on London and how to enjoy it best.

Before You Go

Visas

At present, citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA are given, at their point of arrival, ‘leave to enter’ the UK for up to six months but are prohibited from working unless they secure a work permit.

If you are a citizen of the EU, you do not need a visa to enter the country and may live and work here freely for as long as you like.

Visa regulations are always subject to change, so it is essential to check the latest details before leaving home.

Duty Free Allowances - If you’re Coming From Outside Of The EU

If you are coming to the UK from outside the European Union then, provided you travel with the items listed and don’t intend to sell them, you are allowed to bring in the following items in the following quantities:

  • 2 litres of still table wine
  • 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, or 250g of tobacco
  • 1 litre of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22% volume or 2 litres of fortified wine, sparkling wine or other liqueurs
  • 60ml of perfume
  • 250ml of toilet water
  • £145 worth of all other goods including gifts and souvenirs