Your first week in the UK: a manageable plan
Prioritise essential arrangements and leave time to settle.
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Understand where UK-wide information ends and local systems begin.
Oyster and contactless at London ticket gates
Use the same payment token and understand when to touch out.
A weekend trip without a car
Connect the train, local journey and a realistic route.
Your first British hike: what to check and pack
Choose a suitable route and prepare for weather and changing conditions.
Finding company in London when you arrive alone
Shared activities, a comfortable first meeting and staying in touch.
Using the Tell Me London guide bot
Open routes, ideas and event information in Telegram.
London in three days: a realistic itinerary
Central sights, a museum day and Greenwich, with room to shorten the plan.
Choosing a museum day without exhausting yourself
One collection, a manageable visit and current booking information.
Travelling with children: fewer stops and more time
Build a day around breaks, access and the whole family's pace.
Checking accessibility for the complete journey
Inspect the route, venue and return plan rather than one symbol.
Booking one of our events
Check the programme, organiser and final conditions before paying.
