ADVERTORIAL

The Britain and London Visitor Centre

Indispensable help and advice for tourists

The Britain and London Visitor Centre

“I am delighted to welcome you to London — a destination attracting over 32 million visitors each year. Within this magazine, you’ll fi nd plenty to inspire you to make the most of your stay.

London’s pageantry and royalty — from Buckingham Palace to events such as Trooping the Colour and the Queen’s offi cial birthday parade — are an intrinsic part of the tourism experience in London. With unrivalled culture — from theatre to arts; dance to music performances — plus events to entertain, London’s reputation as a world-class city is assured.

Here is a city with World Heritage Sites, where iconic attractions, gardens and parks mix seamlessly with day-today life along the banks of one of
the world’s most famous rivers, the Thames, and where classical and contemporary architecture sits side-by-side with world-class museums and art galleries. Our social ‘season’ is a

calendar of renowned events, including the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, the Chelsea Flower Show, Wimbledon and the ‘Proms’ concerts.

To get more from your stay, visit the Britain and London Visitor Centre at
1 Regent Street, located just minutes from Piccadilly Circus Underground station. The award-winning, ‘one
stop shop’ for visitors offers a comprehensive service with staff fl uent in different languages, plus Britain and London information desks, facilities
to book accommodation and travel, theatre and attraction tickets and a bureau de change. You can also go online at the Centre’s internet lounge to download emails, check news at home and research and plan your holiday.

So discover all that this amazing city offers and enjoy your stay.”

Tom Wright,
Chief Executive, VisitBritain

BLVC is at 1 Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4XT and is open:

October - March:
Monday: 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday to Friday: 09.00 - 18.00

April - September:
Monday: 09.30 - 18.30 Tuesday to Friday: 09.00 - 18.30

Weekends: 10.00 - 16.00
Saturdays from June to Sept: 09.00 - 17.00 Bank Holidays: 10.00 - 16.00

Nearest underground station: Piccadilly Circus For more information go to www.visitbritain.com

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