Destinations > Europe > England > London
GeoStats:
Passport/Visa Requirements: US citizens need only a passport for stays up to 90 days
Official Name: Great Britain, United Kingdom
London Population: 8,505,000
Language: English
Predominant Religions: Christian, although all major religions are represented
Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Voltage Requirements: 240 volts
Phone Codes: 44, country code; 020, city code for London
Key Events
Trooping the Colour
Bands and troops create a colorful parade in honor of the queen's birthday. It leaves Buckingham Palace at 11 am and continues to the Horse Guards Parade.
Tennis at Wimbledon
During June-July the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships is a grand-slam event at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Church Road, Wimbledon (SW19 5AE).
BBC Henry Wood Promenade Concerts
Known as the Proms, this internationally renowned music festival draws top artists and orchestras. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore (SW7); Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington (SW7 2RL); and other venues.
Times BFI London Film Festival
Lose yourself in the world of international cinema. Billed as Europe's largest public film festival, this event presents two weeks of features, shorts, animations, experimentals and world cinema, including many world premieres.