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TRANSPORT YOURSELVES TO THE SIGHTS OF THE CITY

Looking for something different to do on winter weekends? Take a trip around London on public transport and see the sights.

Top of a double-decker bus
Start your journey on the upper deck of a New Routemaster bus and look at London from on high. Route 11 is a popular route with many sights to see along the way as it passes by some of the most famous buildings in the capital. See Westminster Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, before turning into Parliament Square, the home of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

Get a glimpse of Nelson's Column, the ountains and the lions as you travel round Trafalgar Square before moving eastwards towards the Old Bailey and St. Paul's Cathedral. An adult single pay as you go fare using contactless or Oyster is £1.50.

Discover DLR delights
Relax in one of the front seats of a DLR and let the train take the strain while you go sight seeing in east and south east London. Journeys can take in the delights of the city and its stunning sky scrapers, as well as Canary Wharf, the distinctive rooftop of the O2, the cable car and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with its iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit. Use contactless or Oyster for the cheapest fare.

Emirates Air Line
Fly across the Thames on the cable car and get a 360° view of London, 90 metres up in the air. You get
spectacular views of the city including St. Paul's Cathedral, the Gherkin, the Thames Barrier and the Olympic Park.

On a clear day, it's also possible to see the Wembley stadium arch, 15 miles away. Prices for a boarding pass start at £3.50 for an adult one-way flight using contactless or Oyster.

Relaxing on the river
Sailing down the Thames is a fascinating way to see London's landmarks. Just a short trip can take in the sights of the Houses of Parliament and its famous riverside terrace, the city skyscrapers and Tower Bridge. You may even see the ravens and colourful Beefeaters at the Tower of London.

Six river bus services operate, with boats running every five to ten minutes at busy times. Bridges and buildings look very different from the water! Contactless and Oyster are available on most services.

Walking wonders
If a stroll is more appealing, explore London on foot by following the Jubilee Walkway. It's 15-miles long but has five different parts - ranging from two to six miles - so you can walk as far as you wish. Among the many sights are City Hall, Tate Modern, the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, St. James's Park, the British Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Millennium Bridge and Trafalgar Square.

Visit the Walk London website to find out more about walking routes

Cycling secrets
If you prefer to explore on two wheels, there are a host of options around London. From designated cycle routes and family-friendly rides to organised tours with guides. You can also pick up a handy Santander Cycles bike. Download one of the special cycling leisure routes and discover some of the capital's secret gardens. The ride takes you from Ladbroke Grove via Holland Park, Kyoto Gardens and Hyde Park to the Chelsea Physic Garden.

 

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