Publisher's Synopsis
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Discover Londonis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Pop into a pub for good cheer and a pint of beer, let a Yeoman Warder regale you with medieval tales at the Tower of London, or soak up Westminster Abbey's sublime stonework; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of London and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Discover London:
- Full-colourmaps and images throughout
- Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, dance, politics, architecture, shopping, cuisine, wine, and more
- Free, convenient pull-out London map(included in print version), plus over 25 colour neighbourhood maps
- Useful features-Walking Tours, Month-by-Month(annual festival calendar), andTravel with Kids
- Coverageof The West End, The City, The South Bank, Kensington, Hyde Park, Clerkenwell, the East End, Docklands, Hampstead, North London, Greenwich, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Discover London,our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best.
- Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all of the city's neighbourhoods? Check outLonely Planet's Londonguide. Or check outLonely Planet's Pocket London,a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
- Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Englandguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.
Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Damian Harper, Steve Fallon, Emilie Filou, Sally Schafer, and Vesna Maric.
About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favourite Travel Guide category
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