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Port guide: Greenwich (London), UK

Don’t imagine all the best things to see and do in London are in the downtown core. This district has great sights, open spaces and far fewer crowds.

Brian Johnston

London v New York: which city is better?

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I’ve lived in London and New York. Here’s my verdict on which is best

New York and London are arguably the two greatest cities in the world. After five years living in each, I’m ready to name which is the best.

Libby Ryan

Greenwich College and the landscape of Greenwich Park.

London’s most attraction-packed neighbourhood is where time begins

Britain’s maritime history is here, but you’ll also find London’s answer to the Sistine Chapel and the dividing line between the eastern and western hemispheres.

David Whitley

Sleep moored on a London canal with a stay at The Boathouse.

★★★★
Hotel reviews

One of London’s most unusual stays is in a rejuvenated part of the city

Paddington Basin has had a remarkable 20-year rejuvenation, so it’s apt that one of the area’s accommodations is a barge – and a very swish one at that.

Rob McFarland

Sign of the times … blue plaques are all over London.

Opinion
Culture holidays

The signs of a truly great city (London has thousands of them)

Hurtling between conventional attractions without pausing to look and read means you miss out on so much.

David Whitley

★★★★
Airport reviews

London’s once-awful airport is Europe’s most improved

If they’d only increased the natural light, this could have been a perfect makeover.

David Whitley

★★★★½
Airport reviews

The small London airport that puts the others to shame

A departure point for easyJet to Europe, London Southend is growing rapidly, taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.