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Central London Visitor Travel Guide Page

 

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Central London.

About Central London

Central London refers to the districts which are considered closest to the centre of London. Central London is a vibrant busling 24 hour city centre with famous shopping streets like Oxford Steet. Central London has hundreds of attractions and museums and a rich history which attracts tourists from all over the World.

The postcodes for Central London start with:
EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, WC1 and WC2.


Attractions & Heritage Sites within Central London

1. The Cartoon Museum - 35 Little Russell St, London, WC1A 2HH

The Cartoon Museum opened in 2006, displays historic cartoon and caricature comics from the eighteenth century to present day. If you're ready for a little humor this is the place to relax.

2. National Gallery  - Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN

National Gallery located in Trafalgar Square, open 361 days a year it houses the national collection of European art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries.

3. Museum of London - 150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN

Museum of London has a whole host of interactive exhibits, classes, and live entertainment, to keep the visitor active and entertained.

4. Monument - Monument Street, London, EC3R 8AH

Monument was built to commemorate the lives lost during the great fire of 1666 which burnt for 3 days and destroyed the entire city.


See Full List of Attractions in Central London

See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Central London


Towns and Villages in Central London

Central London has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures.

  • Bloomsbury - is home to the British Medical Association, several medical colleges and four sizable hospitals... More...
  • City of London - or The Square Mile has been the historic core of London for centuries... More...
  • Covent Garden - initially attracted the wealthy, but a market on the south end of the square began attracting the working class in 1654... More...
  • Westminster - Palace contains the Houses of Commons and Parliament along with the world-renowned Big Ben clock tower... More...

Useful Contact Information for Central London

City Of London Tourist Information Centre
St Paul's Churchyard, Central London, EC4M 8BX
Tel No: 02073 321456

Holborn Information Kiosk
Kingsway, Central London, WC2B 6BG

Liverpool Street Travel Information Centre
Liverpool Street Underground Station, Central London, EC2M 7PP

Piccadilly Circus Travel Information Centre
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station, Central London