The London Guide

 

General information about London! 


London Tourist Information Centres

Bexley Tourist Information Centre
Hall Place
Bourne Road
Bexley
DA5 1PQ
Tel: 01322 558676
Fax: 01322 522921
Email: touristinfo@bexleyheritagetrust.co.uk

Britain and London Visitor Centre
1 Regent Street
Piccadilly Circus
London
Greater London
England
SW1Y 4XT
Tel: Personal visitors only
Fax: 020 7808 3801
Email: blvcinfo@visitbritain.org

Greenwich Tourist Information Centre
Pepys House
2 Cutty Sark Gardens
Greenwich
SE10 9LW
Tel: 0870 608 2000
Fax: 020 8853 4607
Email: tic@greenwich.gov.uk
Web: http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/

Harrow Tourist Information Centre
Civic Centre
Station Road
Harrow
HA1 2XF
Tel: 020 8424 1102
Fax: 020 8424 1134
Email: info@harrow.gov.uk

Hillingdon (Uxbridge) Tourist Information Centre
Central Library
14-15 High Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1HD
Tel: 01895 250 706
Fax: 01895 239 794
Email: libraryinfoteam@hillingdongrid.org
Web: http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/

Kingston upon Thames Tourist Information Centre
Market House
Market Place
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1JS
Tel: 020 8547 5592
Fax: 020 8547 5594
Email: tourist.information@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.gov.uk/

Leicester Square London Information Centre
Leicester Square
Tel: 020 729 22 333

Lewisham Tourist Information Centre
Lewisham Library Building
199-201 Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LG
Tel: 020 8297 8317
Fax: 020 8297 9241
Email: tic@lewisham.gov.uk
Web: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/

London City Information Centre
St. Paul's Churchyard
London
EC4M 8BX
Tel: 020 7332 1456
Web: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Richmond upon Thames Tourist Information Centre
Old Town Hall
Whittaker Avenue
Richmond upon Thames
TW9 1TP
Tel: 020 8940 9125
Alternate Tel: 020 8940 0057
Fax: 020 8332 0802
Email: info@visitrichmond.co.uk
Web: http://www.visitrichmond.co.uk/

Southwark Tourist Information Centre
Level 2 Information Desk, Tate Modern
Bankside
Southwark
SE1 9TG
Tel: 020 7401 5266
Email: tourisminfo@southwark.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visitsouthwark.com/

Swanley Library & Information Centre
London Road
Swanley
BR8 7AE
Tel: 01322 614 660
Fax: 01322 666 154
Email: touristinfo@swanley.org.uk

Twickenham Tourist Information Centre
The Atrium, Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Tel: 020 8891 7272
Fax: 020 8891 7738

Waterloo London Visitor Centre Arrivals Hall
Waterloo International Terminal
London
SE1 7LT
Tel: 020 7620 1550 (booking line operated by International Currency Exchange)
Email: london.visitorcentre@iceplc.com

London is a major travel gateway, so as well as information on London, tourist information centres can provide information about England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and most countries worldwide. It's also well worth picking up a copy of London Planner, Visit London and VisitBritain's free monthly guide to what's on in the capital.

See below for an interactive map of London's Tourist Information Centres and London Ambassadors.

Tourist Information Centres (TICs)

London's primary Tourist Information Centre is:

Britain and London Visitor Centre (BLVC).
1 Lower Regent St, SW1 4XT
Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Tel: +44 (0)8701 566 366 (08701 LONDON)
Contact by email (you will need to log-in/register with visitlondon.com)

Opening hours: 

  • Monday: 9.30am - 6pm (Oct - Mar)
  • Monday: 9.30am - 6.30pm (Apr - Sep)
  • Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 6pm (Oct - Mar)
  • Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 6.30pm (Apr - Sep)
  • Saturday: 10am - 4pm (Oct - May)
  • Saturday: 9am - 5pm (Jun - Sep)
  • Sunday: 10am - 4pm
  • Public holidays: 10am - 4pm
  • Closed on 25 and 26 Dec and 1 Jan

BLVC is operated by VisitBritain and is a one-stop-shop for visitors to London and Britain. The tourist information centre provides free information, travel and destination advice and itinerary planning by the highly trained information staff, in at least 8 different languages.

The centre includes a Thomas Cook exchange service (don't forget to download your special offer voucher from our Thomas Cook page). You also can redeem London Pass vouchers and purchase Transport for London Travelcards. The BLVC's other commercial services include a travel agent, ticket agent, VAT refunds and a souvenir shop. Plus, you can access the web in the internet lounge and pick up your free copy of London Planner!

Tourist Information and Currency Exchange at Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook offers a unique service at 9 of its London stores as well as the Britain and London Visitors Centre, combining currency exchange and tourist information under one roof. The 9 stores are conveniently located in London so you won't have to travel far to get the information you need plus you'll get a a great currency exchange deal.

Find out more about Thomas Cook's service and don't forget to download your free voucher for an exclusive rate on commission-free currency exchange.

London Ambassadors

If you need some tourist information when you're out and about in London, look out for the London Ambassadors. Over 200 existing community wardens, rangers and city guardians have been given special knowledge to help you get the best from your trip to London.

You'll find them on the streets, travel centres and at Heathrow Airport, wearing a badge with the Visit London logo and "i" for information. If you need pointing in the right direction or want to know where the fun is happening, the London Ambassadors will be happy to help you.

Tourist and Travel Information Centres

  1. Bexley Hall Place Tourist Information Centre
  2. Britain and London Visitor Centre (BLVC)
  3. City of London Tourist Information Centre
  4. Croydon Tourist Information Centre has now closed
  5. Greenwich Tourist Information Centre
  6. Harrow Tourist Information Centre
  7. Hounslow Tourist Information Centre has now closed
  8. Kingston upon Thames Tourist Information Centre
  9. Lewisham Tourist Information Centre
  10. Richmond Tourist Information Centre
  11. Swanley Tourist Information Centre
  12. Twickenham Tourist Information Centre
  13. Camden Direct Travel Information Centre
  14. Euston Travel Information Centre
  15. Heathrow Travel Information Centre
  16. Liverpool Street Travel Information Centre
  17. Piccadilly Circus Travel Information Centre
  18. Victoria Station Travel Information Centre
  19. Holborn Information Kiosk
  20. London Ambassadors

  21. Bermondsey and Rotherhithe
  22. Bankside
  23. Borough, Bankside and Walworth
  24. Camden
  25. Dulwich and Camberwell
  26. Please visit the Greenwich Tourist Information Centre
  27. Hammersmith and Fulham
  28. Holborn
  29. Islington
  30. Merton
  31. Newham
  32. Parks Warden Team
  33. Peckham and Nunhead
  34. Leyton
  35. Leytonstone
  36. Walthamstow
  37. Bayswater
  38. Church Street
  39. Harrow Road
  40. Hyde Park
  41. Lancaster Gate
  42. Pimlico
  43. Queens Park
  44. Victoria
  45. West End
  46. Westbourne
  47. London Heathrow Terminal 5

Tourist Information Useful Links

Visit Britain: www.visitbritain.com Transport for London: www.tfl.gov.uk