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Roman walls and royal palaces, Highland lochs and Cornish coves, with London's museums among the finest — and free.
Best time
May – September
Daily budget
₹8,000 – ₹22,000/day
Visa
Visa required
Safety
4 / 5
Practical information
Currency
Pound Sterling (£, GBP)
Languages
English
Time zone
GMT/BST (UTC+0/+1)
Emergency
999 or 112
Internet
Excellent; free Wi-Fi widespread.
SIM cards
EE/Vodafone/Three prepaid — Three is good value for data.
Getting around
National Rail (book ahead for cheap fares), London Underground, coaches.
Visa details
Standard Visitor visa required for Indian passport holders.
Know before you go
Popular foods
- Fish and chips
- Full English breakfast
- Sunday roast
- Afternoon tea
- Curry
Famous festivals
- Edinburgh Fringe
- Notting Hill Carnival
- Glastonbury
Etiquette
- Queue religiously
- Stand right on escalators
- Say please and thank you constantly
Packing suggestions
- Waterproof jacket
- Layers
- Umbrella
- Type G adapter
Travel tips
- Advance train tickets are far cheaper
- Most national museums are free
- Weather changes hourly
Popular cities
LondonEdinburghManchesterBathLiverpoolGlasgow
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