Visits To the UK and Scotland No Longer Need To Cost The Earth
Travel, sightseeing and, yes, shopping in London does not have to impoverish you. The canny tourist will find some comfort in these tips.
With all those glitzy shops and grand hotels, London is a city where you can easily spend a fortune. But you don’t have to. In fact, short breaks in Scotland and the rest of the UK don’t have to be expensive
Few of the world’s great cities offer so much scope to have a good time for absolutely nothing or very little money. With a little bit of planning, and by keeping your eyes open when you arrive, you can get excellent value for your hard-earned money in England’s capital.
Getting around
Travelling around London is easy with public transport. Just get on the underground or hop on the public buses. If you hop on Lines 9, 11 or 15, these will take you past many of the central sights.
For travelling within London, get an Oyster card. The Oyster reusable travel card will always charge you the cheapest fare for your journey and is valid on all London overground, underground, buses and DLR routes. If you make multiple journeys in one day, it will not charge you more than a one-day travel card.
You can also load your Oyster with a weekly travel card if you’re staying longer. And don’t forget, under 11-year-olds travel free when getting about with an adult. You can buy Oyster cards before you arrive in the UK from
