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A
Accommodation
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Africa
Aids Helpline: 0800 567 123 for anyone wanting
information or assistance.
Airlines
Airports
Amalfi Coast
Amsterdam
Antipodean Pub
Guide
ANZAC Day
Arriving
in the UK
Ascot - The Royal Ascot races is a famous horse-racing
meet at the end of June that attracts royalty, the
well-heeled, and the paparazzi in seemingly equal
measure. A great chance to rub shoulders with the
rich and famous.
A to Z of Work
Australia House is situated on the Strand in
central London. Phone 0207 379 4334.
Australia Shop has all the Aussie goodies you
might want. Check them out at 26 Henrietta Street;
phone 020 7836 2292.
B
B&B's
Bank Holidays in England and Wales take place
on 1 January, Good Friday, Easter Monday, the First
Monday in May, the Last Monday in May, the Last Monday
in August, 25 December, and 26 December.
Banks
Barcelona
Bath
BBC, or 'Auntie' as the venerable broadcasting
body is known, is a British Institution. On the airwaves
from the early decades of the 20th century, when BBC
radio was the voice of Empire and the voice of freedom
during time of war, to more recent times when BBC
television has established itself as one of the most
respected broadcasting entities in the world.
Beer
Best Museums
& Galleries
Best of the
Web
Big Ben
Blair, Tony - Labour Prime Minister of Britain
since 1997.
Boat Race
Book Reviews
British High
Commissions
British Literature
British Movies
British Museum
British
Shopping
British Sport
Bruges
Buckingham
Palace
Buses
C
Cafes have sprung up all over Britain over
the last decade in particular, although standards
vary. Chain cafes such as Pret a Manger offer fresh
sandwiches, croissants, and other snacks of a high
quality.
Calendar
of Events
Cambridge
Camden Markets
Camping
Canadian High Commission - MacDonald House,
1 Grosvenor Square W1. Phone 0207 930 8422.
Castles - there are over 400 in Britain. The
more famous include Windsor Castle and Leeds Castle.
Check out Palaces
& Castles.
Changing money can be done at any bank or Bureau
de Change, and many hotels will also offer this service.
Check the rates and commission payable.
Cheap
Airlines
Checklists are available for your use: Don't
Forget To and Packing.
Chemist Shops are widespread, with Boots being
a particularly popular chain store.
Churches
in London
Churchill, Winston - most famous Prime Minister
of the twentieth century, leading Britain through
the Second World War.
Cigarettes are available in 10's or 20's, with
common brands such as Benson & Hedges widely available.
Prices are generally high.
Clubs
Coaches - refer Buses.
Community
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Contact Us
Costs
Cottage Holidays
Covent Garden
Credit Cards from major organisations such
as Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Diners are widely accepted,
although less so in rural areas.
Cricket is the summer game in England, with
a long and interesting tradition.
Lords - situated in Marylebone - is the world
'headquarters' of cricket, and this summer will host
the Australians in the much anticipated Ashes Series.
Currency - see Currency
Converter.
Curry is a wide-spread national dish (a positive
legacy of Empire), and "going for a curry"
a popular past-time for many Brits. Highly recommended:
see more at Curry
Time!
Customs &
Immigration
D
Days
Out Of London
Destinations
Dickens - Charles Dickens was the quintessinal
London writer, penning such Victorian classics as
Great Expectations and Oliver Twist.
Dickens' house can be visited at 48 Doughty Street,
near Russell Square.
Docklands is the controversial redevelopment
of the semi-derilect dock areas, once the thriving
conduit for the wealth of an Empire. Canary Wharf
and its sky-scraping Canada Tower are the most visible
signs of regeneration, although a substantial number
of structures have been converted for residential
use.
Doctors
Downing Street - The Prime Minister's residence
at number 10 is one of the most well-known addresses
in the world, although the street itself is now cordoned
off due to security concerns.
Drinking - refer Pubs.
Drugs are of course illegal, but are in plentiful
supply in most parts of the UK. Imprisonment and deportation
are possible consequences of being caught with drugs.
Dublin
E
Edinburgh
Egypt
Electricity - the current is 240 volt AC. Australasian
appliances will need an adaptor, North Americans will
also need a transformer.
elogica - NZ IT, Web, Training & More.
Email or Cyber Cafes are become more numerous
throughout the UK, particularly in London, where large
and inexpensive cafes are available throughout the
city.
Embassies - see British
Tourist Authorities.
Emergencies - dial 999.
English
Heritage is a preservation society that owns
and manages many of Britain's historic places. Membership
cards allow free access to these fascinating sites.
European Events
Eurostar is the high speed train service jointly operated by
Britain and France. Travelling via the Channel Tunnel,
the train links the principal European capitals of
London, Paris, and Brussels.
Events Calendar
F
Favourtie
web sites
Ferries, Channel
Festivals
Find
A Kiwi
Fitness Centres
Flats
Flowers
Fleet Street was the printing and publishing
heart of the nation for over two centuries, and is
today a well-preserved area of alleyways, courts,
and inns. Temple or Blackfriars Tube.
Flights - see Airlines
or Arriving
By Air or Cheap
Airlines
Football (soccer) is
the national game of choice, and has a passionate
following in most parts of Britain. Premiership
teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool
have become household names throughout the world,
and are key teams in the English Premiership competition.
The national sides (England, Scotland, Wales, and
Northern Ireland) have had moderate success on the
international stage in recent years. Chances are there'll
be a Premiership side near you, and tickets are obtainable
for many games if you get in early.
Fortnum and Mason is a London institution.
Situated on Piccadilly, this elite food emporium was
established in the 1770's. Piccadilly or Green Park
Tube.
Free & Cheap
London
G
Galleries,
Best
Gay Scene
Genealogy
- Find Your Ancestors
Getting Around
London
Getting
Established
Globe Theatre
Golf was born in Scotland, where there are
over 400 courses to choose from, a large number of
which are open to the public. Booking your round of
golf is always advisable, and it pays to check what
the green fees are before you show up. St. Andrews
is the home of golf, and actually consists of six
courses - even so, you'll need to book well in advance
(www.standrews.org.uk).
Great
British Heritage Pass
Greek Island
Getaways
Greenwich
Guided Tours
H
Hampton Court
Haunted
Pubs
Harrods
Health &
Fitness
Health
& Safety
Heart
of England
History
of London
Hogmanay
is the traditional Scottish New Year celebration.
These days, Edinburgh is overrun by 'foreign' partygoers
at New Year's, and there are numerous tours that can
be taken for that purpose.
Hospitals
Hostels
Hotels
Houses of Parliament
Hyde
Park
I
Immigration - refer Customs
& Immigration
Immigration & Nationality Directive is
situated at Block C, Whitgift Centre, Croydon CR9
2AR. Telephone 0870 606 7766.
Insurance
Internet Cafes - refer Cyber Cafes
Inter-Rail Passes are train passes for European
travel, and can be purchased once you have been resident
in the UK for at least six months.
IRA is a terrorist organisation from the Irish
Republic, and has for decades sought the unification
of Ireland. Currently on a ceasefire, splinter groups
continue to operate, so the British authorities and
public remain alert for suspicious packages at tube
stations etc.
J
Jazz clubs can be found throughout London,
with Ronnie Scott's (47 Frith St, W1; Phone 0207 439
0747) being the most famous.
Jack the Ripper was perhaps London's most notorious
killer, stalking and brutally murdering five prostitutes
in 1888. Never caught, speculation continues to this
day as to who the Ripper was. Walking
Tours that recreate the London of that time and
retrace the alleys and streets stalked by Jack the
Ripper can be taken.
K
Keeping
In Contact
Kensington
Gardens
Kew
Gardens
Kiwi Recipes
L
Lake
District
Leeds Castle in Kent is one of England's most
picturesque, situated on a small island in a lake.
The Castle has extensive grounds and also plays host
to a number of events throughout the year. See also
our section on Palaces
& Castles.
Legal
Services
Left Luggage facilities are available at airports
and major railway stations.
Leicester Square in central London is in the
heart of the West End. A great place to people watch,
buy theatre tickets, or meet up before a night on
the town.
Loch Ness in Scotland is the famous stretch
of water that is reputed to contain the mysterious
Loch Ness Monster. The ruins of Urquhart Castle is
a picturesque spot from which to view the lake, particularly
at night.
London
Accommodation
London Events
London Eye
is the city's most prominent landmark, and is yet
another tourist hotspot. Rising 443 feet above the
Thames, this huge observation wheel offers spectacular
views during its half hour circuit.
London Scene
London Zoo is situated
in the northeastern corner of Regent's Park (Camden
Town tube).
Lords Cricket
Ground
Lost Property contact details: Heathrow - 0208
745 7727; Gatwick - 01293 503162; King's Cross - 0207
922 9081; Victoria - 0207 922 9887; Tube - 0207 486
2496.
M
Madame Tussaud's
Major Sights
and Attractions
Markets
Medical Treatment
Money
Museums
N
National
Gallery
National Insurance
is paid by employers, and is a key source of funding
for the NHS. You will need to apply for this number
yourself when you have commenced employment, and you
will eventually be issued with a red and blue card
noting your personal NI card.
Natural History
Museum
Netball competitions are held throughout London,
social and serious. Check out overseas magazines for
details.
Netventures Limited are the company responsible
for this site. Feel free to contact
us.
News &
Sport - NZ, Australia, and South Africa.
New Zealand High Commission - 80 Haymarket,
SW1. Phone 0207 930 8422.
New Zealand Gifts
- see also thekiwistore.com.
Notting Hill
Carnival
Nursing Work
O
Off The Beaten Track
Oktoberfest
Old Bailey is the main criminal court in Britain.
Located on the street of the same name, the nearest
tube is St. Paul's.
Old Royal Observatory is situated in Greenwich
Park
Online New Zealand shopping - www.thekiwistore.com
Open Air Concerts are held every summer at
Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath, Marble Hill House
near Twickenham, and in Holland Park. Visit Picnic
Concerts for more information.
Open Air Theatre can be enjoyed in Regent's
Park and Holland Park throughout summer. Booking lines
- Open-Air Theatre (Regent's Park) 0207 602 7856,
Holland Park Theatre 0207 602 7856.
Opera fans should check out the English National
Opera at the Coliseum, St. Martins Lane, WC2 (Phone
0207 632 8300). The Royal Opera House is adjacent
to Covent Garden, and can be contacted at 0207 304
4000.
Oxford
P
Packing
Palaces & Castles
Pamplona
Pantomimes are an institution in Britain, particularly
in holiday and sea-side towns. This form of slapstick
theatre was perhaps typified by the Carry On
movies, and attracts celebrity guest appearances in
the bigger productions.
Paris
Parks
Parliament
Parma, Italy
Passports
Piccadilly Circus is a central hub of London's
West End, and the steps below the statue of Eros is
a favourite meeting spot.
Rechargable
pre-paid phone card 
- easy online purchasing
Portobello
Road
Prague
Premiership
Football
Preparing For Your
Trip
Public Holidays - refer Bank Holidays.
Pubs
Public Transport
Q
Queen Elizabeth II is Britain's ruling monarch,
and has been on the throne since 1953.
R
Rail
Passes
Railways
Recommended Partners
- check out our recommendations.
Regent's Park
Register
for a Doctor
Remembrance Day is held on 11 November, when
the battlefields of World War 1 fell silent. A parade
is held by the Cenotaph in Whitehall, with the Queen,
Prime Minister, and veterans in attendance.
Restaurants
Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly was immortalized by
the tune Puttin' On The Ritz, and is one of London's
most stylish hotels. Taking tea at the Ritz is a popular
tourist past-time.
Riverside Pubs
Roman London
Rome
Royalty
Rugby is a major sport in Britain, although
in winter it plays second fiddle to soccer (football).
Twickenham (England), Cardiff Arms Millennium Stadium
(Wales), and Murrayfield (Scotland) are the respective
home grounds of the British sides.
S
Safety
St. James's Palace was the residence of Prince
Charles, and is for the most part off-limits to the
public.
St Paul's Cathedral
Santorini
Savoy Hotel on the Strand is one of London's
top hotels.
Science Museum
Selfridges is a landmark department store on
Oxford Street.
Shakespeare's
Globe Theatre
Shopping
Ski Europe
Soccer - refer Football.
Soho is one of central London's most characterful
districts, where there is always plenty going on.
Restaurants, theatres, Chinatown, sex shops - SoHo
has it all. Covent Garden or Piccadilly Circus Tubes.
South African High Commission is located on Trafalgar
Square, WC2. Phone 0207 451 7299.
Southern Hemisphere
Supporters Club - cheap tickets, events.
Speakers'
Corner
Sport
Stratford-upon-Avon
Streetmaps
Studying
Surfing takes place mainly in Newquay (Cornwall),
although decent waves can also be found at Croyde
(Devon) and Saltburn in the northeast. Expect smaller,
colder surf than the southern hemisphere.
T
Tate Gallery
Tax
Taxis
Teaching Positions
Telephones
Theatre
Things To Do - 20
suggestions.
Time's Up?
Tipping is generally expected for good service
in restaurants, hotels, and taxis. Note that many
restaurants will add a service charge automatically.
While it is your personal choice as to whether you
tip - and if you receive poor service there is certainly
no obligation - it is not particularly fair to ignore
this convention on the basis of "we don't do
it at home".
Travel Tips
Touch Rugby competitions are run in summer, with
registrations etc starting in March. Check out the
traveller magazines for details.
Tourist Information
Tours
Tower of London
Tracing
Your Family
Trains
Trafalgar Square is a transport and tourist
hub in central London. A short stroll from Covent
Garden, Leicester Square, and Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar
Square is named after Lord Nelson's famous maritime
victory, and Nelson himself stands atop the 165 foot
column. The National Gallery borders the northern
edge of the square, and numerous bus tours start their
journeys from in front of the gallery. Night buses
also start or travel through the square.
Transport
Travel
Agents
Travellers Pubs - refer Pubs.
Tube
U
Underground - see Tube.
UK Ancestry
United States Embassy is located at 24 Grosvenor
Square W1. Phone 0207 499 9000.
University Accommodation
Upcoming Events
in London.
Useful Phone
Numbers
Useful Websites
Useful Phone
Numbers & Websites
V
Vaccinations are not required to enter the
UK.
VAT (Value Added Tax) of 17.5% is charged on
almost all goods (much like GST in New Zealand and
Australia), and should be included in the marked price.
Non-EU visitors who are staying in Britain less than
three months may claim back VAT, but to do so you
must take your passport with you when shopping, complete
the exemption forms, keep receipts, and hand the appropriate
documentation to customs as you leave.
Venice
Victoria and
Albert Museum
Visas - for Travel
to the UK
Visa
and UK Residency Advice
W
Walking
Weather
Westminster
Abbey
Whisky is the national drink of Scotland, and
has been produced there since the fifteenth century.
Whisky tours can be taken in Scotland, with Johnnie
Walker, Glenfiddich, and Teacher's being amongst the
better known brands.
Wimbledon
Winchester
Windsor
Castle
Working
Work
Permits
Wren, Sir Christopher - see St.
Paul's Cathedral
Y
York
Youth Hostels
Z
Zoo - refer London Zoo.
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