United Kingdom travel resources
London's museums, Edinburgh's old town, the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Best time to visit
- May–Sep Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 999 or 112
- Plug types
- G
- Drives on
- Left
- Government travel advice
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Travel Tips
- In London, tap a contactless card or phone on buses and the Underground; daily fares are capped.
- Advance train tickets are much cheaper than buying on the day for long journeys.
- Many major museums, including the British Museum, are free to enter.
- Weather changes fast, especially in Scotland and the Lake District. Pack a waterproof layer.
- Look right first when crossing the road; traffic drives on the left.
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