London, England
London is the capital of England and one of the most historic and multicultural cities in the world. From double-decker buses and black cabs to iconic landmarks and rainy strolls, London is full of charm, energy, and a royal touch.
Quick City Snapshot
- City Name: London, England
- Local Nickname: “The Big Smoke”
- Population: ~9 million (metro)
- Currency: British Pound (£)
- Language: English
- Famous Landmark: Big Ben / Houses of Parliament
- Time Zone: GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
5 Popular Local Foods
- 🐟 Fish and chips
- 🫖 Afternoon tea with scones
- 🥧 Meat pie
- 🍛 Chicken tikka masala
- 🍫 Flake bar from a corner shop
5 Bucket List Items
- 🎡 Ride the London Eye
- 🏛️ Visit the British Museum (it’s free!)
- 🚇 Take the Tube and “mind the gap”
- 👑 Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- 🌉 Walk across Tower Bridge
Things to Collect
- 🚇 Oyster card (transport pass)
- 🧾 Receipt from a corner shop
- 📮 Postcard with a red phone booth
- 👑 Royal souvenir from Buckingham Palace
- 🗞️ London Evening Standard newspaper
Neighborhood Checklist
- Notting Hill
- Camden
- Shoreditch
- Soho
- Covent Garden
- South Bank
- Kensington
- Greenwich
Printable Activities
Common Phrases
- 👋 Cheers – Used to say thanks or goodbye
- 🙄 Sorry – Used constantly for no reason
- ☕ Fancy a cuppa? – Want some tea?
- 🤷 Can’t be bothered – I don’t feel like it
- 🚶 Mind the gap – Be careful stepping onto the Tube
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