Visiting UK

Southern’s Electrostar at Wimbledon
Originally uploaded by Juliang’s Pix

Getting from London to Wimbledon is easy, as Wimbledon is located in the southern part of London.

Depending on what part of London you are coming from, taking a train from London to Wimbledon could be your best option. The London overground trains run from north, east, and west London to Wimbledon, and you can use your Oyster Card for to pay for the train.

Getting from central London to Wimbledon is best done on the tube. The District Line runs from London to Wimbledon. Make sure to check the head sign of your train to make sure the final destination is Wimbledon. Otherwise, change at Earl’s Court for a Wimbledon-bound train.

London Eye Gondolas
Originally uploaded by cornfed1975

London is an expensive city. Here are my top 10 ways to save money in London.

10. Walk – London is a very walkable city. Instead of taking public transport or a taxi, get out and walk around!

9. Visit London’s markets – Borough Market and Camden Market are my favorites, but there are many others as well. It’s free to walk around the markets, and the food and other goods are reasonably priced.

8. Get an Oyster Card - If you take the tube, make sure to get an Oyster Card. It will save you a lot of money, not to mention time!

7. Visit London’s parks – London has no shortage of parks and public spaces, almost all of which are beautiful and free to explore.

6. Get a Young Persons Railcard – If you’re under 26 and you plan to take day trips from London, a Young Persons Railcard is well worth buying.

5. Visit London’s free museums – Many of London’s museums are free of charge. Check out the V&A museum, the British Museum, the Tate, and many others.

4. Go to a pub quiz night – Many London pubs hold weekly quiz nights. Buy a pint and your entertainment is free.

3. Bring your student ID – If you are a student, there are hundreds of discounts you can get when you show your student ID card.

2. Get rush tickets – Many London theaters offer discounted rush tickets to shows on the day of the performance.

1. Fly a low-cost airline to get to London – There are many low-cost airlines that fly to London. Some of them even offer free tickets if you book well in advance!

If you’re visiting London and planning to take the tube (officially called the London Underground), you can save money by getting an Oyster Card.

The Oyster Card is available in all tube stations in London for a cost of GBP 3.00. Once you purchase the Oyster Card for the tube, you can add money to it and use it to enter and exit the tube stations in London.

The fare you pay for the tube is much lower when you use an Oyster Card than when you pay for a ticket outright. It’s a great way to save money in London!