Visiting UK

Open House London

Open House London 2012 dates: September 22 – 23, 2012

Open House London takes place every year in September in the UK capital.

Billed as London’s “greatest architectural showcase”, Open House London features buildings that are normally closed to the public that open their doors for two days free of charge.

Over 700 buildings throughout London are on show over the weekend of the Open House, allowing visitors to see the interiors of spaces normally hidden in the capital.

Walks, talks, and even cycle tours are all part of the celebration of Open House London. There are also competitions for the best architectural photographs.

Every year Open House London features a different set of buildings. Most of them are open to all who come, while a few are only open to those that sign up in advance.

Make sure to check the official Open House London Guide in advance to make sure the buildings you want to see are open.

York boat trips

A great way to see the city of York England is to take a boat tour along the River Ouse.

York boat tours are operated by YorkBoat. Boat tours run daily from early February through late November. Visitors can board a York boat tour at either King’s Staith landing or Lendal Bridge landing.

Each boat tour lasts for 45 minutes, and the captain gives a running commentary throughout the cruise. During the boat tour passengers will see some of the top sights in York, including York Minster, the city walls, Cliffords Tower, the Guildhall, and the famous bridges of York.

Tickets for York boat tours cost £7.50 for adults, £3.50 for children ages 5-15. York boat tour discounts are available for seniors and families. Children under 5 ride free on York boat tours.

York colorful bus

If you are planning on visiting York, a great way to see the city is on a York bus tour.

York City Sightseeing buses run throughout the city of York on a 55 minute bus tour of York’s highlights.

York bus tours run every 20 – 30 minutes from Monday to Friday and every 12 minutes on Saturday and Sunday.

Highlights of a York bus tour include York Minster, York castle and Cliffords Tower, the York city walls, and other famous monuments in York, England.

The cost of a York bus tour with City Sightseeing tours is £10.00 for adults (+1 Child Free) and £4.00 for children 5-15 years old.

There are City Sightseeing discounts available for seniors, students, and families.

Tickets for York bus tours can be purchased in advance online or upon boarding the bus. Tickets are valid for 24 hours.