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Having first visited London over 10 years ago I have to confess I was never really that much of a fan – there’s no doubt it’s exciting to be in London – but when for example you come here for work it’s always a rush and too much time looking at the inside of a train or an office. This time, like only a couple of times before, I’m here mainly to dawdle around as a ‘tourist’ for a few days…

Never kid yourself – if you’re going to spend any time in London you’re going to spend money. Just train tickets for example – £33 return fair to Downham Market and £15 for three days worth of tube travel cards…

Your next problem is accommodation – think practical – location (close to tube and the things you want to do) and what services do you want? I want smoking and free wifi. The latter is just sensible because you then have access to any amount of information via the Internet while you’re in London (and lot of hotels charge extra for Internet access – so check).

Talking of free wifi access this is a useful little site if your a road warrior and don’t want to pay for your internet access whilst traipsing about in London. And while we are on the Internet do yourself a favour and check out Wikitravel‘s extensive London pages.

So, having found a good 4 star hotel, with my requirements (via lastminute.com), in the thick of it (easy walking distance to Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross), at a very reasonable £60/night ( the Radisson Edwardian Grafton) and getting checked in by about 1PM I set off…

Photo: Leadenhall Market for Christmas, Gracechurch St, London. Dec 2007.