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DIRECTIONS TO THE LONDON OFFICE

38 Queen’s Gate

London  SW7 5HR

Tel: 020 7590 7474

Take the underground to Gloucester Road (Piccadilly, Circle or District lines).  Turn left on exiting station.  Queen’s Gate runs parallel to Gloucester Road, one block East (to the right).  Number 38 is towards the northern (far) end, about 10 minutes’ walk from the Underground station.

When you get to number 38, use the external entry phone to call the TM office.

From Heathrow:  Piccadilly line direct to Gloucester Road; or the Heathrow express train to Paddington, then Circle or District line Underground to Gloucester Road.

From Gatwick:  Gatwick Express train to Victoria, then Circle or District line Underground to Gloucester Road.

OPENING TIMES

Shops          09.00/10.00 – 17.30/18.00 Monday-Saturday (very general)

                   Late night Thursday in larger cities

                   Late night Thursday 19.30/20.00 Oxford Street area

                   Harrods open from 1000-2100 Mon-Sat. Sunday 12:00-18:00.

                   Fortnum and Mason 1000-2100 Mon-Sat. Sunday 1200-1800

Banks             Generally09.30-16.30 Monday-Friday. Most open Saturday morning.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

1st Jan. Good Friday. Easter Monday. May Day.  Spring Bank Holiday (usually last Monday in May). August Bank Holiday (usually last Monday in August). Christmas Day. Boxing Day.

In Scotland: 2nd January, not Spring Bank Holiday, 5 August (not Aug Bank Holiday).

U.S. EMBASSY

To report lost passports:

London:  33 Nine Elms Lane, SW11 7US.Tel: 020 7499 9000 ext 2550.  Hours: 0800-1730. Closed Sat/Sun and on British and American holidays.

Edinburgh: 3 Regent Terrace., EH7 5BW. Tel: 0131 556 8315. Hours 0830-1700.  Closed Sat and Sun. 

TELEPHONES

Public phones – coin, 60 pence minimum. Few and Far Between Nowadays.

STAMPS

From post offices, newsagents, supermarkets. Post card to U.S. £1.70

BRITISH CURRENCY 2024

British Currency is currently undergoing a gradual change from Elizabeth II to Charles III. All Elizabeth II coins and notes are legal tender. All notes are polymer. Assist any passenger who may have older paper notes older notes or coins prior to travelling.

PUBLIC TOILETS

Most towns and cities now charge for public toilets anything between 50p to £1 Inform passengers at welcome briefings to have change to hand. Mainline Train Stations in London are offering free toilet facilities. Department stores and chain restaurants can be useful for toilets.