Discover fascinating facts about one of the world's greatest cities
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times.
London is one of the world's most visited cities, attracting millions of tourists each year with its diverse attractions, rich history, and vibrant culture. From the historic Tower of London to the modern Shard, the city seamlessly blends the old with the new.
As your premier airport transfer service, Executive Airports is proud to help visitors and residents navigate this magnificent city. Whether you're arriving at Heathrow, Gatwick, or any of London's airports, we ensure your journey begins and ends with comfort and style.
Fascinating tidbits about the city we love to serve
London was founded by the Romans around AD 43 and was originally called Londinium. The city has been continuously inhabited for nearly 2,000 years.
The London Underground, known as "The Tube," is the world's oldest underground railway. It opened in 1863 and now has 270 stations across 11 lines.
Over 300 languages are spoken in London, making it one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world. More than 37% of London's population was born outside the UK.
London is home to six royal palaces: Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, St. James's Palace, Clarence House, Hampton Court Palace, and the Tower of London.
The Thames flows through London for 346km. There are 35 bridges crossing the river within Greater London, with Tower Bridge being the most iconic.
Despite its rainy reputation, London actually receives less annual rainfall than Rome, Miami, or Sydney. The city averages only about 600mm of rain per year.
London's West End is one of the world's busiest theatre districts. There are 40 theatres in the West End alone, with over 15 million tickets sold annually.
London has eight Royal Parks covering nearly 5,000 acres. Hyde Park alone is larger than the entire principality of Monaco.
Big Ben is actually the nickname for the Great Bell inside the Elizabeth Tower. The bell weighs 13.5 tonnes and the clock has been ticking since 1859.
London has over 170 museums, and many are free to enter. The British Museum alone houses over 8 million objects spanning human history.
London's iconic black cab drivers must pass "The Knowledge" - a rigorous test requiring memorisation of 25,000 streets and 20,000 landmarks within 6 miles of Charing Cross.
The City of London (the Square Mile) is technically a separate city with its own mayor and police force. It has a resident population of just 8,000 but 500,000 workers commute daily.
We provide transfers to and from all London area airports
UK's busiest airport, 14 miles west of Central London
UK's second busiest, 30 miles south of London
Major hub for low-cost airlines, 42 miles northeast
Popular for budget flights, 35 miles north
Closest to Central London, in Docklands
Essex coastal airport, 42 miles east
Let Executive Airports be your trusted transfer partner as you discover this magnificent city.