Finding accommodation | Eat, Drink, and be Merry | For the Tourist in You | Culture-Vultures | Getting Around | Legal London | Hotels | Useful Contacts
FINDING ACCOMMODATION
If you're looking for accommodation in London, there are a few web sites worth checking out.
www.rollonfriday.com
www.gumtree.com
www.rightmove.co.uk
www.primelocation.com
EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY
There are lots of great places to eat and drink in and around the Jones Day London Office. If you are looking for somewhere to relax and have a drink take a look at:
www.beerintheevening.com
www.fancyapint.com
There are also many web sites devoted to sourcing the type of restaurant you want at the price you want. Most advertise any special offers or discounts available. Some of the most popular are:
www.squaremeal.co.uk
www.toptable.co.uk
www.timeout.com/london/restaurants
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FOR THE TOURIST IN YOU
Our London Office is situated in the heart of the 'Square Mile' and there are several tourist attractions within walking distance of the office. If you feel like exploring the area you may want to take a look at:
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
www.timeout.com
- St. Paul's Cathedral and its famous Whispering Gallery are 10 minutes from the office, a short walk up Ludgate Hill. www.stpauls.co.uk
- Guildhall - the home of the City of London Corporation and the centre of City government since the Middle Ages.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/guildhall
- Millennium Bridge – the "wobbly bridge" is a short hop from St. Paul's Cathedral and delivers you to the door of Tate Modern on Bankside.
- The London Eye - situated on the other side of the River Thames, the London Eye is a fantastic way to see London.
www.londoneye.com
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CULTURE-VULTURESFor those interested in culture and the arts there is no shortage of things to do and see in the area:
- Tate Modern/Tate Britain
Tate Modern is the United Kingdom's largest museum of modern art. Situated on Bankside at the Southwark end of the Millennium Bridge, it's a 20 minute walk away from our office. Jones Day hold corporate cards which allow free access to Tate Britain and the member's bar throughout the year.
www.tate.org.uk
- Shakespeare's Globe
Just a hop across Blackfriars Bridge is Shakespeare's Southwark, including the Globe Theatre. The theatre season runs from May to October, with productions of both Shakespeare’s works and the works of new writers.
www.shakespeares-globe.org
- The Barbican Centre
The Barbican Centre houses a concert hall, two theatres, two art galleries, and three cinemas as well a mix of restaurants, bars, and shops.
www.barbican.org.uk
- The Bridewell Theatre
Founded in 1994 in a disused Victorian swimming pool and laundry, the Bridewell offers a year-round programme of music, theatre, and drama in the evening as well as a lunchtime programme of short shows.
www.bridewelltheatre.org
- Museum of London
The Museum of London is a 10 minute walk from our office. It is the world's largest urban history museum and also looks after the largest archaeological archive in Europe.
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
- Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery
Based in Somerset House (a 10 minute walk from the office), the Courtauld Gallery boasts a collection that includes many world-famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.
www.courtauld.ac.uk
- Dr Johnson's House
Just off Fleet Street, is Gough Square and the home of Dr. Samuel Johnson. Dr. Johnson lived in the house from 1748-1759, during which time he compiled the first comprehensive English Dictionary (1755). The house dates from 1700 and boasts many paintings, prints, personal effects, and other exhibits associated with the life of Dr. Johnson.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
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LEGAL LONDON
As you would expect, our London office is situated in the heart of London's legal district and there are several places that you may find of interest;
- The Old Bailey
The country's Central Criminal Court, better known as The Old Bailey, is a 10 minute walk from the office. Oscar Wilde was tried here in 1895 and more recently, Peter Sutcliffe (the Yorkshire Ripper) in 1981. The Court is not a tourist attraction as such, but the public are admitted to watch trials.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/oldbailey
- Royal Courts of Justice
Even if the court is not in session, the building is well worth a visit – the entrance hall alone boasts an Italian mosaic floor, gothic arches, and stained glass windows. There is also an exhibition of legal costumes and regalia as well as numerous paintings and prints with a legal theme.
http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/rcj/rcj.htm
- Inns of Court
In the Middle Ages, the need for trainee lawyers led to the founding of hostels (the Inns of Court) where they could live and study. The Inns operated much like universities, providing students with accommodation and meals as well as tuition. Four Inns remain today, although only Middle Temple is open to the public on a regular basis. The Inns are:
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GETTING AROUNDSome hints and tips on how to get to our London Office and generally find your way around the city;
- Tube
The nearest station to the office is Blackfriars, on the District or Circle Line. Other stations nearby include St. Pauls (Central Line), Chancery Lane (Central Line), and Southwark (Jubilee Line).
- Buses
Services 4, 26, 76, 11, 15, 23, 172 run regularly along Fleet Street. Fetter Lane is the nearest stop to the office.
Service 45 and 100 run over Blackfriars Bridge to New Bridge Street.
- Rail
The nearest station to the office is Blackfriars, with City Thameslink just a little further away.
For more information on bus, tube, DLR, trams, and local rail services, plus fares and how to pay them, visit the Transport for London website or call 020 7222 1234.
www.tfl.gov.uk
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HOTELSIf you are looking for somewhere to stay while visiting London, the capital has a wealth of hotels to suit all needs and budgets.
Local Hotels
Other useful sites when looking for hotels in London are;
www.londonnights.com
www.hotels-london.co.ukwww.laterooms.co.uk
USEFUL CONTACTSFor more information about the City's many attractions and distractions visit at
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/onesqmile, or visit the City Information Centre in St. Paul's Churchyard, T. 020 7332 1456
E-mail
stpauls.informationcentre@cityoflondon.gov.uk
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