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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    58km (36 miles) NW of Oxford; 19km (12 miles) S of Stratford-upon-Avon; 150km (93 miles) NW of London The wool merchants have long departed, but the architectural legacy of honey-colored stone cottages -- financed by their fleecy "white go... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Getting There -- Trains depart from London's Paddington Station for Moreton-in-Marsh, a 1 1/2- to 2-hour trip. For schedules and information, call tel. 0845/748-4950 or visit www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk. A bus operated by Castleway's travels... Continue reading »

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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    The British capital is alive and well and culturally more vibrant than it has been in years. The sounds of Brit-pop and techno pour out of Victorian pubs, experimental theater is popping up on stages built for Shakespeare's plays, upstart... Continue reading »

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    Frommer's favorite experiences

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Watching the Sunset at Waterloo Bridge: This is the ideal place for watching the sun set over Westminster. You can see the last rays of light bounce off the dome of St. Paul's and the spires in the East End. Enjoying a Traditional Afternoo... Continue reading »

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    Best dining bets

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    St. John, 26 St. John St., EC1 (tel. 020/7251-0848): In a former smokehouse north of Smithfield Market, this is London's major venue for serious carnivores. Chef Fergus Henderson is England's biggest devotee of offal cuisine -- meaning "nose-... Continue reading »

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    Best hotel bets

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Best in the East End: The first luxury hotel to be built in Holborn, Renaissance London Chancery Court, 252 High Holborn, WC1 (tel. 800/468-3571 or 020/7829-9888), opened in 2001 and became an instant hit. A 1914 landmark building has been st... Continue reading »

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    The best luxury hotels

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    Covent Garden Hotel, 10 Monmouth St., WC2 (tel. 800/553-6674 in the U.S. and Canada, or 020/7806-1000; www.firmdale.com): Once a hospital, this deluxe citadel of fine living is one of London's most charming boutique hotels, lying in one of th... Continue reading »

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    The best mid-range hotels

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    Windermere Hotel, 142-144 Warwick Way, SW1 (tel. 020/7834-5163; www.windermere-hotel.co.uk): Near Victoria Station, this award-winning small hotel, in a converted Victorian building from 1857, is imbued with English character and comfort. Roo... Continue reading »

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    The best museums

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1 (tel. 020/7323-8299; www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk): When Sir Hans Sloane died in 1753, he bequeathed to England his vast collection of art and antiquities. This formed the nucleus of a huge collection t... Continue reading »

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    The best activities for families

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Sightseeing: London is filled with attractions that appeal to young and old -- take Madame Tussaud's wax museum, that all-time favorite. There's more: everything from London's Transport Museum to the National Army Museum and, of course, the N... Continue reading »

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    The best ways to save money

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Visit Museums: London's greatest museums are now free. The world-class treasure troves where you can now roam without charge include the British Museum, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Natural History M... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    This section tackles the how-to's of your trip to London -- tips for getting your trip together and getting on the road, whether you're a frequent traveler or a first-timer. Destination: London -- Pre-Departure Checklist Did you pack yo... Continue reading »

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