Enjoy the Sights and Delights of London

If you're arriving in to the UK capital by air, why not use the time on a Gatwick Airport taxi to sit back, relax and plan your itinerary in this exciting city? With less than 30 miles between the airport and the city, it is easy to see why so many people fly into Gatwick every year with the intention of spending an entertaining weekend in the capital.

If you have something similar planned, here’s how to make it work.

Make sure you book your accommodation in advance

You can get some great deals if you book well in advance and it ensures you won’t face disappointment to discover your chosen hotel is fully booked. A Gatwick Airport taxi can take you right to the door so consider where you might like to stay and plan an itinerary that takes in sights and attractions close by so you can explore on foot.

Plan your itinerary carefully

When you visit London you are literally spoilt for choice for things to do – even on a very short trip. Will you visit a museum or two, perhaps finding out the entire history of the city from its very beginnings, at the Museum of London? Maybe you will book a seat on the London Eye to get a view of the city from an altogether different angle. You might even book tickets for a West End show – there are plenty to choose from.

Whatever you decide, again it might help to plan a little in advance. While you can catch a Gatwick Airport taxi with no hassle, you may not be able to do everything with no prior planning. For example, it is unlikely you could walk up to a West End theatre and see a famous show without getting your tickets in advance.

Leave some room to be spontaneous!

While we spoke about pre-planning and making bookings above, it is also good to leave some time to see what takes your fancy. For example, if the weather is good you can make the most of London’s many parks and green spaces – many of which you might see from the window of your Gatwick Airport taxi as it speeds you towards your accommodation. Even if the weather is bad you have all manner of great attractions to choose from indoors as well, so there is no need for you to suffer the Great British weather!

As you can see, with some planning and ideas in mind before you begin, London is an exciting destination, even if you only have a very short time.

Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for a Gatwick airport taxi, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.