London, the capital city of England, is a renowned historical city. Some of its most famous landmarks go way back in history such as the Tower of London which is a historic castle that served as a royal residence, armoury, treasury, prison and more before becoming a tourist attraction and open to the public in the present day. Despite being a city steeped in history and tradition, London is constantly evolving through its growth in art, pop culture, architecture, restaurants, and hotels. Every traveller visiting the city will find something interesting to do as the city offers incredible shopping experiences, endless sights, friendly locals, fantastic foods and a vibrant nightlife.

Best time to fly from Bohol to London

England’s temperate climate means rain showers throughout much of the year, although temperatures remain mostly comfortable. April and September are considered the city's peak season as tourist numbers tend to increase significantly. Tourists also tend to visit the city around Christmas time, when the nights are long, but holiday decorations provide extra sparkle. Spring and autumn are considered the best time to visit London as the temperatures are brisk but tolerable, plus a little more breathing room from the crowds. However, tourists visiting the city are always advised to pack an umbrella or raincoat in case of sudden showers.

Main airports available in Bohol and London

Bohol–Panglao International Airport – This airport has replaced Tagbilaran Airport in order to support Bohol's increased passenger traffic due to tourism. It is a new airport in Panglao Island as is dubbed as the first eco-airport in the Philippines and the country’s green gateway. The airport eco features include a photovoltaic power generation system and a filtering system that prevents pollution of the surrounding area through drainage during construction. This airport serves as the gateway to Tagbilaran and the rest of mainland Bohol for both domestic and international air travellers. It is also located less than an hour's flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which is a gateway to the Central Philippines for international tourists.

Heathrow Airport – Heathrow Airport is the main airport in England and the second busiest airport in the world according to international passenger traffic. It is located 23 kilometres west of central London, near the south end of the London Borough of Hillingdon. Formerly known as London Airport since its opening in 1946 it was then renamed to Heathrow Airport in 1966. It is now considered the main gateway to the United Kingdom. Heathrow Airport has four active terminals, namely the Queen's Terminal or Terminal 2, Oceanic Terminal or Terminal 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Terminal 1 has been ceased operations since 2015. It is the primary hub for British Airways and a base for Virgin Atlantic, while different terminals would serve different airlines from all over the world. In addition to that, it also caters to Philippine Airlines for passenger flights to and from Manila.

Climate pattern in London

London has a temperate oceanic climate in which it is much drier than other global cities while summers are generally warm and can be hot at times, with an average of 31 days above 25 °C annually. July is considered the hottest month, with an average high of 19 °C but temperatures extremes can go up to 38.1 degree Celsius which was last recorded during August 2003. On the other hand, winters are cooler and much more stable with lesser temperature variation. January is the coldest month, with an average low of 7°C but temperature extremes could range from -16.1 degree Celsius which was last recorded during January 1962.

Highlights attractions in London

Tower of London - Officially known as Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, Tower of London is located on the River Thames' north bank in central London. Throughout its life, it has played major roles role in English history, among them including the home of the Royal Mint and the Crown Jewels of England as well as a public record office. Apart from being used as a government office, history buffs will also be interested to know that the tower was once used a prison where tales of gruesome torture and death are rampant. 

Westminster Abbey - Located in the City of Westminster, Westminster Abbey or formally known as Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster. The abbey is a Gothic abbey church that has been among the most notable religious buildings in England as well as being the coronation and burial site for 3,300 people, mostly the British monarchs. It is because of this alone. It is sometimes referred to as 'Britain's Valhalla'. For those interested to know more about the church’s 700-year-old history, you can join the tour which takes around one hour and includes a free audio guide. The English-language tour is narrated by the actor Jeremy Irons and audio guides are also available in 11 languages.

Hyde Park - Hyde Park was originally created to satisfy the royals’ passion for hunting. But over the years it became a place where people have pursued many other pleasures. Hyde Park now is a major park in Central London, being the biggest among the four Royal Parks. Established by Henry VIII in 1536, it was opened to the public in 1637 and became popular for May Day parades organized here. Hyde Park is often used as a site of free speech, demonstrations and large-scale rock concerts organized for free. Hyde Park opens from 5:00 am until midnight all year round. It has highly accessible by public transport with a number of busses and tube stops surrounding the park.