United Kingdom (UK) Travel Map and Travel Resources
Start with our UK Map if you're planning a trip to England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, or Wales.
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A travel map of the United Kingdom
Our map shows the UK or United Kingdom, which consists of the countries of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
Map of the UK showing Britain, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland © 2010 by James Martin, Licensed to About.
Other Maps of the United Kingdom and Britain
United Kingdom Travel Resources
United Kingdom and Ireland Travel Directory
Edinburgh Scotland Travel Resources
Newcastle upon Tyne Travel Resources
Also on About.com: UK Travel
UK Resources: London
London Picture Gallery 49 annotated pictures of London attrations, with visitor information.
Little Venice - London Pictures
Little Venice - Barge Trips and Walking Tour Links
Also on About.com: London Travel
UK Essentials: Currency
The currency in the UK is the British Pound (£). At the time of writing, the Pound was worth 1.579 Dollars.
UK Essentials: Language
English is spoken. Properly, the natives insist. You may not understand it. For those confused, The American's Guide to speaking British might help.
UK Essentials: Restaurants
The UK offers a variety of local cuisine as well as a wide array of ethnic cuisines from around the world. Chefs are beginning to pay attention to local food traditions rather then looking overseas for the gourmet answer. No longer is "English Food" defined by overcooked vegetables and greasy sausages containing unpronouncable (and to US tastes inedible) parts of animals.
British pubs serve a decent meals at reasonable prices. Try Cornish Pasty or a shepherd's pie if you are looking for the traditional fare.
Pizza is also a bargain food for the traveler. In London, try Indian food or fish-and-chips.
Restaurants are generally open for lunch at around 11-11:30am and 6 or 7pm for dinner. On Sundays expect some restaurants to close early.
To find out more about food, see our British and Irish Food site on About.com
UK Essentials: Tipping
The restaurant tipping situation in the UK is a bit confussed. A gratuity may or may not be added to the bill. Prices may or may not include a service charge. In London, a tip of around 10-15 percent is standard.
Taxi drivers get about 10%, Porters and doormen will accept 1-2 British Pounds for simple service.
See: Tipping in the UK.
UK Essentials: Transportation
Rail Travel in the UK. The UK's rail lines were privatized in the 1990s and are composed of many regional railroad companies. Buying tickets at large railway stations can be confusing if you don't know which line goes where. Train tickets tend to be quite expensive compared to other European countries.
Britrail passes make a lot of sense if you're going from one major UK city to another. See: BritRail Passes for Unlimited UK Train Travel and Cheap UK Touring Options
You'll want to check out British Train Travel Overview - How to Buy Train Tickets and Book TrainTravel
Driving. The British drive on the left side of the road. You'll need to get used to this before you can roar off into the sunset. A good intro to driving in the UK is found in the article UK and Ireland Driving Tips.
Airports. See: UK Airports that Serve Trans-Atlantic Destinations. The largest in England is London Heathrow Airport.
UK Essentials: Weather
The weather in the UK tends to be cooler and wetter than the continental countries, especially in summer. For representative temperatures in various cities in the UK, see UK Travel Weather.
