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In the summer of 2012, London will welcome millions of people for an unforgettable experience. The eyes of the world will be on London on 27 July 2012 for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games that will run until August 12.
Even if the Olympics is not the reason for your trip to London, there will still be plenty of things for you to experience, there are activities all year round. Its vibrant culture just keeps expanding and developing, and you can feel the buzz as soon as you arrive.
Facts
| Population | 7.5 million |
| Currency | British pounds, £1 = 100 pence |
| Opening hours | Monday-Saturday 9am-5.30pm. Many department stores stay open till 6pm some till 7pm or 8pm on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Larger shops are also open 10am-6pm on Sundays. |
| Website | www.london2012.com www.visitlondon.com www.thisislondon.co.uk |
| Emergency numbers | 999 |
| Tourist information | Britain and London Visitor Centre (BLVC). Address: 1 Lower Regent St, SW1. Opening hours: Mon 9.30am-6pm Tue to Fri 9am-6pm and 10am–4pm Sat & Sun. Jun.-Sep: Mon 9.30am-6.30pm Tue to Fri 9am-6.30pm Sat & Sun 9am-5pm. Tel. +44 20 8846 9000 |
