Wigram House 84-99 Ashley Gardens Thirleby Road London SW1P ...

LOCAL INFORMATION
Wigram House is well located to visit the major attractions on offer in this diverse and
interesting city. Buckingham Palace, the official home for the Royal Family, is just
round the corner. Why not take a stroll in the beautiful St James’s park, before visiting
Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. The London Eye, with
spectacular views of London, is just minutes from the hall.
TRANSPORTATION
The London Underground
London’s underground is one of the most comprehensive subway systems in the world. It
covers the whole city, is easy to use and is usually the quickest way to travel. Travelcards
are the most economical way of getting around the city. They can also be used on buses
and some trains and will allow you to travel an unlimited number of times within your
chosen zones daily, weekly or monthly.
The closest Underground station to Wigram House is Victoria Station, on the Victoria,
Circle and District Lines. Victoria also has British Mainline train services that serve
destinations outside of London, and is home to the Gatwick Express.
London Buses
Red buses are one of the sites of the capital and can be used to travel over most parts of
London. It is a slower alternative to the tube, but has more regular stops and more
interesting views. From Victoria Street you can either get on the 11, 24 or 211.
11 Fulham Broadway (for Chelsea FC), Chelsea (King’s Road), Sloane Square, Victoria
(for Buckingham Palace and Westminster Cathedral), Westminster (for Abbey,
Cabinet War Rooms and Houses of Parliament), Whitehall (for Downing Street and
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