Sunday, November 20, 2011

Luton Famous Tourist Attractions


Situated only 30 miles away from London, the capital of United Kingdom, Luton is a vibrant multicultural city. The city of Luton is very famous for its professional league football team and the international airport. For the last 100 years and more, Luton has been one of the most important regional, cultural and economic centers in United Kingdom. Being only half an hour’s drive from London, Luton is connected to London through excellent transport links and steadfast connectivity. The Luton airport taxi services can take you wherever you may like to go in Luton, London or other neighboring areas. For those who want to explore the county and further afield can come to Luton airport and then take Luton airport taxi to visit the preferred destinations. The city of Luton offers all kinds of hotels and restaurants. 

The city of Luton also houses two most fascinating museums - Stockwood Park and Wardown Park Museum. The Stockwood Park is spread across 100 hectares of the area. The medieval garden in Stockwood Park shows herbs and plants grown for medicinal, cookery and dyeing purposes. The park also houses the 16th century garden which is laid out in knots - a typical feature of the Elizabeth garden. The knots were specifically planted out to contrast the greenery in the garden. Luton taxis are available to ride you to any place in London.

Wardown Park Museum in Luton offers a wide range of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire regimental gallery and Luton Life gallery to the ever changing exhibition galleries. The Wardown Park Museum also holds four temporary exhibitions every year based on different subjects. Apart from these, the museum also holds various events and activities for all ages and interests throughout the year. There are various activities planned that interest almost all age groups. Here, people like coming in families as they can collectively take part in various craft activities, storytelling and other workshops to inspire children’ learning and enjoyment.

The ground floor of the Wardown Park Museum has the lace, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire regimental gallery and a comforting tearoom that serves drink, and snacks. The museum shop on the ground floor also sells souvenirs, local art and history publications and vintage photographs. On the second floor of the Wardown Park Museum gallery there is an extensive collection of photographs that displays the stories of Lutonian and their life over the last 150 years. The gallery is embedded with high tech features, sensory panels and touch screen computers that make it further more interactive for the younger generations to learn and know more about the history and culture on Luton. Taxi services in Luton are available throughout the year at any time to any place not only in London but also entire UK.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Stansted Airport Taxi service: Area Information



Geographically Stansted is a small town in Essex but since it is situated just outside the London, the very famous and sprawling Stansted airport is more of London’s part only. The sprawling huge and fastest growing Stansted airport is world acclaimed for its spacious passenger friendly terminals which are not only well maintained but strategically designed to ensure passenger’s full convenience. Taxi from Stansted is available for any time throughout the year.

Stansted is a major attraction for a number of major European low-cost carriers.  Positioned after Heathrow and Gatwick, the Stansted airport also enjoys the position of being the third-largest airport serving London. The Stansted's runway is also used by private companies such as the Harrods terminal which is located opposite to the main terminal building and handles private jets and some state visits.

While at one end Stansted proudly flaunts is extremely lavish, fully glass façade airport, on the other end the town houses several building architectures aging back to 400 years. Here United Kingdom archaeological department has found clear evidences of civilization exceeding 1400 years. With such rich history, Stansted has more to offer along with the airport. You can take Stansted airport taxi and reach any place in London in not more than 30 minutes. Apart from offering the advantage of being right in the close proximity of London, Stansted itself has a broad range of entertainment attractions to offer.

There is something for everyone, whether you want to enjoy a relaxed evening with friends or family or fancy a good night out on the town. For civilians and tourists, Stansted has a great selection of theatres, cinemas, nightclubs, leisure hubs, theme parks and music venues. In a snap of fingers, a Stansted airport taxi service can take you to any of the desired attractions. Other neighbouring places close to Stansted are Colchester Castle and Holly Trees, Chelmsford Museum and the Museum of Harlow. Not only one but all of these places are worth a visit.

The actual Stansted Mountfitchet town lies on the Hertfordshire border. It has a population of just fewer than 6,000 people. It lies 2 miles away from Stansted Airport, junction 8 of the M11 and 30 miles north of London. There are a couple of comfortable guest houses, a couple of pubs and the very pleasing town of Bishops Stortford only 3 miles away. Standing true to its name that means a “stony place”, the Stansted town was an Iron Age Fort and Roman, Saxon and Viking settlement. It later acquired the suffix Mountfitchet during the Norman invasion as Norman Baron got the caste built there, which stands there even today. Taxi to Stansted drives you there without any inconvenience.