Day 1 detail — Fri May 7, 2027
Embarkation day
Known for
- Known for: Since 1884, distances east and west have been measured from the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The line is marked in the observatory courtyard.
Weather
⛅ 63° / 46° · 36% rain
- Humidity: 72%
- Sunrise / sunset: 5:21 AM / 8:32 PM
- Moon: Waxing crescent
Good to know
- Some goods cannot be brought into the UK and can be seized, including controlled drugs, offensive weapons, self-defence sprays such as pepper spray, and personal imports of meat and dairy from most non-EU countries. GOV.UK — Banned and restricted goods
Practical notes
- Currency & payments: Pound sterling (GBP). Cards and contactless widely accepted. USD not used day-to-day.
- Tipping: Often 10–12.5% in restaurants if no service charge. Not required for taxis; rounding up is fine.
- Taxis / ride-hailing: Trains, buses, and taxis.
- Time zone: UK Time
- Language: English
Amazon Lockers
Amazon Lockers operate in United Kingdom.
Official contacts
- Health / CDC — review destination vaccines and notices before travel: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/united-kingdom
- U.S. mission — U.S. Embassy London — +44-20-7499-9000 (uk.usembassy.gov)
- Local emergency — Police / Fire / Ambulance 999 (or 112)
- State Dept — Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution — terrorism. https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-kingdom.html