Join Our Team 
Taxi Drivers, Would you like to be part of our Team? Read more here
Beautiful London 
"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."
-Samuel Johnson, 1777
|
Book a London taxi, tour, or treasure hunt online or phone +44 (0)203 00 44 953
For Nicola’s Hen Party, her friends decided that our London Monopoly Taxi Treasure Hunt was just the sort of fun they were looking for.
 
If you are wondering what these ladies are doing in the photos, you’ll just have to try one of our fun-filled Treasure Hunts for yourselves.
 
I just wanted to say that the Monopoly Treasure Hunt was really good fun and something different to do on a Hen weekend. The girls all loved it and were very competative in the end, especially when we passed the other team!! Our drivers really got into the spirit of the hunt. I know from Nicola (The Hen) that she won’t forget the things we made her do! –Kind regards, Kaye
London Monopoly Treasure Hunt
During our London Monopoly Treasure Hunt, you’ll visit areas such as Park Lane, Regent Street, Leicester Square, Coventry Street, Piccadilly, and right through to Old Kent Road. Answer questions, take photos, buy souvenirs, collect free items, and complete tasks to win points. The team with the most points wins!
You can schedule 2 – 3 hours, according to your budget. We recommend 3 hours for maximum fun.
More Treasure Hunts
Our other Taxi Treasure Hunts are:
- Sex and the City Treasure Hunt
- Shopaholic Treasure Hunt
- Fashionista Treasure Hunt
- Taste of London Treasure Hunt
- Pick ‘n’ Mix Treasure Hunt (combine 2-3 of the above themes)
- Customised Treasure Hunt (we design a Treasure Hunt especially for you)
- Design Your Own Treasure Hunt
More Information and Prices
For more information and current prices, please visit our Treasure Hunt page.
—————————————————————————————————–
If you would like to contact us, you can:
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
+44 (0)203 00 44 953
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
Some of this country’s most spectacular parks are in our capital city. You may not associate open green spaces with inner city locations. If you’ve never experienced a London Park, the spring time is a fantastic time to make their acquaintance.
More often than not visitors to London come for the shops, museums and sights but pay little attention to the amazing parks that London has to offer. Residents and locals however are well acquainted and you’ll find plenty to do and see. One of the best things about these beautiful oases is that enjoying them is free!
The most popular parks are the Royal Parks and many of these are clustered around the main sights. St James Park and Green Park border the grounds of Buckingham Palace, and St James Park incorporates The Mall. Covering 58 acres, St. James is fantastic in the spring with plenty of greenery and lakes. The water is home to the obligatory ducks and geese, but Green Park is also home to a more surprising pod of pelicans.
Green Park is a little smaller than St James at 47 acres and tends to be a little more peaceful than its buzzing neighbour with plenty of greenery and mature trees which really come into their own with blossoms and fresh green leaves.
Also in the thick of it are Hyde Park and Kensington Park. Hyde Park is one of London’s most popular parks; with over 4000 trees over 350 acres it encompasses, meadowlands, lakes, horse rides and plenty of opportunities to chill and take it easy. It is also where they hold the annual Proms in the Park and Party in the Park. Its neighbouring Kensington Park is slightly smaller at 275 acres and is more `formal` than Hyde Park. Here you will find avenues of trees, formal flower beds, The Albert Memorial and a statue of Peter Pan as well as the Peter Pan themed Diana Memorial Playground.
Regents Park has been popular with Londoners for around 150 years. The 410 acres incorporates the largest outdoor sports arena in London. Climb Primrose Hill for some spectacular London views or visit nearby London Zoo. The park also boasts an open air theatre and a number of cafes where you can chill out. It’s easy to forget you’re in London here.
At 2500 acres and with a herd of free roaming deer, Richmond Park is by far London’s biggest park and has royal connections that date back to the 13th Century. With its elevated position there are amazing views on clear days where you can see the River Thames and St Paul’s Cathedral. The spring is a great time to discover the park’s woodlands, ponds and flower gardens and the park is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
London is full of parks and open spaces which really come into their own when the sun starts to shine and the weather warms and they are easy to get to on the tube, on foot, or by taxi. On our London Taxi Tours, you can drive down The Mall with Green Park and St. James Park on either side or visit whichever London park takes your fancy.
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
February 2012 has been a busy month so far for our filming crew. The use of London Taxi Cabs in film productions is on the rise. From filming interviews and music videos in the back seat to providing transport around London for models, film crews, and equipment, the iconic London Taxi Cab is a popular and economic choice.
This month so far, we have provided services to
Screen Europa for filming in and around Heathrow Airport and central London
Elle Magazine for interviews and filming for London Fashion Week
Fellow Productions for filming an advert for a new hotel in central London
76 Ltd for filming a documentary for a German TV channel
We can provide London Taxi Cabs and drivers for use in all types of film & production work, TV work, advertising, music videos, and promotional videos, including the safe transport of equipment.
Rates
Please see our Film & Production Work page for our current rates.
All major credit cards accepted, including VISA debit and American Express
Custom Service
Whatever your production requirements, we can provide service on an hourly, daily or weekly rate.
We supply taxis and drivers for both UK and International TV, film, music, theatre, and production companies.
We also have drivers who are comfortable and quite talented at appearing on film.
Let us know your needs and we will do our very best to accommodate you.
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
Book a wedding taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
For Spring Weddings, a Wedding Taxi is a stylish alternative to an expensive limousine. Our Wedding Taxis are smart and comfortable. In addition to the Traditional Black Taxi, we offer the White Classic Fairway Taxi.
Here is what a few of our customers had to say about our Wedding Taxi Service:
“Thank you very much for taking my wife and her family to our wedding in Battersea Park. The service, you, and your driver Danny were all excellent. Best regards”
-Paul
Many thanks for the prompt service, clean cab and really humorous driver. A fantastic service and far better than a boring old Rolls Royce!
-Ian and Sandy
A Spring Wedding is naturally full of colour from the budding trees and flowers all around. There is a fresh and vibrant feel to a Spring Wedding. The promise of new beginnings is in the air.
Spring Weddings reflect the mood of the season with colours in yellows, pinks, and pale greens.
Think tulip bouquets
And floral-embroidered gowns
Daffodils on every table
A cherry blossom wedding cake
And a country garden
And you…arriving in your Spring glory in a smart and stylish Wedding Taxi.
Greet your guests with honey mead and flower cupcakes. And afterwards, dazzle them with a Spring fireworks display! As the evening draws to close, the two of you step into your Wedding Taxi and drive off into the fragrant Spring night and into your new life together.
For more information and prices, visit our Wedding Taxis page.
Book a wedding taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
London is a vibrant city by day, but at night it truly comes alive
By night, London takes on a completely different look, with bright lights and buzzing streets and there are literally hundreds of restaurants, theatres, museums, bars, cafes and clubs, all vying for your business.
Museums
One great option, in which you can combine a sociable night out with a little bit of culture, would be to visit a late-night museum. You will be able to take in an exhibition, visit a new gallery or join a guided tour. There are plenty of museums open late at night, including Sir John Soane`s Museum, which on its monthly late openings is completely lit by candles, giving it a uniquely atmospheric aesthetic appeal. The Science Museum is also open late (until 10pm), once a month and generally on a Wednesday and the National Portrait Gallery is open weekly until 9 p.m.
Cinema
For film lovers, London offers the best in cinemas. All of the latest films are shown in cinemas in every part of London, so you just need to find your nearest cinema. If you are anywhere near the Portobello Road, the Electric has rather luxurious leather armchairs for seating and each one has its own footstool and a table.
Tours
There is no better way to see the nighttime splendor of London than in the comfort of an iconic London Black Taxi. Our London By Night Taxi Tour is, in a word, dazzling. You will be treated to live commentary by your London cabbie, who is a specially trained London tour guide. See the historic London landmarks and learn about the deeds of the great people who shaped English History.
Clubs
Another obvious but great choice is to go late-night clubbing and the options here are vast. There are some clubs which are particularly renowned for playing certain types of music. You can choose what type of music you want to dance the night away to, ranging from indie, house, hard dance and rave, hip hop, pop, retro, freestyle and many more. Also, some of the more famous clubs will have specific DJs or special events at certain times of the year, such as Valentine`s Day. It`s worth keeping your eyes out for these.
Of course, what you choose to do in London at night depends greatly on who is in your group. If you are with children or pensioners, neither would be particularly pleased with a rave at the Star of Bethnal Green, London E2. But you might!
Theatre
However, no matter how old or young your group, everyone loves a good show. If it`s shows you are looking for, London is definitely the place to be, day or night! There are a vast range of them on at all times of the year and some do not require advance booking. Despite this, sometimes a bit of forward planning on these occasions does help and there are plenty of tickets available online. When it comes to choosing the best show or play, Boxoffice have some really great options, including pre-theatre restaurant deals that help you to really make a night of it.
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
If you would like an informed commentary as you tour around London in comfort, there is no one better than a London black cab driver. Equally eloquent on solving the international financial crisis, unemployment and all politics, black cab drivers know every inch of London and how best to avoid the city’s frequent traffic snarl-ups.
Visit all of London`s famous landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the London Eye and from Westminster Abbey to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Not only is your driver a qualified tour guide, but black taxis are comfortable for those who need wheelchair and other disabled access. You will have lots of opportunities to stop and take photos.
Enjoy the trip down the Mall from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square, past the Admiralty Arch. This stretch of central London road is closed to all tourist transport except black cabs.
Try arranging a trip on the London Eye to see London from the world`s highest wheel. A trip in one of the 32 glass capsules takes just 30 minutes. Parking spaces for black cab tours around the Eye and neighbouring County Hall are plentiful so there is no need to worry about walking too far.
Take a black cab for a day out of London to visit 900 years of history at Windsor Castle. You are able to visit the Castle`s state apartments and St. George’s Chapel, finishing off with lunch at one of Windsor`s historic pubs or restaurants. After lunch, drive down from Windsor by the riverside to Runnymede where, in 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta, the document that founded much of English law.
For a fascinating experience of ghoulish London, take a cab to Whitechapel in East London where Jack the Ripper committed his murders. On the way, pass the Old Bailey court that stands alongside the site of Newgate Prison with its debtor`s gate set within the old walls of London.
Hunt for bargains at Brick Lane and Spitalfields Markets before seeing the Olympic site at Stratford. Finish the day at Maritime Greenwich, a World Heritage Site with beautiful riverside buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
For both fun and education, there is no better place than South Kensington in south west London. The Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums are located in a convenient location around Exhibition Road. Take in dinosaurs, inter-galactic travel and Medieval tapestries before stopping off for afternoon tea at Harrods department store.
It is only 100 miles from London to Bath, a city of Georgian beauty in the county of Somerset. The London taxi can take you to see the Roman Baths, Assembly Rooms and the iconic Royal Crescent with plenty of photo opportunities. The return trip takes in Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire and the Neolithic stones at Stonehenge. If you have time, you can even drive into Salisbury and see Britain`s most magnificent cathedral, or drive through Oxford instead and see this ancient city’s Dreaming Spires.
You will be back in London in time to collect Boxoffice tickets for the theatre in the evening. After the theatre, arrange a trip around London at night and see the riverside lit up in glorious splendour.
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
With Valentines Day approaching, nothing says “I Love You” better than a special evening out or even a wedding proposal!
Celebrate in style. Imagine their surprise when an iconic London Taxi arrives to escort your loved one to that romantic rendezvous.
Give us a call, and we’ll help make that all-important date even more special.
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
Britain loves arts & crafts! Celebrate the end of winter. Join up with some friends for an artsy-craftsy day out.
London
Stitch & Craft Show, 15 – 18th March 2012, Olympia, London
Stitch & Craft is the big, big show in London that ushers in the Spring and offers so many new, fresh ideas.
Spend three days in cake heaven exploring the latest ideas, supplies, competitions, demonstrations and workshops from the industry’s experts.
London Quilters Exhibition, 1 – 31 March 2012, Swiss Cottage Library, London, NW8 3HA
Lots of quilts to see, handmade items for sale, and a charity raffle quilt.
Dulwich Craft Fair, 23 June 2012, St Barnabas Church Hall, Dulwich Village, London SE21
Exhibitors from every discipline, from toymakers to glass blowers, from potters to jewellers.
Kent
Set in the grounds of beautiful and historic Penshurst Place, this show brings you the very best in unusual and inspiring crafts such as handmade jewellery, ceramics, wood, glass, textiles, stoneware and much more.
Borough Green Arts & Crafts Cafe, 10th March 2012 and then every 2nd Saturday of the month, Village Hall, Borough Green TN15 8BJ
An Arts & Crafts Club, Fair, Workshop, & Café … all rolled into one ~ with a little Vintage Charm to add some sweetness!
Sevenoaks Quilters present their lovely quilts. Proceeds to the NSPCC.
Essex
Find that unique or unusual gift or addition to your home. Some craft demonstrations are also taking place throughout the day.
May Day Craft Fair, 5 – 7 May 2012, RHS Garden, Rettendon, Chelmsford
A variety of craft displays by approximately 50 Essex Craft Guild members, with many demonstrating or working their craft.
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
Last night, we completed a filming job for Toby Lockerbie Films, as they filmed the newest music video for Rizzle Kicks.
We can’t divulge the details of the filming, except to say that the location used will lend some very funky atmosphere to whatever antics the duo get up to.
Their debut album Stereo Typical is a mixture of pop and hip hop incorporating the fun elements of the old school hip-hop era circa 1988-92. Watch while Rizzle and Sylvester make us a cuppa and walk us through it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JUwt4oabvw
Mama Do The Hump seems to be favoured track on the album. Here’s the official version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxEINSBsbeo
Mama Do the Hump is acquiring a cult following, with Rizzle fans producing their own Mama Do the Hump videos and posting them to You Tube. Here’s a particularly brilliant one done by Sophie and Jess.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmZoxjGHlno
We provide licensed London Black Taxis and drivers for use in all types of production and film work, TV work, photo shoots, advertising, music videos, and promotional videos, including the safe transport of equipment.
For more information and a portfolio of our work, see our Film & Production Work page.
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
Grayson Perry’s “Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman” at the British Museum has been extended until 26 February, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsgfNfXwPs0
In this exhibition, Grayson Perry displays some of his new works alongside objects from the British Museum’s collection that were made by unknown men and women throughout history.
He takes you to an afterlife conjured from his imaginary world, exploring a range of themes connected with notions of craftsmanship and sacred journeys – from shamanism, magic and holy relics to motorbikes, identity and contemporary culture.
Vases covered in witty captions, elaborate tapestries and the centrepiece, a richly decorated cast iron coffin-ship, will be displayed alongside objects from the past two million years of culture and civilisation.
From the first great invention, the hand axe, to a Hello Kitty pilgrim hand-towel, you will discover a reality that is old and new, poetic and factual, and funny as well as grim.
Contact the British Museum to book tickets for the exhibition.
‘This is a memorial to all the anonymous craftsmen that over the centuries have fashioned the manmade wonders of the world… The craftsman’s anonymity I find especially resonant in an age of the celebrity artist.’
–Grayson Perry RA, Turner Prize winner
Book a taxi or contact us on-line or phone +44(0)203 00 44 953
www.london-taxi-cabs.com
|
advertisement
Advertising space available. Place your linked banner here.
We also offer sponsored post advertising. Contact us.
|
