GETTING TO LONDON/THE UK:
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VISAS TO THE UNITED KINGDOM:
If you are a US Citizen (which is most of you reading this) traveling to the UK, you do not need a visa to enter the country.
However…
In 2025, the UK instituted what is called an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA.
The fee is £10 (~$12.50 USD) per person. The authorization lasts for 2 years, and you can enter the UK as many times as you’d like in that time.
!!!IMPORTANT!!!: THE ETA IS MANDATORY FOR ALL VISITORS TO THE UK
APPLYING FOR AN ETA:
Applying for an ETA to enter the UK is done online or through the UK ETA app.
For what it’s worth, the UK government website recommends to use their app, as taking a self portrait is part of the application process.
To apply, click on the link at the bottom of the page that says “Continue application online.”
App Store Links:
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You made it! Welcome to the UK—many biscuits of cups of tea to be had ahead.
Regardless of your port of entry, it is HIGHLY recommended that you use the Passport E-Gates for your quickest entry—you’ll get to skip past talking to a border agent entirely.
Once you’re past Immigration and Customs, go ahead and collect you baggage. We’ll chat through how to leave the airports next.
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HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR):
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
TFL/London Underground
Piccadilly Line(Eastbound to Central London)
Elizabeth Line(To London Paddington, Liverpool Street)
Heathrow Express(To London Paddington)
TAXI:
Take a classic Black Cab(Note: these cannot be pre-booked, please visit the taxi stand at your terminal)
WeKnow (Official Partner with Heathrow)
Addison Lee
CAR/RIDESHARE:
CAR RENTAL:
GATWICK AIRPORT (LGW):
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
Southern Railway (To London Victoria)
Thameslink(To Blackfriars, Farringdon, St. Pancras International)
Great Western Railway (To London Victoria)
Gatwick Express(To London VIctoria)
TAXI:
Airport Cars Gatwick (Official Partner with Gatwick)
Addison Lee
CAR/RIDESHARE:
CAR RENTAL:
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hub by Premier Inn, Westminster Abbey
The Resident, Soho
citizenM, Tower of London
The Hoxton, Holborn
Shangri-La, The Shard, Southwark
THINGS TO REMEMBER IN THE UK:
Like any other country you travel to, it’s always helpful to remember that you are, in fact—a guest. Here are just a few quick tips if it’s your first time visiting:
Stand on the right on escalators, especially in Tube stations
When crossing the street, look to the left. …They don’t have it painted on every road for no reason!
Queuing up is taken seriously – please don’t skip the line!
Public toilets aren’t always free
Contactless payment is used far & wide – You can tap to pay just about anywhere—including the London Underground.
Not everything is open late – many places close by 6–7pm outside the city centre, and the Tube has limited night services.
GETTING TO FARNHAM/ MILLBRIDGE COURT:
DIRECTIONS FROM CENTRAL LONDON
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FROM LONDON WATERLOO (~1.25 hours)
Take a South Western Railway train towards Portsmouth Harbour.
Change at WOKING
(Nonstop, ~25 mins)
From Woking, take a South Western Railway train towards Alton.
Exit at FARNHAM STATION.
(4 stops, ~25 mins)
Just outside of the station, take Bus 19 towards Haslemere.
Get off at Millbridge Court.
(8 stops, ~10 mins)
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FROM LONDON VICTORIA (~1.5 hours)
Take a Southern Railway train towards Ore
Change at CLAPHAM JUNCTION (Nonstop, ~6 mins)
From Clapham Junction, Take a South Western Railway train towards Alton.
Exit at FARNHAM STATION. (7 stops, ~55 mins)
Just outside of the station, take Bus 19 towards Haslemere.
Get off at Millbridge Court. (8 stops, ~10 mins
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HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR):
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
TFL/London Underground
Piccadilly Line(Eastbound to Central London)
Elizabeth Line(To London Paddington, Liverpool Street)
Heathrow Express(To London Paddington)
TAXI:
Take a classic Black Cab(Note: these cannot be pre-booked, please visit the taxi stand at your terminal)
WeKnow (Official Partner with Heathrow)
Addison Lee
CAR/RIDESHARE:
CAR RENTAL:
GATWICK AIRPORT (LGW):
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
Southern Railway (To London Victoria)
Thameslink(To Blackfriars, Farringdon, St. Pancras International)
Great Western Railway (To London Victoria)
Gatwick Express(To London VIctoria)
TAXI:
Airport Cars Gatwick (Official Partner with Gatwick)
Addison Lee
CAR/RIDESHARE:
CAR RENTAL:
PLACES TO STAY IN FARNHAM
We have a held a total of 11 rooms at The Bush Hotel in Farnham, the town right by Millbridge Court. This hotel is convenently located in Farnham town center, next to several pubs and restaurants and Farnham train station.
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Below is a list of the room types we have blocked off. All rates are based on 2 guests per room, and includes breakfast.
For single occupancy rooms, they will reduce the rate by £10.00.
They will charge a £10.00 supplement for extra bed / sofa beds and cots. Please ensure you let The Bush Hotel know of these requests these at the time of booking.
6x Classic Double Rooms - £165.00 per room per night
2x Superior Double / Twin Rooms - £180.00 per room per night
1x Superior Interconnecting Room - £360.00 per night – room suitable for up to 2 adults and 2 children
2x Garden Double / Twin Rooms - £195.00 per night
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All room bookings will need to be made via the reception team. They can be contacted on reception@farnhambush.com
or by calling 01252 715237 (option 0).
Please provide this code when booking:
ESTHER AND TODD WEDDING 010925
At the time of booking, you will be asked for a credit/debit card to guarantee the reservation.
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PLANNING TRAVEL BEYOND THE UK:
It’s been exciting to hear all of the trips that people are taking around the wedding—that’s exactly what we were hoping for!
If you’re journeying beyond the UK, you have a few options:
BY TRAIN:Offers direct services to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussles, & Cologne, with further connections to mainland Europe beyond.
BY (BUDGET) AIRLINES:BY FERRY: