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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 10 MIN

Bank Holiday, Carnival, and the Cost of a Pint

from United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes · host Oliver Hughes

Oliver navigates a bank holiday in London, dealing with the Piccadilly line shutdown and testing the rail network, while soaking up the Notting Hill Carnival and Greenwich. He also crunches the numbers on London's cost of living and shares practical advice for newcomers. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United Kingdom: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United Kingdom guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in London, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Greenwich, Royal Observatory, Borough Market, Notting Hill, Camden, Regent's Canal, Hackney, Sun in Splendour pub. Covered: London transport closures, Greenwich visit, Notting Hill Carnival, cost of living, practical paperwork, Camden Fringe. Chapters:00:00 Greenwich01:24 Royal Observatory02:44 Notting Hill04:17 Camden05:23 Quiet room07:11 City morning09:14 Hackney A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #London #NottingHillCarnival #Greenwich #BoroughMarket #CamdenFringe #LondonCostOfLiving #UKTrip #LondonTravel #ThamesClipper #RegentsCanal #LondonPubs #TransportForLondon #UKVisa #Monzo #LondonSummer #DayTripsFromLondon https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/

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