[Strictly Jake]

In August having a few days in London. Actually staying in Kensington but gonna get the underground different places. Anyway one of the days I plan on spending in either Notting Hill, Covent Garden or Kensington itself. Can those who know the areas well tell me which of these places will be the best?

[Cherie]

Covent garden

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

In August having a few days in London. Actually staying in Kensington but gonna get the underground different places. Anyway one of the days I plan on spending in either Notting Hill, Covent Garden or Kensington itself. Can those who know the areas well tell me which of these places will be the best?

What do you plan to do.

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by parmnion

What do you plan to do.

Going to three musicals. Visiting madame Tussauds people call it rubbish and a tourist trap but last time I went I liked it. Going on a River Thames afternoon cruise. Going to the tower of London. Having some nice evening meals out drinks etc. Going on the London eye.

I'll be spending two days in London city centre as there's lots we want to see

[bitontheslide]

covent garden is a great starting point. Lots of restaurants/night life and its easy access to lots of tourist sights from there. The other 2 options are a bit further out

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Covent garden

Yep I'm thinking that looks the best. Is there much to see and do there? Was thinking might combine it the morning after we go to Madame tussauds as its easy to get to from there

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

covent garden is a great starting point. Lots of restaurants/night life and its easy access to lots of tourist sights from there

Then Covent garden it is. Is Notting hill worth a visit though or not?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Going to three musicals. Visiting madame Tussauds people call it rubbish and a tourist trap but last time I went I liked it. Going on a River Thames afternoon cruise. Going to the tower of London. Having some nice evening meals out drinks etc. Going on the London eye.

I'll be spending two days in London city centre as there's lots we want to see

The Tower of London is amazing. Very interesting if you like your history.
You should also visit Southbank for some amazing restaurants.

[bitontheslide]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Then Covent garden it is. Is Notting hill worth a visit though or not?

depends. You will see lots of expensive cars, embassies and small cafes, if that takes your fancy

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Going to three musicals. Visiting madame Tussauds people call it rubbish and a tourist trap but last time I went I liked it. Going on a River Thames afternoon cruise. Going to the tower of London. Having some nice evening meals out drinks etc. Going on the London eye.

I'll be spending two days in London city centre as there's lots we want to see

I actually really enjoyed the London Dungeon as well

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I actually really enjoyed the London Dungeon as well

Yes, I loved it. Really need to go again.

[Vanessa]

My favourite part of London is Leicester Square. When I go there I also walk to Covent garden.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Yep I'm thinking that looks the best. Is there much to see and do there? Was thinking might combine it the morning after we go to Madame tussauds as its easy to get to from there

There's also the British Museum and National Gallery. All free.

[bitontheslide]

ive done covent garden blind drunk on more than 1 occasion .... happy memories

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

ive done covent garden blind drunk on more than 1 occasion .... happy memories

Some nice restaurants there and I love the market.

[Cherie]

If you have time to do a bus tour it will take you past Notting Hill if you really want to go, but there is not much to see there tbh

[Vanessa]

Southbank is nice aw well. Always a lot happening there.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

My favourite part of London is Leicester Square. When I go there I also walk to Covent garden.

I worked there for a few years and used to go for lunches all around cov garden

Used to love walking into Lillywhites looking at all the sports stuff

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

My favourite part of London is Leicester Square. When I go there I also walk to Covent garden.

I worked there for a few years and used to go for lunches all around cov garden

Used to love walking into Lillywhites looking at all the sports stuff

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Southbank is nice aw well. Always a lot happening there.

I used to work in a pub just off Southbank, it's a great spot

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

In August having a few days in London. Actually staying in Kensington but gonna get the underground different places. Anyway one of the days I plan on spending in either Notting Hill, Covent Garden or Kensington itself. Can those who know the areas well tell me which of these places will be the best?

Start with Harrods. It's there.

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

depends. You will see lots of expensive cars, embassies and small cafes, if that takes your fancy

Ok I will give that a miss

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I actually really enjoyed the London Dungeon as well

I'd love to go to the dungeon but my wife wont come in with me so don't think I will be doing that

[Vanessa]

There is so much to see in London.
It's a really fascinating place.

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

There's also the British Museum and National Gallery. All free.

I did think about the museums however I'm not one for reading about history so I think I'd get bored