Places to see in London

[Deirdre]

Going to London in a few days for a holiday. Most people on this forum are British so thought I'd ask for any recommendations of places to go? All I have so far is the Eye and Madam Tussauds.
Thanks :)

[Will.]

My house

[arista]

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The Shard has a great view
2 separate lifts to get up there.


Thats my Photo
from the outside Top

[Deirdre]

that does look great!

[Deirdre]

I think the weather will be cloudy next week so would it pointless booking it?

[LaLaLand]

I'd def recommend the Sea Life Centre/Aquarium (next to the Eye). I was a bit half-assed about going there but it's brilliant. The Giant Turtles and the sharks >>>

Also Buckingham Palace (obv), Houses of Parliament and Piccadilly Circus at night. Camden Market is great too if you like little nik naks!

[Jamie89]

Highly recommend the Tate Modern. And Soho for nightlife.

I think the weather will be cloudy next week so would it pointless booking it?

You can't really rely on the weather even if says it'll be nice, it might change. I'd just come expecting the worse and if you get sunshine then bonus :laugh:

[Jamie89]

oh wait you meant the shard thing... never mind

[caprimint]

There are soooo many amazing places it's unreal.

It all depends on what your interests are so I'll name some places I've been to that I've enjoyed:
- London eye
- Shard
- London zoo
- Sea life aquarium
- Hackney Wick/Central (awesome graffiti and shopping area)
- Shoreditch/Brick Lane
- British museum
- Tate Modern
- Camden (markets)
- Westminster Abbey
- Buckingham Palace
- Big Ben
- Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens
- Cable cars (Greenwich/Royal Victoria)

[arista]

I think the weather will be cloudy next week so would it pointless booking it?

Yes the Weather matters
so maybe just go there in person
if the weather gets good
to say you did not book as unsure
on the clouds etc.

[Deirdre]

thanks, this is a great help. Can we book a lot of these things on the day?

[Cherie]

St Paul's area in the City has lots of iconic buildings, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court, Theatre district, Olympic Park, Westfield For a Shopping or Oxford Street, Chinatown, Carnby Street, depends what you like doing really, get yourself a Berlitz guide book they are brilliant for City breaks

[Cherie]

The City Bus tours where you hop on and off and include a river trip are good value as well, they start near Marble Arch

Also Tower of London, and Tower Bridge walk along by the river as it gets dark is lovely

[Jack_]

Most of the good places have been named, I'd definitely say Leicester Square, the Olympic Park, Houses of Parliament (you can even pay for a tour if that's your kind of thing, I found it interesting), Hyde Park are all worth a visit

If you're really into TV you could always head to New Broadcasting House (the BBC) and pop into the Media Cafe, you can look out onto the newsroom and it's pretty cool :laugh:

[caprimint]

thanks, this is a great help. Can we book a lot of these things on the day?
Mostly yeah, you'll probably just get better offers/less waiting time potentially if you book in advance.

[Cherie]

thanks, this is a great help. Can we book a lot of these things on the day?

Most stuff you can roll up be prepared tfor a long queue for MadMe Tussauds though

[reece(:]

Camden!!! Trafalgar Square and Oxford St :clap1:

[Deirdre]

Camden!!! Trafalgar Square and Oxford St :clap1:

we're staying in Camden :)
we have about 3 days so hoping we'll fit a lot in

[y.winter]

The Sky Garden (if the weather is good) - 360 deg view on the city and free when pre-booking (unlike the shard). I loved it.
Covent Garden
The south bank (the city hall is my personal favourite area) basically from the Tower all the way to Tate - a wonderful path to walk
Kew Gardens - not in the centre but I fell in love with this place last June
Borough Market
And the usual places - Westminister, The Palace and co

[reece(:]

we're staying in Camden :)
we have about 3 days so hoping we'll fit a lot in
Ooh lucky! There's a cute little shopping centre nearby called The Brunswick which is worth a checkout too

[King Gizzard]

Camden!!! :


That

[caprimint]

Buses are a really good way to explore the city as well (get on a double decker at the front), plus they're super cheap (£1.50 for a journey). Make sure you've got an oyster card or contactless card if you're doing that or making tube journeys etc.

[Deirdre]

Buses are a really good way to explore the city as well (get on a double decker at the front), plus they're super cheap (£1.50 for a journey). Make sure you've got an oyster card or contactless card if you're doing that or making tube journeys etc.

was wondering this. we'll be using the tube a lot i think so can we get a weekend pass or something and where do we get it?
amsterdam had one for like 20 euro

[caprimint]

was wondering this. we'll be using the tube a lot i think so can we get a weekend pass or something and where do we get it?
amsterdam had one for like 20 euro
It depends how much you'll be using it and which zones you'll be travelling in (have a look at the tube map if you're unsure about this). This link might be helpful: https://tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/ways-to-pay/travelcards

You can deposit oyster cards in some of the lycamobile off-licence shops around London and then get your money back at the end of your stay. You can also buy them at most underground stations.

[Jason.]

Everybody's mentioned the main attractions and landmarks. I'd also say St Paul's Cathedral and The Gherkin. Covent Garden and Leicester Square are lovely. A lot of nice restuarants and little markets there. The latter, in particular is very nice at night.

[Niamh.]

The London Dungeons are my favourite attraction in London

[Cherie]

Duck tours are fun you get about half an hour driving around the major sites then the bus converts to a boat and you go on to the river, leaves from just behind the Eye

[Deirdre]

Duck tours are fun you get about half an hour driving around the major sites then the bus converts to a boat and you go on to the river, leaves from just behind the Eye

that sounds good thanks. Did a canal cruise in Amsterdam and loved it

[Braden]

I personally have such love for Trafalgar Square. It really feels as if you're at the centre of everything, especially when it's chaotic.

I frequently visit London quite a bit, and never really get bored (though I do tend to visit the same places over and over :p). I really hope to move there if job prospects are achieved. Also, where I visit depends on my mood, like, I visited Harrods and Selfridges near Chirstmas and it was fantastic (though it would be fantastic regardless), it really go tme in the spirit.

Liverpool Street is a nice area that isn't mentioned as a destination hotspot so much. Old Spitalfields Market was impressive when I went for my birthday.

[King Gizzard]

Duck tours are fun you get about half an hour driving around the major sites then the bus converts to a boat and you go on to the river, leaves from just behind the Eye

Do you see ducks

[Will.]

Hampsted is really nice, I live close so I am there all the time.

There's loads of lovely shops and it's really pretty.

[Will.]

The London Dungeons are my favourite attraction in London

Mess I was taken there when I was like 5, I had a mental breakdown.

It was traumatising.

[armand.kay]

Lewisham McDonalds where Charly uchea use to chill

[Jason.]

Lewisham McDonalds where Charly uchea use to chill

:joker:

[Vanessa]

If you have time you should see the British Museum. It really is amazing. The Tower of London is so much fun to visit . They have actor dressed in costumes to fight battles! Lol was hilarious 😆 My favourite part is Leicester square. They do movie premieres all the time. Saw Tom Cruise there with Katie Holmes. Never seen the square so crowded. It was madness!

[Vanessa]

The London Dungeons are my favourite attraction in London

It's brilliant, I love it. I haven't been to the Harry potter tour yet, but will take my nephew there soon.

[Beso]

Do the thames riverside walk, its heaped in history from start to finish..loads of refreshment holes along the way to keep you fuelled as you'll need it.

[Deirdre]

Soho's the gay district right? Anything worth a look there?

[Crimson Dynamo]

I think the weather will be cloudy next week so would it pointless booking it?

clouds are up in the sky not on the ground

[Deirdre]

clouds are up in the sky not on the ground
i was asking about the shard

[reece(:]

Soho's the gay district right? Anything worth a look there?
There's a load of cute little cafes and shops there, and it's next to Chinatown. Soho was one of my highlights and captures that London feel

[King Gizzard]

You're bound to see about 4642 celebrities there too

[arista]

You're bound to see about 4642 celebrities there too


Yes Nate
some Drunk , as well

[Crimson Dynamo]

i was asking about the shard

well it would be very unusual for the cloud base to be so low or for it to be foggy

[arista]

Soho is changing fast , though,
there is a Fight back,
but they are losing.

But change in shops or markets happens
all the time
rates go UP



Sign Of The Times

[Deirdre]

You're bound to see about 4642 celebrities there too

omg I hope so

[King Gizzard]

I saw the gogglebox hairdresser the glasses one, could have been better but my brother has seen Paul McCartney and Sam smith

[arista]

The Shard is fantastic

2 separate lifts to get to the top.

[King Gizzard]

Is it not an insane price to get to the top?

[Denver]

Russian Embassy

[Crimson Dynamo]

tbh if i were going to London all the main tourist spots would be EXACTLY where i would be avoiding

crowds

ripped off

waiting


just bloody awful.

[Vanessa]

I love walking along the Thames. It's so beautiful, especially in the evening. And so many restaurants /cafes there.

[caprimint]

tbh if i were going to London all the main tourist spots would be EXACTLY where i would be avoiding

crowds

ripped off

waiting


just bloody awful.
Don't be so miserable :idc:

[arista]

I love walking along the Thames. It's so beautiful, especially in the evening. And so many restaurants /cafes there.

Yes past ITV Studios base
Tall Building Studios.

I was there on Friday

[Beso]

Yes past ITV Studios base
Tall Building Studios.

I was there on Friday


I find the other side better.

[arista]

I find the other side better.


Yes both sides of the River are good
Sand on the river bank in places.

[Cherie]

Can you update us on where you went Deirdre

[Kazanne]

This place is great too
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[Deirdre]

Can you update us on where you went Deirdre

Sure! There was so much to see, so little time so one of the days was raining badly, we went on a yellow bus tour. Really enjoyed it! Saw all the sights on the top of a double decker bus while avoiding the rain. Two hour journey for 35 pound each wasn't bad at all.
Spent an entire day in Camden Markets also, well worth a visit! So quirky and cool.
Also went to She Soho (lesbian bar) and G-A-Y one of the nights, really cool nightlife in Soho and saw Thriller Live on our last night (amazing show).

[Ninastar]

tbh if i were going to London all the main tourist spots would be EXACTLY where i would be avoiding

crowds

ripped off

waiting


just bloody awful.

:suspect::suspect::suspect:

[Cherie]

Sure! There was so much to see, so little time so one of the days was raining badly, we went on a yellow bus tour. Really enjoyed it! Saw all the sights on the top of a double decker bus while avoiding the rain. Two hour journey for 35 pound each wasn't bad at all.
Spent an entire day in Camden Markets also, well worth a visit! So quirky and cool.
Also went to She Soho (lesbian bar) and G-A-Y one of the nights, really cool nightlife in Soho and saw Thriller Live on our last night (amazing show).

Thriller Live is brilliant :love: glad you enjoyed yourself