To those who know London well

[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

[Beso]

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]

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

[bots]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[bots]

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 :laugh:

[Niamh.]

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]

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]

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.

[bots]

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

[Vanessa]

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

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.

[Crimson Dynamo]

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

[Crimson Dynamo]

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.]

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]

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]

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

Ok I will give that a miss :joker:

[Strictly Jake]

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]

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

[Niamh.]

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

Ahh how come? Would she be nervous?

[Strictly Jake]

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

I think after a show I'm seeing that turns out is in covent garden. I will prob go drinking after :dance:

[Vanessa]

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

The Tower of London is great. And you get to see the Crown Jewels.

[Strictly Jake]

Ahh how come? Would she be nervous?

Yeah she doesn't like the whole actor trying to make people jump thing. Whereas I love stuff like that I even do the intense mazes and stuff

[Strictly Jake]

The Tower of London is great. And you get to see the Crown Jewels.

Yeah the tower of London looks really good

[Vanessa]

Yeah she doesn't like the whole actor trying to make people jump thing. Whereas I love stuff like that I even do the intense mazes and stuff

I thought it was brilliant. So much fun!

[UserSince2005]

You should visit The Real World: London 1995 house. It’s so iconic.

[Strictly Jake]

Start with Harrods. It's there.

Is Harrods really worth a visit. Hear about it a lot but is it just a more expensive Debenhams??

[Beso]

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

I met bb winner Andy's boyfriend.. he was working in a bar in Covent garden during the Scotland england match..I got battered by 3 grimsby supporters just outside it.

[Vanessa]

Also Oxford Street for some shopping

[Strictly Jake]

Also Oxford Street for some shopping

Yeah I think we will prob do a bit of shopping on the day we are getting the train back home

Does anyone know if the London eye is worth a go?

[Vanessa]

Is Harrods really worth a visit. Hear about it a lot but is it just a more expensive Debenhams??

It's beautiful inside. When I went there was someone singing as well.
Definitely worth a visit.

[Vanessa]

Yeah I think we will prob do a bit of shopping on the day we are getting the train back home

Does anyone know if the London eye is worth a go?

It is, but the queues can be very long.

[Strictly Jake]

Watching Sister Act, Wicked and Tina the musical whilst I'm there. Never seen a musical in London itself only when they have toured. So that's gonna be amazing

[Beso]

Yeah I think we will prob do a bit of shopping on the day we are getting the train back home

Does anyone know if the London eye is worth a go?

London eye is boring...go to shoreditch or kennington and get rat arsed.

[Strictly Jake]

It is, but the queues can be very long.

Hmm. Not sure if I want to spend a lot of time queuing as gonna be limited for time but it seems like something you just should do whilst you are there. So I'll think about that one

[Niamh.]

Yeah she doesn't like the whole actor trying to make people jump thing. Whereas I love stuff like that I even do the intense mazes and stuff

Yeah and there's a kind of amusement park ride thingy in there too, it's great fun

[Vanessa]

Buckingham Palace is near Green Park Station

[Beso]

Watching Sister Act, Wicked and Tina the musical whilst I'm there. Never seen a musical in London itself only when they have toured. So that's gonna be amazing

you will be next to Covent garden when you go to see them.

[Barry.]

M & M store is the way to go for stuff too.

[Vanessa]

Watching Sister Act, Wicked and Tina the musical whilst I'm there. Never seen a musical in London itself only when they have toured. So that's gonna be amazing

I love musicals. I've seen a few. My favourite was the Phantom of the opera

[Strictly Jake]

Yeah and there's a kind of amusement park ride thingy in there too, it's great fun

I'll prob give it a miss this time because I plan on going to the Blackpool one this year anyway

Have to think about what my wife would enjoy. It's our 10th wedding anniversary

[Beso]

Kensington is ok of you liked princess diana

[Vanessa]

I'll prob give it a miss this time because I plan on going to the Blackpool one this year anyway

Have to think about what my wife would enjoy. It's our 10th wedding anniversary

Really want to go to Blackpool. I haven't been there in years

[Strictly Jake]

you will be next to Covent garden when you go to see them.

I know Tina Musical is next to covent garden. But wicked is at the Apollo Victoria and sister act at the eventim Apollo. Are they next to covent garden too?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Is Harrods really worth a visit. Hear about it a lot but is it just a more expensive Debenhams??

dont waste your time in that sh1thole

[Vanessa]

Kensington is ok of you liked princess diana

And Hyde Park is beautiful

[Beso]

I know Tina Musical is next to covent garden. But wicked is at the Apollo Victoria and sister act at the eventim Apollo. Are they next to covent garden too?

No..

[Strictly Jake]

Really want to go to Blackpool. I haven't been there in years

Seen as though I only live like 20 mins from it I don't go as much as I should. Not done the pleasure beach since I was a kid which is mad considering how much I love theme parks and stuff I just don't get the chance nor the money! A lot of Blackpool is a dive though!

[Vanessa]

I know Tina Musical is next to covent garden. But wicked is at the Apollo Victoria and sister act at the eventim Apollo. Are they next to covent garden too?

Covent garden isn't far from Piccadilly. I always walk there.

[Strictly Jake]

dont waste your time in that sh1thole

Thanks LT. That's made it clear for me. I'll give it a miss

[Beso]

You could book an afternoon tea at the Ritz jake...its about 60 quid a head.

[Vanessa]

Seen as though I only live like 20 mins from it I don't go as much as I should. Not done the pleasure beach since I was a kid which is mad considering how much I love theme parks and stuff I just don't get the chance nor the money! A lot of Blackpool is a dive though!

But the beach is nice.

[Strictly Jake]

Id love someone to help me with an itinerary! It's so hard when I don't know where stuff is

[Strictly Jake]

M & M store is the way to go for stuff too.

Is it the m & m as in sweets?

[Vanessa]

Id love someone to help me with an itinerary! It's so hard when I don't know where stuff is

You can get a local map when you get there.
You'll also need a tube map.

[Strictly Jake]

Kensington is ok of you liked princess diana

She seemed like a lovely woman but I was pretty much a toddler when she died. So I'm not overly bothered about visiting there. Don't will and Kate live there though?

[Vanessa]

She seemed like a lovely woman but I was pretty much a toddler when she died. So I'm not overly bothered about visiting there. Don't will and Kate live there though?

There's Hyde Park there.

[Strictly Jake]

You could book an afternoon tea at the Ritz jake...its about 60 quid a head.

Woah. Yeah that's prob a bit too high budget. Having an afternoon tea on the River Thames though. Thought it would be a bit nicer than the open top bus

[Strictly Jake]

There's Hyde Park there.

Is that good for an evening walk? Just trying to work out if I'll get chance

[Beso]

Woah. Yeah that's prob a bit too high budget. Having an afternoon tea on the River Thames though. Thought it would be a bit nicer than the open top bus




Museums it is then:joker:

[Vanessa]

Woah. Yeah that's prob a bit too high budget. Having an afternoon tea on the River Thames though. Thought it would be a bit nicer than the open top bus

Southbank has some nice places to eat by the river.

[Strictly Jake]

Museums it is then:joker:

At the rate I'm saving for the trip. Most likely yeah :joker:

But £120 for an afternoon tea sounds ridiculous

[Vanessa]

Is that good for an evening walk? Just trying to work out if I'll get chance

Not at night. Could be dangerous.
But Leicester Square is brilliant for an evening walk.

[Strictly Jake]

Southbank has some nice places to eat by the river.

Where is it?

[Strictly Jake]

Not at night. Could be dangerous.
But Leicester Square is brilliant for an evening walk.

Ah ok thanks Ness I don't fancy getting mugged :joker: I'll look into that then

[Vanessa]

There are some lovely restaurants in Central London. Something for everyone.

[Vanessa]

Ah ok thanks Ness I don't fancy getting mugged :joker: I'll look into that then

If you go to a park then morning or afternoon is OK.

[bots]

Is Harrods really worth a visit. Hear about it a lot but is it just a more expensive Debenhams??

harrods and Selfridges are on a par price wise ... and Selfridges is Debenhams (or was) it gets very difficult to follow who owns what after a while.

Harrods is ok, it's an experience that you wont get anywhere else. Apart from that there are some seriously expensive properties, the science museum and some parkland in Kensington

[michael21]

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?

Why August??????

[Vanessa]

Where is it?

It's near the London eye

[Vanessa]

harrods and Selfridges are on a par price wise ... and Selfridges is Debenhams (or was) it gets very difficult to follow who owns what after a while.

Harrods is ok, it's an experience that you wont get anywhere else. Apart from that there are some seriously expensive properties, the science museum and some parkland in Kensington
The science museum is brilliant

[Vanessa]

Most of the museums in London are free. So if you have time it's definitely worth going.

[Vanessa]

Hampton Court Palace is also amazing.
A beautiful place.

[Strictly Jake]

Why August??????

That's when our 10 year wedding anniversary is

[Strictly Jake]

Hampton Court Palace is also amazing.
A beautiful place.

Ooh I forgot about that I did think about that especially because my wife loves bridgerton and a lot of it was filmed there

[Vanessa]

I'm going to Italy in August to see some family.

[Strictly Jake]

It's near the London eye

Oh cool

[michael21]

That's when our 10 year wedding anniversary is

Oh that nice enjoy your holiday :cheer2:

[Vanessa]

Ooh I forgot about that I did think about that especially because my wife loves bridgerton and a lot of it was filmed there

Omg she would love it!
If your going to see a major attraction is always better to book in advance.
When I want to go I book online.
It's cheaper as well.

[Vanessa]

The Tower of London was always really busy when I went.
They do recreations of battle in costumes that are really funny. :joker:
And you get to really explore inside.
It's a fascinating place for sure.

[Barry.]

Is it the m & m as in sweets?

Yes, they have big store near the odeon. It’s got everything m&m themed plus sweeties. The kids and you will love it.

[Vanessa]

If you like flowers and plants there's also Kew Gardens.
The place is massive!

[Vanessa]

And don't forget Hamleys

[Crimson Dynamo]

I'm going to Italy in August to see some family.

Boss, Ness has arrived


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[Niamh.]

I'll prob give it a miss this time because I plan on going to the Blackpool one this year anyway

Have to think about what my wife would enjoy. It's our 10th wedding anniversary

Oh lovely, congratulations :love:

[Vanessa]

Yes, they have big store near the odeon. It’s got everything m&m themed plus sweeties. The kids and you will love it.

There's the Lego store as well opposite.

[Alf]

12 Oil Drum Lane, Shepherds Bush.

[Vanessa]

I usually go to Leicester Square when I want to go to the cinema.
That's an independent one that I really like.

[Beso]

https://youtu.be/tKtFBn0QKiA :nono:

But if its august yoh are coming then you may tie in with the notting hill carnival starting the 27th August to 29th.

Then I would recommend notting hill over anything else.

[Alf]

https://youtu.be/tKtFBn0QKiA :nono:

But if its august yoh are coming then you may tie in with the notting hill carnival starting the 27th August to 29th.

Then I would recommend notting hill over anything else.Don't you get stabbings at Notting Hill carnival?

[arista]

Yes Covent Garden
Great Burger Bar there

[bots]

Yes Covent Garden
Great Burger Bar there

fantastic burger bar there, been there, done it

[Alf]

Yes Covent Garden
Great Burger Bar thereYou don't go to London to have a burger. You go for pie and mash and jellied eels.

[Vanessa]

Don't you get stabbings at Notting Hill carnival?

Yes, there can be trouble there.

[Vanessa]

Of course there's also McDonald's :laugh:

[Beso]

Hampstead is a nice place to spend an afternoon walking and eating, and nosing at all the celebs houses.

[Vanessa]

Hampstead is a nice place to spend an afternoon walking and eating, and nosing at all the celebs houses.

Yes. One of my favourite places. Also Richmond park.

[Crimson Dynamo]

The Isabella Plantation in Richmond park is a great romantic place to take your wife jake

go for a picnic

Isabella Plantation is a woodland garden in Richmond Park in south west London.

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[Vanessa]

The Isabella Plantation in Richmond park is a great romantic place to take your wife jake

go for a picnic

Isabella Plantation is a woodland garden in Richmond Park in south west London.

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They have deer as well. It's so beautiful there

[Strictly Jake]

Some lovely ideas everyone thanks

[Vanessa]

Some lovely ideas everyone thanks

How may days are you staying in London?

[Strictly Jake]

How may days are you staying in London?

4 days

[Vanessa]

4 days

Ah, ok. Plenty of time.

[Strictly Jake]

https://youtu.be/tKtFBn0QKiA :nono:

But if its august yoh are coming then you may tie in with the notting hill carnival starting the 27th August to 29th.

Then I would recommend notting hill over anything else.

Sadly it's the start of august we are going so it won't be on

[Dogeatdog]

I’d defo recommend Oxford Street for shopping. I could easily spend all day up there :laugh:.

Green Park is nice and it’s right next to Buckingham Palace too (just make sure you move out the guards way :laugh:)

[Vanessa]

You might be better off booking a hotel in central London.
Easier to visit that way.
And be careful at night time, it can be dangerous.
Always stay in well lit areas.

[Vanessa]

I’d defo recommend Oxford Street for shopping. I could easily spend all day up there :laugh:.

Green Park is nice and it’s right next to Buckingham Palace too (just make sure you move out the guards way :laugh:)

Love the changing of the guard

[Vanessa]

Always be aware of your surroundings.
Central London has pickpockets.
So watch your valuables.

[Strictly Jake]

Always be aware of your surroundings.
Central London has pickpockets.
So watch your valuables.

Fagin and his gang. :shrug:

[Vanessa]

:joker:Fagin and his gang. :shrug:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Youv gotta pick a pocket or two..