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Post by Hedonista on Dec 21, 2009 12:16:44 GMT 2
It all depends on what you like Gobz, is this to be your first visit?
Anyway, first off on the shopping front (even if just for looking) I would say you can not miss Harrods and Selfidges, a walk down Bond Street, Oxford street etc. And then Portobello Market (Notting Hill) if you have time.
The Natural History Museum is a must and then for art you are too spoiled for choice - just follow your guide book.
Otherwise take in a good West End show, do a cruise on the Thames, London Eye etc etc.
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Post by Big Iain on Dec 21, 2009 13:29:32 GMT 2
Only do the London Eye if you book ahead and reserve a time to go on it.
def do a trip on one of the Thames Clippers to see the houses of parliament from the water. Covent garden is a nive area to spend an hour or so and also have lunch.
Are you a first timer? Will you be on your own or with some one?
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Post by Hedonista on Dec 21, 2009 14:54:53 GMT 2
On the food front, if i had to recommend one restaurant it would be Yaua Tcha in Soho. If you like Chinese and especially Dim Sum this is a must. It has a Michelin star but is not too expensive and the Dim Sum is some of the best you will eat anywhere. www.urbanpath.com/london/chinese/yauatcha.htm |
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Post by Big Iain on Dec 21, 2009 15:40:59 GMT 2
hmmmm. harrods is worth a look for sure. It was one of the first things that I wanted to see on my first London trip. Hamleys too, I guess?
Give me some time to think about what else is in that part of the city. Just up the road from there is The V&A museum which is one of the most beautiful buildings in London to look at from the outside.
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Post by goldie on Dec 21, 2009 21:14:27 GMT 2
Dom't bother with the topless bus tour - especially in winter (brrrr!). If you buy an all-day ticket and take the No.11 bus you'll see almost everything that bus takes in.I'll send you a list before you arrive, then you can get on and off it as you choose.
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Post by Voy on Dec 24, 2009 1:06:20 GMT 2
it;'s funny, I disagree - I think the bus - stay downstairs and stay warm - is a really good thing to do first - If you haven't been there before it gives you an idea of how things related to each other in terms of space etc.. and for stuff like Buckingham Palace, unless you really really want to see the g uards, you just cruise on by and that's that one checked off!
If you do the Covent Garden thing for lunch, I would recommend Traf. Sq. - and the Nat'l Portriat Gallery, and St Martin's in the Fields - all in a nice little easily walkable area.
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Post by missalaska on Dec 24, 2009 12:37:29 GMT 2
I wouldn't do the topless bus either.
I agree with Covent Garden, Neals Yard etc.
I would recommend the Tower of London, but I don't know if I'll be able to get you in for free as my friend on security there now works nights - let me ask him though if you are interested.
For art the Tate Modern/ South Bank area.
What days are you there?
If you have a clear day hop on the C2 bus from Oxford Circus to Parliament Hill Fields (last stop) and walk up the hill for a great view of London from Hampstead Heath. (You'll also get off the bus right across the street from my old flat)
Whereabouts do your friends that you will be staying with live?
I just wouldn't bother with Harrods or Hamleys but shops don't appeal to me much
Oh eff this is all making me miss London so much. I'm beginning to wonder why I traded Dartmouth Park for Fish Hoek.
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Post by suzanneschuelke on Dec 30, 2009 2:26:05 GMT 2
I'm not a Londoner - but the Tower of London is my very favorite place in London. There are very few places in the world where the history comes through so strongly and I just walk around and seep it in.
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Post by missalaska on Jan 5, 2010 14:58:17 GMT 2
suzanne - my friend who works there married a Yeoman's daughter who lived at the Tower for a time.
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Post by missalaska on Jan 5, 2010 15:06:24 GMT 2
Ok cool, that you sorted then, nice.
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