Trip to London in March, what to do?
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Heading to London in March with the wife for our 10th anniversary, a long weekend without the kids. the issue lies that I havent been in about 20years, same with the wife.
Obviously I'd like to do something 'special', I've got the hotel (Amba Charing Cross) sorted along with flights from Aberdeen, but kind of stumped as there is almost too much choice. so far I have;
Theatre
Imperial War museum
and that's it.
So i am handing it over to local PHers for some hidden gems, something that will really impress the missus. i'm after a great meal or 2, and 3 1/2 days of awesome.
We don't mind walking about, we like a good curry.
Help.
Obviously I'd like to do something 'special', I've got the hotel (Amba Charing Cross) sorted along with flights from Aberdeen, but kind of stumped as there is almost too much choice. so far I have;
Theatre
Imperial War museum
and that's it.
So i am handing it over to local PHers for some hidden gems, something that will really impress the missus. i'm after a great meal or 2, and 3 1/2 days of awesome.
We don't mind walking about, we like a good curry.
Help.
ashleyman said:
Thanks Ashleythat's dinner #1 sorted, exactly what i am after.
Captain Benzo said:
ashleyman said:
Thanks Ashleythat's dinner #1 sorted, exactly what i am after.
Edited by ashleyman on Thursday 30th November 11:10
Thankyou4calling said:
Skygarden is a good call. Make sure to book.
Organised London walks are fun. All sorts available, every day and cost £10.
What are your interests?
I'm a country bumpkin, so i'm out of my depth in a city. Museums, looking at stuff. anything active would be good. not afraid of getting my feet wet or hands dirty. I quite fancy the Jack the RIpper walk through whitechapel.Organised London walks are fun. All sorts available, every day and cost £10.
What are your interests?
Not shopping.
Museums.
South Kensington is the place. Science Museum has a lot of hands on stuff and the Natural History is right next door.
The Jack the Ripper walk is excellent, do the night one that finishes in Spitalfields then you can walk to Shoreditch for some Streetfood.
http://www.walks.com/our-walks/saturday-walks#jack...
Camden is lively on a Sunday morning and an eye opener if you are from the country.
Your hotel is well located for the Theatre and eating at every level but make sure to book in advance.
South Kensington is the place. Science Museum has a lot of hands on stuff and the Natural History is right next door.
The Jack the Ripper walk is excellent, do the night one that finishes in Spitalfields then you can walk to Shoreditch for some Streetfood.
http://www.walks.com/our-walks/saturday-walks#jack...
Camden is lively on a Sunday morning and an eye opener if you are from the country.
Your hotel is well located for the Theatre and eating at every level but make sure to book in advance.
Edited by Thankyou4calling on Thursday 30th November 11:36
I'd suggest the London Eye, lovely views from the top and assuming the weather isn't too bad in March you will be able to see something.
https://www.londoneye.com/tickets-and-prices/
https://www.londoneye.com/tickets-and-prices/
Thankyou4calling said:
Museums.
South Kensington is the place. Science Museum has a lot of hands on stuff and the Natural History is right next door.
The Jack the Ripper walk is excellent, do the night one that finishes in Spitalfields then you can walk to Shoreditch for some Streetfood.
http://www.walks.com/our-walks/saturday-walks#jack...
Camden is lively on a Sunday morning and an eye opener if you are from the country.
Your hotel is well located for the Theatre and eating at every level but make sure to book in advance.
That's spot on, TY4C, thanks for that.South Kensington is the place. Science Museum has a lot of hands on stuff and the Natural History is right next door.
The Jack the Ripper walk is excellent, do the night one that finishes in Spitalfields then you can walk to Shoreditch for some Streetfood.
http://www.walks.com/our-walks/saturday-walks#jack...
Camden is lively on a Sunday morning and an eye opener if you are from the country.
Your hotel is well located for the Theatre and eating at every level but make sure to book in advance.
Edited by Thankyou4calling on Thursday 30th November 11:36
Captain Benzo said:
anything active would be good.
Walk over the o2?https://www.theo2.co.uk/do-more-at-the-o2/up-at-th...
Not a Londoner, but reasonably regular visitor - from Aberdeen...
Aside from the usual spots in the West End, Soho and so on, the City and East End are good. Spitalfields and surrounding area is great, and a bit different from other shopping areas. The markets are good to wander round, and there are loads of restaurants and pubs in the area. Brick Lane is not far away either, and again a little different (certainly compared to Union Street). Greenwich is interesting too - take the river bus down the Thames and get a different view.
Aside from the usual spots in the West End, Soho and so on, the City and East End are good. Spitalfields and surrounding area is great, and a bit different from other shopping areas. The markets are good to wander round, and there are loads of restaurants and pubs in the area. Brick Lane is not far away either, and again a little different (certainly compared to Union Street). Greenwich is interesting too - take the river bus down the Thames and get a different view.
Gary29 said:
Not a Londoner either but we did the skygarden at the Shard in March this year, was amazing, book a dusk slot and watch the sun go down, London looks amazing at night once it's dark.
The Sky Garden is in the Walkie Talkie. 
P.S. Do you know what the French is for walkie talkie?
Talkie walkie...
You're in a well placed central area, loads of stuff to do right on your doorstep. Sky gardens is a must as it's free and you can judge distances to other attractions. Most of the obvious tourist attractions are within walking distance. If you like your war history then you've got HMS Belfast beside Tower Bridge and the Cabinet war rooms in Horse Guards Parade. Bit further away are the Museums, Science museum is particularly good. London Dungeon and Madame Tussauds and the Planetarium are other popular attractions. If you fancy something more oddball you can walk the roof of the O2 Arena. It really depends upon your interests but always something to see and do.
Covent Garden, 5 min walk from hotel, shops, market, street entertainment, bars and restaurants
Tower Bridge tour
Borough market - not far from war museum
Silver vaults
Walk through hyde park
Little venice to camden lock boat trip
Wimbledon tour
Fortnum & Mason/Harrods
All depends on how much time you have and what you are interested in most?
Tower Bridge tour
Borough market - not far from war museum
Silver vaults
Walk through hyde park
Little venice to camden lock boat trip
Wimbledon tour
Fortnum & Mason/Harrods
All depends on how much time you have and what you are interested in most?
Your Dad said:
Tower Bridge - take a walk across the glass floor, see if you can time the visit so you're up there during a bridge lift.
We did this last year and for the low price we’re really impressed with the visit. Far more to see than just a bridge. The sky garden is also good we timed it for sunset when we went, although it was expensive for drinks but I considered that the entrance fee added in (Goodwood Ale £8 a bottle)
Another vote for the Sky Garden. We went this March for the weekend and booked that for just before sunset on the Saturday night. Our daughter loved it, but yes drinks were expensive (£18 for a bottle of beer, a G&T and a smoothie).
Other than that, we just did all the tourist sites and had a lunchtime pint at the Charles Dickens at St Katherines Dock.
Other than that, we just did all the tourist sites and had a lunchtime pint at the Charles Dickens at St Katherines Dock.
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