im here, where do i go??

NeonAtron · #1 01-03-2007, 07:51 AM

Hey guys i need a little help. I live in the US and go college and for the holiday break i came down here to London for a month and a half to visit my girlfriend and her family. im really enjoying myself but i dont know where to go. i leave on the 22 of jan. i could look on a travel site, but i want real people to tell me good places to see and not a company. so i need to know.. if you are in london, where are the places you HAVE to go see? places you want to tell everyone you have been?

-Jayson- · #2 01-03-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonAtron

Hey guys i need a little help. I live in the US and go college and for the holiday break i came down here to London for a month and a half to visit my girlfriend and her family. im really enjoying myself but i dont know where to go. i leave on the 22 of jan. i could look on a travel site, but i want real people to tell me good places to see and not a company. so i need to know.. if you are in london, where are the places you HAVE to go see? places you want to tell everyone you have been?

lol this is just way to creepy. . .

fredjacksonsan · #3 01-03-2007, 08:32 AM

Creepy why?

I figure at least 2.2 and Nicole will chime in here pretty quick, and there will be an impromptu AF gathering in London.

00accord44 · #4 01-03-2007, 09:36 AM

i don't think we need nicole and chris corrupting his mind... well at least not chris

Knifeblade · #5 01-03-2007, 10:28 AM

Just start walking, choose a direction and discover as you go.

Damien · #6 01-03-2007, 01:40 PM

they're too busy to get online im sure...

jcsaleen · #7 01-03-2007, 02:08 PM

I'm suprised Jay hasn't chimed in.

Imo ~ If you can go to silverstone raceway or the McLaren tech center... (drewl)

Toksin · #8 01-03-2007, 03:25 PM

4 words.

Circle Line Pub Crawl.

drunken monkey · #9 01-03-2007, 03:41 PM

Silverstone and Mclaren aren't exactly in the middle of London y'know and there's not much to see or do at McLaren (assuming they let you in) and if you've got the cash, Silverstone does have quite a few circuit day events that you can have a go at.

Anyway.....
Your IP tells me you're in Kingston at the moment, right? Are you going to be there for the duration of your stay? Have you gotten yourself an oystercard yet?
It might help to give us an idea what kind of things you like (apart from cars) or anything that interests you. Anything you've heard about that you want to see for real? Examples, the Palaces, London Zoo, Aquarium, Museums (most are free now), Parks etc? I think the London Fair is still open in Hyde Park
If the London theatre shows interest you, have a look on Lastminute.com for some discounted theatre tickets for a nice night out with the missus.
I recommend Stomp as it is amazing and cheap at £10 a head.

The London Dungeon is a bit of a laugh if a bit over-rated and touch overpriced but the walk to the location on the river bank from Embankmant is nice as it takes in the Southbank Centre and if you carry on until St Pauls/Millenium Bridge, you get to see the nice little area by the Design Museum as well and I think the F1 exhibition is still on but you'll have to check that.

St. Pauls Cathedral is a must as there is nothing quite like it and even if you're not a religious person, get yourself in for services on Sunday. You will literally be moved by the sound you get in there.

Westminster is also a tourist must but aim to get there for the early dusk/twilight as that is when it looks its best. Tricky to take photos of but worth it.

Ignore the big ferris wheel....

Slightly off the normal track but along the river, there are some very nice little pubs, especially towards the Greenwich end and then again near the chelsea end of the river. I recall there being a little boat trip that is essentially a pub crawl. I'll see if I can find details about that.

So yeah, what kind of things are you interested in?

fredjacksonsan · #10 01-03-2007, 04:13 PM

Sorry monkey, forgot you were in London also.

Nicole8188 · #11 01-04-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drunken monkey

Ignore the big ferris wheel....

Weird...Chris's parents told me that we had to do it...

Anyway, as a tourist in London, I recommend the V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum) Everything in there is gorgeous, as well as the architecture.

Masonovsky! · #12 01-04-2007, 03:04 PM

BORING!!...j/k....what are you interested in man?

Toksin · #13 01-04-2007, 03:46 PM

That's not a man, man.

Masonovsky! · #14 01-04-2007, 03:54 PM

hey, dude, i was just sayin, bro....

drunken monkey · #15 01-04-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicole8188

Weird...Chris's parents told me that we had to do it...

Anyway, as a tourist in London, I recommend the V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum) Everything in there is gorgeous, as well as the architecture.

well..... I think it's over-rated.
it could just be that:
i) I (and my entire architecture atelier) got on it for free and I just wasn't impressed
ii) queues are not my thing
iii) there are better, albeit non 360 degree views in london that in themselves are nice places. Sure the wheel gives you a unique level of observation but the thing itself just isn't all that.

y'know, just being high up doesn't help.
I much prefer what you get when you're at the Greenwich Observatory, in the park looking over towards canary wharf or the view from the restaurant at the top of the former natwest tower or even the one at the top of the Swiss Re tower. If you're west of London, Trellick Tower (it's a residential block) also has great views.
Of course, I don't think that the three I mentioned are actually open to general public....

One thing i do recommend is that you should look at a night time ride down the river cos that's when you get the best look at the buildings all lit up. I think that's the best feature of the wheel, it looks great on the skyline.

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