Stuff to do in London?

Ratsoap · Post by **Ratsoap** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:52 pm 0

Me and me bird will be in London this weekend, and are looking for things to see and do. I already booked a trip on the London eye, and the science museum has been mentioned. I was also considering a wee bimble around Greenwich park if the weather is nice.

So, what else is good?

SpookyElectric1 · Post by **SpookyElectric1** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:53 pm 0

Ratsoap wrote: I was also considering a wee bimble around Greenwich park if the weather is nice.

You can probably cross that one off your list then!

betamax · Post by **betamax** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:54 pm 0

Try to fail to find Oxford Street. It's one of my proudest fuzzy fuckwit moments that I spent thirty whole minutes looking for it. I kid you not.

Other than that.. umm. Dunno

Dave_M · Post by **Dave_M** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:57 pm 0

When you are at the London Eye, pop into the Aquarium. I loved it (only been the once mind).

Mele · Post by **Mele** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:57 pm 0

Sounds like what I did two weeks ago , both the science museum and greenwich market on the sunday and the Cutty Sark is next door.
The museum was fantastic , you can take your own pack up they have a picnic area, spent ages just mooching around . Check out the computer section and flight both had me enthralled. Best thing its all free, cheap familly day out

The Market was ok , great food kiosks. Sushi followed by turkish pastries was in order.

defsdoor · Post by **defsdoor** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:18 pm 0

I'm in London tonight - catching the train to Paris tomorrow.

xav · Post by **xav** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:13 pm 0

This weekend, you say? The Proms. There are about 1000 tickets that only go on sale, on the door, an hour or so before the performance starts. They're a fiver each.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whatson/2608.shtml

Just go there and chill. For a fiver you'll get to stand in the arena, but unless it's really full nobody will mind if you sit on the floor, or even lie down. Take a nice thick jumper to sit on

Even if you're not "into" classical music, it's a great way to relax for a couple of hours, at a bargain price.

SimonB · Post by **SimonB** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:31 pm 0

After Science Museum pop next door to the Natural HIstory and see the dinosaurs.

peter_cushion · Post by **peter_cushion** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:32 pm 0

British Musem, The National Gallery - both free, both the best of their kind on this planet of ours. Also if you have time climb up St Paul's Cathedral to the dome - fantastic panoramic views of the city.

Stone · Post by **Stone** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:23 pm 0

Fuck all this cultural bollocks, when you come off the Eye head about 3 mins up the riverbank (towards the Houses of Parliament, though on the other side) and you'll find the Namco Arcade which is great

Stone

defsdoor · Post by **defsdoor** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:52 pm 0

What time is it open till ? I might go there tonight.

WiteWulf · Post by **WiteWulf** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:59 pm 0

See if there are any decent films on at the Curzon or NFT, generally doss about on the south bank for the evening if the weather's nice.

Stone · Post by **Stone** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:31 pm 0

defsdoor wrote:What time is it open till ? I might go there tonight.

Think it's 7, but don't quote me on that...

Stone

defsdoor · Post by **defsdoor** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:33 pm 0

Bah - my coach doesn't get in till 8:40 and then I still have to get to the hotel.

Stone · Post by **Stone** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:35 pm 0

I've been in there when it was getting dark before (in winter, mind you) so it's probably worth a try if you're going to be nearby anyway. Also, even if it's shut you can read the sign on the door to find out the opening times

Stone

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