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By *w33tCh33ks91 OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester

I'm going to London this weekend with two friends to go to a few clubs and parties. I haven't been to London since I was a child and would like to see a few sites while I'm there any worth seeing?

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By *dam_TinaCouple
over a year ago

Hampshire

What sort of thing do you like ? There are one or two places of interest in London

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By *w33tCh33ks91 OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester

"What sort of thing do you like ? There are one or two places of interest in London"

Really I just want to see the nice things more famous ones so I can take pictures and stuff... Not into the House of Parliament though...

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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Get a river taxi and go up the Thames. I went from Embankment to Greenwich and got to see the Tower of London, the Globe, and the Golden Hind. And its cheap!

Stroll around Covent Garden and the Strand. If you go to Trafalger Square you have the National Gallery. Or go to the City and visit St Pauls and the Museum of London.

Talking of the Museums (they are all free) I recommend the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum (if you have kids wit you), and the British Museum. Oh, and I haven't been for ages but the London Aquarium is pretty good.

As someone said above, there's one or two things to do there.

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By *w33tCh33ks91 OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester

"Get a river taxi and go up the Thames. I went from Embankment to Greenwich and got to see the Tower of London, the Globe, and the Golden Hind. And its cheap!

Stroll around Covent Garden and the Strand. If you go to Trafalger Square you have the National Gallery. Or go to the City and visit St Pauls and the Museum of London.

As someone said above, there's one or two things to do there."

Thanks!

I really like the sound of the river taxi, never been on anything like this so it will be a great experience with amazing sites I would imagine.

I'm not really into museums personally but the aquarium is right up my street, I can watch a fish tank like its a television

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go up The Shard, it's brilliant!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tower of London

Tower bridge

Big Ben

London eye

Walk along the south bank

St. Paul's cathedral

Westminster abbey

Regents park

Primrose hill

Camden lock

Soho

Covent garden

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"Go up The Shard, it's brilliant!!!

Expensive though. I have more fun standing at the bottom looking up. *dizzy*

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By *w33tCh33ks91 OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester

Thanks everyone there's a lot more than I thought, as I said I haven't been since I was a child so didn't realise. Sounds like I won't be bored tho!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The natural history museum is amazing, the building itself is something to take in, if you fancy going don't wait in the queues at the main entrance, go around to the right hand side and you'll be able to get without queuing.

Camden lock is also really good

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

The Cutty Sark, very impressive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get a river taxi and go up the Thames. I went from Embankment to Greenwich and got to see the Tower of London, the Globe, and the Golden Hind. And its cheap!

Stroll around Covent Garden and the Strand. If you go to Trafalger Square you have the National Gallery. Or go to the City and visit St Pauls and the Museum of London.

As someone said above, there's one or two things to do there."

The river taxis are excellent value.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Go up The Shard, it's brilliant!!!

Expensive though. I have more fun standing at the bottom looking up. *dizzy*

It's very expensive. And I'm scared to death of heights! But it was worth every penny. I went when it was going dusk. Sunset then the lights of the city.... fantastic.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

If you're taking the river taxi or river buses then go to Greenwich and take the cable car across the River to the other side. Not much on the other side but you can go to Stratford from there and see the Olympic Park. Although I prefer to do it the other way around so that you end up at the South Bank and get out to do interesting things there.

The South Bank has a festival on all weekend for men. Have a look and see what they are offering. If you are going to the Aquarium it's all around there.

Have a look at the Londonist on line for things happening.

Bring lots of money - it's expensive here in this old London.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive never been to london or ever had the urge to....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've heard that the Cutty Sark ( that's 'Curry Dark' with word correction

at Greenwich is supposed to be even better, despite the fire!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For something a little different but eye opening, how about popping into the Royal Courts of Justice ( beautiful building ) and sitting in on a court case; the vast majority are open to the public.

30 mins should be enough to give you an insight into how things operate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you're taking the river taxi or river buses then go to Greenwich and take the cable car across the River to the other side. Not much on the other side but you can go to Stratford from there and see the Olympic Park. Although I prefer to do it the other way around so that you end up at the South Bank and get out to do interesting things there.

The South Bank has a festival on all weekend for men. Have a look and see what they are offering. If you are going to the Aquarium it's all around there.

Have a look at the Londonist on line for things happening.

Bring lots of money - it's expensive here in this old London.

Were you referring to what the men were offering?

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

For something a little different but eye opening, how about popping into the Royal Courts of Justice ( beautiful building ) and sitting in on a court case; the vast majority are open to the public.

30 mins should be enough to give you an insight into how things operate.

Difficult to do over the weekend though.

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Vauxhall .. south street horse meat disco .. bar dance .. there are a few gay clubs in the area..

good fun area.

soho but not been up there in a while.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

The South Bank has a festival on all weekend for men. Have a look and see what they are offering. If you are going to the Aquarium it's all around there.

Have a look at the Londonist on line for things happening.

Bring lots of money - it's expensive here in this old London.

Were you referring to what the men were offering?

The Southbank and the men, I suppose.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food."

Actually, this is a MUST on Saturday. Go and browse, taste all the samples offered and then choose something scrumptious to eat.

I used to use this as a public place to meet people from here as if they turned out to be boring I would still have a great time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food."

What kind of street food?

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food.

What kind of street food?"

Lots of different things. It is worth going.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food.

What kind of street food?

Lots of different things. It is worth going."

I meant, is it foreign foods etc????

If so, the next time I'm in London I'll definitely pay it a visit!

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food.

What kind of street food?

Lots of different things. It is worth going.

I meant, is it foreign foods etc????

If so, the next time I'm in London I'll definitely pay it a visit! "

Oh yes, lots of different foods from all over.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For something a little different but eye opening, how about popping into the Royal Courts of Justice ( beautiful building ) and sitting in on a court case; the vast majority are open to the public.

30 mins should be enough to give you an insight into how things operate.

Difficult to do over the weekend though.

True.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food."

A pub crawl from the Globe to the Golden Hind ending up at borough market for some grub is a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food.

A pub crawl from the Globe to the Golden Hind ending up at borough market for some grub is a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. "

Just the pubs by the River or crossing the road to take in the ones set back from the River?

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food.

A pub crawl from the Globe to the Golden Hind ending up at borough market for some grub is a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food.

What kind of street food?

Lots of different things. It is worth going.

I meant, is it foreign foods etc????

If so, the next time I'm in London I'll definitely pay it a visit!

Oh yes, lots of different foods from all over."

Cool - thanks!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food.

A pub crawl from the Globe to the Golden Hind ending up at borough market for some grub is a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Just the pubs by the River or crossing the road to take in the ones set back from the River?

Either really. Keeping to the river is pleasent but there are some nice pubs further afield. The Swan is a particular favourite. They do a gentlemans afternoon tea in there. Fish finger sandwiches. , cheese and Guinness.

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

i went to the swan in november and the chicken pate was yummy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who's coming to my part of town?

I've lived in London my whole life and not even seen London yet

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Who's coming to my part of town?

I've lived in London my whole life and not even seen London yet

I have worked in every single London borough and the City. I love London. Get out and enjoy your city.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Who's coming to my part of town?

I've lived in London my whole life and not even seen London yet

I have worked in every single London borough and the City. I love London. Get out and enjoy your city.

I really should, shouldn't i.

..OP. Have a fab time.

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By *awk_eyeMan
over a year ago

east london

"Who's coming to my part of town?

I've lived in London my whole life and not even seen London yet

I have worked in every single London borough and the City. I love London. Get out and enjoy your city.

Lived here all my life and still exploring this great diverse city!

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

We love Central London and believe it is the best city we have been to. There is always something different going on there which means you have never seen it all.

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

Borough market definitely, also love the Southbank, would recommend Spittlefields too

Enjoy this beautiful city

Ruby x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You should find a pie and mash shop and have a taste. They're East London situated

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

"You should find a pie and mash shop and have a taste. They're East London situated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The bus tour is a little bit touristy, but takes in all the major sites and you can hop on and hope off wherever you want to explore a bit further. You also get a proper "cockney" tour guide giving a few gems of information. Start early, plan what you want to see and take in a pub at each stop off location, will be a good day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When you get hungry go to borough market. Fantastic street food.

What kind of street food?"

Chocolate brownies

Also an excellent full English in the cafe in the middle of the market

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm going to London this weekend with two friends to go to a few clubs and parties. I haven't been to London since I was a child and would like to see a few sites while I'm there any worth seeing?"

How are you enjoying your trip to the capital ?

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