Here are my things that i definitely want to do so far. But what else can i do? If you were a first time tourist and wanted to see all the best things (but not spend too much money
) what would you suggest i do?Thanks!
What are the must-do things in London? – London chat forum
What are the must-do things in London?
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sam ellison 23 May 12, 16:17
Hello people! I am off to London in the summer for one week (6 days) and this will be my first time in London. I really want to do all the famous sights and touristy things, because i have never been there before. and I want to be able to tell people that i have done London.
Here are my things that i definitely want to do so far. But what else can i do? If you were a first time tourist and wanted to see all the best things (but not spend too much money ) what would you suggest i do?
Thanks!
Here are my things that i definitely want to do so far. But what else can i do? If you were a first time tourist and wanted to see all the best things (but not spend too much money
) what would you suggest i do?Thanks!
Changing the Guard, at Buckingham Palace
- 1st May – 31st July 2012 (except 2nd-5th, 9th June, 29th July)
- Address:
- Buckingham Palace, The Mall,
London SW1A 1AA - Trains:
- Green Park JUB PCL VIC
- Strolling down The Mall to Buckingham Palace and watching the "Changing of the Guard" is one of the must-do events in everyone's itinerary. The new set of guards arrive on the forecourt accompanied by a military band, which they take part in a ceremonial handing over of the keys.
Buckingham Palace Summer Opening
- 30th June – 8th July 2012
- Address:
- Buckingham Palace, The Mall,
London SW1A 1AA - Trains:
- Green Park JUB PCL VIC
- The Buckingham Palace Summer Opening will grant visitors access to the lavishly decorated State Rooms, furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection. This year, the Summer Opening will also include a special exhibition called "Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration". There will also be an opportunity to take refreshments in the cafe overlooking the landscaped gardens.
Take a trip on the London Eye
- Every day
- Address:
- London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo,
London SE1 7PB - Trains:
- Embankment BKL CRC DSC NRN, Waterloo BKL JUB NRN W&C, Westminster CRC DSC JUB
- There are few better ways to spend an hour than sitting in the London Eye, enjoying a bird's eye view of the city below. Part of the fun is picking out the landmarks from a plethora of rooftops... You can look straight down upon Parliament and Horse Guards Parade, and see Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's, Canary Wharf and the Shard of Light.
The Whispering Gallery, in St. Paul's Cathedral
- 1st January – 31st December 2013
- Address:
- St. Paul’s Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, The City,
London EC4M 8AD - Trains:
- Blackfriars CRC DSC, Mansion House CRC DSC, St. Paul’s CNT
- One of the favourite pasttimes for tourists is to climb up St. Paul's Cathedal and test out the Whispering Gallery. A perculiar acoustic effect enables you to whisper into one side of the dome and be heard just as clearly round the other side.
Tower of London- Address:
- Tower Hill,
London EC3N 4AB - Cost:
- Adults £19.80; Children £10.45 (5–16); Infants free (under-5); Family ticket £55.00. See www.hrp.org.uk
- Opening times:
- 9 AM to 5.30 PM (Tue–Sat, Mar–Oct), 10 AM to 5.30 PM (Sun, Mon, Mar–Oct), 9 AM to 4.30 PM (Tue–Sat, Nov–Feb), 10 AM to 4.30 PM (Sun, Mon, Nov–Feb); Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Opening times may not apply on public holidays
- Trains:
- Aldgate CRC MET, Aldgate East DSC H&C, Tower Gateway DLR, Tower Hill CRC DSC
- The Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest. The imposing fortress survived the next 900 years as a palace, prison and royal mint, and has played host to some of England’s most famous events. It is now a World Heritage Site, and home to the Crown Jewels.
Tower Bridge- Address:
- Tower Bridge Road,
London SE1 2UP - Cost:
- Adults £8.00; Children £3.40 (5–15); Infants free (under-5); Family ticket £18.00. See www.towerbridge.org.uk
- Opening times:
- 9.30 AM to 6 PM (daily, Oct–Mar), 10 AM to 6.30 PM (daily, Apr–Sep); Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Opening times may not apply on public holidays
- Trains:
- Tower Gateway DLR, Tower Hill CRC DSC
- Tower Bridge is one of London’s most iconic landmarks. The walkway between the two towers has fantastic views up and down the river, and the museum is filled with interesting photos and films of its construction, and the original Victorian steam engines.
The Original Bus Sightseeing Tour
- Every day
- Address:
- Original Bus Tour, Visitor Centre, 17–19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square,
London SW1Y 5BL - Trains:
- Charing Cross BKL NRN, Leicester Square NRN PCL, Piccadilly Circus BKL PCL
- The Original Tour is much more than an essential introduction to London, it is also a great way to travel around the capital. The price includes a flexible hop-on, hop-off ticket, and a choice of live English speaking guides or a multi-language headset.
London Duck Tours -- An Amphibious Adventure!
- Every day
- Address:
- London Duck Tours, 55 York Road, Waterloo,
London SE1 7NJ - Trains:
- Lambeth North BKL, Waterloo BKL JUB NRN W&C
- Step aboard an amazing amphibious adventure... with London Duck Tours! Let their knowledgeable guides take you on a sightseeing tour of London by both land and sea. In a previous life their amphibious vehicles acted as landing crafts in the D-Day invasions, so you'll be sitting in a genuine bit of military history.
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patrick 24 May 12, 17:34
see a Shakespeare play at the Globe and a concert at the O2
and some classical music at the Royal Albert Hall (are you here when the Proms are on?)
and some classical music at the Royal Albert Hall (are you here when the Proms are on?)
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