KalXen~SPARTA~ Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'm heading to London this coming weekend for work, will be staying in the Canary Wharf district til next Friday. I only have a few hours here and there to be a tourist, so for you somewhat locals, got any tips on what sight-seeing items would be best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatal_Papercut~SPARTA~ Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'm heading to London this coming weekend for work, will be staying in the Canary Wharf district til next Friday. I only have a few hours here and there to be a tourist, so for you somewhat locals, got any tips on what sight-seeing items would be best? I would appreciate it if you would post some pictures afterward so that I, too, can vicariously enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 If you only have a few hours, go to a pub! I've never been to England, but anywhere where I've travelled and had a few hours to spare, my funnest times were spent drinking with the locals. Well, except that time in Savannah where my buddy gave some homeless guys a drink and they followed us around all night.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee~SPARTA~ Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 If you decide to wander into a local pub, you better know the local futbol club fight song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Got to Trafalgar Square and visit the National Portrait Gallery (Free) it's got an incredible collection then walk to St Pauls (not free but worth every penny). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halli~SPARTA~ Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Go stay at Floyds house from the back ground on TS it should be a hell of a party. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel~Sparta~ Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'm heading to London this coming weekend for work, will be staying in the Canary Wharf district til next Friday. I only have a few hours here and there to be a tourist, so for you somewhat locals, got any tips on what sight-seeing items would be best? lucky bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Grenwich observatory, for a little bit of science in your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Plenty of museums to visit in London that all all free to enter such as the British Museum which has one of the most famous and extensive collections in the world (back in the glorious days of the empire we sailed around nicking everything from the natives that wasn't nailed down). There is also the Science Museum which is quite fun to explore and the Imperial War Museum is worth a visit too. If you fancy visiting a British WW2 Cruise then there's HMS Belfast to visit on the Thames but you have to pay to get in. To be honest there is so much to do in London, usually in so little time. You should definitely get yourself into a local pub and have a pint or two. After you've tried some traditional pubs you should give the Bavarian Beerhouse a visit for some German(ish) Beer and cuisine. Had a few Maßkrüge there in my time and the service is pretty good too! The downside to the pubs in London though is the price of drinks and food. Then theres always the Tower of London to visit and if you're lucky you'll get this guy giving you the tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeiW_bWZ2Is I'd reccommend watching all four parts as it's pretty funny and informative at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter~SPARTA~ Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Brilliant video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalXen~SPARTA~ Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 I definately want to hit some of the museums, and maybe a castle. Which castles are nearby and tourable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeno~SPARTA~ Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Windsor Castle Buckingham palace may allow tours Hampton court definately used to. Tower of London If you go to Buckingham palace, you can visit Trafalgar square (Nelsons Column), the national potrait Gallery and 10 Dowining street, all on foot. The parks there are pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewman~SPARTA~ Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) Tours in Buckingham Palace start on 23 July, you can stand outside and marvel at the building - would suggest that a bus tour might be the best bet to see everything "in-passing" and get some photos for the family. Windsor is some way out - but the Tower of London is in easy reach and has the "key" ceremony daily. The V&A, Science and Natural History Museums are all in the same area of Kensington - you could do Harrods as well on the same day. As Zeno says, Trafalgar Sq, Whitehall, Downing Street, Horseguards and The Houses of Parliment are all within walking distance of each other and you can pick up an MP3 that will tour the area at your own pace and provide the history. http://www.theaa.com/audio-guides/index.jsp http://www.londonerseye.com/free-london-audio-guides Imperial War Museum is worth a visit and is fairly central. Within spitting distance of Canary Wharf, I have checked Excel - there is only a Health and Safety conference on and the O2 Arena has the British Music Experience. Do you know where you are staying - are you in the east? Edited March 9, 2011 by andrewman~SPARTA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 few hours only? bus tour then you get to have a quick look at everything including buckingham palace, trafalgar square, tower of london, downing street, houses of parliament / big ben, thames river and cross over london bridge and tower bridge and see HMS belfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 P has reminded me, did this last year better than the bus http://www.discount-london.com/london-duck-tour-packages?gclid=CMXAlpD6wacCFRRC4Qod8Cn__Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel~Sparta~ Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Plenty of museums to visit in London that all all free to enter such as the British Museum which has one of the most famous and extensive collections in the world (back in the glorious days of the empire we sailed around nicking everything from the natives that wasn't nailed down). There is also the Science Museum which is quite fun to explore and the Imperial War Museum is worth a visit too. If you fancy visiting a British WW2 Cruise then there's HMS Belfast to visit on the Thames but you have to pay to get in. To be honest there is so much to do in London, usually in so little time. You should definitely get yourself into a local pub and have a pint or two. After you've tried some traditional pubs you should give the Bavarian Beerhouse a visit for some German(ish) Beer and cuisine. Had a few Maßkrüge there in my time and the service is pretty good too! The downside to the pubs in London though is the price of drinks and food. Then theres always the Tower of London to visit and if you're lucky you'll get this guy giving you the tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeiW_bWZ2Is I'd reccommend watching all four parts as it's pretty funny and informative at the same time! Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWFq-v7TKdQ&feature=related Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAzn9V3ha3Y&feature=related Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTNfdPxtfek&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlon64~SPARTA~ Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Absolutly Brillant utube vids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewman~SPARTA~ Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Are you back on your side of the pond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalXen~SPARTA~ Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Yep, returned Friday. It was fairly full of work, but had some good pub time each night. Thursday I had a chance to see sone sights, but only had my iPhone to capture. I will post some of the pictures and videos this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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