Son wants to visit London UK next June when he graduates HS. He wants to see a soccer (football) game and possibly a quick trip to Paris. But no other ideas what to do or see in a 7 to 10 day trip. Do you have specific trips or suggestions?
2006-08-28 13:14:52 · 9 answers · asked by Sociallyinquisitive 3 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
Ignore the person who said go to "high tea at the Ritz". He's an 18 year old! Does he really want to dress up and sip hot tea and nibble on sweets... it's not cheap! No way! Do the Jack the Ripper Tour at night, and definitely go on a Pub Walk... most fun I'll never remember having in London. OK, so maybe you don't want him drinking, in that case I also recommend going on a day trip to see what is outside of London. Do the Stones and Bones Tour with Astral Travels (link below). I've done all of their tours and this one was the most fun.
LONDON SUGGESTIONS
Before Leaving: Get an International Student ID card to save money. Most places won't take your ID from your home school. https://www.myisic.com/MyISIC/GetYourCard/GetYourCard1.aspx
FRIDAY Arrive in London. Unpack, shower & rest. Call tour agency and book tour of your choice. Go to Underground Station and get week-long pass for tube/bus. Tonight: Piccadilly Circus. Eat pizza. Walk around Piccadilly, Chinatown & Leicester Square.
SATURDAY Hop on double-decker red bus for tour of London. Hotel/hostel will have information. Afterwards, take tube to Westminster. Walk around the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Cross over the Westminster Bridge to the London Eye. Purchase tickets for 530pm. Take tube to Tower Hill. Should be around noon, nice deli next to Tower Bridge along the Thames River. Tour Tower of London. Take walk across the Tower Bridge (do not tour Bridge...LAME). Nice view of Thames. Head back to Westminster via the tube to line up for 530pm London Eye. 30mins ferris wheel ride. Head back to hotel for dinner and rest.
SUNDAY Take tube to Camden Town. Walk around, check out the crazy hair and shoes. Gifts/crafts. Take tube to Covent Garden. Stop for lunch at one of the outdoor cafes, entertainers usually there. Take tube to Leicester Square. Walk to Great Newport Street and visit The Photographer’s Gallery. Tonight perhaps take the Jack the Ripper Tour. A spooky and educational tour of London’s oldest pub. Includes a stop for dinner.
MONDAY Take tube to St. Paul’s. Walk around church and Crypt. Then take the stairs to the Whispering Gallery(so cool!) and continue to the top for an unbelievable ariel view of London. Stop in a local pub for yummy sandwiches and fries, plus they will tell you when the football games will be on. Take bus to Trafalgar Square. Along the way you will pass Harrod’s. Visit the National Gallery. This Museum houses some of the oldest paintings in Europe as well as well-known works of art such as Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. Dinner at one of London’s many restaurants.
TUESDAY Meet tour group and take planned tour of choice.
WEDNESDAY This is your last day in London. Plan a trip to Leed’s Castle or Hampton Court. Take a day trip to Paris or take a walk in Hyde Park. Be sure to end the day early enough to completely pack for the morning’s departure.
THURSDAY Breakfast at Hotel. Hop on Heathrow Express to the airport.
Happy Travels!
2006-09-02 05:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by duwakahuna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm going there for the first time next month via Paris on the Eurostar. Maybe a highspeed train like that will be interesting for him. If he likes history, the Tower of London sounds fascinating. There's a Jack the Ripper walking tour that is supposed to be neat. I think you got some great responses by the others here. Now just research those then set up an itinerary. They've been having heatwaves in summertime so make sure he's prepared for that. Apparently there is little air conditioning in London. I had the unfortunate experience of traveling thru Heathrow during a heatwave and no a/c. The workers were still very friendly and helpful despite the discomfortable heat.
2006-09-02 03:47:44 · answer #2 · answered by Kiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi mate, avoid the touristy stuff - Buck Palace, and all that, but have a go on the London Eye. Nice one, Candi P - definately recommend the Mixer in Camden. If you're lucky enough to go there when there's a Liverpool game on, you might see me and my mate Adam. If you do: Say Hello! If not, just take the mick out of Gil, Paul, Brad and Fatty behind the bar - they think cricket's a sport... ;-) Agree about Chelsea - try Charlton or Fulham. Cheaper and some semblance of what you might call an atmosphere. If you want the real thing though, go to Euston, get a train north to Lime Street , hop a cab to Anfield and enjoy!
2006-09-03 10:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an american girlfriend stay with me for just 7 days here in the UK. When given the choice of paris or Stone Henge... she opted for Stone Henge !
This site should help you, its "London Tourist Board" at http://www.visitlondon.com/
Other ideas (depends what he's in to) He could visit "The Tower of London" or go on the "London Eye" (which is a big ferris wheel by the River Thames". There are plenty of local london football teams to watch.
Visit Buckingham Palace (where the queen lives)
There are many comedy clubs around london.. take a look at the site above for loads of cool ideas
I hope that helps :-)
2006-08-28 13:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
London is awesome. I've loved my time here.
Hi, Here's what I always pass along re: what to see in London!
Wear good walking shoes because London is a superb walking city. Bring a good map of the city and begin. Be a happy tourist and first hop on one of the major red double decker tour buses which afford you a perfect overview of London and you can "hop on and off" as often as you please...some for two days! I love www.theoriginaltour.com ! Highlights (see www.londonwalks.com): National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Tate Modern Museum, London Eye, Covent Gardens (great shops n restaurants), St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, see a play!, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Tower of London.
Know London has many beautiful parks which can be your oasis when needing a rest. Kensington Gardens in one of the world's wealthiest areas - See Princess Di's Kensington Palace and shop Kensington High St. and wander up Church St. for boutiques and such. Nearby: Royal Albert Hall, Science Museum, Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum. Hyde Park connects to Kensington Gardens. Explore Chelsea for boutiques as well. St. James Park - beautiful, sole restaurant inside. Green Park - high tea at the Ritz, Fortnum & Mason, Picadilly Circus (think Times Square). Shopping streets: Oxford, Bond, check for weekly markets...BUY "TIMEOUT LONDON" weekly magazine. Boat trip on the Thames - a must. Don't forget - you can take the EUROSTAR Chunnel train to Brussels or Paris for day trips (2.5 hrs +/- each way!) Hope this helps. Have a fantastic time! :)
2006-08-29 08:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by missy_sweet_cheeks 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In seven days, you should not miss out on a chance for your son to pick up some culture in a broad sense. It'd be great for him too if he could come back to school and tell his friends "I went to London, it was great, but I also visited.."
The top tips I could give you are:
- visit the Scottish Highlands, quickly if you must.
- see the feistiest football teams play eachother, so see if there's a match on between Celtic and Rangers, Arsenal and Tottenham/Chelsea, Manchester and Liverpool.. See about the old derbies, avoid the 'firms' and have a brilliant time. England is fantastic, but I'm afraid not much goes above Scotland. Iceland maybe ;o)
2006-08-28 14:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by McAtterie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to Liverpool. If you can, go to Anfield (home of Liverpool FC). Try to get a ticket in the Kop. But, wherever you are, sing! But sorry, you were talking about London. For football, avoid Chelsea: too expensive, no atmosphere and very unfriendly. If you're in Camden Town, and fancy a drink, go to The Good Mixer in Inverness Street. Young crowd, young (Aussie) barstaff and good jukebox!
2006-09-01 12:55:46 · answer #7 · answered by Candi P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
London Dungeon
Wax museum
British museums
London Eye
2006-09-02 21:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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