During the day (I'm on holiday) I live in London and want to try something different to the usual tourist stuff
2006-09-11 07:16:44 · 23 answers · asked by johnnybegood72us 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
I'd suggest a guided walk - they're always fun - try www.walks.com. You may wish to try the London Duck Tour - a vehicle which is amphibious - www.londonducktours.co.uk
2006-09-11 07:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by gerbiltamer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For something different I would suggest
South
The London Wetland Centre at Barnes - fantastic centre for birdwatching in south west London
North
The Estorick Collection in Canonbury, London N1 - small chic Italian art gallery, then explore Islington's Georgian squares and fab restaurants
East
Brick Lane and Spitalfields have an amazing mix of multicultural shops, markets and cafes surrounded by some beautiful old buildings
West
Go up to Harrow on the Hill. Fantastic views from the top and the quaint old buildings of Harrow School contrasting with the new Wembley Stadium being built just down the road.
2006-09-14 09:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by Bridget F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit in a traffic jam on the bridge! I think just about everything in London is a tourist attraction these days, just pick one and do it! Splash out for a ride on the wheel, go up St Pauls Cathedral, take an evening boat trip on the river.
2006-09-11 07:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a show - I live close to London and I regularly do the 'touristy' things like the museums too. But, I recently saw The Lion King - and wow - what a day out that was!
2006-09-11 07:23:39 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsdanieljackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dulwich Art Gallery is good. Chill out with a Pimms on the banks of the Thames. Hampstead heath is a good walk that most tourists miss. Good Tea shop there too.
2006-09-11 10:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by marc k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a Pie n Mash shop, an old London tradition.
2006-09-11 07:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Visit Camden lock, including the market,then a visit to London Dungeons, Then the Hard-Rock cafe for diner,,,,well that's your day planed,,
enjoy,
2006-09-11 07:21:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go shopping in Oxford Street, visit the London eye, or just walk around, its amazing how time flys.
2006-09-11 08:13:19 · answer #8 · answered by charliecat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Highgate Cemetery, they do tours including Marx's grave etc..itsfull of some famous Victorian memorials to famous Victorians and rather leafy and green.................and its different.
Nearest tube Archway up the hill and its on your left through a small park next to the Church at the junction with Dartmouth Park Hill
2006-09-11 07:32:18 · answer #9 · answered by Fram464 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to see a lunchtime concert at St-Martin's-in-the-fields (Trafalgar Square). Here's the link.
http://www2.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/page/music/lunchtime.html
Enjoy your holiday.
2006-09-11 07:26:30 · answer #10 · answered by 675 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋