I'm thinking of going from March 31st to April 7th, which goes over Good Friday. I think a day of just walking around London may be an ok thing to do if tourist attractions are closed and such for the holiday, but I didn't know if that would happen for sure. Anyone know?
2007-02-20 10:06:31 · 8 answers · asked by cream 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
England, or the United Kingdom for that matter, is much like the US and Canada. It's a culture of convenience, and although stores aren't usually open as late, they are usually open.
I live in the United Kingdom, and it's not something I usually pay attention to, but chances are that small shops will be closed on Easter Sunday, however stores like Asda, Tesco, Boots (large chains) will most likely be open for some hours. Pubs, bars and clubs ought to be open. I mean, heck, this is Britain!
My advice, don't worry about it. Most touristy things ought to be open during the weekend, but probably not on Easter day, but that is to be expected.
2007-02-20 10:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by Nathaniel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easter Sunday is the one day that tends to be a problem, as shops etc are often shut (although increasingly I find they just open anyway, regardless of whether they're supposed to be shut). It might be an idea to check out the websites of any attractions you particularly want to visit, just to see when they'll be open. But I suspect lots of touristy things will be open as usual - and I certainly don't thing Good Friday will be all that much of a problem, although some places may be open for a shorter time than they would on a normal Friday.
Enjoy your visit!
2007-02-21 02:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Marzipan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the previous answers are wrong. Easter Sunday is one of the 2 days in the year when shops are required to shut. The other being Xmas Day.
Being a public holiday most attractions are open.
2007-02-20 16:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by Ken B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each and each united states of america is diverse. In Italy sturdy Friday is amazingly solemn, there is the procession of the Madonna Addolorata (The Holy mom In Mourning) that's amazingly grim, She is all in black with a sword by her heart and the band performs a funeral march because of the fact the statue is paraded around the city. old women would nevertheless positioned on black and make the sign of the bypass because it handed by ability of. In some places human beings do penence by ability of wearing crosses or maybe being crucified (with ropes no longer nails). no person eats meat, only fish on sturdy Friday. Easter Sunday is the thoroughly satisfied section, the resurrection and as a result an Italian excuse to devour!!!! (As common). Lamb is the order of the day alongside with a great number of candies and almonds.
2016-11-24 20:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by capallia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ken B may be correct but shops tend to open throughout Easter, tourist and visitor attractions like museums, national parks, theme parks, cinemas will be open (I am not sure about theatres) Pubs will be closed at 10.30 at night.
Government and private offices of course will be closed, and public transport will be running but on a modified timetable.
2007-02-20 20:08:53 · answer #5 · answered by eastglam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing closes - holidays are the times when business make their money so everything stays open. Nothing is sacred anymore so happy visiting!
2007-02-20 10:14:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Churches
2007-02-20 10:10:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's England. You went through Heathrow, not the Pearly Gates.
2007-02-20 10:09:23 · answer #8 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋