Im a student at Goldsmiths in London but never get out into the city for some reason or another... Its pretty far from the depths of new corss, and especially as I refuse to pay the extortionate rates for the tube my prefered method of travel is overground train or bus. £4 for a single? What a joke... anyway, if i do go in i generally get a train to charring cross then walk around in the same places. Its getting a tad boring now, any one got any suggestions to what I could do on the cheap thats interesting? I came here to get out and enjoy the city but its never the case.
Thanks
2007-02-25 09:35:47 · 12 answers · asked by aarongroves103 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
New Cross - far out?!!! It's one stop on the train from London Bridge! One very simple suggestion: get off the train at London Bridge and walk along the south bank to Hungerford Bridge and then over that to Charing Cross. Lots of things to do and see. Or just hop on a bus to Greenwich - it's only just down the road (not that the bus fare to central London is any more.....) London is the biggest city in western Europe and possibly the most exciting. Millions of people pay good money to come here and see the sights - and here's you in London, with internet access to give you some clues and you can't think of what to do!
And do yourself a favour and get an oyster card.....
2007-02-25 10:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by david f 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I agree that London's a really expsive place to explore. But as most people have mentioned, you can visit all sorts of places for free. I think an Oyster card is your best bet. If you don't want to pay so much for the tube, try a day long bus pass. It's much cheaper, and you're not restricted to just zones 1&2. You can get all the way out to the botanical gardens in putney if you like.
Definitely try the British Museum. Admission is free and the exhibits are always changing. From there, you can take a walk down Tottenham court road (north takes you through electronics - south takes you to a few good used & new bookshops). Leicester Square & Picadilly circus are always good for peoplewatching.
If you're interested in shops / window shopping, go down Picadilly and check out Fortnum & Masons. It's fantastic to look at all of the food on offer. It's supposed to be the best in the world, but I've seen Oreo cookies & SPAM there. Also, it's always fun to take a look at the prices of their wines & whiskeys in their new foodie's department in the basement. Right next door to Fortnums is the best bookstore in the world - Hatchards. Absolutely fantastic. From there, you can walk up either Bond Street or Saville road to do some window ogling. I'd stay away from Regents street as it's always packed.
One of the best (and cheapest) things to do in the summer is take a picnic to the park during one of the outdoor concerts. London has some of the best outdoor concerts. You can set up your picnic outside the barriers & listen to all of the free music (you just won't be able to see the stage) while eating much better food than the people inside.
And if you've already been walking around London, I'd try a river walk. You can walk all over the Thames barrier especially on the western end and see the boats in the river. The pubs usually put out their tables on a sunny day and it's great for a pint in the sunshine overlooking the water.
If you're looking for more entertainment, standing-only at the Shakespeare globe theater in Southwark is only £5 (and that's the best place to watch the performance!). Camden market (on a Sunday) always has street performers. And of course, you can always hear the crazies at Marble Arch spouting off for free.
Good luck!
2007-02-28 23:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by JJ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing to do is get an oyster card! Because you are a student you can get money off season tickets and travel cards, just ask for a form from Goldsmiths. You should check out all the galleries in the East End of London, just get the East London Line up to Whitechapel and explore! Go to www.newexhibitions.com and look for galleries around Bethnal Green. Have fun!
2007-02-25 09:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by katherine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're a student and living in London, then you might want to get an Oyster card, will save you a bomb on tube prices. As for things to do, all the major museums and art galleries are free, go to Harrods if you fancy a day of shopping - you don't even have to buy anything you can spend a whole day there it's so amazing in there! If it's a nice day, go to one of the parks. Also, as a student, wherever you're studying should have some pretty cool things for you to do too! x
2007-02-25 09:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by polly423 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to the outdoor markets in Camden town it's a long walk from Charing Cross 2.3 miles. You can also take a canal boat there from Little Venice might be a bit pricy. Also, check out the Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill. Seems to me you should spring for some kinda of day pass on the tube as, you will be able to broader your Horizons that way.
2007-02-25 10:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very little is cheap in London. Sorry to see the cost of the tube has gone out of site, but there are a lot of places in London that people never see, even though they are celebrated in London history. Take out some Dickens and look the places up on London maps. Instead of looking down, look up. There is a lot of fascinating old architecture that most Londoners and visitors to London never see, just because they follow their noses and never look up.
Personally, I love most of London's parks. I love Greenwich, which I believe can be reached by bus, with the Prime Meridian running through it. You can actually straddle it.
2007-02-25 09:47:52 · answer #6 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Stockpot for really cheap nosh but be prepared to get out once you've finished. All museums are free. Go o the National Theatre and just walk around the foyer, walk walk and walk. You have a great opportunity to explore. Skint is good.
2007-02-25 09:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by helen p 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact the Metropolitan Police Dept. Ask if they will let you ride along with their officers for a day. See if you can stay @ Union Jack Hotel, will they pick U up and take you riding, to include a ride thru Hyde Park. Good Luck!
2007-02-25 09:44:23 · answer #8 · answered by cdstallcup1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi the natural history museum is free
2007-02-26 00:46:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you register on TFL website they send you emails on what is going on in London on weekends, I registered when I bought an oyster card
Transport for London
2007-02-25 21:51:23 · answer #10 · answered by Peachy Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋