2007-03-21 10:51:59 · 10 answers · asked by princess s 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
its a coach trip im going on its only 32.50 for everything. L.Eye is pre booked so no queing. Covent garden sounds expensive! will check out that cyber candy shop but no choc covered ants 4 me im veggie urghhh!
2007-03-21 23:09:42 · update #1
London Eye's a bit expensive for a 30min (if you're lucky) flight but if the weather's good the views are good.
The Garden is very touristy but worth a visit, once.
2007-03-21 10:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by Lizzie G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as expensive, Covent Garden is no more expensive than any other place in London. There are wonderful little shops, and more well-known stores in the area. It is great for people-watching, as well as relaxing while enjoying the street performers. I always make it a point to go to Covent Garden every time I go to London. Also, it is true: the best time to go on the London Eye is in clear weather. But, since you are pre-booked, hope for the best! Take a camera!
2007-03-24 04:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by anglophile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh my god i am so jealous of you!! i lived in london for 5 months and visited covent garden many times! it's classy, and has a lot of cute shops. but if you are not planning on dropping some big bucks there...it's not worth the trip! (btw, take the elevator off the tube...you will be sorry if you think you can make the stairs!!...fools!)
someone said camden market is a lot more wild....but i wouldn't even compare the two. if you are looking to visit covent garden specifically then you probably are not the type of person who would want to go to camden market with your wallet duct taped to your stomatch for safety and try out bongs, peirce your nipples, and buy a dildo!! some fun "sight seeing", but a little too crazy for me!
also, the london eye is phenomenal (again $$$ - but what isn't in london)...but you have to make sure you get to do it on a clear day, otherwise it's not worth the trip. i went on a partially cloudy day and i was not impressed, but had some friends rave about it!!
enjoy....i am so jealous!
2007-03-21 11:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by Taken by a Texan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are hungry when you get to Covent Garden, it's well worth checking out Cafe Pacifico on Langley Street (just along from the tube station) - the best mexican food in London, bar none!!
2007-03-21 22:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by AndyG45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to cyber candy in Covent Garden! it's a down a small ally way but if you ask for directions someone will point you in the right way. It;s a sweet store with sweets from all over the world, everything thing from Japanese sweets, to food they eat in space, to chocolate covered insects
http://www.cybercandy.co.uk
2007-03-21 11:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't find Covent Garden particularly interesting. Camden market is MUCH bigger and wilder. Best at weekends.
The London Eye is worth going on. On a sunny clear day you will see more of course. I wouldn't buy one of the photo's they offer you - not worth it.
If you're young and full of energy you could do 6 places in one hectic day. there are plenty of places to go without spending £ on entrance fees. Trafalgar square, Buckingham palace, Tower Bridge, National Gallery, Tate Modern (the best bits cost £) Millenium Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Oxford Street, Bond St area.
2007-03-21 10:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been to London but i am told that the people are very friendly so just enjoy your day out.
2007-03-21 11:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by Granny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
london eye is overpriced and over rated and convent garden is very pretty well worth a browse
2007-03-21 11:01:00 · answer #8 · answered by kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brilliant hope you got tickets for london eye otherwise wait 2 hours
2007-03-21 13:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep tight hold of your purse!
2007-03-24 21:27:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋