Besides Arsenal, What to do in London

[TheImposter]

Plus you might see a werewolf there.
It's a real place? All these years, had no idea.

I learned something. It is a good day.

[PsychedelicCeltic]

There's no end of things to do in London, if you get bored you're not trying at all!

A few suggestions though:
1. If you're into museums and galleries, muhardom's post above has you sorted.

2. If a show is your thing, then there's all manner of musicals and plays on in the West End. You can probably score cheap tickets on the day of the show from the ticket booths around Leicester Square.

3. Other sporting events; the rugby season is in full swing at the moment. Tickets for a six nations match will be expensive and hard to come by, but there are plenty of Heineken (European) Cup games and Premiership matches on. London Wasps, Saracens, London Irish and Harlequins are the teams to look out for, some require a train trip out of London, but if you get the chance then I'd recommend it. Plenty of booze for the rugby lads and it's all good-natured. Of course, if you fancy a trip to Dublin, Edinburgh, Paris, Rome or Cardiff a six nations weekend is well worth it even if you don't get in to see the game. A lower league footy match can be fun, anything below Premiership level and you should have no problem getting a ticket on the day.

4. London night-life. Loads of it, any kind you like.

5. Obviously there's the sights; Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Houses Of Parliament etc. A trip on the London Eye gives a great bird's eye view over the city too (And you'll be able to spot our new and old grounds from up there).

Harlequins are in Divison one, and the Heineken Cup group stages end next week. No London club will make it.

London Welsh is the best rugby club in London to actually watch a game at, since you can stand almost on the pitch and the hwyl is better. No Jeremies in their Land Rovers and prawn sandwich types. ;)

And fuhgeddabutit with Six Nations tickets - England, Wales, and Ireland are totally sold out at this point and Scotland's nae worth botherin' at this stage.

[Darth Norteño]

My forthcoming UK trip in March is as follows: Saturday and Sunday, my GF and I arrive and do the standard touristy stuff (I'll be following her lead since she used to live there in her college days). Monday, we're catching an early train to Cardiff and seeing the Castle. Tuesday, we're catching an early train to Tenby and seeing the city walls and the ruins there. Wednesday, we're going to Torquay and staying with some of her family until Friday, when we're pulling a rush job to see her grandmother in Somerset, see Stonehenge, and make it to London. Saturday, 1 April, my GF goes shopping all day, and I'm seeing Arsenal v Villa. :D Sunday, we go home.

[Bluto11]

Also if you're in Chinatown there's a place called Lee Ho Fook on the corner of the short end of the T (inside the gates) it has amazing Duck and rice. My dad's been going there for 23 years and it's the first place I go when I get to London.
Address: 15-16 Gerrard Street, LONDON, W1V 7LA
website that has it listed: http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/info_restaurant_3392.html
google maps it and it's on the east side of the small street (dean st.) coming up from gerrard st. right on the corner of dansey place and dean st.
it's soo good!
i am so taking a picture of that.

I've been to London twice, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do this time. I've done most of the big touristy things. might do the imperial war museum again. Haven't been to St Paul's yet, so I think a trip to that is in order.

[Miles Brasher]

Pop across to white hart lane and plant a bomb ?

Just an idea you understand, I'm not actually suggesting you do it... ;)

[The Grimster]

The best fun any tourist can get in London can be found in Oxford Street. Starting from Tottenham Court Road station walk towards Oxford Circus at a steady pace. Every 20 yards come to an abrupt stop so that all of the silly English people (going about their normal busy lives) walk into the back of you. To get the full enjoyment it's important that you don't apologise.

You should spice it up by inventing different reasons to stop. Looking into one of the shop windows or pointing at an imaginary point of interest in the distance are great japes. When you get really confident stop an oncoming local to ask directions to "lye cester square" or something similar. Remember to ask in a very, very loud voice as the locals won't understand you otherwise.

When you have mastered these tricks go for the ultimate - a converstion with a limey. Always call Britain "this little old country"! Try to find a Scot and call him English. A customary reference to "warm beer" and use of the word "quaint" always goes down well!

;)

[surfcam]

The best fun any tourist can get in London can be found in Oxford Street. Starting from Tottenham Court Road station walk towards Oxford Circus at a steady pace. Every 20 yards come to an abrupt stop so that all of the silly English people (going about their normal busy lives) walk into the back of you. To get the full enjoyment it's important that you don't apologise.

You should spice it up by inventing different reasons to stop. Looking into one of the shop windows or pointing at an imaginary point of interest in the distance are great japes. When you get really confident stop an oncoming local to ask directions to "lye cester square" or something similar. Remember to ask in a very, very loud voice as the locals won't understand you otherwise.

When you have mastered these tricks go for the ultimate - a converstion with a limey. Always call Britain "this little old country"! Try to find a Scot and call him English. A customary reference to "warm beer" and use of the word "quaint" always goes down well!

;)

Did that! It was a blast!:D

[Irelandboy]

Do any Gunner locals know what Parkside Hotel is like in relation to Finsbury Station and Highbury? It's on the Seven Sisters Road. I've booked into it.

[ThrashBoy]

Do any Gunner locals know what Parkside Hotel is like in relation to Finsbury Station and Highbury? It's on the Seven Sisters Road. I've booked into it.

I stayed there when I was in London a few weeks ago.

It's not the greatest place in the world, but is in a good location for Arsenal fans.
You are smack dab in the middle of the Finsbury Park and Manor House stations (each is about a 5 minute walk - you're better off just going to Finsbury Park because it has more transfer points).
Also, you can walk to Highbury from there - it's only 15 to 20 minutes away. It also puts you very close to a lot of pubs, including the T-Bird, The @ Club, and the Twelve Pins.

[jatm516]

Plus you might see a werewolf there.
Plus the Hare Krishna's may ask you to dance.

On another interesting note, around the corner is a stirip club or something b/c a scantily clad lady sits in the doorway. At least a bit of a free show.

[Red Agave]

South bank around Tower bridge / London bridge is an interesting place to wander around. Design Musuem, HMS Belfast, Borough High Street (great old coaching inns), Borough market, Southwark cathedral, Tate Modern - all in walking distance of each other. It just south of the City, historic centre of London. Lots of the streets have really old names, indicative of what used to go on there. If the tide is out you can get down to the river shore in places and go mudlarking (Thames equivalent of beach combing). I found an old clay pipe down there one time.

If you want to get out of London on day trips - Oxford, Cambridge and Bath are all historic cities. Bath has a lot of Roman stuff. If you like the sea, Brighton is interesting. Has the Pavilion (sort of royal folly), and The Lanes are good for junk/antiques.

All of these are within 1-2 hour train ride. Prices will vary but are usually cheaper if you book in advance and don't travel at rush hour.

[surfcam]

South bank around Tower bridge / London bridge is an interesting place to wander around. Design Musuem, HMS Belfast, Borough High Street (great old coaching inns), Borough market, Southwark cathedral, Tate Modern - all in walking distance of each other. It just south of the City, historic centre of London. Lots of the streets have really old names, indicative of what used to go on there. If the tide is out you can get down to the river shore in places and go mudlarking (Thames equivalent of beach combing). I found an old clay pipe down there one time.

If you want to get out of London on day trips - Oxford, Cambridge and Bath are all historic cities. Bath has a lot of Roman stuff. If you like the sea, Brighton is interesting. Has the Pavilion (sort of royal folly), and The Lanes are good for junk/antiques.

All of these are within 1-2 hour train ride. Prices will vary but are usually cheaper if you book in advance and don't travel at rush hour.

Gettin piss drunk with Judy is always a blast as well!:D

[The Grimster]

South bank around Tower bridge / London bridge is an interesting place to wander around. Design Musuem, HMS Belfast, Borough High Street (great old coaching inns), Borough market, Southwark cathedral, Tate Modern - all in walking distance of each other. It just south of the City, historic centre of London. Lots of the streets have really old names, indicative of what used to go on there. If the tide is out you can get down to the river shore in places and go mudlarking (Thames equivalent of beach combing). I found an old clay pipe down there one time.
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But.............. that's south of the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:eek: :eek:

[Red Agave]

But.............. that's south of the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:eek: :eek:

I know, hence I recommend this first

Gettin piss drunk

:D

[yossarian]

I'll vouch for Bath. I spent a couple days there two years ago and had a great time.

[Bluto11]

Plus the Hare Krishna's may ask you to dance.

On another interesting note, around the corner is a stirip club or something b/c a scantily clad lady sits in the doorway. At least a bit of a free show.
the might be the strip club that inspired the song "Lola". i know the club that did is in that area.

[leepyswetr]

I'll vouch for Bath.I'll vouch for getting drunk.

[Bluto11]

I'll vouch for getting drunk.
shocker there.


good thing you weren't at the Globe on saturday. 2 goals from set pieces!

[leepyswetr]

good thing you weren't at the Globe on saturday. 2 goals from set pieces!
At least neither was from Cygan. Double shots!

There are a couple bars/cafes in London with spectacular views. One at the top of the Tate Modern, overlooking the river and St. Paul's, the other at the top of Waterstone's book store on Piccadilly overlooking the city.

[pebipo]

Pop across to white hart lane and plant a bomb ?

Just an idea you understand, I'm not actually suggesting you do it... ;)

They already have a bomb: spurs!:D