London Travel Forum

Can I take photos and use my cam corder in the Science and History museum?

I made some changes based on vt suggestions. Can you give me some input on the revised plans?

In addition, I am also looking for some confirmation on getting from Heathrow Airport to the corner of Warwick and Belgrave. It looks like I can take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Stations, the Padding to to Victoria Station. Is this the best route? I heard taxi's were very expensive.

Day one: Morning at the British Museum. During lunch call 020-7401-9919 for tickets to the Globe theater on day two. Take the Origginal London Sightseeing Tours bour. Visit Rules and Porters English Restaurant for dinner.

Day two: Start at the tower of London at 9:30. Next go to St. Paul's Cathedral then lunch in that area. Then the Globe Theater play at 2:00. Visit the London Eye and ending the day with a historic pub walk by London Walks.

Day three: Start with Tate Modern followed by lunch then on to Westminster Abbey head over to Harrods stopping at Geirgian Resturant on the 4th floor for tea. In the afternoon Big Ben and the Houses of Parl around 5:30 then a play Oliver.

Thanks again for all your help!

I just hiked the trails in California--several hundred miles..
will be in London in late August...would like to consult a podiatrist
re sore toes... unusual request, but could someone recommend a
good podiatrist, centrally located...would like to work this in to
my London stay somehow.... Thanks.
Rutherford

Hey,
In town for a few days - any happenings? Would like to connect with others in a VT spirit of fun, friendship, conversation and travel -
Ideas, tips?
DJStarr

I will be arriving at St. Pancras on the Eurostar at 2:34 P.M. on the 27 th. of August. Is there enough time to make the 3:07 train to Liverpool at Euston station?

Hello everybody,

I will be arriving on Wednesday 7 p.m. at Heathrow going to my hotel in Cromwell Road (Kensington). I need to buy a moving box for the next morning, does anybody know where I could find one either in the hotel area in the morning or on the way from Heathrow (by tube) in the evening.

Thank you so much for your advice!

I am planning a 5 days trip to London, August 21-26.
I am looking for accommodation now I am a bit confused as I don't know which are good areas, not too busy (noisy) but safe.
Looking at some known chain, I've found the Best Western Shaftesbury Paddington Court. Double room for 5 days, 396 GBP.
Does anybody know this hotel? Is it OK? Is it a good area to stay?
Thanks in advance
Carmen

Hi,we are looking to purchase some clothing and other accessories for a trkking journey later in the month. WE are staying near victoria station area, and dont want to spend all our time looking over london for a few simple items. Does anyone know if there are some decent shops . that arnt expensive, close by this area. Specifically we are looking for ron hill walking pants, and some cheap day packs. Thanks very much for any answers.

Hi,
We are three girls, 20 years old, visiting London next week. We like to go out and enjoy the nightlife, music, dancing, and so on. Do you know some great clubs or anythng like that?
thanks or your help.

Has anyone of you been at those easyhotels at London?Itīs so cheap,that I keep wondering should we book it,but my husband is faraid itīs very noisy and full of party-people.I mean those under 20years and only in town for getting drunk and having fun.Canīt help thinking the same also.We have those omena-hotelli called in Finland also,and they are sometimes little noisy.
There was also some other cheap hotels at Victoria,but when this was 35Ģ those were 65Ģ so itīs quite big difference.Those 65Ģ places had breakfast,and easyhotel didnīt so it makes of course the difference smaller.

Hi,

we'll be arriving in London in 2 months' time and since our flight will reach at 1530hrs, we really don't want to waste the first evening/night away.

We're not really into pubs and clubs so where else can we go in the evening/night?

Also, we're intending to spend 3 full days in London, could you suggest where we can and should go?

Lastly, is Portobello market only opened during the weekends?

Thank you.

Does anyone know how long it takes to drive from London to Paris by car? And which rental companies offer pickup in London and drop off in Paris?

I will be traveling with my young adult daughter to London in early August. This is our first time in Paris. I am planning on this schedule. Any suggestions in regards to the time line, and locations of sites would be fantastic.
Am I missing any major attractions or visiting anything that is not worth the time and effort?
Can you suggest any resturants in the locations we are near for lunch or dinner? We are thinking inexpensive and easy lunch with a few more formal and nicer dinners.
We are interested in atmosphere and fun locations and events.
Any travel suggestions would be helpful as well
Should we buy advance tickets?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Day one: Morning at the British Museum. During lunch call 020-7401-9919 for tickets to the Globe theater on day two. Take the Origginal London Sightseeing Tours bour. Visit Rules and Porters English Restaurant for dinner.

Day two: Start at the tower of London at 9:30. Next go to St. Paul's Cathedral then lunch in that area. Cross the river over Millennium Bridge to Tate Modern. Then the Globe Theater play at 2:00. Dinner then visit the London Eye and ending the day with a historic pub walk by London Walks.

Day three: Start with Westminster Abbey then Victoria and Albert Musuem lunch on the way to Harrods stopping at Geirgian Resturant on the 4th floor for tea. Heading over to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliment around 5:30 after dinner then a play Oliver (any play recommendations?).

Day four: Stonehenge and Salisbury's Cathedral. Food and travel suggestions?

Thanks so much for all your help!
KEH

Looking for a cheap and cheerful hotel in London. Preferably near west end and shopping .. TIA :)))

Michelle

I will be arriving around noon on August 27 at St. Pancreas on the EuroStar. Should I purchase a ticket ahead of time to Liverpool instead of just buying a ticket for the next train when I arrive? Are there chances the trains will be full and I wouldn't be able to get on because I didn't make a reservation? Is there any price difference buying in advance vs buying on the spot for the next train?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Hi
Does anyone know of a reputable, online ticketing agency for concerts in London or Barcelona.
Tricia

Can anyone advise the time needed for transfer from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5? Changing airline, so guess I will need to collect my suitcases before trekking over to Terminal 5 to get BA out. Terminal 5 looks a bit remote. Am I right?
Thanks

Hello folks.
My family of 5 is arriving on September 6 from Heathrow. We have a resort hotel in Hever. Before checking in, we would like to start exploring London as soon as we get off the Tube. What would be the best Tube station to: 1) leave luggage; 2) best connection to Hever with least transfers; 3) and of course best prices. Thanks for any info.
Alternatively, if we proceed to Hever from Heathrow, is that a better idea pricewise?

I found this at terravision page
http://www.terravision.eu/london_map.html
Am I stupid or what,but does those blue spots mean the busstops?Our flight willa rrive at middle of night,and Iīd love to know that I will book hotel quite near the busstops.(we will only stay 3 nights).

We two tourists would like to rent one room with twin beds in London for 2 nights ( 3 and 4 August, 2009 ).
Our requirements are:
a. Basic and clean room with attached bathroom.
b. Breakfast
c. Maximum upto 15 minutes walk from a Underground / Metro Station.
d. Our budget is around GBP 50/= per night for the room rent.
Please advise.
Thanks

Hi everyone!
I want to know the prices os night buses in London.
Is there one only tax for every trips?
I need to take N11 line.
I know thar tere is a day tiket to use all public transport, does it include night buses?

THank you very much in advance!

Alícia

I cleverly booked a connecting flight from LGW without realising the journey from LHR requires 75 mins on the coach...

Question here is, is there airport transfers counters at LHR? That goes by a fixed rate from LHR to LGW?

I can't seems to find information on that. They only have metered taxi listed.

Response from google all requires advance booking...

Hi there. This October I will be heading from Melbourne to London for the first time in my life. From London I need to get to Reading, via train or bus. Is there anybody here who can tell me of the cheapest/quickest/easiest way to get from Heathrow to Reading?


Jim

I will need a taxi from Heathrow to Bloomsbury Hotel..flight arrives
in mid-morning. What's the best way to hail a taxi? (I will have to
collect luggage at UA..and somehow then find a taxi stand; does Heathrow
have rental luggage carts?). Is it best to schedule the taxi in advance?
(the hotel will make arrangments...for about 45 pounds..) If I schedule
the taxi through the hotel for a certain time, how on earth will I find
it?. I do know the terminal number).

I will come with dollars, of course; what's the best way to
covert to pounds in order to pay the taxi? Having arrangements made
through the hotel is beginning to sound like the best solution...
they'll do the necessary arrangments re dollars to pounds). Or, is
there a better (and cheaper way)?

Thanks Ruthanna

Our family of 4 is traveling to London next week for a couple of days and want to see a show or two. We love musicals, but would consider a play. I have been looking at the TKTS website with plans to purchase discounted tickets at their booth the day of the show. Does anyone know where I can read reliable reviews of the shows? Do you have any recommendations for shows? What have you seen that was wonderful?

I may have about 8 hours between connecting flights to India at Heathrow this November.

Are their any transit hotels inside of the airport's transits are?. I don't want to leave the transit area and have all the hassle of security and passport control. I just want a place I can take a map for a few hours.

I googled and cannot find anything.

Have any of you visited christmasmarkets at London?I found some info,and looks like there is many of them,but I didnīt find when they will open.We would travel at last weekend of NOvember,are they open yet?
If anyone has tips and photos,pease tell.Thereīs so many tips that itīs hard to find these ones for only one season.
We have been in London,and Camden market at springtime,and they said thereīs Christmas-market at Camden.Is it really so,or is it only a normal market -allthough we loved it anyway,bought some fabulous rock-style clothes ;)

How much does it cost to take the train from London to Manchester and how long would it take?

Hi people!
I am going to visit London in August and I need some help in planning the trip to the city because my flight arrive at Luton airport at 23:30hs.
I think that tube is not operating at this time, and I need to arrive at Earls Court station, but I don't know how to do this.
Is there anyone who could help me? Maybe there is someone who knows how to arrive there at night with public transport.

Thank you very much, at all.

Alícia

There is so many places to eat to choose from! Can anybody recommend anywhere that is nice but affordable (not posh/expensive)?

Thankyou! x