Going to London

[iGav]

I'm sure he going to be thrilled!!!

He'll need it if you inflict the monolithic might of the Tate Modern on him.

I wouldn't give him prior notice. I think it'd be a sterling suprise for him that way.

I'd also ignore the Harry Potter tours, I've never seen the films so I'm completely unaware of how many locations were actually shot in London, but it'd be easy enough to locate them using Google and Google Earth (to give you an idea of their approximate location and appearance). Maybe take stills from the DVD, print them out and produce a little mystery tour guide for him... that might break up the grown up stuff that you and Mrs ATD will want to indulge yourself in. Just a thought.

 

[®îçhå®?]

Go to Drury lane and see the muffin man

 

[ATD]

He'll need it if you inflict the monolithic might of the Tate Modern on him.

I wouldn't give him prior notice. I think it'd be a sterling suprise for him that way.

LOL!

I'd also ignore the Harry Potter tours, I've never seen the films so I'm completely unaware of how many locations were actually shot in London, but it'd be easy enough to locate them using Google and Google Earth (to give you an idea of their approximate location and appearance). Maybe take stills from the DVD, print them out and produce a little mystery tour guide for him... that might break up the grown up stuff that you and Mrs ATD will want to indulge yourself in. Just a thought.

Yeah from what I'm gathering it's a whole lot of CG and compositing, bits and pieces from many parts of GB. I should know this stuff.

 

[ATD]

Go to Drury lane and see the muffin man

I've been on Drury Lane and didn't make the connection to the song.

 

[72930]

If you go to the London Eye, definitely, 100% go at night. I've been twice, and it got a bit boring during the day, but was really cool at night...awesome to see such a lit up city

 

[TequilaBoobs]

Dont forget to check out the Academy of Sex and Relationships (museum). You probably will need a babysitter for your son, however. But i've heard some really good things about this museum...


Excerpt from an article:
Sex therapists, historians and artists have been working on the £4.7m London Academy of Sex and Relationships.

It will include explanations of sexual chemistry and rejection, as well as looking at sexually-transmitted disease and common problems in the bedroom.

"Titillation is not the goal," said a spokesman for the academy.

"This is not a sex museum like those in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Paris, which tend to veer towards pornography for commercial benefit alone.

'Not sleazy'

"The management is committed to avoiding the sleazy image that the sex industry usually conjures."

He added the aim was to create a "Kinsey-type institute in Europe" - referring to the 1948 Kinsey Report into American sexual behaviour.

Sexual chemistry, erogenous zones and orgasms will be explained, as will sexually-transmitted diseases and erectile dysfunction.

The academy, described as a "theme park", is backed by the Terrence Higgins Trust, Relate, Avert and the Sexual Dysfunction Association.

It's high time there's a leading London venue that communicates this information in a responsible and engaging manner.

Dr Kevan Wylie

The academy said it would address sex issues "in an exciting, amusing and yet educational way".

And the Sexual Dysfunction Association said it would help the 10% of British men and 40% of women suffering from some sort of sexual dysfunction.

Dr Kevan Wylie, from the European Federation of Sexology, added: "People need to know the options open to them and get all the information they need to be able to make informed decisions.

"Whether this is in relation to better love-making, avoiding sexually transmitted infections and even enjoying particular kinks or fetishes, it's high time there's a leading London venue that communicates this information in a responsible and engaging manner."

 

[geese]

One other suggestion: if its sunny, goto Greenwich. Lovely park, nice pubs and restaurants, and a nice Maritime museum. Unfortunetly its main attraction, the Cutty Sark, has just burnt down

But if you take the DLR from Bank, you do get some very Bladerunner-esque views of east London. A wee treat.

Ohm dunno if you;ve been to the Science Museum, kids love that. As to adults.

 

[JW8725]

Theres more to England than London mate. Travel further up north, check out the Yorkshire countryside. Bit different from LA. Check out the Chav's further up in Newcastle. Thats a whole new ball game!

 

[Macky-Mac]

...Unless there's something you really want to sea on at Tate Modern, I'd give that miss because it's unbearably busy now... and only worth tolerating if there's a must see on.
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I agree...the Tate Modern can be an awful place when it's crowded.....and it gets crowded real fast!

It seems to me that a lot of money has been spent on the Science Museum in recent years so if your kid is into things sciencey, it's a good place....plus it's almost across the street from the V & A (aren't they doing a lot of remodeling inside the V&A right now? lots of exhibitx closed to be refurbished is what I remember from last Fall)....and isn't there a dinosaur in the Natural History Museum? That's right across from the V & A also

 

[Macky-Mac]

One other suggestion: if its sunny, goto Greenwich. Lovely park, nice pubs and restaurants, and a nice Maritime museum. Unfortunetly its main attraction, the Cutty Sark, has just burnt down

But if you take the DLR from Bank, you do get some very Bladerunner-esque views of east London. A wee treat.....

isn't there a victorian era tunnel under the thames that you can walk thru from the docklands to greenwich?

 

[ATD]

psychofreak
I went to the London Eye for the sunset but timed it a half hour too early. I'll try night time this time.

TequilaBoobs
Academy of Sex and Relationships, that's different. Anyone have suggestions/advice on babysitting services?

geese
Haven't done a lot on the east side, Greenwich sounds interesting.

rossoUK
A trip out of London would be good. I have done a little but not enough.

Macky-Mac
Yes, my son loved the Science Museum.


Thanks everyone.

 

[iGav]

isn't there a victorian era tunnel under the thames that you can walk thru from the docklands to greenwich?

Yup. You can't see the end until you're in the middle because of the gradient.

Much more fun that using the robotrain to get to Greenwich.

 

[iBlue]

How will you be getting around? The Tube and other public transport? (if you haven't seen it already, just a handy link for that purpose)

Lot of fantastic suggestions already in this thread but I think the way I like to see the city is by simply wandering through it. I learned a lot of what I know by google maps and a dodgy but plucky sense of direction. All through "zone 1" there are tube stations everywhere and several freestanding maps so it's cake to get your bearings on where you are.

If you fancy eyeing up a ton of 'bling' Hatton Garden is London's jewellery district.

Outside of London maybe you'd like to see the Southend Pier and walk along the seaside. You can get a mainline train (c2c) directly there from Fenchurch Street Staion (tower hill nearest tube station to it) It would take about 45-50 minutes I'm guessing.

 

[ATD]

How will you be getting around? The Tube and other public transport? (if you haven't seen it already, just a handy link for that purpose)

Lot of fantastic suggestions already in this thread but I think the way I like to see the city is by simply wandering through it. I learned a lot of what I know by google maps and a dodgy but plucky sense of direction. All through "zone 1" there are tube stations everywhere and several freestanding maps so it's cake to get your bearings on where you are.

If you fancy eyeing up a ton of 'bling' Hatton Garden is London's jewellery district.

Outside of London maybe you'd like to see the Southend Pier and walk along the seaside. You can get a mainline train (c2c) directly there from Fenchurch Street Staion (tower hill nearest tube station to it) It would take about 45-50 minutes I'm guessing.

Yes, the wife loves bling. Thanks for the links.