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Trip to London: Suggestions?

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G5Unit

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I will be leaving for London on the 10th and arriving on the 11th. What are some places of interest? Preferably closer to Westminster? I am only 15 and I will be there with my mom for 3 days.

I already plan on visiting Big Ben, London Eye, and Kinds Cross Station, not to mention Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

So and places that anyone would recommend? Thank you!
 
MacPanda said:
yo should visit the mathmos store in old street london - it is the most amazing store around - if you need some directions look on their site or here:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=...617464,72.949219&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

the best light store in the world. :apple:
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Oh my, that's strange. There used to be a place near there that helped me look for a place to live. It was on a side street, directly beside a very nice architecture firm. I swear, this Mathmos place is likely within 20 metres of the place I'm talking about. Memories........ :eek:


Anyway, I think Big Ben and Kings Cross Station will only be so entertaining for a 15 year old. ;) Try visiting Tower of London, or walking around Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, and Charing Cross. All these places should be within 20-30 minute walk from Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. :) There should also be lots of signs, but bring a map. Everything is quite close together. :)

Also, go to Harrods, but don't bring a backpack. You may also need to wear shoes or something. The store has a dresscode, but has some pretty interesting things.
 
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Oh my, that's strange. There used to be a place near there that helped me look for a place to live. It was on a side street, directly beside a very nice architecture firm. I swear, this Mathmos place is likely within 20 metres of the place I'm talking about. Memories........ :eek:


Anyway, I think Big Ben and Kings Cross Station will only be so entertaining for a 15 year old. ;) Try visiting Tower of London, or walking around Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, and Charing Cross. All these places should be within 20-30 minute walk from Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. :) There should also be lots of signs, but bring a map. Everything is quite close together. :)

Also, go to Harrods, but don't bring a backpack. You may also need to wear shoes or something. The store has a dresscode, but has some pretty interesting things.
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Thank you! We also plan on taking a Bus trip (yeh, we're tourists:rolleyes:), anyone to recommend?
 
i wouldn't go to king's cross if i were you; it's not the best area. have a good trip:)
 
It could be good, but bus tours iz teh suck. The bus will likely visit all the places I just mentioned, which are easily walkable in 20-30 minutes (maybe except Tower of London). Also, go to the Tate Modern if you want to see some modern art. There's also the Design Museum. Both the Tate and Design Museum are south of the river, but should be around 30 minutes from Westminster Abbey (used as a reference only).


And no, there is nothing interesting at Kings Cross Station. I don't know why you'd want to go so far just to see a crummy station. Oh, and if you see an HSBC outside the station, remember that I was almost stabbed in the neck there. :p Don't worry, I've been back there, but I'm just saying it's not the best nicest or safest place to go. Actually, I see no reason to go there other than to change trains or get on a bus to leave the area.
 
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And no, there is nothing interesting at Kings Cross Station. I don't know why you'd want to go so far just to see a crummy station. Oh, and if you see an HSBC outside the station, remember that I was almost stabbed in the neck there. :p Don't worry, I've been back there, but I'm just saying it's not the best nicest or safest place to go. Actually, I see no reason to go there other than to change trains or get on a bus to leave the area.
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probably for the harry potter platform.

i'm too slow :)
 
The Design Museum is really good (down near the Tower Bridge). If you walk along the waterfront, there's this really cool kinetic sculpture of a sailing ship in the galleria of some shops/offices. There's even a boule court right there. There's also the Wax Museum in Piccadilly Circus. Check out some of the parks, amazingly serene and peaceful within the hustle & bustle of a city. Check out SoHo in the West End. Lots of interesting and unusual shops.

Stay awake as long as you can and soak up everything. London is an incredible place.
 
The Tower of London

Houses of Parliament

Madame Tussauds

The London Dungeons

London Zoo
 
I don't care much for all the tourist attractions. if you want to see the real london, just walk around. you can get most places by foot, and theres always the tube, so maybe start on oxford street and just take a wander, there are some true gems hidden on the back streets, you are guaranteed to find something new every time you visit!
 
Given that the OP posted this in August, I guess he's already there.

And yes, wandering around will guarantee that you find something new. Especially in Hackney Wick or on the Clapton Road. ;)
 
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