Wrensup Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Me and the misses are of on a day out to landan, don't really want to go/see all the touristy stuff. So anyone got any suggestions of cool places to go or see? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Me and the misses are of on a day out to landan, don't really want to go/see all the touristy stuff. So anyone got any suggestions of cool places to go or see? Thanks Depends what you're into but maybe Postman's Park? Temple of Minerva? Borough Market? Sloan Museum? The Old Operating Theatre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Borough Market, The Old Operating Theatre, a trip up the Monument and St Pauls Cathedral is well worth a visit, climb to the top is well worth it, all these a short walk from each other. Cabinet War rooms and a tour round the Houses of Parliament another good gig. Temple Church was also quite interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stug76 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 We went to the top of the Shard recently which was pretty impressive. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlton Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Agree with all the above (though haven't been to the old operating theatre), but if you are at Borough market, then a trip to the Clink Prison is worthwhile as well. Doesn't cost much, you can normally find a two for one deal, and it is interesting to see the old torture instruments and living conditions of a debtors prison. Perhaps this should be in the Pompey takeover thread for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Defo borough market - indeed, a walk from Waterloo to tower bridge along the south bank is worth doing on a nice day. This site also looks good for uncovering some hidden gems... http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/SecretLondon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Tours of all the football stadiums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Highgate Cemetery. http://www.weekendnotes.co.uk/highgate-cemetery-tours/ Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 (edited) Defo borough market - indeed, a walk from Waterloo to tower bridge along the south bank is worth doing on a nice day. This site also looks good for uncovering some hidden gems... http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/SecretLondon/ This is a good one, done it a few times with the in laws etc. Can take the bus back from Tower Bridge as well, it is generally free if you get the old style conductor jobs and does a nice route past St Pauls through westminster and onto to Chelsea, where you can get off for a drink or some food. Good day out. Alternatively Ham common on a Sunday can be interesting. Edited 23 August, 2013 by Tokyo-Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Took the kids on the Emirates cable car recently, then boat ride back down the Thames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 The things that are free are still among the best. As trousers suggests, the walk along the South Bank is wonderful, although I'd recommend doing it just as the sun goes down and the riverbanks light up. A great view of London can be had from the top of Primrose Hill (Camden Town the nearest tube, Northern Line), and there are plenty of good cafes at the bottom of the hill, as well as Camden Market, which is a five minute walk away. I like riverside pubs - my local is the Crabtree (not far from Craven Cottage, Hammersmith tube), which has great food and reasonable prices. (Or if you really want to take out a mortgage for one great meal with the stars, try the River Cafe just two minutes further up the Thames Path towards Hammersmith.) And remember that the V&A, the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum (all at South Kensington tube, District and Piccadilly Lines) and the British Museum, among others, are all free entry. Kew Gardens isn't free but is great value - the sheer variety of exotic plant life in that place is extraordinary. (Kew Gardens on the District Line to Wimbledon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Try Brick lane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony13579 Posted 27 August, 2013 Share Posted 27 August, 2013 The restaurant in St Thomas's hospital just over the bridge from houses of parliament is very good value! (for London) the cabinet war rooms are good. We did a jack the ripper tour which was good too. This is a good website http://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/free-london A meal in Chinatown is an experiance too http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/where-to-eat-in-chinatown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 27 August, 2013 Share Posted 27 August, 2013 Don't bother with the new Imperial war museum, it was very disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 27 August, 2013 Share Posted 27 August, 2013 This place is great, amazing if the sun is out http://www.gordonswinebar.com/defaultm.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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