Headed to the UK

VatorMan · 06-02-2012, 09:03 PM

For a quick weekend in July. I have one day in London- what can I see ?

Corey · 06-02-2012, 09:23 PM

Big Ben. Parliament.

derf · 06-02-2012, 10:53 PM

I did a 1 day trip to London in 06. Saw the changing of the guard, big Ben, parliament pickadilly square, and rode the London eye. Didn't have time for anything else

VatorMan · 06-02-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I did a 1 day trip to London in 06. Saw the changing of the guard, big Ben, parliament pickadilly square, and rode the London eye. Didn't have time for anything else

Sounds about what I thought. I did find an Australian shop I need to visit. I'm about out of Bundaberg.

acalliste · 06-03-2012, 10:09 AM

The Museum of Natural History, and Madame Tussauds. But, if you go to the Natural History museum, be prepared to spend the whole day. It is enormous.

Be sure to find a good fish n chip shop, and also get a Cornish pasty from one of the little carts that sell them. So delicious! OMG... I can't wait to get back over there.

goof2 · 06-03-2012, 02:23 PM

If you like museums there are far too many absolutely amazing ones to list. If you had more time I'd recommend the Imperial War Museum, but that would be all you would see. I could easily burn a full day at the London location plus another day at the Duxford location (where they keep most of their aircraft/vehicles).

The tube makes it very easy to get around. Depending on where you are staying change the order, but if you are fairly quick at each place you can do the Tower and Tower bridge, tube to Oxford Circus then walk to Carnaby Street down to Piccadilly Circus walk to Leicester Square then down to Trafalgar Square and over to Covent Garden, and after that tube to Knightsbridge for Harrods.

What are you interested in seeing (museums, art, famous locations, shopping, history)? You could spend a week doing each and still just scratch the surface.

VatorMan · 06-04-2012, 03:06 PM

I extended my stay another day. I'll be visiting London July 3rd and 4th. Move to SIlverstone on the 5th for the GP and then back to Heathrow on July 8th. We fly out on the 9th. So while the wife is working I'll be at play.

Figured I'll get a shot of me in a America Kicks Ass shirt in front of Buckinham Palace on July 4th.

acalliste · 06-05-2012, 11:16 PM

Are you going to the Formula 1? That's great!

I was that >< close to buying weekend passes to the Silverstone MotoGP for me and my son, when my daughter called and said she was expecting again, and due mid-July. So had to push my trip out a month so I'd be there for the new arrival.

Have fun!

VatorMan · 06-06-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by acalliste

Are you going to the Formula 1? That's great!

I was that >< close to buying weekend passes to the Silverstone MotoGP for me and my son, when my daughter called and said she was expecting again, and due mid-July. So had to push my trip out a month so I'd be there for the new arrival.

Have fun!

Yup-Just bought tix. We are in the Luffield section. This will be my first F1 race.

acalliste · 06-06-2012, 08:29 PM

Awesome! Hope you get decent weather.

Did you have to call to order your tickets? When I tried to buy the MotoGP tix online, I was told to call to buy them. So when I called they said I'd need to fax them proof of address and bank account or some crap. That threw me off, and besides not having anything I could fax to them on short notice (I was at work), I wanted to think about that and check into it. It seemed very odd. Then I found out I had to change my plans, so I never called them back.

Were you able to buy your tickets online?

06-02-2012, 09:03 PM	#1
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	Headed to the UK For a quick weekend in July. I have one day in London- what can I see ?

06-02-2012, 09:23 PM	#2
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	Big Ben. Parliament. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

06-03-2012, 10:09 AM	#5
acalliste Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: FLooRi.D.A. Moto: gsx-r750 Posts: 378	The Museum of Natural History, and Madame Tussauds. But, if you go to the Natural History museum, be prepared to spend the whole day. It is enormous. Be sure to find a good fish n chip shop, and also get a Cornish pasty from one of the little carts that sell them. So delicious! OMG... I can't wait to get back over there. __________________ http://www.acalliste.net/

06-05-2012, 11:16 PM	#8
acalliste Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: FLooRi.D.A. Moto: gsx-r750 Posts: 378	Are you going to the Formula 1? That's great! I was that >< close to buying weekend passes to the Silverstone MotoGP for me and my son, when my daughter called and said she was expecting again, and due mid-July. So had to push my trip out a month so I'd be there for the new arrival. Have fun! __________________ http://www.acalliste.net/

06-06-2012, 08:29 PM	#10
acalliste Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: FLooRi.D.A. Moto: gsx-r750 Posts: 378	Awesome! Hope you get decent weather. Did you have to call to order your tickets? When I tried to buy the MotoGP tix online, I was told to call to buy them. So when I called they said I'd need to fax them proof of address and bank account or some crap. That threw me off, and besides not having anything I could fax to them on short notice (I was at work), I wanted to think about that and check into it. It seemed very odd. Then I found out I had to change my plans, so I never called them back. Were you able to buy your tickets online? __________________ http://www.acalliste.net/

06-02-2012, 10:53 PM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I did a 1 day trip to London in 06. Saw the changing of the guard, big Ben, parliament pickadilly square, and rode the London eye. Didn't have time for anything else

06-03-2012, 02:23 PM	#6
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	If you like museums there are far too many absolutely amazing ones to list. If you had more time I'd recommend the Imperial War Museum, but that would be all you would see. I could easily burn a full day at the London location plus another day at the Duxford location (where they keep most of their aircraft/vehicles). The tube makes it very easy to get around. Depending on where you are staying change the order, but if you are fairly quick at each place you can do the Tower and Tower bridge, tube to Oxford Circus then walk to Carnaby Street down to Piccadilly Circus walk to Leicester Square then down to Trafalgar Square and over to Covent Garden, and after that tube to Knightsbridge for Harrods. What are you interested in seeing (museums, art, famous locations, shopping, history)? You could spend a week doing each and still just scratch the surface.

06-04-2012, 03:06 PM	#7
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	I extended my stay another day. I'll be visiting London July 3rd and 4th. Move to SIlverstone on the 5th for the GP and then back to Heathrow on July 8th. We fly out on the 9th. So while the wife is working I'll be at play. Figured I'll get a shot of me in a America Kicks Ass shirt in front of Buckinham Palace on July 4th.