Heading to London in a few weeks on vacation. Any suggestions on what places to go check out?

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I live in the USA. but I have always wanted to visit England. I am staying in London for about a month as a vacation. Any places i should go see during my time there?

Answer 1

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THORPE PARK, IT IS AMAZING IF YOU LIKE RIDES
MADDAME TUSSAUDS
THE LONDON EYE
THE SCIENCE MUSEUM/ NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM(practically next to eachother!)
THE WARNER BRO'S STUDIO (if you like harry potter!)
THE LONDON DUNGEONS
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
WESTFIELD OR OXFORD STREET FOR SHOPPING!
TATE MODERN (if you like art)
THE GLOBE THEATRE
THE TOWER OF LONDON
BIG BEN
ALSO LONDON OFFERS SOME GREAT WEST END SHOWS, YOU COULD GO AND WATCH ONE OF THEM IF YOU LIKE SHOWS:)

CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES(slightly further)
IF YOU CAN, GO TO BRIGHTON PIER OR SOMEWHERE, WHICH IS SOUTH OF LONDON, IT HAS A LOVELY PIER&BEACH.

HOPE THIS HELPS!

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I will gladly get to check these out. Everything sounds more entertaining than here in the USA. lol.

Answer 2

What are you into?
Go to the theatre I suggest to see a show.
I would definitely plan for a day outside of London and maybe head down to Cornwall or somewhere and spend a day or book a B&B and spend a night. It's beautiful down there and if its warm go to the beach in Cornwall as they are beautiful!
London Eye
Greenwich Park/Hyde Park
Brick Lane or Camden
Westfields Stratford for some shopping if its cold out or Oxford Street if its okay
Check out the museums and galleries if your into that
Go on an open top bus tour and learn some history
London Dungeons or London Bridge Experience
The Jack the Ripper Tour
Thames Boat Toar

Your spoilt for choice in London and I can't name or think of so many things that are possible to do!!

Check out http://www.timeout.com/london/ gives you a great selection of any events or any must sees in London.

Answer 3

There is a lot of information on London specifically in guides or on www.timeout.com/london
I would highly suggest you visit some other parts of England too We have historic country towns and beautiful countryside and coastlines. Our national rail system is dense and frequent
and you can buy an excellent value for money Britrail Pass before arrival www.britrail.com
I would suggest visiting:-
Bath www.visitbath.co.uk
Brighton www.visitbrighton.co.uk
York
Ludlow www.ludlow.org.uk
www.visitsouthshropshire.co.uk
The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley www.visitforestofdean.co.uk
The Jurasic Coast (Dorset) www.jurassiccoast.co.uk
These are just a small selection of beautiful and interesting places. I have no idea what your tastesand interests are

Answer 4

I think seeing a stage production is essential. I saw The Woman in Black last week which was great. A back row stall seat is only £18 (US$29). It is in a small theatre, so even the back row has a good view. But there is Wicked, The Lion King and a host more.
http://www.westendlive.co.uk/what-s-on

Of course all the major sights. Big Ben, The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace etc.

Churchill's War Rooms is a fascinating visit £16.50 (http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/churchill-w…

And there is a great exhibition running until late June on the history of the Brain. They even have a slice of Einstein's brain there. Macabre but interesting.
http://www.wellcomecollection.org/whats-…

Go to this link to see attractions in a list by rank of popularity:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions…

Have a good trip!

Answer 5

go and see a show in the West End...there are loads of theatres in a small area and then afterwards - go in to Covent Garden & watch the street entertainers & musicians...everything is open very late - we tend to see a Matinee (afternoon) show and then go to Covent Garden for a drink and some dinner....it's really entertaining.

there are loads of shops, pubs, restaurants as well as the entertainment in the streets...you'll love it!

Answer 6

THE LONDON EYE A MUST GO/SEE ITS AMAZING IVE BEEN THEIR TWICE anyway there is the nation history museum the scienc emuseum and (british museum i think) big ben buckingham palace although you can see them in the london eye umm next to the eye their is this aquarium there are lots of places to see

Answer 7

Museum in Docklands
Imperial War Museum
Natural History Museum
Kew Gardens
Regents Park
The Tower
The London Eye
Westfield Shopping centre

Answer 8

East India is great

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Answer 9

http://www.roughguides.com/website/shop/…

Answer 10

Yeah, Heathrow or Gatwick airports...lived in London all my life and they are my only favourite places now;)