Crossing the Pond

Hello UK members!

In January, I will be crossing the pond. I can't wait! I will be studying theater for 3 weeks in London. This is a program through my school. I will be doing classroom stuff in the morning. But I have my afternoons free. The reason why I am posting this is because I would like to know what I should see while I am in London. There are some "touristy" things I'd like to see, but I would like to get off the path a little! I am not sure if I will go outside of London. But I would appreciate some tips and places to see, touristy or not. Also, I would like to know what the weather is like in January there. Clothing tips, anything, would be useful. Thank you all in advance!!

Searay

PS, How long is the trip through the Channel Tunnel to Paris? That may be a possibility of something I'd do.

Hi Searay -

I live about 40 miles north of London, and don't get to see it as much as I should - but here is my starter for ten:

Tate Modern Gallery, if you like all things arty
Science Museum, if you like all things technical
Victoria&Albert Museum, if you like all things!

Best thing to do try and find a more obscure tour, their are lots out their, research on the net first, see the other side of London, some of the places that are not on the tourist map.

Days out - Cambridge (just over an hour by train) or Oxford (half an hour)

Hi there,

the "Rough Guides..." are generally good, might be worth a read.

It's been a while since I've been to London so my help is limited !

I did live there for a couple of years, but that was quite a lomg time ago !

I would certainly go on the London Eye, then you can take in the view !

regards

Ric

I realize this is touristy and not insider advise, but if in London I'd go to the Tower of London and the British Museum!

Cheers, from
SwampWitch

Thank you all for the helpful tips and suggestions for places to see!!

If you guys/anyone else have anything else to suggest, please let me know!

Searay

The London Eye looks awesome!!!

Hi all,

links below...

Tower of London

British Museum

I went to both of these on School trips !

I've not been on the London Eye, but have been on the Manchester Eye and the York Wheel.

regards

Ric

Many thanks Ric!

Well I will be on the plane in about a day. I am really looking forward to going. This may sound dumb, but I am going to ask it anyway. What has the weather been like over there? Cold and wet? I ask because I can never rely on the weather man!

If anyone has anything else, please share! Many thanks again!

Cheers
Searay

going from the uk to froggy land via the channel tunnel will take about two hours as i understand it
no im not in the uk im across the channel through belgium yes there next to germany

Hello everyone!! I am here in England now. I must say I really love London. Your Tubes are much better than New York City. I love the pubs. Mmmm...Fish & Chips. I have been to the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and a lot of other places. I have been going to lots of theaters. I am going to the Globe in a bit. I have been to the National, Young Vic, and Wyndham's Theatre. I am having lots of good beers here. If anyone has any suggestions on good brews, please post them. Cheerio for now.

Searay

Hey, aren't you supposed to be doing some sort of school stuff, too? Drink a Guinness for me!

Cheers, from
SwampWitch