Advance Ticket Purchase/Fast Tack/Major london Sites
Apr 29th, 2019, 02:09 PM
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Advanced tickets problem now
I want to see both Parliament and Westminister Abbey on Saturday August 31st. I purchased tickets for guided Parliament tour for 10AM. Upon further research I see Westminister Abbey closes at 2:30PM on Saturday. I get conflicting information on the internet in regards to wait times on the securitylines to pass through at both sites. It sounds like the wait to get through at Noon on Saturday at WA would be an hour even with advanced tickets. There are few early afternoon spots for guided Parliament tours that day. Unsure what the lines at Parliament with advanced tickets would be that afternoon if I purchase additional tickets for 12:40 after that then openings only much later. Makes the day too long for that spot. Also at least on the internet could not purchase tickets past June for WA. I tried to call both places. But persistent busy signals at 5 pm GMT. So what are the waiting times at each place midday on Saturdays in August. Would like to rest or do something sitting or passive for the later part of afternoon. We are oldsters. Thinking of ‘switching’ times.
Apr 29th, 2019, 02:18 PM
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You've give that advice in the past -- and I know you haven't been in probably decades, but things change. One can visit the town but visiting the College is not that easy. Tours are only offered on Fri Afternoons, otherwise the museums are open on Sunday afternoons. That's it. There is no wandering around on one's own
Apr 29th, 2019, 02:42 PM
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Leave time in Windsor to cross the bridge to Eton - and stroll up and down the main street and see the lads all dressed up for school to get the atmosphere of the place - and there are some really nice old pubs too. and as janis says tours only on Fridays: https://www.etoncollege.com/Visits.aspx
Thanks janis for the correction - but long ago I did walk thru the 'playing fields where the saying goes the Battle of Waterloo was won', according to the Duke of Wellington.
Thanks janis for the correction - but long ago I did walk thru the 'playing fields where the saying goes the Battle of Waterloo was won', according to the Duke of Wellington.
Apr 29th, 2019, 02:58 PM
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Your high dungeon to snark after about anything I post is getting a bit old too - I said LONG ago in that reference to imply to the most casual observor that that may not be the case today - never said it was. Yes point out any errors but don't go overboard as usual. Nothing wrong with what I said.
Apr 29th, 2019, 03:16 PM
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YES, there is something WRONG in giving out ancient information, like yesterday when you said there were luggage trolleys in train stations in France, when it's been YEARS since there were any. It's BAD information, Pal, and is absolutely not helpful to anyone.
And BTW, the expression is "high dudgeon," not dungeon, dopey.
And BTW, the expression is "high dudgeon," not dungeon, dopey.
Apr 29th, 2019, 03:38 PM
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"How about advise on Windsor Castle: What I read very busy at opening. Quieter an hour later which would be 11:00AM. Planning to do on last Thursday in August, staying there in Windsor on arrival from night before. Supposedly if not raining, COG that morning. If inside the compound would be able to see COG etc."
I purchased timed tickets online before we went for the first entrance time of the day. We were the first in. Highly recommended.
Here is our morning at Windsor Castle (link). By the way, do NOT do what we did that night
https://travelswithmaitaitom.com/cha...fathers-visit/
I purchased timed tickets online before we went for the first entrance time of the day. We were the first in. Highly recommended.
Here is our morning at Windsor Castle (link). By the way, do NOT do what we did that night
https://travelswithmaitaitom.com/cha...fathers-visit/
Apr 29th, 2019, 05:11 PM
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Another famous place easily incorporated into a Windsor day is Runnymede - a short bus ride from Windsor and a bus ride to Staines train station for trains back to London.
Runnymede Meadow, high over the Thames, calls itself 'the birthplace of democracy since the Magna Carta signed here:
- https://www.google.com/search?biw=12...39.9hKbiZU8Tsg
For folks who like to hike you can hike up thru the Windsor Great Park to the huge equestrian statue at the top of a long, long hill and turn left - leave the park, go thru some residential area and emerge into the Runnymede National Trust memorial and park.
Runnymede Meadow, high over the Thames, calls itself 'the birthplace of democracy since the Magna Carta signed here:
- https://www.google.com/search?biw=12...39.9hKbiZU8Tsg
For folks who like to hike you can hike up thru the Windsor Great Park to the huge equestrian statue at the top of a long, long hill and turn left - leave the park, go thru some residential area and emerge into the Runnymede National Trust memorial and park.
Apr 29th, 2019, 06:29 PM
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Runnymeade,IMO, is something that can easily be missed by most tourists. A scenic place,however the OP has never mentioned plans for walks. In fact, I believe there are mobility issues.As for the birthplace of democracy, that’s a bit of hyperbole although the phrase seems to accompany the site. It was the location for the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, but its history actually goes back to Roman times. If one has a serious interest in Medieval English history particularly its political history, then a stop might be worthwhile, but for most folk time would probably be better and more pleasantly spent viewing Windsor Castle and the town of Windsor.
I’m not sure that adding venues/ sites to OP’s itinerary is beneficial. If they were spending more time in Windsor then perhaps further suggestions might be helpful. Otherwise, not so much.
I’m not sure that adding venues/ sites to OP’s itinerary is beneficial. If they were spending more time in Windsor then perhaps further suggestions might be helpful. Otherwise, not so much.
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Apr 30th, 2019, 08:31 AM
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Lots of other folks read these things too - just giving options - especially for Eton - a short walk from Windsor Castle. Did not note mobility issues but Eton is again IMO a must look and easy one for anyone visiting Windsor - Runnymede not so but possible for folks looking for a whole day in Windsor. Not sure it hurts to mention Eton as an option.
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