Back to London
 

I was deciding on a trip to take and thought I had decided on Tokyo but I couldn't get over my love for London which was my first and only trip outside of the US so far. So I decided to head back from November 23 to the 30th. The first time around I saw most of the "must sees" I was 18 my first trip now I'm 25 and wondering what would you do? I LOVE museums and churches and things along that line. I know I'll be spending lots more time in the British museum and Victoria and Albert museum is also on my list as a see again. Any recommendations? What would you guys do? Thanks!

What would you guys do?

Read about all the sites and see what perks my interest!

http://www.timeout.com/london

The National Gallery is my favorite and I have been going to London at least once a year for 40 years! We love antiques so we plan to go when there are several shows on. Realize that is a specialfor us but may not interest you. Go to Borough Market, Southwark cathedral, and along South bank to the Globe.See a Show get cheap tickets at the half price ticket booth ner Leicester Sq., If you are at the V&A get lunch or dinner at Orsini"s across the street from it. Great food !! More later I hAVE HAD TOO MUCH WINE TO THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE NOW!!

Sir John Soane's museum, the Geffrye, the Wallace Collection, concerts, plays, a few London Walks.

One reason we love to go back to London is to see various temporary art and antique exhibitions. There always seems to be something fantastic to see. Check with the museum websites and timeout.co.uk, especially when things are listed for while you are there.

On another thread, someone mentions a Christmas thing at Hampton Court. I don't know if that's on when you are there, but I would go if it was.

Think of the number of plays, concerts and performances you can choose from; it will be great.

I'm no fan of West End/Broadway musical shows, but there is always so much in the way of dance, music and more serious theater. I really like to see a Shakespeare play when I can in London. No matter what you like, I think you will enjoy a show.

i'd go back to London in a heartbeat. things i'd see/do:

-Churchill War rooms
-lunch in Chinatown
-Trafalgar Square
-British Museum
-St Paul's
-London Eye at night
-afternoon tea at the Ritz
-Oxford st
-Harrod's
-Tower of London
-West End show
-day trip to Stonehenge
-Buckingham Palace
-Tate Modern

This last trip we took in the Council War Rooms (Churchill War Rooms), the V&A, Borough Market, Greenwich, and the London Silver Vaults (we were looking for wedding presents) before taking the Eurostar from St. Pancras Station to Paris. Even if you don't trip over to Paris, visit the St. Pancras Hotel lobby - quite lovely.

I'd go back for the theatre and museums-plus the daytrips. While I love London, I've also loved seeing the smaller towns and cities up north. York is probably my second favorite city and 4 days there just made me wish for more.

I'd also go on some more London Walks as I've learnt so much about the city from them.

Greenwich

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People either love it or hate it. I loved it!

http://www.dennissevershouse.co.uk/

MmePerdu: I can't say that I "hated" it, but it was surely the oddest and most expensive attraction that I saw on that particular trip to London.

Being unable to comment quietly to my companions was awkward, when there really was so much to comment upon. My impression of Dennis Sever's house was that it was akin to a very personal piece of installation art, based on a lifetime of collecting. The man certainly had passion for what he was doing.

I'm not a fan of anything that takes itself too seriously, and Dennis Severs' House takes itself very seriously. There were jokes that were begging to be made, but one dare not crack them. Not my cup of tea.

I was with a couple of people that were much more willing to give the entire thing its asked for reverence, and they enjoyed it more than I.

The Wallace Collection, on the other hand, knocked my socks off and I will definitely return.

I too would definitely recommend a visit to Borough Market. Even in November. Go for lunch, gaze upward at The Shard, then walk around the market deciding what to eat (a feast for eyes and nose), then head out and walk around the Southwark area (in which the market is located), past the Globe theatre, the Tate Modern, the Fashion Museum (stop in any of these if you want to) across the Millennium Bridge (open to foot traffic only) and on towards St. Pauls where you might even catch a service or concert given the time of year.

A great full day or half day (depending on what you decide) easily accomplished exploring some of Londons wonderful sites and landmarks.

Tuscanlifeedit, I found Dennis Severs' House fascinating, not serious. And I believe you have it exactly right when you mention "installation art". But part of the experience is the mood so I appreciate that you respected the rule for the sake of those that were into it. But you do help me make my point which was maybe not for everyone. But certainly unique, possibly in the world. And fed my love of the concept of time travel.

Good suggestions. Thanks!