London hotel near pubs
Aug 6th, 2014, 01:06 AM
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You mentioned a soccer connection. Why not show them this as an option for them?
http://www.timeout.com/london/attrac...-stadium-tours
http://www.timeout.com/london/attrac...-stadium-tours
Aug 6th, 2014, 04:01 AM
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The British Museum is a great museum. Admission is free too so you don't have to feel like you have to stay long to get your moneys worth. Even if you have no interest as to the collections the architecture is amazing. Your party might enjoy one of the free docented tours there. i think they run hourly. Some are of highlights. Others are of special topics. We have enjoyed especially the ancient Egypt tour and the Roman Britain tour. Check them out on the museum website. www.britishmuseum.org
Aug 6th, 2014, 06:14 AM
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The British distinguish between a museum, which displays artifacts, and galleries, which display paintings. If you wish to learn about various cultures (Egypt, Greece, Rome, Medieval etc) visit the British Museum. If you'd rather view paintings, visit the National Gallery (one of many great collections in London) at Trafalgar Square. Better yet, see both.
Aug 6th, 2014, 06:52 AM
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London Walks walking tours are also good. For those who think they might like an alternative to traditional sightseeing they have several pub themed walks.
http://www.walks.com/Standalone/Lond...ult.aspx#24718
http://www.walks.com/Standalone/Lond...ult.aspx#24718
Aug 6th, 2014, 07:07 AM
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Bloody heck, the thing posted on me.
As I was saying:
<< Just not sure what to expect -- and how to convince my co-travelers that it's worth a visit.>>
The British Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world. It fits on the level of the Louvre and the Hermitage.
As I was saying:
<< Just not sure what to expect -- and how to convince my co-travelers that it's worth a visit.>>
The British Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world. It fits on the level of the Louvre and the Hermitage.
Aug 6th, 2014, 08:38 AM
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Although the pubs of UK have undergone some huge and often undesirable changes in there last couple of decades, it is hard to imagine oneself in the UK being more than a coupe of minutes elk from a pub of some description.
I have noticed in some major cities that the huge pubs built to cater for those boozy nights out are loosing customers - the cost is just prohibitive, however every cloud has a silver lining and it looks to me as if a lot of the local corner pubs are benefitting from this as people are more reluctant to spend city centre prices topped with taxis etc and are beginning to use the "local" again.
I have noticed in some major cities that the huge pubs built to cater for those boozy nights out are loosing customers - the cost is just prohibitive, however every cloud has a silver lining and it looks to me as if a lot of the local corner pubs are benefitting from this as people are more reluctant to spend city centre prices topped with taxis etc and are beginning to use the "local" again.
Aug 6th, 2014, 05:53 PM
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within walking distance of your hotel is the British Library. It is a research library, that has a wonderful set of exhibit rooms where you can view the original Magna Carta, writings from famous kings, queens and authors, etc.
It is free, has a/c in the summer months and is well worth a visit.
London Walks does an evening pub crawl to various historic pubs, you get to drink as well as hear some interesting things.
It is free, has a/c in the summer months and is well worth a visit.
London Walks does an evening pub crawl to various historic pubs, you get to drink as well as hear some interesting things.
