October weather in London/Ireland
 

We will visit London and Ireland in mid october. What type of clothes should <BR>we pack? Do you think wool coats are needed or can we get away with just Sweaters? Thank you for the help.

see the post UK in the spring! <BR>You will freeze your north american twillies right off if you opt for sweaters only (unless you're talking ski sweaters). You don't need a parka, but a spring-weight wool coat or jacket would work. Alternatively, especially if you are going to be hiking around in the countryside, a nice canvas mid-thigh coat (see LLBean or Eddie Bauer for an example)with a flannel button-in lining. Layer, layer, layer..oh, did I mention, layer? Cotton knit turtlenecks, long sleeved oxford shirts or silk tshirts, cotton pullover sweaters...warm socks, gloves, lightweight scarf, umbrella or raincoat (a trenchcoat with a zip-in lining works well for a coat), and lightweight wool pants, khaki trousers and leggings for the bottom half. <BR>Oh, and something WARM to sleep in... especially if staying in inns, b&bs or guesthouses (which are the way to go) rather than in Holiday Inns.