Without kids-Hooray! Suggestions for what to do...
Mar 26th, 2006, 08:48 PM
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Without kids-Hooray! Suggestions for what to do...
My husband and I will be visiting London without our three kids next month (work related trip). We have 3 days to do things that we wouldn't necessarily do with the kids. A few years ago we went with our 8 year old and saw kid-friendly things like: The Tower, wax museum, British Museum, etc. But I am wondering if you experienced travelers have some suggestions of things that would be mainly appropriate to adults.
I am planning a day at a museum, a play. Suggestions for which ones? We also never went out to a pub or a nightclub when we were there last so we might try that too.
I am planning a day at a museum, a play. Suggestions for which ones? We also never went out to a pub or a nightclub when we were there last so we might try that too.
Mar 28th, 2006, 12:53 AM
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Hello,
My favourite place to visit in London is the extraordinary Sir John Soane's museum (www.soane.org). Doesn't really fit your criterion of "mainly appropriate to adults" as I'm sure kids would love it too, but if you've never been there then it's absolutely worth a visit.
If you like music, how about going to a concert while you're there? Have a look at the listings on www.timeout.com/london for some ideas.
My favourite place to visit in London is the extraordinary Sir John Soane's museum (www.soane.org). Doesn't really fit your criterion of "mainly appropriate to adults" as I'm sure kids would love it too, but if you've never been there then it's absolutely worth a visit.
If you like music, how about going to a concert while you're there? Have a look at the listings on www.timeout.com/london for some ideas.
Mar 28th, 2006, 09:47 AM
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Sorry Rex, but what does "My back ain't broke, and I can quit you" mean exactly?
It doesn't make much sense.
In fact far less sense than the many message headers you feel the need to correct.
Muck
It doesn't make much sense.
In fact far less sense than the many message headers you feel the need to correct.
Muck
Mar 28th, 2006, 10:39 AM
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Get up early, try the West End Theaters for tickets..no touts! Check the seating. Matinees may be inexpensive. No tickets...Return in the early evening and get in the return ticket line...Maybe, opera? Covent Gardens for local color!
Mar 31st, 2006, 07:12 AM
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Some suggestions for London without kids:
>>Courtauld Institute Gallery of Art is one of my favorite medium-sized art museums in the city. Like most art museums, it is NOT probably a favorite for 8 year olds.
>Chelsea Physic Garden, if you are there when it is open, is a wonderful small garden to visit. The Chelsea area is great for strolling, shopping, eating, etc.
>Westminster Abbey, even if you've been, but if you did not take time to go on a Vergers tour, is an absolute "must see".
>Kew Botanic Gardens, a 30 minute train ride from central London, is a gardener's delight.
>for pubs, check out a book like the Good Pub Guide, or a website liek www.pubs.com You might want to consider eating at a "gastro-pub"...one that specializes in food as well as drink
Have a great trip
Dave White
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>>Courtauld Institute Gallery of Art is one of my favorite medium-sized art museums in the city. Like most art museums, it is NOT probably a favorite for 8 year olds.
>Chelsea Physic Garden, if you are there when it is open, is a wonderful small garden to visit. The Chelsea area is great for strolling, shopping, eating, etc.
>Westminster Abbey, even if you've been, but if you did not take time to go on a Vergers tour, is an absolute "must see".
>Kew Botanic Gardens, a 30 minute train ride from central London, is a gardener's delight.
>for pubs, check out a book like the Good Pub Guide, or a website liek www.pubs.com You might want to consider eating at a "gastro-pub"...one that specializes in food as well as drink
Have a great trip
Dave White
mail#OnOurOwnInLondon.com
