Favorite experiences in London?
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Favorite experiences in London?
Returning to London in April. Looking for ideas of tours, restaurants, teas, "experiences" during a "slow travel"/ non-hectic week in the city.
At the top of my list = visiting the Royal Mews.
So obviously, not the typical tourist list of "must sees" but other ideas that may not fall in the Top 10 things to do in London.
At the top of my list = visiting the Royal Mews.
So obviously, not the typical tourist list of "must sees" but other ideas that may not fall in the Top 10 things to do in London.
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Rare book room of the British Library?
https://www.bl.uk/events/treasures-o...ritish-library
https://www.bl.uk/events/treasures-o...ritish-library
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I would second the rare book room, it was a very special visit.
The Temple Church, in the City of London.
If there's a particular author or other famous person that you admire who had any contact with London, visit sites associated with that person.
Bletchley Park is on my to-do list someday, as is the Highgate Cemetary
The Temple Church, in the City of London.
If there's a particular author or other famous person that you admire who had any contact with London, visit sites associated with that person.
Bletchley Park is on my to-do list someday, as is the Highgate Cemetary
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I was going to say the Hunterian Museum (at the Royal College of Surgeons) but they are closed till 2020 so instead I'll say the Old Operating Theater (The Old Operating Theatre Museum | The Old Operating Theatre Museum).
Museum of London - https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london
Museum of Childhood - part of the V&A but it's in Bethnal Green - V&A Museum of Childhood Victoria and Albert Museum
Walk from the Tower Bridge to Westminster Bridge along the south bank
Museum of London - https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london
Museum of Childhood - part of the V&A but it's in Bethnal Green - V&A Museum of Childhood Victoria and Albert Museum
Walk from the Tower Bridge to Westminster Bridge along the south bank
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Ceremony of the Keys, Tower of London https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-lond...y-of-the-keys/
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https://www.postalmuseum.org/visit/p...=sticky_banner
The Postal Museum and Mail Rail is quite a fun visit
The Postal Museum and Mail Rail is quite a fun visit
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1. The Charles I exhibition at the Royal Academy is high on my list, if it's still on when you are there.
2. Afternoon tea at the Wallace Collection is always a good idea; for the museum and the tea.
3. Catch a movie at the Electric Cinema, Portobello Road
2. Afternoon tea at the Wallace Collection is always a good idea; for the museum and the tea.
3. Catch a movie at the Electric Cinema, Portobello Road
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For a limited time the Painted Hall in Greenwich is giving tours of the famous ceiling - well worth the visit
https://www.ornc.org/painted-hall-ceiling-tours-tickets
https://www.ornc.org/painted-hall-ceiling-tours-tickets
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Browse London Walks' offers for lots of specific walks in areas you may not have visited (I especially liked our Chelsea walk)
Find Wren churches' ruins like St. Dunstan in the East and Christ Church Grey Friars (and Postman's Park is near Christ Church)
Imperial War Museum--have you been since the WWI exhibit opened?
Find Wren churches' ruins like St. Dunstan in the East and Christ Church Grey Friars (and Postman's Park is near Christ Church)
Imperial War Museum--have you been since the WWI exhibit opened?
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https://www.dennissevershouse.co.uk/
Narrow boat ride on Regent's Canal.
Architecture tour: Open-City the architecture education organisation
Narrow boat ride on Regent's Canal.
Architecture tour: Open-City the architecture education organisation