Travelling to London, England in 6 days!

@mawdest (1587)
Canada
July 24, 2016 2:41am CST
Hey all, hope everyone has had a good weekend. I am pretty excited, as I will be travelling to England, with my parents, for a week from July 30th to August 6th! We will mostly just be staying around London, but I know we will also see a few other things.. Don't remember everything planned, but I do know we are going to the city (or town..?) of Bath and Stonehenge and maybe a few other places outside of London. Anyways, I also know there are lots of English people here on MyLot. If any of you can kindly give any tips/advice about things to do in and around London in particular, or other places in England too, that would be much appreciated, thanks so much :) Picture from Pixabay
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@garymarsh6 (23405)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul 16
OH well done you will have a fab time. One thing be very careful of your wallet. There are lots of pickpockets about especially in London. Don't be fooled into doing any of those magic cup games these rogues do where they say you can win £20 by choosing which cup the dice or ball is under. Another warning do not get onto one of those rickshaw taxis they are dangerous and they will rip you off big time. Best places to visit in London This is a fairly good itinerary but quite a lot of walking, Start by going on the London Eye. A massive Ferris wheel opposite the houses of Parliament. Walk over the bridge to The houses of parliament. Walk on to see Westminster abbey Walk up Whitehall you will see Downing street where the Prime Minister lives,. Go to Horse guards parade walk through there and to St. James Park up to Buckingham Palace. To the right of Buckingham Palace there is Green park.Walk across that and you are in Piccadilly Walk down to Piccadilly circus carry on to Leicester Square. Turn left in Wardour street. Turn right into China Town Carry on through and walk down Charing Cross road to Trafalgar Square. Left of Trafalgar square walk along to Covent Garden which is quite fun and quite Bohemian. Another day Visit the Tower of London which is hundreds of years old. You will also see the crown jewels here Guarded by Beefeaters the Yeoman of the guards. Look at Tower Bridge and then walk along to St, Pauls cathedral. All the museums are free in London. The British museum The Natural history museum are great. The National gallery in Trafalgar square is great too. Bath is a beautiful city. Make sure you go into the Roman baths they are great and also the Abbey in Bath is beautiful. You will probably visit Stonehenge on the way to Bath or on the way back. Another nice place to visit is Oxford or a day trip from London to Brighton. While you are in Brighton visit the Royal Pavillion which looks like an Indian palace. If you have time it is worthwhile going to Windsor Castle. You might get some useful ideas if you check out visit london website, Have fun and enjoy your trip
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@mawdest (1587)
• Canada
24 Jul 16
Wow, I am overwhelmed by how much great information you have provided me with. I cannot thank you enough! Very much appreciated! I am sure I will enjoy my trip, very much so, and I will definitely heed your advise, thanks again! :)
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@mawdest (1587)
• Canada
25 Jul 16
@garymarsh6 Oh, I'm sure I will have a wonderful time :) Also, I do not doubt that there is a ton to do, I bet a week is not even quite enough to do all that I am set out to want to do there, but I am gracious to be going, at all!
@garymarsh6 (23405)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul 16
@mawdest You are more than welcome. Have a ball there is plenty to see and do here!
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@uzaircs (2318)
• Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
15 Sep 16
i visited london in 2014 and i love that place a city which never sleep a city of love i really in love of london and willing to visit it again but this time with family last time i went alone and really enjoyed ..good luck and have a nice trip..
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@mawdest (1587)
• Canada
15 Sep 16
Nice, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :) Yes, it definitely is a busy city, isn't it. I hope you get to visit London again some time soon, and with family. I did have a nice trip, thank you, I went a month ago!
@uzaircs (2318)
• Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
15 Sep 16
@mawdest cool month ago i was in USA now will plan again for London for sure and i am sure you really enjoyed as i feel love about london in everything
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
24 Jul 16
I think you are better off checking out the forums in travel site, or visit Lonely Planet. if you have time, you might as well go to the library and check out a few travel books. London is a place where millions visit year after year, you will have no problem finding information.
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@mawdest (1587)
• Canada
24 Jul 16
Thanks for the help, those are great suggestions!
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jul 16
Lucky you. You could spend a month in London and still see all there is to see.
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@mawdest (1587)
• Canada
24 Jul 16
Hah, true enough. Yes, I feel very lucky to be going!