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Post by stigofthedump on May 28, 2015 11:49:13 GMT
Hi all. A big ask but we are nearly there, we are visiting London and have one day free. Any suggestions for places to visit? Public transport and cheep or free. No particular interests (friends and family are with us) so all suggestions are welcome.....wildlife might just creep to the number one slot though 
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Post by NellyDee on May 28, 2015 14:46:26 GMT
Don't think you can beat Kew Gardens - lots of birds, plants of course and you can wander by the river and see ducks and geese, there are woodland areas, open ground, of course the famous greenhouse and if you are interested a couple of really interesting 'museums'. You can get there by underground or bus - but that takes a long time, the bus that is. Actually in London there is St.James' Park. Or you could do the boat trip up the canal to London Zoo from Little Venice (Bit expensive though). Most of the main attractions - Madam Tussaud, Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus are within walking distance (if you are fit). Get yourself a street map that has places to see on it. The British Museum is pretty good, as is The Victoria and Albert. Problem with London is there is so much to see, it is difficult to do in a day. |
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Post by stigofthedump on May 28, 2015 16:36:39 GMT
Cheers Nelly. Why the heck I didn't think of Kew Ill never know, something for everyone. Thanks again.
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Post by lizb on May 28, 2015 16:51:08 GMT
If you are thinking of Kew, it does cost, so worth looking to see if any Network Rail two-for-one entry offers on.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2015 19:49:55 GMT
Go to Kensington Gardens to feed the birds by hand near Peter Pan, then head off to look for the Tawny Owls further in (directions should be available by Googling, they are in a group of limes). Or just have a walk round Regents Park. Pretend you are going to look at the pretty flower displays, but check out the birding spots before you go. regentsparkbirds.blogspot.co.uk/ Map: regentsparkbirds.blogspot.co.uk/2006_05_01_archive.htmlAll free. Kew is great, but pricey. Plenty of wildlife stuff further in. Loggeries and a really beautiful wildflower meadow. I like the London Wetland Centre, but get in free, I'm sure it costs lots if you are not in the WWT. |
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Post by stigofthedump on May 28, 2015 21:58:06 GMT
Thanks all. Deb the Tawny Owls have snatched it for all of us, maybe my enthusiasm had something to do with it. Quite surprised at how expensive it is to have a day out here.
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Post by aeshna5 on May 29, 2015 11:47:54 GMT
Other quality places to visit are the Lea Valley (train to Cheshunt), Rainham Marshes, London Wetland Centre + Richmond Park.
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Post by T on Jun 2, 2015 20:17:38 GMT
I loved Regents park when I was there last. I even went to see if I could see the aesculapian snakes along the canal. Richmond park was something else though, the deer, the birds and just that feeling of not being in a big city when you know you are. I also really liked Hampstead heath. There were so many parakeets there.
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Post by Hobjob on Jun 7, 2015 6:14:06 GMT
No one has mentioned the Natural History Museum in Kensington. They have a butterfly glasshouse at the moment and enough of everything else to keep you busy for the rest of your life!
FREE! and central.
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