Originally Posted By u k fan There will be different categories of seat. Usually the prices quoted by the tkts booth are for the best available. I've never had a bad ticket from them. I've never asked, but I'm sure they have seating plans for most of the big theatres if you're unsure!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo They do have seating plans and they will show where it is a clear view of slightly obscured etc. It is excellent.
Originally Posted By Rsey103 <a href="http://www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/henryVIIIsgreathall.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonC...all.aspx</a> I felt chills and goosebumps when I stepped inside the Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace. Don't miss it. (The hedge maze there was no doubt the inspiration for the maze that's at the U.K. showcase at Epcot. You'll see the Tudor chimneys from HCP at Epcot too.)
Originally Posted By dagobert Rsey103, thanks for the advice and the link. Hampton Court Palace was already on my list, but I've been there ten years ago and my girlfriend has also seen it, but she isn't sure. So I think we will skip it this time.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh I preferred the Museum of London and the Imperial War Museum over the British Museum. The British has a ton of stuff, but the other two tell a story about interesting stuff.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>If you're a Beatles fan, find EMI Studios and Abbey Road.<< I like the Beatles. Where is EMI?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb My mom and I enjoyed the Royal Mews on our London trip (way back in '94!). I'm not sure if it's a day trip or not, but we thought York was a charming town, we also particularly enjoyed Stratford Upon Avon.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo York is about a 3 hour train trip each way, and yes, it is an awesome town. However, it is very expensive to get to unless you book your tickets in advance. Stratford is only ok unless you are going to the theatre. Nearby (to Stratford) Warwick and its castle is much nicer. I would also say that stone henge dissappoints a lot of people, so if doing it as an excursion, try to do one that also takes in either Salisbury or Bath.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>I would also say that stone henge dissappoints a lot of people, so if doing it as an excursion, try to do one that also takes in either Salisbury or Bath.<< We found a half day tour to Stonehenge, since we don't want to spend the whole day away from London, because our time is limited. <a href="http://www.londontoolkit.com/tours/premium_stonehenge.htm" target="_blank">http://www.londontoolkit.com/t...enge.htm</a> Do you think it is worth the money?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo It depends on your tastes. I find it amazing now, because I think about how these massive stones were pulled hundreds of miles and erected without major machinery. However, when I first came to the UK in 1986 and saw them, I was VERY disappointed, thinking they would be bigger, and that I could touch them. As a part of an excursion that takes in the Roman Baths and Georgian beauty of Bath, or the largest steeple in the world at Salisbury, then it could be worth while. It is a long drive (about 3 hours min), so I would have thought it best to make it more worth while. But if prehistoric icons are of interest, it is a facinating site if you use your imagination and make full use of the museum.
Originally Posted By dagobert Thanks for your help. We still have time to think about it and how much time is left in London and the we will decide if we will do a tour or not.
Originally Posted By u k fan It's funny that Stonehenge has come up. I've never been, but the first thing someone said to me when I was discussing this trip with them was "Don't bother with Stonehenge unless they are seeing other sites locally as there are more interesting things to see already in London." One man's meat is another man's poison, but it's interesting that others feel the same!!!
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Here's what should be a webcam of the street crossing in front of the EMI studios on Abbey Road in London. <a href="http://www.abbeyroad.com/visit/" target="_blank">http://www.abbeyroad.com/visit/</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert I have a question regarding the public transport system. Is it better to get an Oyster Card or Travel Card for 7 Days for 27 Pounds? Our hotel is in Zone 2 of the transportation system and so we need something for Zone 1 and 2. Thanks for your help!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo It depends how much you want to travel around the city (where are you staying, I hope a safe neighbourhood, some of Zone 2 can be a little dodgy). If you were to travel to the centre once and then back each day, than Oyster is worth while (it is about £4 a day - £28 worth over 7 days). If you want to hop around and go freely, then a weekly travel card is the way to go. My gut instinct is a weekly will serve you better.
Originally Posted By u k fan Is the travel card just for Zones 1 and 2? I would check to make sure that nowhere on your list of places to go is outside of that area just in case!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert We are staying in Wandsworth just across the Wandsworth Town Rail Station.
