Have fun!
It would be nice if you gave us a report when you return.
Another place to visit is Temple Church (Knights Templar). I tried to visit it in 2007, and it was closed due to renovations. The whole place was enclosed in scaffolding. Sir William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke is buried inside. He’s been touted as history’s greatest Knight.
Take the water taxi down the Thames to Greenwich. The Cuty Sark and Gypsy Moth IV are right on the river front near the landing. The Royal Naval College and Hospital are nearby, with the Queen’s House behind, on the edge of Greenwich Park.
Near the Cutty Sark site, a circular building contains the entrance to the Greenwich foot tunnel, opened on 4 August 1902. This connects Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs on the northern side of the River Thames. The north exit of the tunnel is at Island Gardens,
The Queen’s house was built for Anne of Denmark, the wife of King James 1. James 2 was born there. An interesting bit on the house; it was built over a main highway of the time, so they included a tunnel underneath to accommodate the highway. The National Maritime Museum is through a portico on one side of the Queens House.
The old Royal Observatory is on a hill in the park. The line marking Greenwich Mean time is marked by a ‘gold’ rod set in the floor.
All of this is do-able in one day, if you start early and don’t dawdle.
Be aware of celebrating hooligans if Liverpool wins the Champions league.
Stay home n the path. Beware the moors.
I’d want to visit the Abbey Road cover shot spot. Then maybe book a night at Fawlty Towers.
British Museum of Natural History is a must. You can see the Rosetta Stone and a full sized replica of a blue whale.
British Museum. St Martins in the Field. The London Oratory. The Old Guildhall (city hall — formal).
Remember that in England, a biscuit is a cookie.
If you order Biscuits and Gravy for breakfast, they’ll think you’re Swiss.
London is an awesome city but maintain situational awareness, my FRiend, AT ALL TIMES.
If you have time for a day trip, visit the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. They have an American Air Museum there that is included in the admission (it was when I visited there some time ago anyway).
Say hello (a prayer) for Tommy Robinson.
I was in London in 1977 when there was still some sanity there.
Tell the Queen hello for me.
It’s been a month since I’ve spoken to her.
Westminster Abbey — Poet’s Corner
St Paul’s — worth the tour
St James’s Park — better than Hyde, in my opinion
Skip the Crown Jewels and the Tower; they’re just a sham anyway. Go strolling. It’s a far better way to see the City.
Just got back a month ago. Tour Buckingham Palace and also the British Museum. You won’t be sorry.
Hard Rock Cafe
If you're going to Fortnum & Mason, as a previous poster suggested, go to Harrod's, as well.
It has been awhile but have been to London several times for work assignments so didn’t get to tour much. Great pubs, great beers. Lousy food, fat greasy chicks.