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Visiting from the states
- Thread starter Ed45626
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And welcome to the forum.
I don't myself live in the Capital - I'm about 50 miles to the north - so I'm sure that there will be plenty of people on here better qualified to advise you but can I suggest that you purchase a good London guide, of which there are many (I like The Rough Guide to London), which will give you an indication of what you can see and do, dependant upon your interests.
London has so much to offer but I would certainly advise you to try to get out of the Capital for a couple of days if you can spare the time to sample some other parts of our country; that's assuming you haven't visited our shores on a previous occasion.
I do hope that you and your wife have an enjoyable stay.
Jeff
Edit: I should have asked - are you bringing a Porsche as well as your wife with you..?
Hi Edward
Since you have posted on the Porsche Club forum how about getting along to one of the London Porsche Region events or a Club nigh at the Ace Cafe
http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/default.aspx
Im sure you will get plenty of ideas from those who live or work in the Capital.
dereksharpuk
New member
Visit the Cotswolds.
Visit Porsche Club GB HQ (the biggest Porsche Club HQ in the World) 1st Sunday in December.
Visit the Porsche Experience at Silverstone.
kasspa
Member
check out the Transport for London website....
I'm sure you can pre purchase Oyster cards for cheaper travel for when you are here.
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/
hth
Paul
Kumaran.Govender
New member
Picked this up at Starbucks this morning, they give these cards away free every week (different once each week), thought this might be apt to what you need for your travels, it is the "Reader's Digest Amazing London" iBook of the week which as per the book covers "the most amazing places to visit in London". Say is covers more than 400 unusual, surprising and captivating spots in London. The download code is "67N4TMPLX9H3, on a pc or mac use itunes or the itunes store to redeem the code or on your iphone, ipad or ipod use ibooks to redeem the code.
PS I live in the capital and it is awesome! Come join us at one of our London meets if you have the time...
I haven't been to England before -- my wife has.
Yes to the culture, history, architecture -- cars of course, but I also sail and am a pilot so planes and boats I enjoy (not so much my wife).
The Ace Cafe looks like fun -- sold my bike before I got the 928.
I'll check out The Rough Guide to London, I think I've got Frommers.
What about favorite places to eat?
at Hendon. And Duxford, also a short way out of the smoke.
Plenty of shows on at the mo. Guess you've got to do the Tower of London, Tower Bridge experience, HMS Belfast maybe. Take a river boat down to Greenwich for the Cutty Sark and Maritime Museum.
A little Shakespeare at the Globe? Tate Modern?
dereksharpuk
New member
Better still, hire a nice car and visit the west coast of Scotland (Isle of Skye northwards). I once read an article in Road & Track describing the coastline road there as far better than Highway 1 from LA to Portland in the US!
Edward,
I know that you have some terrific aircraft museums in the US, but you'd really enjoy Duxford (http://www.iwm.org.uk/) - there's even The American Air Museum on-site. Not too far from Cambridge, so you could leave your wife to do history, architecture and culture while you do the aircraft stuff.
As Melv says, a river taxi trip to Greenwich is a must for a nautical chap like you and, although I've not been since its recent renovation, the Cutty Sark is a must too.
The London Members will have their favourite eating places but the London guides have plenty of recommendations, depending upon the area you're visiting.
Like any big city, London is always very busy and colourful around Christmas time. Have a look at Hamleys Toy Shop while you're in town - toys for kids of any age.!
Jeff
Yes, we have some aviation museums here -- I live 45 minutes away from Oshkosh and they just wrapped up the EAA Fly-in. If anyone comes to the states we've got rooms, it's a great show of WWII flying aircraft. EAA also has a B-17 that they give rides on -- not something to miss!
Tower of London is a must -- my wife loves the history, HMS Belfast looks like a must. I saw the HMAS Vampire and the HMS Endeavor in Sydney a few years back.
Thanks -- and if you think of anything else let me know.
- Ed
tallmat
New member
Then hopefully you can still visit the Olympic Park which will be a lot quieter than it is at the moment!
The museums (Natural History and Victoria and Albert) in South Kensington never fail to inspire.
The art galleries, both Tates, Natural Portrait and the Royal Academy have much to see.
But if time is limited, then I would not miss the British Museum which has some exceptional exhibits.
London has more choice, and arguably better quality restaurants than many European capitals.
Just a couple for starters: if you want high-end exquisite Michelin two star cuisine then The Square just off Berkeley Square is amazing. The same owner/chef is also proprietor of The Ledbury in Ladbroke Grove, recently awarded best restaurant in London.
One of my favourites for good value but terrific food with a great wine list and fun atmosphere is Shampers in Kingly Street (first parallel east of Regent Street).
You can easily spend a fortnight in London alone, but I echo the comments of those above recommending that you try and get out of the capital for at least a couple of days.
I'm not sure we've nailed down where we're staying yet, but Shampers looks great. What do you recommend for breakfast or light lunches? We loved bill's restaurant in Sydney -- and I'm sure I'll surprise my wife with Granger & Co.
Christmas will be the big event so shops and restaurants will be busy. Nevertheless, like New York, always lots to see and do in London.
Agree a visit to the Cotswolds would be good - Moreton-in-Marsh (Club HQ) and nearby Stow always nice at Christmas time.
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