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Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 30 Sep 14, 05:44 PM
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Posted By Hal
You can simply use a contactless debit or credit...

You can simply use a contactless debit or credit card, which will now give you Oystercard pricing (without needing an Oystercard). See www.tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/contactless

One thing to...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 14 Aug 11, 09:43 PM
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Posted By Hal
An Oystercard costs you £3 and however much you...

An Oystercard costs you £3 and however much you choose to load on to it as a Pay As You Go ("PAYG") basis. Using the card as Pay As You Go, you will automatically get the cheapest fare rates AND...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 25 Jun 11, 12:58 AM
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Posted By Hal
DW and I had dinner at Belcanto tonight - see...

DW and I had dinner at Belcanto tonight - see here (http://www.lebelcanto.co.uk/) - think an operatic version of Starlight Diner. Food was first class, as was the entertainment. Def recommended...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 25 Dec 10, 10:43 PM
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Posted By Hal
You can buy it at the Underground ticket hall, or...

You can buy it at the Underground ticket hall, or there used to be a London Transport Travel Desk on the station concourse. Either way you will need passport photos, and passports or similar to prove...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 20 Dec 10, 01:27 PM
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Posted By Hal
Its doable. You can walk from one to the other -...

Its doable. You can walk from one to the other - according to Googlemaps (see here...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 16 Dec 10, 07:57 PM
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Posted By Hal
If you can delay until Jan 3rd you can get...

If you can delay until Jan 3rd you can get discounted tickets here...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 15 Dec 10, 01:05 AM
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Posted By Hal
OK, try Travelodge Central Croydon. £32.50 for a...

OK, try Travelodge Central Croydon. £32.50 for a family room that night. Easy to get to from Victoria by train (16 mins by train, trains ca every 10 mins). Travelodge is 5 mins walk from the station...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 9 Dec 10, 03:58 PM
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Posted By Hal
What's the date, and what's your budget? ...

What's the date, and what's your budget?

:wavey:
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 21 Nov 10, 10:38 PM
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Posted By Hal
Just to add that there's a very good little Xmas...

Just to add that there's a very good little Xmas Market by the London Eye at the moment. We were there yesterday, and thought it very good.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 18 Nov 10, 02:52 PM
Replies: 455
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Posted By Hal
10-mins walk. Walk. See Google Map...

10-mins walk. Walk.
See Google Map...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 13 Nov 10, 10:56 PM
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Posted By Hal
The Liberty Bounds...

The Liberty Bounds (http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-liberty-bounds) - a JD Wetherspoon Pub. Open from 8am 7 days a week, children welcome.

:wavey:
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 12 Aug 10, 02:06 PM
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Posted By Hal
See here...

See here (http://londonloop.tfl.gov.uk/ezine/195/online.html).

:wavey:
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 3 Aug 10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 455
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Posted By Hal
Borough Market is foodie heaven. Its open Fridays...

Borough Market is foodie heaven. Its open Fridays and Saturdays and is near London Bridge Station, so a short Northern Line tube ride from Kings Cross St Pancras.

:wavey:
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 28 Jul 10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 455
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Posted By Hal
Yes you can get from the hotel to Victoria...

Yes you can get from the hotel to Victoria (Wicked), or to Oxford Circus (Sister Act) easily - and from Oxford Circus to Victoria or vice versa too. Use the underground for the latter, rather than...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 8 Jul 10, 07:46 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
Keep your options open at this stage - just find...

Keep your options open at this stage - just find hotels. :wavey:
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 8 Jul 10, 01:54 PM
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Posted By Hal
I am not sure if the £200 is per night or for the...

I am not sure if the £200 is per night or for the two nights, if the latter you will struggle. Hotel rooms for 5 are very rare - you are basically looking at 2-bed suite territory, so mega expensive...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 8 Jul 10, 01:27 PM
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Posted By Hal
What is your budget Stace?

What is your budget Stace?
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 10 Feb 10, 11:50 PM
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Posted By Hal
Its a very nice 5-star hotel, basically opposite...

Its a very nice 5-star hotel, basically opposite the Tower of London. Its where the England cricket team stayed when they won the ashes at the Oval.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 6 Feb 10, 06:18 PM
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Posted By Hal
Yes you have to catch a Bank DLR from LCY, and...

Yes you have to catch a Bank DLR from LCY, and change for a Tower Gateway DLR. You can change at various stations but I would recommend Westferry.

Check out the journey planner at www.tfl.gov.uk...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 17 Jan 10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 455
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Posted By Hal
One way would be to use Googlemaps - search for...

One way would be to use Googlemaps - search for the attractions and plot the walking route between each.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 16 Jan 10, 02:00 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
According to daysoutguide:- Madame Tussauds 2...

According to daysoutguide:-
Madame Tussauds 2 hours - see offer here (http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/madame-tussauds).
London Zoo 4 hours - see offer here...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 16 Jan 10, 01:53 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
See here...

See here (http://www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com/). Its a London Dungeon competitor. 2-for-1 offer here (http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/london-bridge-experience).


I haven't done it - sorry.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 10 Jan 10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
To save back tracking, get the underground 1-stop...

To save back tracking, get the underground 1-stop further to St Paul's. Then you can take in St Paul's and cross "The Wobbly Bridge" (i.e. "The Millenium Bridge") to the Tate Modern, turn left walk...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 6 Jan 10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
It sounds like a great plan. Flights are often...

It sounds like a great plan. Flights are often cheaper if you stay a Saturday Night, so why not try to make it a weekend trip and book a Travelodge or similar? With the time pressure off, you could...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 6 Jan 10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
Rather than comment adversely on the Strand...

Rather than comment adversely on the Strand Palace, it was UKDiva (:wavey:) I was thinking of when I mentioned the Trafalgar - use her offer to identify it for you.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 6 Jan 10, 01:17 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
Legally Blonde The Musical

I saw a preview performance of this on New Year's Eve - it opens officially on Jan 11th I believe. It's absolutely fantastic, and I would recommend it to all. It has a great cast too.

The show's...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 5 Jan 10, 09:46 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
Browns Bar & Restaurant Covent Garden isn't...

Browns Bar & Restaurant Covent Garden isn't actually in Covent Garden - its in St Martin's Lane. Nearby good hotels are The St Martin's Lane Hotel...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 30 Dec 09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
Thats because they haven't released the bargain...

Thats because they haven't released the bargain berths yet. Only 12-weeks before, and they go in seconds (not surprising when you see the saving).
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 30 Dec 09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
Bargain Berths on the Caledonian Sleeper train -...

Bargain Berths on the Caledonian Sleeper train - from £19 single, subject to availability.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 30 Dec 09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 455
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Posted By Hal
I don't think you will find...

I don't think you will find convenient/inexpensive parking close to any central Travelodge. If I were you I would aim to park in a residential non-yellow line street near Hendon Central tube station ...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 2 Nov 09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
Mandy, I think your problem is its very early to...

Mandy, I think your problem is its very early to book a discounted hotel rate for a stay at the end of April, even for a bank holiday weekend. Take your time, discounts will be offered.

:wavey:
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 2 Nov 09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
A nice hotel an easy walk from Wicked is City Inn...

A nice hotel an easy walk from Wicked is City Inn Westminster (http://www.cityinn.com/london/london-hotels.htm).


:wavey:
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 22 Sep 09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
She brought that Northern wet stuff, what's it...

She brought that Northern wet stuff, what's it called? oh yes, RAIN, down with her on saturday night. :d:
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 18 Sep 09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
I think you are going to have to do the spiral...

I think you are going to have to do the spiral stairs. I agree with BigCol.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 18 Sep 09, 01:09 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
Taxi or bus is out this Saturday: If the...

Taxi or bus is out this Saturday:


If the Jubilee Line is running, take the Victoria Line to Green Park and change to the Jubilee Line for Waterloo.

If the Jubilee Line is closed, take the...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 17 Sep 09, 05:05 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
It would be a real pita with luggage. Not...

It would be a real pita with luggage. Not recommended.

Where are you travelling to?
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 17 Sep 09, 05:04 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
Check out The Hoxton...

Check out The Hoxton (http://www.hoxtonhotels.com/), an uber trendy hotel, in a vibrant area.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 4 Aug 09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
No - food is over priced, and poor compared to...

No - food is over priced, and poor compared to the US ones. If you want to try it here's (http://www.discountbritain.net/The-Rainforest-Cafe.html) a 20% off voucher which will lessen the damage.
...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 30 Jul 09, 09:29 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
I would skip the Tower (out of budget) and the...

I would skip the Tower (out of budget) and the Zoo (out of budget AND very poor value).

From where you are staying the local station goes in to Waterloo, so for more history than the Tower I would...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 24 Jun 09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 270,553
Posted By Hal
kinda - have visas but haven't gone. moving...

kinda - have visas but haven't gone.

moving swiftly on...

Peckham isn't a holiday destination, so there's no hotels. The pool centre is 10 mins max walk from Peckham Rye station. You should...
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