London planning thread

[Hal]

Originally Posted by moggitymog

can anyone recommend the rainforest cafe?, might go there for a meal during our london break

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No - food is over priced, and poor compared to the US ones. If you want to try it here's a 20% off voucher which will lessen the damage.

The Hard Rock Cafe is recommended though.

For excellent value I recommend Le Pont de la Tour, by Tower Bridge, where you can book a 3-course lunch or dinner including a glass of champagne (you can drink the glass of any of your kids) for £25 +service. This was the restaurant which Blair took Clinton to, when he visited the UK whilst US President. It's top notch.

[Guest]

We are off to London on Friday for a couple of nights and I'm really keen to do the London Eye. Is it worth the money, anyone been on it?

[Peter H]

Originally Posted by madwife

Can someone who either lives or travels around London alot please help as my head is going to burst

I can't figure out which is the most economical way for us to travel around while we're there and I'm finding it all very confusing!

I don't have these problems when I'm organising Orlando trips

There will be the 3 of us and ds is 12 and we're there from Monday - Thursday. I've seen the £1 rate for ds if we have travelcards - but is this the best way to go?

Thanks in advance

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If you get a pay as you go Oyster card for each member then you are charged less per journey and can top it up anytime. They make a £3 charge for starting a card but once it is started it you can always use it. It will keep its credit until you come next time. The card will top out at the cost of a one day travel card.

tfl.gov.uk/

The site above is your best bet.

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Thank you Peter for your help

[riverdancefan]

Originally Posted by Louise J

We are off to London on Friday for a couple of nights and I'm really keen to do the London Eye. Is it worth the money, anyone been on it?

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imo yes it is worth the money - loved it !

I went just as dusk was falling, still light enough to see everything but lights coming on all over London too
simply stunning !

[Guest]

Originally Posted by madwife

Can someone who either lives or travels around London alot please help as my head is going to burst

I can't figure out which is the most economical way for us to travel around while we're there and I'm finding it all very confusing!

I don't have these problems when I'm organising Orlando trips

There will be the 3 of us and ds is 12 and we're there from Monday - Thursday. I've seen the £1 rate for ds if we have travelcards - but is this the best way to go?

Thanks in advance

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Go to TfL.gov.uk

Oystercards are the cheapest way to travel around London - they will always be cheaper than using paper tickets. However, you will have to pay £3 deposit for each card - refundable at the end of your stay if you don't intend to use them in the future. And yes if you have the adult card your son travels for £1 per day. Note that you will only get the cheapest travel after 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and any time at weekends or Bank Holidays.

I work for London Underground so if I can be of any further help just PM me.

[riverdancefan]

Originally Posted by moggitymog

can anyone recommend the rainforest cafe?, might go there for a meal during our london break

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another thumbs down for me on this one too ! - stick to Florida and you cannot go wrong !

[riverdancefan]

just a little plug for the National Portrait Gallery
have been up in London all week this week as DS at Pineapple dance studios, and spent a few enjoyable hours there this week.
I hadn't been since I was a student in the 80's.


also the Jazz cafe in Foyle's book store was pleasant too ... great latte and great ambience

[moggitymog]

thanks for the info on rainforest cafe, think i will take your advice

[Guest]

Originally Posted by geoffa

Go to TfL.gov.uk

Oystercards are the cheapest way to travel around London - they will always be cheaper than using paper tickets. However, you will have to pay £3 deposit for each card - refundable at the end of your stay if you don't intend to use them in the future. And yes if you have the adult card your son travels for £1 per day. Note that you will only get the cheapest travel after 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and any time at weekends or Bank Holidays.

I work for London Underground so if I can be of any further help just PM me.

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Many thanks for the info. One question, as I haven't applied already for a Oyster photocard for my son - will he just use an adult one like us?