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Visiting London May 17-24
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| ctprincess |
Ok - I'm visiting my friend in London May 17-24 and would like some suggestions of non-touristy things to do in the city for the week. We're having her hen party either Friday or Saturday night, but am basically free the entire week to explore the city and outlying areas. I might take a side trip to Amsterdam.
BTW - she lives in Islington (N1) - which means absolutely nothing to me.
Thanks in advance. And if you ever come to Chicago let me know!!!
-Princess |
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| DRM |
| quote: | Originally posted by ctprincess
BTW - she lives in Islington (N1) - which means absolutely nothing to me.
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N1 means nothing to 90% of us :p |
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| slinkyhead |
| quote: | Originally posted by ctprincess
BTW - she lives in Islington (N1) - which means absolutely nothing to me.
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i lived in N1 last year, i love Islington.
not sure bout non-touristy things. I would def recommend doing the london eye and some of the museams (mostly free), also camden market is good fun, hampton court palace is a must. A nice day out is taking the Doclkands Light Railway to Greenwich and having a pub lunch there.
Hope that helps.
by thwe way uve got to have a pizza from Strada, its on Upper Street in Islington. It does the best pizzas ive ever had and its very good value to. |
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| dj_mdma |
| quote: | Originally posted by ctprincess
Ok - I'm visiting my friend in London May 17-24 and would like some suggestions of non-touristy things to do in the city for the week. We're having her hen party either Friday or Saturday night, but am basically free the entire week to explore the city and outlying areas. I might take a side trip to Amsterdam.
BTW - she lives in Islington (N1) - which means absolutely nothing to me.
Thanks in advance. And if you ever come to Chicago let me know!!!
-Princess |
taking my advice this time :)
ok, non touristy things to do...it depends what you mean by that..you could go shopping in the Oxford st area, but touristy things in london aren't that bad! Hampton Court palace is quite far out from london, its very near to where i live (and i live in the outer south west region of london) but its quite interesting nonetheless. |
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| slinkyhead |
| quote: | Originally posted by dj_mdma
taking my advice this time :)
Hampton Court palace is quite far out from london, its very near to where i live (and i live in the outer south west region of london) but its quite interesting nonetheless. |
quite nice to get out of the centre though and as she said she is considering of making a side trip to Amsterdam thought Hampton Court isnt that far.
im with u on the touristy things arent that bad.
Covent garden is cool, quite fun watching the performances (better for shoppiong than Oxford St. as well)
the only tacky touristy areas are Oxford Street and round the Tour of London. |
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| ctprincess |
Thanks for all of your suggestions....I'll probably spend a couple of days doing the museums, tours etc., but I also want to do as the "natives" do...maybe only in the US we do the cheesy touristy things - like riding the double decker buses in NYC :)
Any good suggestions for pubs, restaurants etc. would also be greatly appreciated.
I might make it out to Tiesto on Friday - but my friend is not into clubbing and it depends on which night we end up doing her hen party. |
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| ctprincess |
| PS - DJ Mikey Mike - your sig is hilarious!!!! :) |
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| dj_mdma |
hmmm bars and restaurants...
www.london-eating.co.uk has almost every restaurant in town.
i'd recommend the OXO tower at the moment.if its a nice night, then the views you get are fantastic during your meal. ask for a window seat :)
there are loads and loads of bars in the soho area. it was yesterday that we went to a bar called The Soho, which is down Greek St (near Shaftesbury avenue) which has a cocktail happy hour from 5-7pm during the week. |
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| slinkyhead |
| quote: | Originally posted by dj_mdma
hmmm bars and restaurants...
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i'd recommend the OXO tower at the moment.if its a nice night, then the views you get are fantastic during your meal. ask for a window seat :)
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:eek: :eek: :eek: expensive as, need to be in the money to go there.
there are some great restauraunts in islington:
Strada (THIS IS A MUST!!!!!!!), Thai Square, Afghan Kitchen, Yellow River cafe
and some cool bars:
Elbow Room, Medicine Bar, Living Room.
I could be here a long time listing places in the rest of london! |
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| Fresh Prince |
I'll be also in town on 20-21st, hehe
Going to catch Armin's gig in Birmingham 21-22nd :)
What better way to spend time ;) |
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| ctprincess |
Anyone going to this? from RA....
Deeper Substance (DS), the crew that brings you “deliciously devastating house music” (as described by DJ Magazine), turns 3 this May. To celebrate they are throwing a special birthday bash with Sander Kleinenberg on 21 May at their usualy London hang, the Rhythm Factory.
As a club night Deeper Substance has developed a passionate, up for it and good looking following, having played gigs in New York, Bali, Toronto, Hong Kong, Zurich, Miami, Sydney and L.A. Their recent gig at Bedrock in London rocked the sound shell as if it was a house party with a full room getting down to their infectious style of house.
With a carefully cropped haircut, dreamboat looks and a softly spoken yet confident demeanour, Sander has gained a large following both on and off the decks. Last year alone the Dutchman knocked up over 250,000 air miles as well as releasing the popular Renaissance Everybody CD. Don’t miss this rare London appearance.
Playing alongside Sander will be rising star and founder Demi and residents Alex Sansford and Dennis. Rocking the casbah in Room 2 will be Jimmy Nelson, Vincent and J Cat. So “Come strut to the funk!"
The Rhythm Factory, 16 - 18 Whitechapel Rd E1. Aldgate East or Whitechapel Tube. 9pm - 5am, £10 b4 10.30pm £12 after |
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