Non-Bus Related Days Out!
Non-Bus Related Days Out!
Well, I'm in London for the week!
I didn't really do much yesterday, due to our big trip to Brighton, but Saturday was a great day! I decided I would like to visit the transport museum in Covent Garden. I had to wait 10-15 minutes in the queue on a rainy day, but it wasn't too bad as it was undercover. The admission prices are £15 (Under 16's go free) which is good value! I won't give to much away though, for all those who might visit! They have special exhibitions on the Mezzanine floor, and thid time the exhibition was ''Art of the Posters'' which is basically a collection of Underground posters from the past and present. After looking around, you can browse around the shop, our have lunch in the upper deck cafe. Sadly, I forgot to put my camera battery in my camera which was pretty annoying.
Anyway, we walked along to Leicster Square and noticed M&M world! I walked in, and instantly could smell a horrid sickly smell of Chocolate. The store was four floors, and each floor was filled with overpriced merchandise (T-Shirts, Mugs etc.). I saw a M&M Pick N' Mix and got a bag for £8, and only got half as bag, if not less! It's all right for one-off purchases though. You have to stand in a very long queue too!
After my disappointment with M&M's world, we went to Haagen Dazs not too far away! And this, was a amazing! The menu had Pasteries, Crepes, Ice Cream (millions of flavours, some of which only available in shops), Sundaes, Shakes and for the adults Cocktails! I went for Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Hot Butterscotch Sauce, and other family members went for Apple Crumble Pie, Crepes and Shakes which all looked amazing!
Anyway, I'm of to Brighton (with my camera) so might have some photos on Flickr tonight or possibly later in the week!
Sounds awesome. I'd love to go to London for a full week and just visit everywhere I want to visit. Whenever I'm down, it's with work, so I have very limited time to myself (usually early morning and evening/night only). I did manage to get to the Millennium Dome when that was open in 99 though - not as good as the hype mind. I've also been on the London Eye a couple of times, which is just amazing if you like views! I think if I did end up going down for a week, I'd just get one of the four in one tickets that get you into Madame Tussauds, London Eye, Sea Life, and the London Dungeon. I think they're about £55.
Although I appreciate it won't appeal to everyone, but if you're ever in London and enjoy perusing old documents, a visit to the National Archives at Kew is a must. Sometimes at archives you are made to feel quite unwelcome, especially if it's just a general visit of interest rather than one of specific research. This atmosphere doesn't exist at the National Archives and people seem glad to both help and see you.
Although this isn't a day-out as such, watching the amount of trains going through Clapham Junction is an interesting way to spend half-an-hour or so if the opportunity arises.
(18 Sep 2013, 6:56 am)W179SCU I'll probably be making a trip to either Leeds or York in the October half-term. What one is the best to go to?
(18 Sep 2013, 7:16 am)W179SCU Thanks! - Whats at York and Leeds?
(18 Sep 2013, 3:19 pm)W179SCU Thanks very much! - York is the one I think!
(18 Sep 2013, 3:19 pm)W179SCU Thanks very much! - York is the one I think!
(18 Sep 2013, 3:37 pm)Daniel Can only second what Andreos1 has said above. For me, York is much more of a tourist destination than Leeds.
An "All Day Breakfast sandwich" sounds amazing too.
.(18 Sep 2013, 3:37 pm)Daniel Can only second what Andreos1 has said above. For me, York is much more of a tourist destination than Leeds.
An "All Day Breakfast sandwich" sounds amazing too.
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(18 Sep 2013, 3:55 pm)Andreos1 Never had that one, but I'm not a lover of eggs.
This place is good to eat too www.insideyork.co.uk/restaurants/italian/lospuntino.html - basically turn right out of the station, turn right at Micklegate Bar traffic lights and walk past a few pubs until you see this place on your right hand side.
Lovely food, always full of Italian locals. Yet to see Marco Gabbiadini in the place mind
The service can be slow mind and the staff 'Italian', but the food is better than a lot of busier competitors.
For a City I have slept in, worked in, partied in and visited on an all too often basis, there is always something new to find or come across.
Love the place.
(18 Sep 2013, 3:55 pm)Andreos1 Never had that one, but I'm not a lover of eggs.
This place is good to eat too www.insideyork.co.uk/restaurants/italian/lospuntino.html - basically turn right out of the station, turn right at Micklegate Bar traffic lights and walk past a few pubs until you see this place on your right hand side.
Lovely food, always full of Italian locals. Yet to see Marco Gabbiadini in the place mind
The service can be slow mind and the staff 'Italian', but the food is better than a lot of busier competitors.
For a City I have slept in, worked in, partied in and visited on an all too often basis, there is always something new to find or come across.
Love the place.
(20 Sep 2013, 5:11 pm)W179SCU Is Manchester good? If so, how would I get there (well, what is the cheapest option)?
(20 Sep 2013, 5:11 pm)W179SCU Is Manchester good? If so, how would I get there (well, what is the cheapest option)?
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