To The Brits Among Us

[BlackHoleMark]

So, I'm going to London at the end of the month for vacation/performing in the New Year's Day Parade. Most of my time there is very structured, however, our last day is a completely free day to spend doing whatever we want in London. My question is, what should I do? I'm already planning to check out Abbey Road, and of course our tour will be covering the more obvious things (Big Ben, The London Eye, etc.), but is there anything I really MUST do in order to have a complete time? I'm really open for anything, and would prefer to stay away from the more touristy things in the city. Maybe something a little off the beaten path? I don't know. But you do! So tell me!

[Johawn]

Harrods. I once spent an entire day in there, on one floor, playing with LEGO. Maybe take a trip to Westminister Abbey, too. I was there on the anniversary of Diana's death (completely by accident) and it was pretty cool. It's a beautiful place.

Depending on what scene you're into, as well as, like, what clothes you wear and all, a trip to Camden Market is awesome. Whenever I'm in London I always make a point of going there and just having a look around, getting some food, and doing some shopping. It's only a quick ride on the tube but I always have a blast.

Avoid the Nike museum thingy at all costs. That is just dull as pig crap.

And finally, it's not a complete London trip until you buy a few bottles of cheapass cider, get drunk at the Circle in Walthamstow, and pee on the town hall.

[Bo Rida]

I'll second camden market, I went there earlier in the year and it was great, almost like a 60s timewarp.

Don't know much off the beaten path, going to a football match could be a good experience if there's a match on that day (and if you can stand football), especially if you go to the pub beforehand.

If you do go to harrords you'll have to fit their dress code, I think you need to wear proper shoes and look presentable.

Personally I'd say avoid Madame Tussauds.

[cruiserfan]

Just wander around from place to place and see what takes your fancy. Very easy to pass a day.

[Deleted]

Theres simply too much to say one thing. Honestly, I would spend the day walking the streets and seeing what draws you. Theres so much hidden beauty and mystery, you're bound the find something that'll feel uniquely yours.

[Young Game]

London Dungeon?

[Johawn]

Ah, crap. I didn't mean Harrods at all. I've never been there, might be good, though *shrug* I meant Hamleys. I suck. I think you'd be hard pressed to find Lego in Harrods.

[Joker]

Hamleys is the Toy Shop, Harrods is the immense shop of expenisve everything.

Still if you have never been both are highly enjoyable to walk around even if you don't buy anything.

[cruiserfan]

I can recommend doing what we did last time we went: Go to the Tower of London and do Nigel McGuinness's Tower of London using the railing outside as the top rope. OK, so we didn't actually execute the move, but we took a good photo of the setup.

[lemonyellowson]

hamleys and the science museum. seriously the science museum is awesome, and i'm not all that into science

[Feargus McReddit]

Harrods is depressing to go into. So is Selfridges down Oxford Street.

Selfridges especially because they have some kickass NFL jackets and they cost ridiculous amounts of money.

But I approve of Hamleys. I have wasted many days travelling around Hamleys.

[Eunös ✈]

Forbidden Planet

[PKO]

The tourist places in London are all good, and you feel like you should at least do them once, but can cost alot and it tends to be 50/50 whether people love them or hate them.

Gotta agree with those that said Camden Market. It's got some kooky things, some cool clothes, some good food and is just a pretty great place to be around.