On Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:25:51 +0100, d4g4h4@yahoo.co.uk (David Horne, _the_
chancellor (*)) wrote:
>Jim Beaver wrote:
>
>> Anyone with words of advice? I haven't a choice in hotels, but I at least
>> like to go in forewarned. Anyone ever have problems there?
>>
>> Ten days on my own in London, staying there. Sightseeing. Mainly London,
>> maybe one trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon. I'm not extravagant. I like to see
>> theatre, but no big nightlife or fancy meals. What should I expect,
>> cost-wise, guesstimate, for ten days?
>>
>> Silly question?
>
>Not at all.
>
>The UK is expensive, and London is the most expensive city in the UK!
>From your ISP, I'm assuming you're from the US? Meals will seem
>expensive to you- but you can get good deals if you look around. If you
>eat 'pre-theatre' or even 'post-theatre' there are often specials. Most
>of the main museums are free however, so if you like that kind of thing,
>it won't set you back too much. You're staying very centrally, so
>consider walking. You'll be surprised how much ground you can cover on
>foot in London, and I think it's the best way to get a feel for the
>centre. If you are going to use London Transport, get an Oyster card, as
>that will make things cheaper especially for single trips.
>
>If you're not drinking much, you'll definitely find meals from £10-15,
>especially in Chinatown (which is close to where you are.) If you need
>to keep on a budget, then for lunch, you might consider takeaway
>sandwiches etc.
>
>Personally, Stratford wouldn't be my choice for a daytrip, but that
>varies. There are certainly lots of options. I'd Consider Oxford or
>Cambridge instead. Even York is a very easy daytrip as it's on a fast
>train line.
Still around 2 hours each way and not cheap even with a cheaper ticket. :o)
> (Book in advance for possibly cheaper tickets.)
Windsor & Castle or Blenheim Palace are worth a visit.
--
Martin
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