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To ask you what to do with a day in London tomorrow

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adayinlondon · 02/12/2024 18:25

Hello all,

I'm a foreigner and during to unexpected work scheduling issues I'm going to be in London all day tomorrow and free. I've taken off the day last minute as leave as I'd rather explore than work from my hotel room. I'm staying in Chelsea.

What could I do tomorrow ?

Thank you for all and any ideas !

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Gabitule · 02/12/2024 19:19

I’ve lived in London for 17 years. I went to the British museum recently and I was surprised by how much I loved it. I had forgotten it… So if I had a free day that’s what I’d do :)

amoreoamicizia · 02/12/2024 19:17

It depends if you have been before.

N.B. London is a walking city, wear very comfortable shoes you can walk in.

Don't walk around with your phone out.

SagittariusDwarf · 02/12/2024 19:15

v&a, science museum, natural history museum and Battersea power station! And a stroll through Battersea Park. Meant to be sunny tomorrow. Enjoy!!

SquirmOfEels · 02/12/2024 19:14

Info on the river buses

Timetable - Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

You pay by Oyster or tapping a contactless card, but the boat fares are not included in the daily maximum price cap.

Ggmores · 02/12/2024 19:04

What are your interests? There are lots of us that live here so can give you the insider knowledge if we know what sort of things you are in to.

ClicketyClickPlusOne · 02/12/2024 19:02

It’s the Uber boat, with various stops and piers along the river.

Lots of lovely different days:

St Paul’s cathedral and then over the Millenium Bridge to Tate Modern and The Globe

Take the Uber boat to Greenwich, see the Cutty Sark, the Royal Naval College , walk up the hill to the International Date Line and Astronomy museum and a great view of London.

Museums: V&A, Natural History or over to the British Museum

The Tower of London

Shopping: Liberty , then walk up to Marylebone High St and surrounding streets. Take a look at the lights in Carnaby St behind Liberty.

Have a look around Spitalfields and on to Brick Lane , Whitechapel Gallery

Original poster
adayinlondon · 02/12/2024 18:50

Thankyou! Googling river taxis!

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Pashazade · 02/12/2024 18:48

The Victoria & Albert Museum is fabulous and an easy walk if you're already in Chelsea.
There's a lovely chocolate shop called Rococo Chocolate in Chelsea as well.

WillowTit · 02/12/2024 18:48

i really liked the national portrait gallery
and st martin's crypt cafe opposite.

Ihatelittlefriendsusan · 02/12/2024 18:46

I would get a river taxi and then have a walk around St James Park, Buckingham Palace, I'd maybe take the tube over to Bank and have a look round the Business district, maybe see if there are tickets for the Sky Garden available (it's free), Leadenhall Market is beautiful for a wander.

Alternatively most museums and galleries are free entry so maybe take a trip to the Portrait Gallery?

Whodatdare · 02/12/2024 18:43

I always recommend getting on a river taxi. Get the underground to Canary Wharf and then jump on a river taxi back along to the London eye.. It is not expensive and it gives you a nice feel for the city and once back on dry land pop over to Covent Garden and soak up the vibe. Enjoy!

EVHead · 02/12/2024 18:27

I would walk up the riverside as far as possible! Then back via the parks around Buckingham Palace.

Lucky you - I love London!

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