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Thinking of taking Dc (14&12) to London. What to see?

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DDPMDD · 30/01/2024 07:04

It's been 10 years since we last went, which was my third time there. Thinking of taking them for a few days mid-week in the middle of September, considering Harry Potter studios (1 day), one show and one day to visit something. What would be your absolute must see?

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Plinkyplonky2 · 30/01/2024 07:35

Harry potter and the cursed child is a great show though a commitment as it’s 7 hours over 2 shows.

Six the musical is ace and shorter. Hamilton’s great and they are old enough.

Camden town could be fun for a mooch about. At that age I thought it was so cool.

The tower of London is cool for something historic, or get a short train out of town to visit Windsor Castle which is pretty epic.

Richmond is nice for a day. There are deer running round Richmond park, lots of lovely cafes and shops and you can get a boat ride back into town. But that’s where we Londoners go to escape the city so may not be your vibes 😊

If they’re arty the tate modern is great and just over a bridge from St Paul’s Cathedral so you can wander over and have a look round there too.

We love London and are very happy to have it as our home :-)

Forgottenmyphone · 30/01/2024 09:50

If you haven’t seen the Lion King musical, then that’s a must-do. I’d also suggest the Tower of London.

Seeline · 30/01/2024 09:51

Are they in to anything specific? London can meet most interests!

quisensoucie · 30/01/2024 09:55

Science/Natural History/British museum

RIB along the Thames to the Barrier - they really pick up speed once you get away from the centre of town; they make the ride fun and exciting (cue James Bond theme). The history of the Thames and some of the buildings is a little dodgy, but well worth it as you see so much of historic and new London as you wizz by. Couple of firms do this. Or get an UBer boat - they do much the same routes, but slower as it is a commuter boat

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