Is Central London busy?

[Iceskatequeen]

Does anyone know?

Dh and I were supposed to be going for a long weekend. mainly outdoor sightseeing but we are unsure whether to go.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/4427367-How-busy-is-London-right-now

Mixed picture, from the posts on that thread

Be aware that there is a Tube strike, so people will be on buses instead

I was in Soho today - busy tube, packed restaurant. Not sure about other areas.

No - my brother is a black cab driver and he says it’s fairly quiet.

It's been absolutely rammed whenever I've been in recently.

I haven't been in the last week or so though so maybe quieter now it's getting closer to Christmas/shows are closing etc.

There's a Tube strike and a demonstration so plan carefully if you go.

I was around the City early this week - St Pauls, Bank - general chat was that bars and restaurants would close.

If you were going to Hampstead or that type of place, different again.

Yes it's busy. On my way home from the West End right now. I crossed Oxford Street (didn't linger) and the pavements were as busy as I would expect in a normal year. Don't know about the shops though.

I stuck to quieter areas and streets, walked everywhere, and didn't go into restaurants or bars. A lot of window shopping in the pretty areas, went in a few small shops, and enjoyed the lights. London is looking very lovely, especially after dark!

I'm in London. It's been packed, but it's definitely been quieter in the last few days. My rush hour tube was quiet today (but only about 60% wearing masks). It may be different at the weekend though.

I was there last Friday and it was Heaving just as I like it. Had a great day out and came home with omicron

I hope if you do go you have fun.

"Had a great day out and came home with omicron"

Don't think you're special...Omicron went home with loads of people that night, he has no shame 😂

Hope you feel better asap.

Covent Garden is quiet

@actiongirl1978 oh no, how are you holding up with it?

That's my worry, Dan we really avoid catching it there.

I got back yesterday. It was getting quieter and quieter and lots of pubs and restaurants are considering closing this weekend, apparently. I also feel like shit and have a hacking cough... (took a PCR today and hoping it's a cold)

Much quieter in the last few days. Don't know about the weekend.

@Iceskatequeen I'm fine thanks, had a sneezy cold and it's now just a cough.

I've had delta in the last four months and triple vax, but I think I am just prone to things like this. I was in a crowded pub, so it was a risk I was prepared to take 🤷🏼‍♀️

But I wouldn't have changed going, I met a good friend, had a lovely lunch and drinks and it lifted my sprits. I'm out of isolation for the 23rd so quite happy I can get any last minute hits.

OP are you deciding in the morning?

Glad you're ok. Can't believe you've had it twice in such a short space of time, just goes to show.

Yes we will have to decide tomorrow.

We were really just going for the lights, sightseeing, a nice meal on the evening.

I've been to my own local town today which was fairly busy but nowhere near usual for this time of year.

I said in the other thread that lots of my neighbours have gone "home" early, plus wfh, plus people wanting to avoid catching stuff for the big day. I expect it to be very quiet this weekend.

@DaisyNGO

"Had a great day out and came home with omicron"

Don't think you're special...Omicron went home with loads of people that night, he has no shame 😂

Hope you feel better asap.

 You made me spit my G&T out @DaisyNGO.

Lemon, glad I made someone laugh and apologies to Action, I didn't mean to make it seem trivial. I really feel for you having to go through this twice

I’ve been in soho and Oxford Circus all this week for work that I have to go to. It’s absolutely heaving full of ridiculous tourists who think they should still go shopping. Honestly it’s awful. Don’t do it.