Going To The United Kingdom and Ireland?

Question

Next year I'm going to the United Kingdom and Ireland sometime during June/July/August for about two-three weeks. We don't plan on staying in London for very long, just long enough to visit the must sees, Tower of London, Westminster Abby, Big Ben. That Like. But what else should we really go see? Stonehenge? What's cool that's not a complete tourist trap? Local sites?

What should we NOT DO. Should we take the subway? (Is it called the tube there? I have no idea).

Should we exchange money or is it better to use a charge card?

Any info from people who live there or have been there would be great :)

Answer 1

yes they are called tubes, I just suggested staying away from them btween 8-9am and 5-7pm as they get way too crammed!

London dungeons are cool, and going to see a musical at the theatre is a must! Mumma Mia is fab!

stratford upon avon where shakespear grew up is pretty x  

Answer 2

I Don't Suggest You Take The Tube Unless You Know How To Get Around.

You Could Go To Some Of The Museums, EG: Victoria & Albert Museum, British History Museum Etc.

Oxford Street Is Always Great, Especially For Shopping, But VERY Touristy x

Hope This Helps x

Answer 3

If you are going to vist the UK, you will be visting,

England,

Scotland,

Wales,

and Northern Ireland,

The UK is not just England,

London is in England,

Answer 4

3 weeks is soooo not long enough to see all of London!

Stonehenge is quite far from London and i'm not sure there's an awful lot in the area to keep you as entertained as you would be in London or one of the other major cities. (Also, you can go on day trips to Paris - the train gets there in less than 2 and a 1/2 hours so you could go to Eurodisney!)

If you're keen to travel though, it would take less than a day to get up North from London.

I live up North in the Lake District. An awful lot of people holiday here but there's not an awful lot to do except go walking or go kayaking on the lake. There's a few small museums and attractions like Hadrians wall - but nothing that's really any good.

I'd recommend going to one of the Northern cities if you don't want to spend the whole holiday in London. Manchester is great for shopping and there's tonnes to do and see.

But, if i had to suggest one city...i'd go for Edinburgh. It's so cool. There's thousands of things to see, great shopping (especially for vintage) and tonnes of museums and attractions. Also, it's not far at all if you want to drive a few miles into the Great British countryside. (Also it's very close to Rosslyn Chapel - site of the end of the Da Vinci code - just thought i'd mention it as it might spark your interest if you're into that kind of thing)

Hope you have a good holiday! xxxx

Answer 5

You should go and see the Roman Baths!  Stratford? You could see the birthplace of Shakespear. Hadrians Wall?? They are all good! Oh and we call the subway the underground. It is a good way to travel around London without all the hassel of parking and stuff. Hope I helped.

Answer 6

I think you should re-evaluate not staying in London longer.  It is a magnificent city and there is SO much to see and do aside from the obvious touristy stuff.  The Tate Modern Art Gallery is great.  The tube is very easy to use.  I don't recommend driving in London.  Bath is a nice day trip.  A couple days in Brighton would be a good time.