My friend and I took a road trip down to London last Wednesday. I try to visit at least once a year, to mooch around, take in an exhibition or visit shops that we don't have in Manchester - thanks Olivia for helping me locate Forever 21! I couldn't believe how hot it was - 26 degrees with clear blue skies. We played tourists for the day by taking a two hour open top bus tour, forty minute river cruise and trip up the Westminster Cathedral Tower to view the skyline. I was chuffed to tick off one of my 30 Before 30 when we dropped in at Anthropologie! We ended the day eating at Harry Morgan in St John's Wood.
What are your favourite things to do whilst in London? Any recommendations to share for when I next visit? Leave a comment and tell all!
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did you buy much from forever21? i've been to the birmingham one a couple of times. wish they'd open one in manchester! be great for when i go home for the weekend.
ReplyDeletei've not been to london for over a year - but can't afford it now with christmas on the way. my favourite spot is definitely camden and oxford street! and the american sweetshops <3
Hi Gem, I actually didn't buy anything! Nothing really stood out but it was the end of the day and I coulnd't really be bothered to rummage. What are the american sweet shops? Never heard of that? x
ReplyDeleteI love London so much, but haven't been in over two years... last time I went, I was pregnant!
ReplyDeleteThere's a museum, called Ripley's Believe It Or Not, I definitely recommend it!
http://www.ripleyslondon.com/
And if you're going for a night out, go to the Ice Bar!!
http://www.belowzerolondon.com/icebar-london/
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never been to london, its so beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy London for the art galleries and museums. I love the V&A!
ReplyDeleteI also like Covent Garden, there was a beautiful Italian restaurant there I can't remember the name of!! (sorry) Not been to London for years, think I'm due a visit?! :)xx
I would love to go to London! It's not on my top 10 list though, so hopefully someday I will make it there. You are lucky to live close enough to see such a cool place.
ReplyDeleteIf you like Mexican food go to Wahaca in Covent Garden...absolutely lush!
ReplyDeleteLondon Dungeons are a pretty fun attraction too just be prepared to queue for quite some time :)
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I love London, and I'm so happy that I can now call this amazing city home!
ReplyDeleteI miss London, thanks for the dose of goodness! xoxo
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Most of my family live in London so whenever we go down I try to go into the centre for a bit. I love going there but I wouldn't want to live there. :)
ReplyDeletethe victoria and albert museum is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love london but live near manchester too so its always hard to find the time to go to London. I'm originally from there so I try to get down there! Looks like you had a great time, very jealous xx
ReplyDeletei'm a bit jealous of your trip to london - that place tops my list of destinations :)
ReplyDeleteI live pretty near London actually. I'd recommend the next time you visit to go to Brick Lane - when the market is on. Even when its not there are so many cutesy vintage shops and the whole experience is great. Also covent garden is lovely if you havnt been there before, nice restaurants and things :)
ReplyDeleteThen of course you could always visit for the night and go to a couple of bars!! Londons epic for that ;) Pictures are beaut
I love London but don't think I could live there. I love food markets - Borough market is a really good one, great atmosphere :) love Covent Garden on a weekend, Chinatown for some yummy food x
ReplyDeleteaww this makes me miss London! Such nice pictures! When I visited last winter, we stumbled across "little venice" close to the warwick station. Such a nice little place without huge crowds.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Anthropologie and Forever21 are such great stores!!
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I've just put a post up about my weekend in London. We went to a lovely little cafe witht he best ice cream ever, it's next to the aquarium under the eye, you have to go there! Looks like you had a great time.
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One of my favourite things to do in London is to just wander around the streets and take in the sights and sounds. Remember to look upwards, you see so many fascinating things further up and on top of the buildings.
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East London is my favourite part of London, from Brick Lane to Broadway Market and Colombia Road Flower Market on a Sunday. There are so many fun and interesting things to see/do and the street fashion is the best!!
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These pictures are so amazing! I cannot wait to visit London someday. I have never been so I definitely want to experience everything! Looks like you had a fabulous day!
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i love London! I recently went there to take photography pictures and absolutely fell in love with the place. I am from Canada and I can officially say they are nicer than Canadians there. Everything was perfect!
ReplyDeleteLondon is by far my favourite city! I adore the culture and the busy hustle and bustle! The shopping is amazing and I just feel so at home in the cosmopolitan atmosphere! I always stay in one of the serviced apartments london has to offer - usually as close to convent garden or knightsbridge I can get!!
ReplyDeleteYour photos have made me really want to go shopping! It looks like you had a really nice day! and so lucky to get the sunshine! :)
Oh also if you go again, make sure you explore convent garden - it has some great little boutiques and gorgeous delis!! :)
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