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A week in October for my birthday. What do you recommend? Where to eat inexpensively if accommodation is near Victoria Station? Where to celebrate your birthday? Pomp doesn't matter. Minorities too.
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be sure to visit London Eye (visit the Ferris wheel). Before viewing at the box office, pay attention to the fact that TAM offers to watch a free presentation of this visit in 4 D format. There is this video on youtube called "London eye introduction 4 D" But there it is it all looks gorgeous. And then go to the wheel. Be sure to take a walk along the millennium bridge. climb the tower of the Peter and Paul Cathedral. It's still warm in October. we were from 22 to 29 October - people still came across in T-shirts. Be sure to go to the British Museum and to the nat. gallery. You can walk for free and for a long time even for a whole day. you can eat. if cheap. then buy food at Tesco.
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answered 12 years ago
Thanks, I'll definitely take the advice. And what is Tesco, a supermarket? :) It's cheaper there, of course. And yet I would like to ask about cheap cafes and restaurants (in London, of course):))
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answered 12 years ago
Inexpensive (by London standards) cafes are chain
Wetherspoon and Pret-A-Manger
http://www.pret.com/
http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/
The food there is decent, no frills.
Also inexpensive ethnic restaurants - Chinese, Indian, Thai. We usually "register" with the Chinese in Soho, the location is convenient for us. In addition to ordinary restaurants, there is also such a feature as a "buffet" - you pay a fixed amount for a buffet, drinks are paid separately.
There is also the Bella Italy chain, it is more expensive there, but this is also not a premium segment.
And, of course, if you want to go to a decent restaurant, do not be too lazy to search the Internet for information about restaurant vouchers. This is a very common practice in England. For example, you can print a voucher "two dishes for the price of one", no conditions, just show it right away when you come to the restaurant and one (cheaper) dish of the two main dishes is not included in the bill.
Wetherspoon and Pret-A-Manger
http://www.pret.com/
http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/
The food there is decent, no frills.
Also inexpensive ethnic restaurants - Chinese, Indian, Thai. We usually "register" with the Chinese in Soho, the location is convenient for us. In addition to ordinary restaurants, there is also such a feature as a "buffet" - you pay a fixed amount for a buffet, drinks are paid separately.
There is also the Bella Italy chain, it is more expensive there, but this is also not a premium segment.
And, of course, if you want to go to a decent restaurant, do not be too lazy to search the Internet for information about restaurant vouchers. This is a very common practice in England. For example, you can print a voucher "two dishes for the price of one", no conditions, just show it right away when you come to the restaurant and one (cheaper) dish of the two main dishes is not included in the bill.
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answered 12 years ago
So, I haven’t mentioned the markets yet - there are several very picturesque markets in London, which in themselves deserve a visit, but, besides, there are usually rows with tasty and inexpensive food, mostly also ethnic. It all depends on where you live and the days of the week on which the markets operate.
What I really want to warn against is the local horror called fish and chips. In fact, it looks like this: french fries, mayanesic and a shmat of an unidentifiable fish dressed in crackers and deep-fried mummified.
Z.Y. Pubs don't serve food! or feed anyhow, as an auxiliary service. So don't count on them for food. The cider there is cool, and the ale, and the atmosphere, especially on a Friday night! :)
Yes, and in conclusion - despite the fact that minorities do not interest you, you can easily encounter them. And not only in a restaurant, but also in a museum, in a park, and anywhere. People there are free, and their attitude to this issue is completely different from ours, they do not hide shamefully. Just be ready.
What I really want to warn against is the local horror called fish and chips. In fact, it looks like this: french fries, mayanesic and a shmat of an unidentifiable fish dressed in crackers and deep-fried mummified.
Z.Y. Pubs don't serve food! or feed anyhow, as an auxiliary service. So don't count on them for food. The cider there is cool, and the ale, and the atmosphere, especially on a Friday night! :)
Yes, and in conclusion - despite the fact that minorities do not interest you, you can easily encounter them. And not only in a restaurant, but also in a museum, in a park, and anywhere. People there are free, and their attitude to this issue is completely different from ours, they do not hide shamefully. Just be ready.
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answered 12 years ago
Thank you. very valuable information. I will live in the area of Victoria Station.
I want to visit the Her Majesty's Theatre. They say there is a terrific "Phantom of the Opera". They say that tickets need to be redeemed on the Internet, there may not be empty seats in a week.
I am also very interested in the weather at the end of October.
And further. Bicycles for rent??? Is it convenient to travel by bike in London? I don't remember anyone talking about this... :)
I want to visit the Her Majesty's Theatre. They say there is a terrific "Phantom of the Opera". They say that tickets need to be redeemed on the Internet, there may not be empty seats in a week.
I am also very interested in the weather at the end of October.
And further. Bicycles for rent??? Is it convenient to travel by bike in London? I don't remember anyone talking about this... :)
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answered 12 years ago
I was on the Phantom of the Opera in April this year, absolutely fantastic performance indeed! One of those that you just need to visit! :) I bought tickets via the Internet for two months, and even then there were only a few empty seats. Bought through this site:
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/
Tickets are picked up at the box office right before the performance.
When you select a place on the map, warnings often pop up, something like "visibility from this place may be limited." It is better to heed these warnings, because the theater is small, with columns and an overhanging balcony, and, indeed, some places without the necessary view. Tickets are expensive, but every pound spent is worth it :)
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/
Tickets are picked up at the box office right before the performance.
When you select a place on the map, warnings often pop up, something like "visibility from this place may be limited." It is better to heed these warnings, because the theater is small, with columns and an overhanging balcony, and, indeed, some places without the necessary view. Tickets are expensive, but every pound spent is worth it :)
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answered 12 years ago
The weather for me in London is always perfect - I don't like the heat.
I was fine in January-February, and in August, and in April. The frequency of rain is greatly exaggerated. Usually cool and overcast or cool and sunny.
People usually ride bicycles in parks (where it is allowed), in Hyde Park I definitely saw bike paths. But traffic and sidewalks densely packed with pedestrians are not conducive to moving around the city in this way.
I was fine in January-February, and in August, and in April. The frequency of rain is greatly exaggerated. Usually cool and overcast or cool and sunny.
People usually ride bicycles in parks (where it is allowed), in Hyde Park I definitely saw bike paths. But traffic and sidewalks densely packed with pedestrians are not conducive to moving around the city in this way.
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answered 12 years ago