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Title: I'm going to Britain next month
Post by: Boogdish on February 13, 2012, 12:52:48 AM

Hey UK FOTs and FOTs who've visited, recommend things to see.  I'm definitely going to London, Brighton, Durham and Edinburgh.  What else should I see?

I'm flying into London on March 13th and flying out of Glasgow on March 27th.  I'm buying a National Express pass to get on any bus, so I can pretty much go anywhere in England/Scotland.  Please suggest some places to visit.  Also, if you live in England or Scotland and would like a 26 year old Texan FOT as a house/couch/floor guest for a night, please let me know.

Title: Re: I'm going to Britain next month
Post by: AdamM on February 17, 2012, 01:11:28 PM

I've been to the UK several times both because my job's main office is in Oxford, and my wife's family lives in Yorkshire. We have a lot of friends in London. (Also, we just made the decision to move there in January 2013!)

I know London and Oxford very well. (Oxford is worth a visit. It's a beautiful little city. And it's only a 40-min train journey from London.)

London is one of my favorite places  but it's SUPER confusing. Get a London A to Z guide as soon as you can. You will need it. (The pocket guide costs 5.50 GBP, I think.) Pretty much any newsagent or bookstore will sell them. 

In terms of specific recommendations, London is huge. You can't see/do everything. What sort of stuff are you interested in?

Title: Re: I'm going to Britain next month
Post by: CSW on February 17, 2012, 01:14:49 PM

Quote from: AdamM on February 17, 2012, 01:11:28 PM

London is one of my favorite places  but it's SUPER confusing. Get a London A to Z guide as soon as you can. You will need it. (The pocket guide costs 5.50 GBP, I think.) Pretty much any newsagent or bookstore will sell them. 

I suggest you also get one of the tube map apps for your phone. They are free and very helpful.