I'm going to London for a few days.

[Paqman]

what should i really visit?

Under no circumstances go to The London Dungeon or Madame Tussauds, they're dire.

The London Eye is good, but with the weather turning to autumn you might not get a nice day. I'd say go for a stroll along the South Bank. The walk from the Tate Modern up towards the city is nice, and there's plenty of places to eat and drink.

Toppest Tip: Get an Oyster card. It will save you a LOT of money if you use public transport (which everyone does). Oyster fares are generally about half what the cash price is.

Generally though, the parks are good, as are all the museums in Kensington (Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A).

[directcharitycontribution]

try open-source?

wikitravel
londonfreelis

but London has big Gay spacs as well

and watch out for the thiefs, those say u can make some your urine saving for throw on them thief and police see the urine knowing who is.

[intense.ego]

Perhaps buy a ticket for one of those tourist bus companies like The Big Bus Company. It stops by all major tourist attractions and you can get on and off whenever you like.

If you're looking for something less touristy go to Camden Market - there is so much variety. Perhaps visit the Docklands in the east of London. Its a newer area of the city and I found it to be cleaner and better looking than other parts. Lots of good views as well. Also make sure you visit Covent Garden, lots to do there, though it is a bit crowded on the weekends.

If you're not going very far away, try using the nearby buses (they are everywhere). I'm talking about the public buses (red ones) not the one i mentioned before. Its a lot less stuffy than travelling underground, plus you can see the views. Sitting top deck on the double decker buses is the preferred option, especially the front seats.

[Slystone]

True enough, you can enjoy the view sitting in a double decker! But you've got to be careful when you go upstairs/downstairs -especially when the bus brakes- it is sometimes So dangerous.

[t0p]

I recommend going to Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street. And Big Ben - the largest clock in England - next door to the Houses of Parliament.

[aeiah]

if you're into contemporary art, the new saatchi gallery just opened the other week *ducks*

also, a francis bacon exhibition is on at the tate britain (not the same as the tate modern. rothko is on at the tate modern right now).

[jgrabham]

- Last time I was there a starbuck "tall" mocha was in the region of £2.00

I think it's about that up here, so I'd expect it to be a bit more than that in London now.

[.jeger]

Go to The Monument. I enjoy visiting it, and it gives a pretty good view of the city. It's free to climb if you can handle the 311 steps. It's outside the tube station aptly named 'Monument'.

[mr.propre]

Thank you people for the reply's.

I'm also looking for a cheap buffet, if somebody would know one,please let me know, thanks.

[xpod]

If you start having any withdrawal symptoms give me a shout and i`ll let you come install Ubuntu(or distro of choice).Just head for Eltham in Greenwich then find a street called "The Vista".......i live in the next street-ish

Shame you could`nt get out of London though,and up to Bonnie Scotland...oh well.
Just joking,have fun.