I plan on visiting London for three full days, arriving Saturday afternoon and leaving Tuesday evening. Knowing that several of the major sights (Westminster Abbey, Parliament, Tower of London, etc.) will be closed or crowded on Sunday, I plan on visiting them on Monday and Tuesday.
With that in mind, do you have any suggestions for how to spend a Sunday in London for someone visiting for the first time?
Thank you.
The museums will be open and the London Eye in operation on a Sunday, or you could take a boat trip to Greenwich or Hampton Court.
I second Greenwich. They have a good market on Sundays and the park there is really lovely. The other suggesstion would be to go out to Kew Gardens and enjoy. There are several greenhouses, lots of outdoor gardens, some art, a great skywalk between towering trees, some good places to stop and rest and get a bite to eat. I especially enjoy their shop- have gotten some wonderful small gifts for family and friends there.
How about Camden Market??
I stand corrected; What about Camden MarketS? :-)
My family and I visit London once every 2 yrs on average and pencil in this exciting area of London each time.
The Stables Market sells all things future fashion, retro fashion, alternative fashion, vintage fashion.
The Camden Lock Market sells juggling clubs and balls, games and mindbending puzzles and music (Vinyl, CDs you name it).
The Inverness street Market sells fruit and veg. The Buck Street Market sells jewellery, clothing and more clothing and the Main Street?..Well last time I was there that was selling everything from rugs to bangles and a bit of everything already mentioned.
Oh, and I mustn't forget to mention all the food stalls, pubs, restaurants, cafes and barrows that cater for every pallet.
Throw in the buses (some diverted on a Sunday), a place called the Horse Hospital (I think it's either a club or a space that opens up on a Sunday to reveal more stalls: not sure) throngs of people walking one way and another, people standing still, people anticipating which way you are going to move and act accordingly, people who don't anticipate which way you are going to move and brush up against you or stop in front of you, people cutting between you and other people, people crossing roads all around you, multi languages being spoken, the fog of a million Marlboro, all types of dress senses, discarded litter, clean toilets costing 40p a p and there you have it:
A typical visit to the Camden Markets on a Sunday.
For Camden Markets read "Life's Rich Tapestry" :-)
The south bank is fun to walk along, from canary wharf past Southwark all the way to London eye. Plenty of places to eat, shop, take pics, etc.
You could take in a service at Westminster or St. Pauls. Arrange it to be near the time they re-open to the public so that you may tour afterwards.
Greenwich only take 15 minutes from Russel SQ in the early Sun morning. Don't forget the bus as an option during non peak times can be the quickest and cheapest way Seems like the # was 188 not sure .. I was surprised how quick
Hi SL,
Speakers Corner in Hyde Park is also something to do on Sundays. According to Rick's London book, "On Sundays, just after noon to early evening, Speaker's Corner offers soapbox oratory at its best" Good luck, and enjoy your trip!
Speakers corner is very entertaining and FREE
