DIDO.1 22,694 Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 Thinking of taking my lad down to London in next couple of weeks....I can only go last minute as I never know how work is going to be, hence trains are daft expensive. If I drive down what's the best thing to do? Park somewhere on the outskirts and catch the tube in? Or is there a hotel somewhere with parking? What's all this emissions zones thing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 2,342 Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 The best advice I can give you about London, is go somewhere else mate . 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,972 Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 Much more to see and do in Rhyl than london mate.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,694 Posted August 12 Author Report Share Posted August 12 I know.... But there's a few places I want to visit. Natural history museum, the gunmakers etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,568 Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 50 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said: Thinking of taking my lad down to London in next couple of weeks....I can only go last minute as I never know how work is going to be, hence trains are daft expensive. If I drive down what's the best thing to do? Park somewhere on the outskirts and catch the tube in? Or is there a hotel somewhere with parking? What's all this emissions zones thing? Gonna do a similar thing myself ,so I will be interested in replies . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,694 Posted August 12 Author Report Share Posted August 12 2 minutes ago, Astanley said: Gonna do a similar thing myself ,so I will be interested in replies . Trains aren't that bad price wise if you go off peak....so it's just accomodation I'm stuck with now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,903 Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 Take a stagecoach into London mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wildman 488 Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 Don't forget to wear your stab vest 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,694 Posted August 13 Author Report Share Posted August 13 32 minutes ago, wildman said: Don't forget to wear your stab vest Good point Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,341 Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 7 hours ago, mushroom said: Take a stagecoach into London mate It’s a three day journey on the toll roads. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,143 Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 Love a few days/nights in London, loads to do abd great places to eat/drink... we usually get the train up now, its a complete pain in the ass driving with the ULEZ zones and parking, tube is easy to use and we walk a lot, you see more that way... I love visiting the city and I love coming back to the country a little bit more... have a good one mate, your lad will enjoy it.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,784 Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 (edited) 14 hours ago, DIDO.1 said: Thinking of taking my lad down to London in next couple of weeks....I can only go last minute as I never know how work is going to be, hence trains are daft expensive. If I drive down what's the best thing to do? Park somewhere on the outskirts and catch the tube in? Or is there a hotel somewhere with parking? What's all this emissions zones thing? If you are driving you are going to get rinsed, period ! Id make sure exactly how much you are getting rinsed for but no matter what happens you will be into the best part of £100 minimum (CC £12 + EZ £10 ? If your car complies + parking £7 plus an hour depending on make, year, engine emission etc etc, a big diesel will cost about £10 an hour ?…..oh, and you’ll keep having to move it every few hours…..London is designed to rinse anyone driving) Parking ticket £80 odd reduced rate A gazillion ethnic traffic wardens who take pleasure in making everyone’s life a misery The new extended Ultra Low Emission Zone starts way outside what anyone would consider “London” so be careful mate, it’s like a £200 fine or something for vehicles that don’t comply Basically, coming from your end of the country you’d be better staying in Luton !!! (f***ing hell, who’d be better staying in Luton ??) and getting the train in. Honestly lads, if you want to enjoy London at all, DONT DRIVE ! Get a train or coach. Edited August 13 by WILF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pewit 970 Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 If you want cheap digs PM me. I know an old Irish lady that has a few B&B's near Wembley. Nothing fancy but clean enough and a decent breakfast, you'll save an arm & a leg as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,972 Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 3 minutes ago, Pewit said: If you want cheap digs PM me. I know an old Irish lady that has a few B&B's near Wembley. Nothing fancy but clean enough and a decent breakfast, you'll save an arm & a leg as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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