Travelling to the UK

[balen.girl]

I just got back from London 2 weeks ago..
So many interesting places to see.. I don’t know if the lights still there or not, definitely beautiful.. Have fun in London..!

 

[harrietvane]

I would recommend a coat, too.
London Tower is so interesting! All the stories the Yeoman Warders (guides) have to tell, the jewels, the ravens.
And I love the afternoon tea at the Swan at the Globe with the perfect view of the Thames. Shakespeare´s Globe is brilliant, too.

 

[TangerineKandy]

Definitely pack warm coat, scarf, gloves and umbrella. We had snow last year in March in London.

I just returned from London yesterday and I wore a puffer, LV Stole and occasionally gloves .. I didn’t think it was too cold at all ... plus everywhere is heated. I would only take one LV and trainers for walking. Enjoy your trip.. I still didn’t adjust to the darkness so early in the day.

Hi
It’s cold here in London at the moment. Next week the warmest temperature is 10/11 , with more wet and windy weather is due next week.
You need your winter coat 100%

Stone henge will be even colder as it’s open landscape and can also get muddy if we get the rain. You need hat , gloves and scarf for that day!

Thank you everyone! I will certainly bring all of my warm clothing! [emoji16]

 

[TangerineKandy]

The thing with Uk is that it can be mild and sunny one day and then the next day it will be bitterly cold or heavy rain.

Sounds very much like Canada right now! Haha

Yes you will definitely need your thicker coat as most of next week won't be warmer than 6 degrees and Stonehenge is very exposed to elements so depending which day you go will be windy, very cold and possibly muddy !
If you have time I would recommend a riverboat trip down the Thames where you can see lots of sights such as the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Tower of London, HMS Belfast Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and you also go under all the bridges. Plus the boats have bar/cafe and washroom facilities and nice rest from walking around [emoji3]
Have a great trip

Thank you! I figured as much, but wanted to be sure haha Oh wow! That sounds wonderful! I will look into the Riverboat trip!

Definitely bring a a warm coat, scarf, gloves etc. It's getting a bit warmer again after a few days of frost but it's damp. Stonehenge is muddy and very open so it will be windy too. Wear flat footwear on that visit! The Clipper Boats on the River Thames are a great way to see the landmarks of London without having to travel to them all independently saving you time to visit the places that really interest you. The open top buses are great too but can be cold, obviously not great if it's raining! If you get time for lunch when you are at Harrods then just around the corner in Beauchamp Place is San Lorenzo, www.sanlorenzolondon.co.uk, an Italian restaurant which was very close to Princess Diana's heart. I love going there when I'm in London. If I can help with anything else just ask! c

Thank you for the recommendations! I will certainly look into dining that that Restaurant! [emoji16]

Last two days it’s been very chilly in London so as others have said bring a warm coat.

Coat. You might want to post this in travel forum instead of lv.

I just got back from London 2 weeks ago..
So many interesting places to see.. I don’t know if the lights still there or not, definitely beautiful.. Have fun in London..!

Oh that looks beautiful!! Thank you!

I would recommend a coat, too.
London Tower is so interesting! All the stories the Yeoman Warders (guides) have to tell, the jewels, the ravens.
And I love the afternoon tea at the Swan at the Globe with the perfect view of the Thames. Shakespeare´s Globe is brilliant, too.

Thank you so much for the recommendations!

 

[princess suki]

If you are a Harry Potter fan I recommend the Warner Bros Studio tour https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk
It is just outside London and I would suggest a whole day so not sure if that fits in your schedule. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

 

[TangerineKandy]

If you are a Harry Potter fan I recommend the Warner Bros Studio tour https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk
It is just outside London and I would suggest a whole day so not sure if that fits in your schedule. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

Oh wow!!! Thank you! I will see if we can fit it in!

 

[golden's mom]

Winter coat, and everyone will be taking the same bag.

 

[Mochi_snochi]

If you only have one day, I recommend the Big Bus tour since it will take you past all the major landmarks and you’ll at least get to see Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, etc. The tours are guided and entertaining but bundle up cause it will be cold if you ride on the open top!!! Then in the afternoon I’d also highly recommend The Tower of London to see the site and see the Crown Jewels. Then wrap up at Harrods in the evening.

 

[Kevinh73]

If you want to get London hot stamp, it’s only available at Selfridges. But usually takes a few days unless they happen to be stamping that day. Also if you are departing from terminal 4 or 5, there is a LV store in each of these terminals and you can get quite a bit of discount (vs buying in North America) without having to deal with tax refund (that takes a cut off your refund). Savings can be up to 35% or more depending on exchange rate and your home sales tax structure. If you are looking for traditional afternoon tea experience, Claridge’s hotel is the way to go.

 

[TangerineKandy]

If you only have one day, I recommend the Big Bus tour since it will take you past all the major landmarks and you’ll at least get to see Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, etc. The tours are guided and entertaining but bundle up cause it will be cold if you ride on the open top!!! Then in the afternoon I’d also highly recommend The Tower of London to see the site and see the Crown Jewels. Then wrap up at Harrods in the evening.

If you want to get London hot stamp, it’s only available at Selfridges. But usually takes a few days unless they happen to be stamping that day. Also if you are departing from terminal 4 or 5, there is a LV store in each of these terminals and you can get quite a bit of discount (vs buying in North America) without having to deal with tax refund (that takes a cut off your refund). Savings can be up to 35% or more depending on exchange rate and your home sales tax structure. If you are looking for traditional afternoon tea experience, Claridge’s hotel is the way to go.

Thank you both for the information!!! Wow!!!

 

[Ivan Sandridge]

Hello TangerineKandy,
Have a great trip to London, it is the magnificent city with a widely eclectic style.
I can recommend you to visit Greenwich as a historically valued place in London. Also, try to visit Hyde Park and have a trip with a London Eye.

Hi all, just wondering about a few things before I leave for my trip to England next week. We are travelling mainly to see DBF's family, however have a couple of days set aside for sight seeing.

I'm planning on taking my Pochette Metis (mono with bandeau) and Twinset in empreinte noir.

I'm wondering whether a light jacket would be okay or should I pack my winter coat? (Padded coat with a fur hood)

We will be walking, along with grabbing public transport. I will be wearing sneakers and will also be bringing a pair of nice ankle boots.

We will be spending one day at Stone Henge and one day in London. (Is Stone Henge muddy?)

Any advice you can give would be great! TIA!

PS: Since we only have one day in London, what is an absolute must see? Harrods is on my list, Buckingham Palace, Kings Cross (Harry Potter fan haha) and Tower Bridge

 

[TangerineKandy]

Hello TangerineKandy,
Have a great trip to London, it is the magnificent city with a widely eclectic style.
I can recommend you to visit Greenwich as a historically valued place in London. Also, try to visit Hyde Park and have a trip with a London Eye.

Thank you, Ivan!

 

[MarraC]

If we get the snow they keep threatening us with bring snow shoes, emergency flares, thermal underwear and rations.

Seriously though it will be cold and wet that much you can count on. But have a great time.

 

[Missydora]

Enjoy your stay in the UK. If your flying out of Heathrow via T5 and going to be doing some LV duty free shopping. I have a direct number given to me by a SA I had a week ago. She's a newbie but very nice and helpful. She's able to get some things in and tell you what stock she has. Just PM me if you want her number.

 

[NurseAnn]

I loved the Natural History Museum and Harrods as well. They have La Duree on the bottom floor. Stop in and grab a box of macarons and a cute souvenir charm for your bags. Also, only bring bags that you are okay with getting absolutely drenched. When I was there it would go from sunny to absolute downpour in no time.