What to do in Weybridge?

[Tat2dHeart]

TBOT, I know I can count on you for help with this. I just booked a work trip that's got me in Weybridge, England from 3 February until 16 February. When I'm not busy with work - what's the best stuff to do with limited time on a controlled budget?

Ready?


GO!

[murphy]

yeah....Get the train into London.
Music stores ..Charing Cross Road
Kings road
Carnaby street
.Galleries....museums
tower of London


Go to Brighton to be by the sea

[Floyd Eye]

Go stalk whoever is living in John Lennon's old house. lol

[Deathblade Eric]

Depends what floats your boat...

What's on in Weybridge sums it up. Hmmmm....

There's a few events on at Brooklands between those dates: http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/

In town most of the major museums are free entry. South Kensington tube gets you to the V&A, Natural History, & Science Museum; Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square or Holborn for the British Museum.

Denmark Street is a bit... meh... tbh, apart from Wunjo's.

Borough Market (London Bridge) is good for food & beer (The Market Porter), but does get rammed at the weekend.

In the other direction, Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle aren't that far.

Top Tip: Travel in London is expensive. Get an Oyster Card from almost any newsagent, usually works out at a 50% discount on the cash fares plus it automatically caps itself to the daily Travelcard rate. More here: http://www.londontoolkit.com/briefing/underground.htm

Pete.

[cheezewiz]

You could visit with my Aunt and Uncle in Weybridge.

[Waffles and Scotch]

So don't save you any tickets for the Daytona Original Music Festival on 2/9?

[Tat2dHeart]

Originally Posted by Deathblade Eric

Depends what floats your boat...

What's on in Weybridge sums it up. Hmmmm....

There's a few events on at Brooklands between those dates: http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/

In town most of the major museums are free entry. South Kensington tube gets you to the V&A, Natural History, & Science Museum; Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square or Holborn for the British Museum.

Denmark Street is a bit... meh... tbh, apart from Wunjo's.

Borough Market (London Bridge) is good for food & beer (The Market Porter), but does get rammed at the weekend.

In the other direction, Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle aren't that far.

Top Tip: Travel in London is expensive. Get an Oyster Card from almost any newsagent, usually works out at a 50% discount on the cash fares plus it automatically caps itself to the daily Travelcard rate. More here: http://www.londontoolkit.com/briefing/underground.htm

Pete.

Pete, thanks for the links and the info on the Oyster card. I always like to see new places from the local perspective (steer away from touristy usually). This link seems to be really local (THANK YOU!!). Hoping that things will work out and I might get to meet a TBer or ten while I'm there, so if anyone's up for it, please say so.

Originally Posted by Waffles and Scotch

So don't save you any tickets for the Daytona Original Music Festival on 2/9?

Sorry sugar, I couldn't say no to being that close to London. I'll be thinking of you guys though.

Originally Posted by murphy

yeah....Get the train into London.
Music stores ..Charing Cross Road
Kings road
Carnaby street
.Galleries....museums
tower of London


Go to Brighton to be by the sea

Cool - thank you!

[Tat2dHeart]

Wow - I really thought there were more Londoners on TB than this. Where's the rest of the UK crowd to tell me where to go?

[murphy]

maybe ask on that uk site...what is it? Basschat?

[Tituscrow]

Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

Wow - I really thought there were more Londoners on TB than this. Where's the rest of the UK crowd to tell me where to go?

If you were heading north, I'm your man. Best leave all that London stuff to the southerners

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

Wow - I really thought there were more Londoners on TB than this. Where's the rest of the UK crowd to tell me where to go?

They'll be here no doubt, but keep in mind your original post was after midnight and the one quoted was after 3 in the morning here

[Tat2dHeart]

Originally Posted by i_got_a_mohawk

They'll be here no doubt, but keep in mind your original post was after midnight and the one quoted was after 3 in the morning here

I was accounting for the time difference - that's why I left a few days between the posts before I started to whimper.

Actually, I've talked to a few folks otherwise along the way. Apparently Weybridge isn't quite the happening place my employer would have me believe. Fortunately, I have a sense of adventure, so I've decided that the goal of my trip after a successful project launch is to leave my mark on the UK.

[Tat2dHeart]

Originally Posted by Tituscrow

If you were heading north, I'm your man. Best leave all that London stuff to the southerners

I heard that from someone else, as well. Too bad that I can't relocate the office.

[Tituscrow]

Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

I heard that from someone else, as well. Too bad that I can't relocate the office.

The North is where it's at

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

I was accounting for the time difference - that's why I left a few days between the posts before I started to whimper.

Actually, I've talked to a few folks otherwise along the way. Apparently Weybridge isn't quite the happening place my employer would have me believe. Fortunately, I have a sense of adventure, so I've decided that the goal of my trip after a successful project launch is to leave my mark on the UK.

Hah! My bad, didn't notice the dates

Maybe it is just too dull a place to talk about!

[Tat2dHeart]

Originally Posted by Tituscrow

The North is where it's at

Maybe since I have a weekend, I should take one of those days and go explore the countryside? I'd suggest meeting in the middle, but well...yeah.....I don't want to look quite that forward. Ooops. Too late now, I guess.

Originally Posted by i_got_a_mohawk

Hah! My bad, didn't notice the dates

Maybe it is just too dull a place to talk about!

No worries. I chuckled about it. Have enough beer after hockey and everything is kinda funny.

[Tituscrow]

The thing is Tat, halfway between London and me is The Midlands. Ghastly place. Think Mordor without the charm.

Don't let bassybill tell you otherwise

[Tat2dHeart]

Originally Posted by Tituscrow

The thing is Tat, halfway between London and me is The Midlands. Ghastly place. Think Mordor without the charm.

Don't let bassybill tell you otherwise

Mordor, eh? And no ring? Sounds like I could turn that into an adventure that would leave a mark.

[Rusty Chainsaw]

Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

Mordor, eh? And no ring? Sounds like I could turn that into an adventure that would leave a mark.

Didn't anyone tell you they moved Mordor into London, and that Sauron has taken up residence in the Shard?

[Tat2dHeart]

Originally Posted by Rusty Chainsaw

Didn't anyone tell you they moved Mordor into London, and that Sauron has taken up residence in the Shard?

Wooooo....how awesome this will be for me, then. I've always wanted to take on Sauron.