moonlight Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 We get to London on Christmas morning. I keep reading that public transportation is closed for the day!! I don't know how we are going to get to our hotel. Anyone in London know who we can contact? Or better yet just pick us up!! J/k. I am just imaging that It is going to cost us an arm and a leg.. And I don't know what we are going to do that day. Any ideas? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Call a licensed cab: 0871 871 8710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieF Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 There will be cabs at the airport. Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I agree with the others - I think a cab is probably your only option. I'm too far away to give you a lift, I'm afraid. As to what to do: I would spend the daylight hours in one of the parks, if the weather is decent. It will help with the jet-lag to be outside, and there will be other families strolling before/after meals. Hyde Park, Green Park, Regents Park.... You should probably check if any of those close their gates at particular times.... Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Yeah a taxi is pretty much your only option. As for stuff to do you are probably limited to a walk in a park or walking around to see lights. This page has some more things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 I agree with the others - I think a cab is probably your only option. I'm too far away to give you a lift, I'm afraid. As to what to do: I would spend the daylight hours in one of the parks, if the weather is decent. It will help with the jet-lag to be outside, and there will be other families strolling before/after meals. Hyde Park, Green Park, Regents Park.... You should probably check if any of those close their gates at particular times.... Laura I am not really looking for a ride, but thanks for even thinking it!! I am just assuming it will be expensive being Christmas day and all. Hyde park is what we had in mind...I wonder if we could go to Trafalgar square and see the tree...are the pigeons there this time of year?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I am not really looking for a ride, but thanks for even thinking it!! I am just assuming it will be expensive being Christmas day and all. Hyde park is what we had in mind...I wonder if we could go to Trafalgar square and see the tree...are the pigeons there this time of year?? There should be pigeons. I think that cabs have special rates for holidays - might be pricy. The cabs are big and capacious though, so you can fit a lot of people/luggage. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 I just read that the pigeons have mostly gone?? Is that true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I just read that the pigeons have mostly gone?? Is that true? I haven't been to Trafalgar Square for a few years, so your info is probably better than mine. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I'd sit in the hotel room and watch the Doctor Who Christmas Special. It's what most of England will be doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I'd sit in the hotel room and watch the Doctor Who Christmas Special. It's what most of England will be doing. My thought went to Dr. Who, as well. I mean, who knows what kind of aliens will be attacking London on Christmas Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I just mentioned to Dh that the underground doesn't operate on xmas day. We started talking about your situation. One more idea would be a hotel near the airport with a shuttle service. Then move in to central london the next day. Obviously this depends on your flexibility reservation wise and how long you are here for. BBC is going to be good that day and you will be tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm jealous that you are having this particular problem and I am not. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I read somewhere that Dowton Abbey has a Christmas special on as well. Dr. Who and DA.....that would be one way to spend Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Hello, Moonlight - how did it go? Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 I am just seeing this. We ended up taking a cab which did cost an arm and leg, but we booked in advance so it was a set rate to where we were staying. He was really nice and actually had nowhere to be so he gave us a taxi tour of all the sights he could! We then went to the apt we rented, took a 3 hour nap. Woke up and we were staying next to the ecological park so we walked around that and then walked along the river...we also found a grocery open and got fixings for a meal. The funny thing is that we have live in help here in Abu Dhabi so my kids were excited to have me cook dinner for them..lol! It was a great vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Just saw this - sounds like it worked out well! When we lived in the suburbs of London, we had friends visit on Christmas Day and then drove them back to their hotel that evening. It was SO eerie to see central London deserted - that's about the only time I felt comfortable driving there LOL. Glad you got a tour and I'm really amazed you found a grocery store open - we always planned to be without a grocery store both Christmas and Boxing Days ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.