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Dooney & Bourke

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There are a million things I could ask, but mainly I want to know what to expect as far as weather. I'm having a hard enough time figuring out what to bring, but no idea to expect nice Spring weather, or cool, blustery English rain, etc.

If anyone has any must see recommendations (sightseeing, shopping, or dining) that I might overlook or miss in a guidebook, let me know! :)



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I was there a few years ago in September. One day it was cold and blustery and the next it was in the high sixties and sunny. I suggest dressing in layers. Personally, I'd bring a trench coat as my outwear since you can dress it up or dress it down and it'll keep any rain out while not overheating you if it is sunny.

I used London as my hub so I really didn't get to see as much of the city as I would have liked. If you're into the food scene, there are dozens of restaurants I wish I could have visited. Check out Food & Wine's site for up to date suggestions. There is a a section of the city that is a giant market with all sorts of little cafes and live music that I really wanted to go to. It's called Brixton Village.

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One of the nicest (and longest) walks you can do in London is along the Thames. We started at St. Paul's Cathedral, crossed the Thames on the Millennium Bridge, did the Tate Modern (which was fabulous and is now my favorite museum ever), and then walked along the Thames down to the carousel and the Eye and then across the Westminster Bridge to the House of Commons/Lords and Big Ben. It's a super long walk so have on comfy shoes and pray for sunshine. But it's a great way to see a ton of London.

We were over in late May/early June and the weather was definitely variable, cold and raining one day and hot and sunny the next. I'm not sure of your general plans, but the thing that helped us the most was to leave our itinerary completely open, we only decided what we were going to do based on the weather when we got up in the morning. Sun is shining? Kew Gardens. It's raining? Museums!



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I was there in MArch, so...40-s/50sF...jacket, sweaters/cardigans. I always like layers - stylish & practical, when you enter anywhere. Sounds dreamy!!!! London in April...ooooh...



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relrel wrote:

One of the nicest (and longest) walks you can do in London is along the Thames. We started at St. Paul's Cathedral, crossed the Thames on the Millennium Bridge, did the Tate Modern (which was fabulous and is now my favorite museum ever), and then walked along the Thames down to the carousel and the Eye and then across the Westminster Bridge to the House of Commons/Lords and Big Ben. It's a super long walk so have on comfy shoes and pray for sunshine. But it's a great way to see a ton of London.

 


 I second this.  I've worked out of London (3 trips so far) and did this walk almost daily.  Not too far from the Tate is Shakespeares Globe (totally walkable) so you might want to add that to the list.

 

As far as weather goes, prepare for it all, but mostly expect damp and rainy in the morning with some possible sunshine in the afternoon.  I've been in the winter and the weather is not very harsh at all so you def can skip anything heavier than a trench.  



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