Ok, here’s the deal. Next week I’m off work and I’m looking for things to do. Therefore readers, I would like you to tell me where you’d like me to go (don’t snigger). Next week from Monday to Friday I’ll keep each afternoon free and I want some suggestions. I don’t really want to do central London because been there, done that, but I’m happy to travel anywhere within the M25, north or south of the river. I’ll also commit to blogging on the same day that I visit… wherever.
Replies to this blog post please – I know lots of you read this but don’t comment, so now’s your chance. Send me somewhere really grotty if you like, I’ll even go to Peckham if I am so ordered, “by your command!”
May 22, 2008 at 9:10 pm
If you get some decent weather – have an afternoon down in Southend-on-Sea and treat yourself to a few winkles!
May 22, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Well, strictly speaking thats outside the rules because its outside the M25, however it’s in the spirit of what I asked, and you’re my first commenter so enough said – on Monday I’m going to Southend…
May 23, 2008 at 5:33 am
I vote for Thamesmead — I have a fairly long-standing “to do” item of finding something in SE28 that’s worth visiting, so maybe you can get me a head start.
May 23, 2008 at 10:35 am
Kew Gardens? Maybe you could try out their new high level walkway and get a few pics for those of us unfortunate enough to be at work while you’re off?
http://apps.kew.org/trees/
May 23, 2008 at 10:56 am
Ok -thanks Kate – Thamesmead it is then on Tuesday, and Kew Gardens on Wednesday. They have that new elevated walkway amongst the treetops which I thought would be worth a visit…
Thanks – still looking for suggestions for Thursday and Friday folks
May 23, 2008 at 11:04 am
Go to Hammersmith and walk along the river – lots of pubs, Fuller’s brewery, Chiswick Eyot (if the tide’s out you can scramble over to the island)
May 23, 2008 at 11:08 am
Thanks Lucy – Hammersmith on Thursday it is then.
May 23, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Jump on the new 135 from Asda on the Isle of Dogs to Old Street and blog along the way? Thats if DG doesn’t get there first . . . .
May 23, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Oh yeah, I read his blog earlier. I think I might be treading on toes there… this isn’t the blogging Olympics
Any other suggestions mr bus conductor
May 23, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Bit of bird spotting??
http://wwt.org.uk/centre/119/visit/wetlandcentre.html
May 23, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Oh yeah, the Southend Air Show’s on this weekend so should be some good photo ops while you’re there Monday.
http://www.southendairshow.com/
May 23, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Right busconductor it’s Barnes on Friday then – I like birdspotting
This next week of blogposts are going to be interesting! And thanks Locutus for the Airshow tip
May 25, 2008 at 11:06 am
If it’s not too late, I recommend a trip to Eltham Palace. Henry VIII’s boyhood home, restored in keeping with the Courtauld’s fabulous art deco decor.
May 27, 2008 at 11:02 am
It’s only open Mon-Wed and then Sunday, so I may well go along this weekend macca113. It looks fascinating