Americans' First Time in England! Exploring London

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  • @TheMagicGeekdom
    @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +46

    We had the best time in London, but our travels throughout Great Britain are just beginning! Make sure you're subscribed and check out the full UK travels playlist: ua-cam.com/video/makVGA_yMrQ/v-deo.html

    • @sarahelliott3095
      @sarahelliott3095 2 роки тому +3

      Just a quick fyi big ben is the name of the bell and the tower is called the Elizabeth tower as it was changed from the clock tower to the Elizabeth tower back on 2012 to mark the diamond jubilee of Elizabeth II

    • @vikingphotoman2285
      @vikingphotoman2285 2 роки тому

      Glad you had such a good time

    • @waverunner3911
      @waverunner3911 2 роки тому +2

      If you only visit London you've never been to England

    • @petrus666love
      @petrus666love 2 роки тому

      Your very welcome 🙏 from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @remainertears
      @remainertears 2 роки тому +1

      Make sure you visit Bath in Somerset and West Dorset coast line...this is England

  • @johnmcaleer7099
    @johnmcaleer7099 2 роки тому +78

    It's so cool to see london though tourist eyes.
    We take it for granted 🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +6

      It's a great city!

    • @SOPHIAFLYGIRL
      @SOPHIAFLYGIRL 2 роки тому +2

      I'm from Orange County CA and say the same thing every time I'm at Disneyland in Anaheim. Sometimes we need to visit other countries to appreciate environments others grew up in!!

    • @rnw2739
      @rnw2739 2 роки тому +5

      Wrong flag mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @smash469
    @smash469 2 роки тому +153

    I love how you guys appreciate Britain & the UK, the same way we appreciate America!! love the content especially the London trip

    • @roddymcniven8734
      @roddymcniven8734 2 роки тому +8

      What a load of bollocks

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +20

      Thanks! So far we have enjoyed everything about the UK. 😃

    • @damienmarshall350
      @damienmarshall350 2 роки тому +3

      Most English comment on here 🤣

    • @ulsterscot
      @ulsterscot 2 роки тому +2

      Love to America. You should visit ulster

    • @jamesmason8436
      @jamesmason8436 2 роки тому +14

      @@roddymcniven8734 what a charmer.

  • @damianpritchard1456
    @damianpritchard1456 2 роки тому +20

    wow. half you showed didnt exist when I moved to London 30 years ago. the other half has been there for over a thousand years! London is without doubt the Greatest city on earth!

  • @mikeymike1854
    @mikeymike1854 2 роки тому +22

    I'm from London and it still amazes me when I go to the city and see things I haven't seen before.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +4

      That's amazing. There were so many things we missed that we would have liked to see, I'm sure the list is just never-ending possibilities.

  • @brianfallon2607
    @brianfallon2607 2 роки тому +64

    As an American who has lived in London for many years, for any people wanting to see some things a bit different, I recommend taking South Wester Rail from Waterloo to Hampton Court Palace. There was a lot to see at the palace but cross the bridge onto the south side and there are some excellent restaurants and pubs. Then, walk along the Thames heading south. You'll pass Molesey Cricket Club and Molesey Boat Club and then the path opens onto fields. It's a beautiful, little slice of England.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for the recommendations!

    • @Sam_Green____4114
      @Sam_Green____4114 2 роки тому +8

      Too close to London !! You gotta get outa London to appreciate England !!

    • @brianfallon2607
      @brianfallon2607 2 роки тому +5

      @@Sam_Green____4114 Technically, it is outside of London. Once you cross over Hampton Court Bridge onto the south side, you're no longer in London. You're into beautiful Surrey.

    • @PaulyThaDon
      @PaulyThaDon 2 роки тому +2

      Ha, I live there cheers for the shout out

    • @dancarter482
      @dancarter482 2 роки тому +1

      As a child I used to get a bus for 12p to Hampton Court, climb in over the wall and play all day in the gardens.

  • @geriatricmotorcars9516
    @geriatricmotorcars9516 2 роки тому +4

    Born and bread in London , and still stirs my soul 60 years on
    # 1

  • @stevetheduck1425
    @stevetheduck1425 2 роки тому +13

    The girl with a dolphin one of a pair of statues; there is a companion piece, boy with a dolphin further along the Embankment.

  • @christinegitsham5809
    @christinegitsham5809 2 роки тому +17

    Welcome to England you lovely two, have a lovely holiday. If you can manage it try and go and have afternoon tea somewhere. 😀💝👍

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +2

      We tried afternoon tea. It will be a later video.

  • @kevdenn
    @kevdenn 2 роки тому +24

    I was born in London in 1957...yes an old guy. I have seen more of London in your video than I would have by myself. Looking forward to following your tour of London and other sights in Britain.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! We have a lot of fun adventures coming up. 😀

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye 2 роки тому

      1957 ? No youngsters PLEASE Kev....:)Walworth, S D London Off THe Old Kent Road in 1954 and have lived right on the edge since 1983 so can travel in and out to Kent, Surrey and Sussex x 2, for example. This week: Tuesday: Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier return: 2 hours 20 minutes.The total cost of all transport £9.33:). Wednesday out to West Sussex.Thursday night back to Waterloo in Inner London and tomorrow back to West Sussex.I really miss the beating heart of Inner London but go back often to visit. Where are you now Kev?

    • @charleshunter7864
      @charleshunter7864 2 роки тому

      So you remember London during the swinging 60s and the gritty 70s..was it like what they depict in movies?

  • @LittleNoiseBoy
    @LittleNoiseBoy 2 роки тому +17

    So glad you enjoyed our capital city. Always pleased to welcome our friends from the USA and around the world :-)

  • @COMEINTOMYWORLD
    @COMEINTOMYWORLD 2 роки тому +8

    Great entertaining video. Leadenhall Market in the late afternoon to evening is buzzing Monday to Friday with all the City workers drinking. Love it there! At Christmas it is beyond magical with all the decorations they put up. Slightly further down from The Sky Garden is... The Garden At 120! (120 Fenchurch Street) That is also free, and no need to book and is beyond amazing as it is a large roof terrace with exceptional views. Worth checking out and inches from Leadenhall Market. The Church All Hallows By The Tower is very old with a crypt (free!) worth visiting to see their Roman pavement and small museum and ancient chapels. The Tower of London's moat is being planted with flowers as a special one off in 2022 for Queen Elizabeth 2nd Platinum Jubliee, 70 years on the throne, celebration.

  • @Rockprog101
    @Rockprog101 2 роки тому +12

    What a lovely couple. Great travel log. So pleased you have enjoyed yourselves in Britain.

  • @jofereday7213
    @jofereday7213 2 роки тому +38

    So happy your enjoying your UK holiday, so lovely to see you both having a great time 😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @emg9188
    @emg9188 2 роки тому +21

    Come upto the lake district. One of the most stunning places in the UK

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +2

      The north is beautiful.

    • @0utcastAussie
      @0utcastAussie 2 роки тому

      @@TheMagicGeekdom
      Aye Lass.. The North Remembers !
      They're all chuffin ard oop there any rord !

    • @samuelbarrett9403
      @samuelbarrett9403 2 роки тому

      @@TheMagicGeekdom Rains too much though! 🙄🙁

    • @scypher1584
      @scypher1584 2 роки тому

      dont come up north you dont wanna come here

    • @scypher1584
      @scypher1584 2 роки тому

      unless the lake district

  • @elunedlaine8661
    @elunedlaine8661 2 роки тому +11

    I'm a Londoner. I've always loved Tower Bridge, but maybe it's because my Great Grandfather helped build it. As you've now seen the moat at the Tower Of London, you might enjoy YT vid 'The Tower of London Poppies'. It was an art installation commemorating the British and Colonial soldiers who died in WW1

  • @Rotorhead99
    @Rotorhead99 2 роки тому +4

    I love your love of our country. I'm English and it works the other way for me. I visit the US often and see it in the same way you see England.

  • @familyontour7562
    @familyontour7562 2 роки тому +9

    Welcome to the UK have a great time and safe travels...

  • @RockyBobbieBuster
    @RockyBobbieBuster 2 роки тому +18

    Now you need to visit the rest of the UK,my most favourite place in the world is the Lake District in Cumbria absolutely stunning.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the recommendation! Unfortunately, we missed it this time, but it's on our list for next time.

    • @RockyBobbieBuster
      @RockyBobbieBuster 2 роки тому +3

      @@TheMagicGeekdom should have gone there instead of the usual yay London lol

    • @John76125
      @John76125 2 роки тому +1

      @@RockyBobbieBuster yeah right go to a field instead of the capital of England. The Lake District is nice but they probably have plenty of other nice lakes in America too. But yes if you have more time. Liverpool, Brighton, Bournemouth and maybe the Lake District are good additions to your trip for England in roughly that order.

  • @mylife2022
    @mylife2022 2 роки тому +12

    Well, you taught me something new, as a Londoner I'd never heard of Sky garden, and so glad it's free, booking tickets soon, as I'm taking annual leave and want to roam around hidden parts of my beautiful, gorgeous city.
    Thank you for your recommendation 😊.

  • @Isleofskye
    @Isleofskye 2 роки тому +3

    Great Video Guys! I am 67 from Inner South East London and NO-ONE can see all of London in one lifetime, my friends.I moved to the very edge of S E London/Kent in 1983.
    This week: Tuesday: Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier return: 2 hours 20 minutes. The total cost of all transport was £9.33:). Wednesday out to West Sussex and the Countryside..
    Thursday night back to Waterloo in Inner London and tomorrow back out to the Countryside to West Sussex.I really miss the beating heart of Inner London but go back often to visit.

    • @Mute040404
      @Mute040404 2 роки тому +1

      Saturday darn The Den

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and for the kind words!

  • @revbenf6870
    @revbenf6870 2 роки тому +21

    You might be better off pronouncing "ber-wick" as "berrick". (We do odd things with place names:). But so glad you're loving it all!

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Lol when editing this video, after experiencing England for a few weeks, as soon as I heard us pronounce it the way we were, I immediately realized it was wrong. 😂

    • @Wahian1
      @Wahian1 2 роки тому +3

      The silent W before ick endings-like Chiswick and Warwick. And if they felt like it, the same with other endings too like Norwich.

    • @willd4491
      @willd4491 2 роки тому +1

      Same as Southwark being pronounced as Suth-erk and Holborn as Hoe-burn. Peculiar language British English

  • @sharij3711
    @sharij3711 2 роки тому +11

    What a great video! Love seeing two people I enjoy out enjoying my favorite place in the world. Thanks for the fun video!

  • @janegreenstock7916
    @janegreenstock7916 2 роки тому +13

    I lived in London for 8 years until 2016 and it had opened when I was there, but I've never been to the Sky Garden - it looks great. Maybe when I go back as a tourist, I'll head there early as you suggest!

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Oh nice. It's a lovely place, especially for free!

  • @petrus666love
    @petrus666love 2 роки тому +22

    What a lovely couple , you’d be welcome back anytime, from a Londoner 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! 😃We hope to come back sooner than later.

  • @downsman1
    @downsman1 2 роки тому +9

    I am truly delighted to see that you're having such good weather for your exploring. If you stay for a year, you will still not see and do everything that London
    has to offer, let alone the rest of the countries. Best wishes for the rest of your trip.............................................the ancient Englishman.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      I wish we could stay for a year lol. We took an amazing road trip, but feel like we barely scratched the surface. Can't wait to go back. Thanks!

  • @anthonyferris8912
    @anthonyferris8912 2 роки тому +10

    Hope you enjoy your stay in the greatest city in the world.😃

    • @amfwelsh
      @amfwelsh 2 роки тому

      Well I mean London is great and all that. But wouldn’t say the greatest. But that’s the cool thing about opinions lol

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      We loved it. Thanks!

  • @raygray7779
    @raygray7779 2 роки тому +5

    Hello, I have just subbed to your channel and am loving your content. Welcome to England. Hope you are having a great time.👍👍👍

  • @danielw5850
    @danielw5850 2 роки тому +5

    What a lovely post!
    My one recommendation, concerning souvenir shops, would be to avoid almost all of the ones in the tourist hotspots, as they're full of junk from China. The best shops for gifts that I've found (I've lived in London since 1990) are the shop opposite the Royal Mews (forgotten its name), Buckingham Palace and the shop inside the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace. They are 30 yards apart and much of the merchandise is a least made here

  • @danielsorrell777
    @danielsorrell777 2 роки тому +19

    It's really nice to see you having a good time. Can't wait to see more of your trip!

  • @ixopo6715
    @ixopo6715 2 роки тому +2

    I don’t know if you have come across the famous quote from Dr Samuel Johnson -
    ‘ Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford. ‘ 😊😊
    Very pleased you enjoyed this great city.

  • @xCLWx1890
    @xCLWx1890 2 роки тому +10

    Great vid guys can't wait 2 see the next 1👍

  • @bsb11kat25
    @bsb11kat25 2 роки тому +9

    Guys, next time in London, you have to visit an East End Pie n Mash shop!

  • @albin2232
    @albin2232 2 роки тому +2

    You're welcome here anytime. Have fun 😀

  • @michael7286
    @michael7286 2 роки тому +9

    Welcome to England ☺️ glad you enjoyed London. Hope you get to travel up to the North of England and enjoy the many historical Towns and Cities with their attractions at a mutch cheaper price than the Capitol City. Also the beautiful countryside.
    Hope the weather gets warmer for you to enjoy ☺️ 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

  • @mazinwonderland3077
    @mazinwonderland3077 2 роки тому +5

    I am so glad that you seem to be enjoying London. I was born and raised there, and it will always be home to me. Enjoy your stay. 💖

  • @76gilb
    @76gilb 2 роки тому +5

    I've loved watching this. This is my Home Town - so glad you felt the way you did about it - thank you xx

  • @CUTEMKUltras
    @CUTEMKUltras 2 роки тому +8

    Great vid and nice to see you lovely people enjoying our majestic city. Hope you got to see more stuff here, we have everything. Enjoy the rest of your trip to England. Hope you're going to York, it's amazing up there for history.

  • @VikPaints
    @VikPaints 2 роки тому +3

    I used to work in London and I come from outside London but I've never visited any of those markets ! I think after watching your video I need to pay a visit as a tourist for a change. Glad the weather was kind to you, London is a beautiful city and always evolving. Thanks for sharing our city with the world. I hope you both come back soon and explore more of the UK, you'll always get a warm welcome. 👍

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! We really enjoyed our time in London. 😃

  • @firstfreonwarrior
    @firstfreonwarrior 2 роки тому +4

    Welcome to the UK, hope you have had or are having a wonderful time.

  • @MarieWinton
    @MarieWinton 2 роки тому +9

    I got your post card and I love it, thank you so much!! Looks like you are having such a fun trip, I really enjoyed all the sights you visited and WOW the views from the Sky Garden were amazing!!

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Yay I'm glad it made it there. We had a great trip. Thanks!

  • @chocoholic832
    @chocoholic832 2 роки тому +9

    Recommend visiting North Devon. Such a beautiful part of the country. There are many places worth seeing around the country.

  • @mattcash4292
    @mattcash4292 2 роки тому +7

    Looks like you are having a great time !!

  • @TwoTicketsToAdventure
    @TwoTicketsToAdventure 2 роки тому +15

    8 minutes into the video Cara and Jeremy are big mood. 😂🙌🏻♥️ 😃
    Thanks for taking us on your first day in London, it looks amazing and I hope we can make it one day. I had heard nothing but amazing reviews about the Back to the Future musical so good to hear that was fantastic.

    • @amfwelsh
      @amfwelsh 2 роки тому

      I watched back to the future in London and it was so so awesome. Well worth a trip

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      It was super fun!

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      You guys have to go. You'll love it!

  • @gabbymcclymont4167
    @gabbymcclymont4167 2 роки тому +6

    Go to St. Paul’s the Whispering Gallery is amazing especially if there are 2 of you, to check out how it works.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      We missed it, but we will have to check it out next time. Thanks for the recommendation!

  • @PeterChelmsford
    @PeterChelmsford 2 роки тому +2

    Great to see people enjoying themselves on their travels. It is important that Americans(and other tourists from around) realise the UK isn't just about London, although it does have a lot of great places to visit. Looking forward to seeing more of your vlogs.

  • @flashtheoriginal
    @flashtheoriginal 2 роки тому +4

    Glad you liked London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍👍

  • @Robslondon
    @Robslondon 2 роки тому +3

    Always enjoy seeing people experience London for the first time 😊

  • @felixleiter5092
    @felixleiter5092 2 роки тому +1

    As someone born in the UK to an American navy commander and a lady from Manchester I just love these US/UK videos. It's always funny to see first time in the other country. Two nations separated by a common language!!!!

  • @RoastLambShanks
    @RoastLambShanks 2 роки тому +1

    Jeremy is a quiet lad, but you can tell he's having a brilliant time.

  • @DAZLIN6
    @DAZLIN6 2 роки тому +21

    Welcome to England 🇬🇧

    • @pittarak1
      @pittarak1 2 роки тому +6

      🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 = England

    • @twominutesturkish6664
      @twominutesturkish6664 2 роки тому

      @@pittarak1
      Always find a pedant in the UA-cam comments section

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks!

    • @paultrussy
      @paultrussy 2 роки тому

      @@pittarak1 correct... although many emoticon libraries do not host regional/national flags only the flags of recognised states. My phone only has 🇬🇧 ...the flag of England isn't included.

    • @paultrussy
      @paultrussy 2 роки тому

      @@pittarak1 ...also for older generations like myself, the Union Flag was the only flag that mattered in past decades - if you look at video footage of England playing West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final you will see the Union Flag not the England flag.

  • @keza92
    @keza92 2 роки тому +6

    Love this! Looks like you are having a good time in London and the weather has been great lately where i am in suffolk too, enjoy the rest of your trip, looking forward to seeing more videos

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      We got really lucky with the weather. Hope you enjoy the upcoming videos.

  • @jimjiminy5836
    @jimjiminy5836 2 роки тому +4

    Glad you both had a lovely time here in my country. You’re very welcome here. Best wishes to you both.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! 😃 We loved it there so much!

    • @jimjiminy5836
      @jimjiminy5836 2 роки тому

      @@TheMagicGeekdom good to hear! Best wishes to you both🙂👍

  • @EmptyGlass99
    @EmptyGlass99 2 роки тому +1

    Funny, my first ever visit to London as an adult - 1989 - I went to a pub in Leadenhall Market. I ended up living in London for almost 20 years.

  • @simonbaker5972
    @simonbaker5972 2 роки тому +4

    Great vlog! Those bus tours are without doubt the best way to see what's what. Many will allow you to get off at a sight then get back on.
    Also, a boat tour of the Thames is also brilliant. So so interesting!

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the recommendation! We missed a boat tour, but would love to do one next time.

  • @helenrushful
    @helenrushful 2 роки тому +2

    welcome to London ! lovely to be open to visitors again !! :)

  • @kes0287
    @kes0287 2 роки тому +3

    London is always a great city to visit there is so much to see and do, with a lot history and it looks even better in the sun, but i remember going to London in the summer, sometime in August about 6 years ago and the weekend i went the temperature was 95F it was so hot! i remember walking around all the tall buildings with no breeze hardly any air and so stuffy i remember thinking i was going to pass out lol, i had run into the nearest pub to get a drink. i like high temps but much rather be on a beach when its that hot. looks like you packed a lot in on your visit.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Oh wow that sounds hot. We lucked out with the weather ourselves. We tried to see as much as we could, but we still missed a lot.

  • @rorychivers8769
    @rorychivers8769 2 роки тому +8

    Aww, two people from the pacific northwest appreciating London, exploring London, and learning more about the history of London than I probably ever will in my lifetime
    I mean it's right there, I could get on the bus... but.. I dunno.. ehhh?

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +3

      Lol but it's so much easier to be a tourist in other places then where you live, right?

  • @patrickgoodwin
    @patrickgoodwin 2 роки тому +2

    We just did a trip to London from April 10-20 …. it’s funny to be watching your video because it’s almost the same …. markets, record stores, great food, geeky rock n roll stuff!

  • @jameshill8711
    @jameshill8711 2 роки тому +3

    Greetings from London, I'm really happy you both had a wonderful time.

  • @helenshackleton3840
    @helenshackleton3840 2 роки тому +2

    Very well done- I visit London often and it’s nice hear your perspective on it and what you find enjoyable.

  • @bensteel3944
    @bensteel3944 2 роки тому +1

    We have the oldest pub in England and located in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, and overlooks the Great Ouse River. It’s considered by many people to be England’s oldest in the country. The inn has been serving alcohol since 560 AD, according to legend.

  • @ENGBriseB
    @ENGBriseB 2 роки тому +4

    I really hope more Americans can come over and see London. And also the rest of the beautiful United kingdom.

  • @Joelthegeek
    @Joelthegeek 2 роки тому +6

    Wow so cool! I want to go there some day! That looked like a fun way to tour the town jut learning about the music that has been made there!

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, it was a great way to tour the area. Hope you can make it there one day. It's a pretty amazing city.

  • @Kakibot
    @Kakibot 2 роки тому +5

    I love the little "visiting special locations" spin you give your videos! Glad to see you had a great time in London, and what wonderful weather!!

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Thank you! We definitely got lucky with the weather all throughout GB.

    • @paulberrington2773
      @paulberrington2773 2 роки тому

      Love our American cousins. Glad you had a great time & come back soon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

  • @0robbi0
    @0robbi0 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video, guys. You both look so happy...

  • @malsimons
    @malsimons 2 роки тому +2

    You should take a trip to Greenwich using the Boats on the thames. Take the cheapest boat. It’s about £7 for memory (one way). But even the cheapest boat will give you a tour. They have bars onboard and stop at the sights. Get on at Westminster dock and get off at Greenwich Park, great cheap but really cool trip. Greenwich Market is worth a visit, plus the Kutty Sark and it’s where they invented time ;)
    Then take the Jubilee line back / to Central London

  • @portland-182
    @portland-182 2 роки тому +2

    You should go to Camden Market on a Sunday morning. Cheap tickets for West End shows from the kiosk at Leicester Square. Also, if you remember 'Sherlock' starring Bennedict Cumberbatch, you might like to visit North Gower Street - 221B Baker Street
    While the real Baker Street is home to the Sherlock Holmes Museum (though it’s at 237-41 rather than 221B), on the show scenes were filmed on the much quieter No. 187 North Gower Street. Also here is the real Speedy’s Cafe

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Camden Market is in the video coming out next.

  • @stevev3664
    @stevev3664 2 роки тому +1

    There is a small beach at the Tower of London exposed at low tide. I don’t know if it is still used but when I was a child in the 1950s we could go down steps to the beach and play there and sunbathe. The beach is man-made. They brought in a lot of sand to create it. It was to give the London people and their children somewhere to enjoy the good weather in the summer.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Oh, wow that's really interesting. Thank you for watching it.

    • @stevev3664
      @stevev3664 2 роки тому

      @@TheMagicGeekdom You can see a video about it here:ua-cam.com/video/_sMfyVEh-nI/v-deo.html

  • @TheVaughan5
    @TheVaughan5 2 роки тому +1

    I know Americans always want to see the obvious tourist sights but there’s so much more to this incredible city where actual Londoners live and work. Of course time is always the problem but if you can take the District line tube to beautiful Richmond on the Thames River, great walks, some great cafes (Olly & Ben is a must) and Richmond Park is one of the largest urban parks in the World and well worth a visit.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      We actually did stop in Richmond on our way out of London. 😀

  • @Loki1815
    @Loki1815 2 роки тому +1

    South East Londoner, born and bred!
    I worked for WEA Records in New Oxford St. Next door was Elton John's Rocketman records. My wife (girlfriend in those days) worked at Warner Brothers Records, Greek St. as PA for Ron Kass (Joan Collins' husband).
    My job took me to Trident Studios, amongst other places, The 100 Club, The Marquee was a great place to wander into late afternoons, sound checks, for instance!
    My Uncle George used to have a Stall selling only tomatoes in Berwick Market (pronounced berrick st).
    Yep, a yank bought London Bridge, the wrong bridge, Americans always asked us how to get to London Bridge and we always asked them why they wanted to see that Bridge, essentially a flat piece of concrete, and they would describe Tower Bridge!
    The view from the block of flats that I lived in, you could see from St Pauls right round to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and after walking home from the West End, watched the GPO Tower blow up in the 70's!

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Wow! You have so many cool stories! That's amazing.

    • @nick260682
      @nick260682 2 роки тому

      An American did buy London Bridge, but it’s a myth that he thought he was getting Tower Bridge. He knew what he was buying.

  • @theukyankee
    @theukyankee 2 роки тому +4

    Welcome to my amazing city!

  • @Isleofskye
    @Isleofskye 2 роки тому +2

    THANKS for The Sky Gardens tip !!!
    Last week I was on a Thames Boat Trip and they told us about the free views of London and I will go soon:)

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      You're welcome! It's pretty cool and great that it's free.

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye 2 роки тому

      Thank You :)

  • @adrianrouse5148
    @adrianrouse5148 2 роки тому +1

    Glad you are travelling about. Not just London. Good luck

  • @gabbymcclymont4167
    @gabbymcclymont4167 2 роки тому +3

    You must go to Borough food market open Thursday- Saturday, wonderful.

  • @darrellpowell6042
    @darrellpowell6042 2 роки тому +2

    16:56 Paul McCartney's home is near Abbey Road studios and Lord's Cricket ground. You can walk from Sir Paul's home to Abbey Road pedestrian crossing made famous by The Beatles. If you wanted to see famous stars then go to BBC's Radio 2 building on Gilda St not far from Oxford St, you could have seen government ministers, pop stars and actors going back an forth all day for interviews.

  • @wysiwyg2006
    @wysiwyg2006 2 роки тому +1

    Always interesting seeing a foreigners view of my country. Used to work in London for 16 years, and up till last year sailed on the River Thames. When you grow up and live in a place you take it for granted. I have worked locally in Dartford for the past 8 years so not been London for a while even though it's only a 25 min train journey away from where I live in Kent. I sail on the river medway near Rochester and Chatham now. I recommend Rochester castle, Chatham dockyard. Great video, lots of energy. 👍 Welcome to the UK

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Oh that's neat. We didn't make it to Kent, but hopefully next time. Thanks for the recommendations!

  • @butterflymoon6368
    @butterflymoon6368 2 роки тому

    I'm 40 born and raised in the UK, lived here all my life (London specifically) and I had never heard of or seen Leadenhall Market. Thanks for introducing me to my own city ;)

  • @toniswift6058
    @toniswift6058 2 роки тому +1

    So glad you enjoyed our wonderful city. You visited quite a few free places which is what you should be doing. Nice video. 💖🇬🇧

  • @AprilFool91
    @AprilFool91 2 роки тому +1

    St Pauls is such an iconic landmark for London. So much so that any view of it is now protected by law which is the reason for some of the odd shaped skyscrapers which have to lean out of the way so that they don't obstruct the view of it.

  • @cheriegoodwin6819
    @cheriegoodwin6819 2 роки тому

    Good to see a couple of Americans willing to learn about the UK first hand...too many think they know it all without even leaving the USA and are just so ignorant...good your enjoying your visit.....

    • @MeadowDay
      @MeadowDay 2 роки тому

      too many think they know it all…AND are ignorant?…..wow rude!..way to go Cherie.
      I’m sure they appreciated your ignorant comment

  • @simple_naildesigns
    @simple_naildesigns 2 роки тому +6

    Love all the history, everything looks so beautiful 🥰

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Such an amazing place to visit. We got lucky with the weather too.

  • @shropshirelass264
    @shropshirelass264 2 роки тому

    It is Super Bloom. I have purchased my tickets, celebrating 70 years of our Queen. Have a lovey time in the UK, and remember train travel is cheaper in April and May. I recommend the lovely market town of Ludlow, Shropshire.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the tips. Hope you enjoy Super Bloom!

  • @markwhalebone751
    @markwhalebone751 2 роки тому +1

    I got married in Southwark Cathedral back in 1989 and the market was just a wholesale fruit and veg market without a tourist in site. It has changed so much.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому +1

      Oh wow that's neat. That cathedral is so beautiful, but the area probably has changed a lot.

    • @markwhalebone751
      @markwhalebone751 2 роки тому

      @@TheMagicGeekdom Being born a couple of miles south of Tower Bridge in the 60's I have seen so many changes, There was still War damaged areas for us feral kids to play on. Feeling old now ;)

  • @dava73
    @dava73 2 роки тому +2

    That’s was awesome. I work in Soho by the way. Your video was so informative. Well done, looking forward to part two. I love London. ❤️

  • @Riku-Leela
    @Riku-Leela 2 роки тому +1

    Sky garden is lovely, I go drinking there sometimes at night as it turns into a full on bar, it's not cheap but a great drinking destination

  • @timholder6825
    @timholder6825 2 роки тому +1

    Viewing gallery at the top of the Tate Modern. It's the big converted power station (art deco architecture) with chimney, across the footbridge from St.Pauls Cathedral. Which is 5minutes walk from the Walkie Talkie. It's brilliant and you can take the whole gallery in at the same time. All free.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      We wanted to go to the Tate, but we ran out of time. There's still so much we'd like to do there.

  • @nobodymanjustme2402
    @nobodymanjustme2402 2 роки тому +1

    Love London best place in the world 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @EVERYDAYGames00
    @EVERYDAYGames00 2 роки тому +4

    You need to explore the North of England so beautiful 😍

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      We did! We'll have more videos coming out with that too. 💙

  • @EmptyGlass99
    @EmptyGlass99 2 роки тому +1

    You have come armed with a lot of local knowledge, good stuff!

  • @angelawalker8615
    @angelawalker8615 2 роки тому

    You said you didn't visit London Tower, you really must go in and book on a tour you will need a full day, there is lots of history and plenty of food places so take aday to see it all. Enjoy

  • @JamesBrown-sk5zn
    @JamesBrown-sk5zn 2 роки тому

    I lived and worked in London for over 30 years then retired back to Lancashire. I much prefer my quiet life now, but it's lovely to see London again through fresh eyes. Maybe I will steel myself for a revisit (not set foot there since Christmas 2018 !!). Cara is an attractive presenter in all senses of the word, I can see Jeremy is a lucky guy :)

  • @rosemaryagius7421
    @rosemaryagius7421 2 роки тому +1

    Hi nice to meet you both. New to your channel today. Love seeing tourist visit my town I was born in. I was in that spot at the record store in Soho 2 weeks ago, it's really good record shop. I am so glad you picked London for your holiday. xx

  • @benalowery
    @benalowery 2 роки тому +2

    You did great, you picked some great spots. The Sky Garden is much an amazing spot where you can get some great panoramic views including the Wembley Stadium arch. Third Man Records is also an amazing experience, if a little small. If you're still there or you are going back I highly recommend you have an English Breakfast at E Pellicci. Real London charm, the guys who run it are amazing and it has links to the Krays who used to eat there

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the recommendation! Unfortunately, we missed it this time, but hopefully next time!

  • @TheAdeZone-t5o
    @TheAdeZone-t5o 2 роки тому +2

    I like this vid. You pair are quite likeable. I’m a Londoner and I like seeing tourists actually getting the most out of my home city. If you’re back soon, (in May I think) there’s a new VR ‘Gunpowder Plot’ experience opening at the Tower. If it works it’s going to be fascinating!

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      That sounds interesting. Sadly, we won't be back in May.

  • @pisoteado2000
    @pisoteado2000 2 роки тому

    What a nice couple. Very open minded. They reminded of my visit to London years ago.

  • @connorharris2119
    @connorharris2119 2 роки тому +1

    Love from Shrewsbury England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, uk, 🇬🇧

  • @uktravel8341
    @uktravel8341 2 роки тому +2

    Glad that you're enjoying your time in the UK!

  • @DangerVille
    @DangerVille 2 роки тому +8

    I watched the Back to the Future Musical on its opening week, it was amazing! Glad you enjoyed London.

    • @TheMagicGeekdom
      @TheMagicGeekdom  2 роки тому

      Oh nice! It was great. We loved London and can't wait to visit again!

  • @SenseofSelf
    @SenseofSelf 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, I loved this video! Especially the bus view through Bank/ The Royal Exchange. Makes me miss my days in London. Thank you!