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faringdon59 Mon 06-Apr-26 12:47:26

Hi all, this coming Wednesday I'm taking my youngest granddaughter (aged 13) on a day trip to London. We are going up on the train to Paddington and then will possibly take a cab over to The Natural History Museum for the morning and then round to the Science Museum in the afternoon.
We will be taking a cab as I'm apprehensive about using the tube. Did it last year with a friend be he did the buying of tickets on the machine.
Can anyone offer any tips about doing this or any London advice at all?

valdavi Tue 07-Apr-26 21:51:12

NotAGran55

It’s a very easy walk from Paddington to the museums across Hyde Park, past the Royal Albert Hall, where you can stop for a coffee and loo break on the way. Door 12.

The Citymapper app is brilliant for navigating, including walking routes.

Have a great time.

I was going to say the same, used to work in Paddington and it's a pleasant 25 -30 minute walk across to the South Kensington museums if the weather's good. (& the cab will take 10 minutes).

Look at what exhibitions the V&A have on, they are generally excellent although may be sold out by now.

PamelaJ1 Wed 08-Apr-26 08:24:12

Lala494

It's a lovely 30 minute walk across the park from Paddington Station to the natural History Museum. Your phone maps will show you the way!

Probably take longer in a cab😂

Menopauselbitch Wed 08-Apr-26 10:50:08

Take a Black Cab only, I found them cheaper than Uber, they are safe and the drivers are really knowlegable ( spelt wrong). They can advise you where to eat to get good food at a good price. Don’t use Uber it’s not safe up there.

Catterygirl Wed 08-Apr-26 23:03:05

I live in London and use Uber to get to medical appointments. No problem. However, Bolt is often cheaper. If desperate I use a black cab which is great but more expensive.

NotAGran55 Thu 09-Apr-26 18:02:58

How was your day in London faringdon59 ?

faringdon59 Sat 11-Apr-26 15:03:19

Just an update on the trip to London on Wednesday.
We were blessed with the weather and had an amazing day.
Granddaughter loved the museums, all the interactive stuff. She also used google maps so I let her carry on and do as much as possible.
I dropped her home at 10.00pm.
A bit tiring for me at 70 but so enjoyed it:-)
Thanks for all the advice on here.

MartavTaurus Sat 11-Apr-26 17:46:24

Well done for keeping up the pace!
Sounds like a great day out in our lovely capital. Good weather a bonus.