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Trip to London

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RockingGrandma Mon 06-Apr-26 13:29:48

Two of my grandchildren live in Kew, so we often go into London on the District Line, as others have said just tap your debit card on reader - I do have an RFID card in my purse which stops anyone cloning my cards - they're on Amazon if interested.
I'd also agree so many places are walkable, rather than cab, Uber or tube - have a fantastic day - looks like the sun is going to shine on you X

ViceVersa Mon 06-Apr-26 13:14:49

I'm confused - to me a black cab is a taxi? I would call the other private hires.

NotAGran55 Mon 06-Apr-26 13:11:48

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.

Magenta8 Mon 06-Apr-26 13:01:29

The Victoria and Albert Museum, which is next door to the NHM is worth a visit if you have time.

I bring a picnic to eat in the garden in front of the NHM, weather permitting.

Whatever you do, I hope you have a lovely time.

Visgir1 Mon 06-Apr-26 13:01:13

I use both Black cab and Uber in London, the Black Cab will be more expensive due to the traffic. Also, on the Tube you just need to tap your Debit card so no need to but tickets. Have a lovely day

GrannyGravy13 Mon 06-Apr-26 12:51:08

London Black Cabs will take cash or card.

I personally wouldn’t use an Uber or any other form of taxi in London.

Enjoy your day with your GD, if you have time the Battersea complex is worth a visit, easily reached by the numerous water taxi’s on the Thames.

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?