Snowy Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Well we don't often win anything, but I had a call today to say OH had won a pair of tickets to the Radio2 Last Night of the Proms in Hyde Park So now we need to decide whether or not we also take the boys (2 of them have their birthdays that weekend, so a bit of bad timing). Am thinking we could take them and stay overnight in a hotel and go to a museum or something the next day. Anyone got any ideas where to stay or what to do? It's the weekend of 13th and 14th September. We have been before - 13 years ago! So pre-little children, but I think they will cope with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 The Natural History Museum is a must - the kids will love it or the Science Museum, again well worth a visit. Or, try to get tickets for a show. Lots of places doing package deals for hotel and show tickets. Try www.lastminute.com or even eBay. Have a great time whatever you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Congratulations . Sounds like it'll be fun whatever you do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 You are so, so lucky!! Wow! I can't recommend anywhere in London to stay. I'm sure the prices would be horrendous, but it might be worth looking at the chains such as Premier Inn which might do standard pricing across the UK. Or you could stay somewhere a bit out of London and travel in on train/bus/tube. My family and I will be in the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 14th recording The Big Sing for Songs of Praise. I think I would prefer Hyde Park - and Terry Wogan - the night before! Lucky, lucky you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 No recommendations sorry but congratulations and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenzin Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 That will be a fab day at the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 How lovely. Enjoy it. All the better for being free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I'm off to the Test Match at Birmingham tomorrow with tickets that I won on a sponsors raffle through NPower. The Premier Inn at Waterloo (the old County Hall) next to the Millenium wheel usually does good rates on family rooms, we've used it a couple of times. Convenient for Westminster/Downing St sightseeing and also walkable for Covent Garden and the West End. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 If you have the time you could take them on a ducktour, it's unusual and memorable. http://www.londonducktours.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Snowy, I hope you will be watching Maestro, which starts tonight. It's a group of celebrities learning how to conduct an orchestra. The winner will be conducting at the Proms in the Park - at which you will be!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I would definately recommend staying in a Premier Inn - the prices vary across the city but are usually pretty reasonable (and cheaper at weekends) and at least you have a fair idea of what you'll get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 whoa!!!! What an excellent programme Maestro was! We thoroughly enjoyed it and laughed loads and loads!! My money is on Jane Asher or Goldie to win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Missed Maestro as only just got in from work. But alas, we won't be going to the proms in the park after all. The logistics of taking a picnic and chairs and 2 little children,stoppping overnight and lugging said picnic and chairs around London again next day are beyond me. And I can't go without the boys as it is oldest and youngest birthdays on the 13th and 14th. Plus it would have been a lot of money for a very short time - money that we really need for their birthdays instead So the tickets have found a new home. We'll have to go another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 That's a shame . Although it did sound like a logistical nightmare so probably for the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Oh what a shame. Chance of a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
