These three-wheel ‘banana bikes’ are available for hire at this park. You sit in a chair with handles on either side of you and pedals in front of you. The paths are not very long, but they are wide and well travelled. The vendor also hires out adult and children’s tricycles, and tandems among other types. Bikes for one person range from £8-£10/hour and those that 
Having grown–up with ‘buy one get one free’ and ‘buy one and get the second at half-price’, it is rare to see these types of offers in the UK. We have, however, been to a few places that share the spirit of this concept
Set within 3,000 acres in Surrey, Bisley Shooting Ground is Europe’s largest sporting clay ground and one of the top shooting schools. Though I am not a fan of guns and the closest I have come to holding one was at amusement park shooting galleries, I decided while in England to give the sport a shot, literal. Being a complete novice, it was a bit intimidating to walk up to the Clubhouse and see women dressed in shooting vests and carrying their own shotgun holsters. We
London’s proximity to France, Italy and Spain makes native ingredients and dishes easily accessible. Bon appetite!, ¡buen provecho Buon appetito!
Imagine 50 trampolines connected together with padded walls and pits of foam and you have AirHop, the first of its kind in England. You can now practice slam-dunking like Michael Jordon, play a game of dodge ball or practice moves you have only dreamed of. This place is a great place for kids to burn off energy or 1,000 calories an hour for £10/person.
The British like their puddings*. Traditional desserts include everything from Bakewell Tart* to Banoffee Pie*, Eaton Mess*, and Spotted Dick* (which I still haven’t managed to order at a restaurant yet). This list is a combination of traditional and those more similar to what you can get in the US.
If you are a Beatles aficionado, your guide actually knew John, Paul, George. Using the many anecdotes of his time with the Beatles, you'll get exclusive insight to the lives of the Beatles. Traveling by mini coach you'll be able to cover a wide-range of important Beatles locations in London
One of the must do London activities available only to UK residents. Take an unforgettable climb up 334 steps to the top of the Clock Tower in time to hear world-famous Big Ben chime at noon. Your guided tour includes history of the Tower and bell as well as its inner workings.
England is known for its quintessential “Full English Breakfast” (eggs, bacon, potatoes, beans, mushrooms black pudding and toast). Lighter fare and places that serve breakfast before 10 am and brunch in general is not as common.
Take a 50-75 minute high-speed boat ride down the Thames with James Bond music blaring in the background. The 245-horsepower of the RIB (rigid inflatable boat) allows the boats to travel over 30 knots past London’s famous landmarks and literally above the water at times. Fun you need to hold on tight for!
Follow in the footsteps of Jude Law, Hugh Grant, Ralph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rene Zelwegger and other stars of the big screen. Discover some of London's film locations for movies such as Bridget Jones' Diary, Closer, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Shakespeare in Love. Your guide will also provide anecdotes about filming in the capital.
Whether you have been here forever or just got here, you will never quite look at London the same way after these trivia-packed tours. Stops include Burlington Arcade where Paul McCartney is the only one allowed to whistle, Gordon's Wine Bar, the oldest wine bar in London (and possibly the world) where author Rudyard Kipling once lived and Green Park where no flowerbeds are allowed. Being trivial has ever been so interesting!
If you’ve lived in the US, you will quickly notice that beef in the UK has a different flavor. The short answer is that the cattle in UK are corn fed and generally contain less artificial hormones. Not to worry though, there are a few places where you can get your steak or burger fix.
Considered one of the world's premier museums with more than 6 million visitors a year, the British Museum is a popular place to visit. The question is how to make the most of your time there. The answer is scheduling an hour-long tour with one of their guides to see some of the 'top' pieces. This sampler will have you coming back for more.
What makes London truly unique is the number of museums that are free and this one is no different. If your kids are IMAX movie fans, purchase a family membership — we easily made up the cost of the membership in two visits.
Visiting the Tower Bridge Exhibition, seeing the engine rooms and taking in panoramic views above the River Thames towards the East and West of the Thames are great ways to explore the most famous bridge in the world. To make it truly memorable, plan your visit to coincide with the Bridge lift times.
What I love about this Museum is that they give out an age-specific scavenger hunt sheet for the kids to complete during the visit with a prize at the end. The audiovisual displays and use of computer technology will hold the kids’ attention. Trying their hand at picking up a bar of gold was a highlight.
What better way to enjoy tea than on an Edwardian-style boat in picturesque Oxford? Your guide, an authority on all things Oxford, will provide commentary and answer questions on your waterway cruise to the spots Lewis Carroll visited and inspired in the story of Alice in Wonderland.
Across the street from Trafalgar Square is St. Martin’s in the Fields Café. This 18th century building with its brick-vaulted ceilings is a great place to stop in and escape from the summer heat and stream of tourists. They offer a basic afternoon tea minus the fancy cake stand. They also have a good and inexpensive ‘cafeteria’ style lunch.
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon opened by HM The Queen is the perfect place to have traditional a very memorable afternoon tea. What made our visit particularly special was a tour led by the resident archivist, who is well versed in the institution’s 300-year history.
London Fashion Week (LFW) is one of the highest profile fashion events in the world and one of the ‘big four’ (New York, London, Milan and Paris). London Fashion Week is limited to members of the press, buyers or if you are a celebrity. However, tickets for Vodaphone London Fashion Weekend, which follows directly from LFW, uses the same exhibition and catwalk venue. You can also add the designer shopping event to shop from designers of LFW caliber, from the high profile to the emerging and includes a ‘catwalk’ show. Go to soak up the atmosphere and inspire your wardrobe!
The annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Crews is one of the oldest sporting events. No ticket is needed — just turn up* and join the thousands who watch from the banks of The Tideway. The 17-20 minute race starts at Putney and ends at Chiswick Bridge. While you can watch
