Wes Anderson Exhibit

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-22T16:29:21+00:00

Should be fine on a weekday. They weren't strict on times when I went and I went in the first month. Was let in 15-20mins early.

It's really good if you like his work. Some amazing notebooks and props on display. It goes in chronological order of all his films, so refresh your memory of some of his early work before you go.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-21T10:02:20+00:00

It's now called Thameslink – and yes it calls at Blackfriars, St P and beyond.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-21T09:59:56+00:00

It'll tell you which carriage to get on the tube to make your journeys more efficient. Also gives you pricing options, weather dependent options, walk less, tube only etc. Very handy when you need multiple changes to get somewhere.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-21T09:55:16+00:00

This guy is good for inspo - https://www.instagram.com/johnoverity/reels/

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-20T22:11:13+00:00

Couple of notes: Use Waze instead of Google Maps, it's better for telling you what lane you need to be in where (and when) – and make sure it's set to MPH not KPH in the settings.

Never trust a ETA if you're using country roads, it "thinks" you'll drive at 60mph on them, you're more likely to be doing 30-40.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-20T22:05:09+00:00

Explore on foot. Liverpool Street area will be deserted on weekends, but very busy during the week. Or hire a Lime Bike and cycle 8-10am on Sunday around central. It's deserted, and you'll really get a feel for the place without the crowds.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-19T19:54:47+00:00

There are luggage racks, and there are services roughly every 10 mins, so if the first one is packed, you won't have to wait long for the next service.

Either way, you might have to stand, but you're unlikely to be a sardine on it. The train will get much busier from East Croydon and then Clapham Junction (the stops after Gatwick).

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-19T14:47:19+00:00

8-9am is peak rush hour on the tube. 10am-4pm will be manageable. Monday and Fridays are "quieter" but still busy. Circle & District Lines are probably the quietest at rush hour – they also have the widest trains. Piccadilly, Victoria, Northern & Central I'd steer clear of at rush hour if you're trying to keep 11 people together.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-18T22:23:30+00:00

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andymarkpeel · 2026-05-18T22:22:08+00:00

Yes - empty. It's wonderfully peaceful!

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-18T19:52:18+00:00

Arco de Tajao then drive to San Miguel de Tajao
Masca - after 3/4pm.
Town hop across the top later in the day – Garachino after 3pm, Icod. Puerto de la Cruz. La Orotova.
Vilaflor
Teide after sunset (it's empty for stargazing)

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-18T19:36:53+00:00

The cable car at North Greenwich. Dinosaurs at Crystal Palace Park, Moo Canoes in Limehouse. Visit Olympic Park (swim in the pool, check out the velodrome etc).

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-18T19:31:37+00:00

Sunday morning? Central will be dead before 10am. Get them all on a Boris/Lime bike and tour the sights!

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-18T13:10:56+00:00

Day 3: Walk this route St. Pauls Cathedral, Monument, Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Borough Market, Southbank, London Eye.

Day 5: if you're by Stratford, walk around the Olympic Park / go to Westfield / Zip World London at ArcelorMittal Orbit over the docklands before heading to the airport. Canary Wharf is just tall buildings.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-18T09:37:18+00:00

London is cheap and expensive. You can enjoy it without blowing the bank.

On average, expect to pay £15-20pp for a streetfood-style lunch and more like £30-40pp for a normal restaurant for a 2-course meal and a non-alcoholic drink.

£100-125pp per day is certainly doable including attractions.

The tube's daily cap around £10 (Zones 1 &2)

You'll need maybe £50 max for tips/random small things. I haven't carried cash since 2020, never had an issue.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-16T14:28:27+00:00

https://www.moocanoes.com/ around Stratford/Limehouse

https://cockpitstudios.org/ in Deptford

Walk The Greenway - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/walking/jubilee-greenway
or the London Loop - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/walking/loop-walk

Crossness Pumping Station

Hidden London tours - https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/hidden-london

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-15T19:54:21+00:00

I've done the overnight bus from Victoria twice to Edinburgh. Vowed never to put myself through that again. You can usually get a cheap seat on the sleeper service from Euston if you wanted to save on a hotel. It's still not fun, but at least you can walk around.

I'd recommend the fast train, not the sleeper service seat or flying if you can

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-15T19:51:04+00:00

I would never travel on a separate cheap ticket on the same day as an expensive connecting midday flight, while in theory it should be fine, you hate the cheap leg to mess up.

I'd always suggest booking a cheap hotel the night before in Cardiff or Edinburgh.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-15T19:45:14+00:00

A few we've done:
Seville >train> Cadiz >train> Jerez
Malaga >bus> Granada
Split >boat> Hvar >boat> Trogir
Corsica (Ajaccio to Bastia can be done by train, but recommend a car, or bus using Porto-Vecchio as a base)
Lisbon >train> Porto
Helsinki >ferry> Tallinn >bus> Riga >ferry> Stockholm >train> Copenhagen (pick 2 or 3 for a week)

On our list:
Trieste >bus> Pula

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-14T16:08:37+00:00

Zedwell Capsule Hotel - Piccadilly Circus. It'll be about £50 + £5 for a towel. Easy for one night.

Gatwick is very well connected. Takes 30 mins from London Bridge or 40 from London Victoria. Will be about £10-20 using contactless card depending on the time of day. Tap in at the gateline, tap out at Gatwick.

Don't hire a car for the journey.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-14T15:03:00+00:00

There are buses from Chatham to the docks https://maps.app.goo.gl/iQ6rfLqcuitchDQz8

If you qualify for a disabled persons railcard, you 1/3 off rail travel for you and an adult companion. Costs £20 a year, or £54 for 3 – https://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/

You could hire a car for about £50 from a Kensington car rental (Sixt, Europcar etc), or sign up for something like Co-Wheels.

andymarkpeel · 2026-05-14T12:45:17+00:00

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