how should I occupy myself for two weeks in the UK?

[dbskyler]

I'm struggling with RL a little bit right now, so I am turning to more fun things to think about. And what could be more fun to think about than my upcoming trip to London to see David Tennant and Catherine Tate in Much Ado About Nothing?

I'm thinking that I'll spend around two weeks in the UK total. Obviously a few days of that will be London. This may also be the trip where I finally make it to Penzance! And yes, I freely admit that 95% of my desire to go to Penzance is the G&S operetta, but I've heard that Cornwall is nice to visit, too. Besides, on my last trip I took a photo of the "Ealing" sign when we passed through the station on the train, and the person I was traveling with asked me what I was photographing, and I had to lie and say I saw something out the window. But of course, it was really about documenting that I had been through Ealing, setting of Sarah Jane Adventures! Maybe I should try for South Croydon this time? ; )

So, flist! I'm in the market for suggestions. Where else should I go? What should I do? What should I not miss? I will be there in early July, in case that makes a difference for your suggestions.

Comments

[aralias.livejournal.com]

i was going to say doctor who experience too. should never have let other people be in charge of booking that, since i still do not have tickets *grumble grumble* but it sounds AWESOME.

given that someone else said oxford, i feel i should say cambridge, which is one of the most wonderful cities i've ever been too. and is also a very doctor who-y type place.

the globe is fantastic and also very cheap. and centrally located. and near to the tate modern if you like that sort of thing. i must own, i do not much, but then i'm not really a museum person. however, i am partial to the v&a, which is a bit further out in south kensington - also the home of the science museum - both have lots of interactive thingys to play with if you are of that sort of fickle mind, like i am.

croydon is not very exciting at all - although there are trams, which is pretty cool, and a very large ikea... which to my shame, i must also add is pretty cool. i like to think the people of ealing know that sj lives there. if they don't they should.

[dbskyler.livejournal.com]

I've been to Cambridge, but it was ages and ages ago. I still remember it fondly, though! So yes, maybe a re-visit is in order.

I tried to see a show at the Globe last time and failed, so I promised myself I would go on my next trip. Unfortunately, they're not showing anything I particularly want to see while I'll be there. But I may go for Doctor Faustus even though I tend to avoid tragedies.

I've been to the Tate Modern and the Science Museum. I'm embarrassed to admit that I can't recall if I've been to the V&A or not. Maybe that means I need to go (again)?

croydon is not very exciting at all

Yeah, I wouldn't expect it to be. It was fun getting the shot of the Ealing sign last time, though, and it would be great to get a "Croydon" photo to go with it, but I'm not planning on going out of my way for it.

Good luck with the Doctor Who Experience -- hope you get the arrangements figured out soon.