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Me and the missus are off to London for my birthday in late April and I'm after some suggestions on what to see or do.  She loves shopping (I hate it) and I love museums and galleries (she finds them boring) so finding something we're both going to enjoy could be a bit tricky. 

So far I'm planning the usual so London Eye, one or two parks (maybe Kew), Covent Garden, etc. but the more suggestions from you guys the better.

Ta.

Edit: we'll be there for 3 days, 2 nights. 

Do your own thing all day, meet at the hotel for a bit of wining and dining then retire to your overpriced room and go to town on her.

No need to thank me x

Not been there but this sounds like a half way house:

http://www.vam.ac.uk/

There's a few film related musuems as well, which tend to be a bit more interesting for someone not so into Egyptian artefacts.

I'm not a big shopping fan myself but went to Camden market with my old man and sister and actually enjoyed it!

Portebello Road Market on Saturdays is fucking huge, with something for you and her. On one of the adjacent roads there's the biggest second hand bookshop I've ever been in, amazing place!

dammit, another post i agree with

I'm getting worried now...

The circle line challenge.

Oh and better than Portobello road market is Spitalfields, Up Market and Brick lane market. All on a sunday and in the same area.

 River trip to Greenwich? Museums, the meridian, big parks, nice market square and some interesting little shops?

Good shout on Spitalfields, too. That whole Brick Lane/Spitalfields complex is worth a couple of hours.

I hope you sang the song from bedknobs & broomsticks??

Theres lots to do round where I work (London Bridge):

Clink prison museum - although its a museum its pretty animated/themed so not boring

Borough Market - worth wandering around although mainly food (I managed to eat enough free samples last Friday to warrant me not buying lunch!)

Vinopolis - wine tasting - they have a nice brasserie too which could be fun to do?  Some of the wine tours look pretty good

Fashion and Textile museum - compromise of clothes and museum maybe?

Shakespeares Globe Theatre?

Theres also the new-ish 'London Bridge Experience' which is quite grusome, but entertaining none the less - queues are pretty hefty at weekends though

Probably should've mentioned that we're going mid-week (between the two bank holidays) so markets, etc on Saturdays/Sundays aren't on the cards. 

Thanks for the suggestions so far, certainly giving me food for though. 

Please keep them coming. 

Visit the Harp pub in Covent garden, the Camra pub of the year, great beers at good prices and lovely hot sossie sandwiches, me and the missus went there a month ago and had 2 baguettes of hot sossie with onions, and 2 pints of good real ale for £11.

If the weather is good would definitely recommend the Maritime Museum/Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Little lanes of shops up the road as well.

Take a walk from Little Venice to Camden Lock along Regents Canal. Could stop at the zoo along the way.

Have a look at the days out guide with 2 for 1 if you have train tickets (if you're not going by train just go and buy a couple of adult singles from Vauxhall to Waterloo for £2.60 each to be eligible for the offer).

http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/

If the weather is good, go to Kew.

I was there on Sunday with the little ones.  Lovely day out...but a good 30 mins on the train or District line from central London.

I'm also a big fan of the area around London Bridge and the South Bank.  It's one of the most walkable parts of London.  You're probably tired of hearing people talk about the Market Porter on here before Charlton/Millwall games, so at the risk of over-hyping it I'd add that to Luci's list of places to 'see' in the area.  If you're a fan of architecture, you'll also be able to get a close up view of the Shard, western Europe's new tallest building, under construction (although I think it's going to be pipped in a few years' time by something slightly taller in Paris).  It's a sight to behold, even now.

you could take in the science and natural history museums(free entry)then walk down the road a few hundred yards to harrods and all the other shops there.

We did this with our Clubcard vouchers... frightened the living shit out of me. I needed a load of beers after to get over it.

Why leave the hotel. Get a create of beer, some white wine for her and spend all there days fucking!

shhhhhhhh  :D Don't ruin the surprise!

South Bank, V&A, Greenwich for the Royal Observatory all on the list so far.

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another vote for science museum its superb.

A gift shop in a museum?

The most romantic restaurant ever is Clos Maggiore in Covent Garden ... Try book a table there for dinner, trust me, it won't disappoint!

Very good call, been my favourite pub in London for years! Now it's got the premium accolade from Camra (and i'm chuffed for them) I fear this gem of a place will get overrun though.

Depends what days you are going on..... if over the weekend, take her to a game on the Saturday: Sunday, go for a visit to Camden market and a picnic in Regents park.

If it's midweek, try an early evening cocktail in the Oxo Tower. Great views and it won't be too busy.

Try Londons biggest Mosque in Morden.  Not sure how your missus will like it?

Are you suggesting he takes him Mrs up the Oxo Tower.........

Boo, they took down the reviews, only references remain:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/24/oxo_tower/

I'm not dating Crispy's sister but still can't see her being too interested in that one...

Camden Town....always a good time there...something for everyone.

Take in a show - if you like Queen - 'We Will Rock You' is great - bit of a naff story but the music & ambience are ace  :band:

I would love that but she would love Dirty Dancing... argh

Wicked the Musical is great

No need to go to London for that. They're doing a really good production at King Alfred's in Wantage (shame about the lead guitarist, mind :))

What is the best and cheapest way to stay in London for 2 nights and get tickets for The London Eye and London Dungeons?
I'm sure there is somewhere on-line where you can book a hotel with the tickets but can't seem to find it.

We Will Rock You is the biggest load of shite I've ever seen.

Despite my apprehensions (caused by an initial recommendation from a raving homo and two female friends) Wicked is apparently really good (now backed up by heterosexual males).

For something more serious go see 'War Horse' which is amazing and will make both of you cry. Has good folky music and singing too. Will need to book asap though.

Give Camden a miss, its PACKED full of Italian tourists and not worth it for daytime stuff, though the market is alright if you can bear it.

You choice in music is clearly as shite as you choice of football team  :D

most of the music was fine, i was well into Queen's music at the time, but the plot was beyond shit. it was all about technology from what i remember?

I would highly recommend that any bloke should take his missues to see this. I have never been thanked so often in such a short period of time for getting tickets to this.