Friday, 26 September 2014

London Day Out Sunday 5th October: Update.

Bookings now closed (they opened in July)
We are looking forward to seeing all 20 of you on Sunday 5th October.
Would those coming please bring
1) Senior Rail card (if booked on a senior ticket).
2) Freedom Bus Pass - it is valid on London buses.
3) If you are young and not yet eligible, please bring Oyster card if you have one.
4) If planning to swim: also cosie and towel? Many thanks

Price which includes train travel TO London, croissants on train and canal boat
PLEASE NOTE TRAVEL BACK to Bristol is NOT included but I have been able to book advance tickets on the 7.30 back from Paddington that evening for those who have requested them.  

Itinerary

07.20 meet at Bristol Temple Meads

(free single yellow parking on  a Sunday nearby)
Read on for rest of draft itinerary - which may be amended according to the weather etc.

07.40 Train to Paddington

(Croissants on train)
09.47 arrive Paddington

 Walk (flat) 10-20 mins to Little Venice.
Coffee opportunity

11.00 Canal Boat, to Camden Lock
11.50. arrive


12.00 set off for Hampstead via Primrose Hill.
13.00 Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Garden Gate (pub lunch. Please pre-choose to save time: (MENUS is linked here). May be picnic opportuniteies.
14.30 The Heath, Keats and/ or swimming.



16.00 Gather outside Hampstead Heath Station  for Bus to Camden Mkt.
16.20 Camden Mkt.
Enjoy Camden Market or a cup of tea or both!
18.15 Bus stop for bus to Paddington
18.45 back at Paddington.

19.30 Train to Back to Bristol not included in price but booked for those who requested it.