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Hiya,

We have got a few days off next week so are trying to decide where to go for a few days. We have had quite a few chilled out, do nothing trips the last few times we have been away and so this time we feel like doing a bit of sightseeing and sampling a bit of our english heritage mine and hubby's culture tastebuds need a bit of stimulation. I quite fancy going to London and sampling some of the touristy spots in and around our capital but we also fancy touring Wales too so we are still pretty much undecided. Anyway, has anyone ever stopped on either of the 2 caravan club sites in London one is in Crystal Palace the other is called Abbey Wood and if so how did you find them. Were they near to train or bus stops for getting into the city and also were there any nice pubs/restaurants near by?

I look forward to hearing your comments both good or bad.

Sooh

Crystal Palace site 12 reviews

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1387

Abbey wood site 9 reviews

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1382

Hopefully they will help

Cheers  Ratty

Thanks Ratty,

Will take a look.

Sooh

Sooh

We have only stayed at Abbey Wood and that was before it had a substantial upgrade. Its very handy for suburban train services, about a 5/10 minute walk aways. Abbey Wood is just a bit easier to get to as its nearer the M25.

David

Thanks all of you  just got to decide which of the 2 sites now as our main priority is good links into the city and both seem equally as good. Any tips on where to get genuine discounted tickets for Tussauds, Thames River Cruise, West End Theatre and London Eye?

Sooh

we stayed here http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1616

short walk from turkey street on the mainline, takes you to tottenham hale or kings cross undergrounds. really enjoyed it.think if you have tesco vouchers you can pay for a sightseeing tour with thos and they chuck a 1hour cruise up thames for free.

we did he "eye" and my youngest (4) was most impressed by the changing of the guard

We have used Abbey Wood several times and will be back there for the Tour de France.

It is really handy for the train and if you pick up a leaflet there are quite a few 2 for 1 at various attractions in London so along with the CC vouchers and all the free things you can do there it is more a question of what to see first.

Have booked the Crystal Palace site so when we get back I will post a report on this page plus a review in the campsite search to let you know my findings. The Abbey Wood sounded really lovely but we felt Crystal Palace maybe was just a tad handier for the bus and trains and if we do decide to do a show the buses operate throughout the night to Crystal Palace but  not so sure about public trasnport to Abbey Wood.

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions and ideas.

Sooh