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PersonRichard61
23/11/2017 at 9:19am
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sightseeing next year in london, comes down to a choice between crystal palace and abbey wood.
which is best ?
also, any tips on making the travel into london as cheap as poss ?


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PersonHacksaw Bob
23/11/2017 at 11:17am
 Location: West Midlands
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Don't know if you've seen Mucker 1884's thread here?

Last time we went to central London we camped at C&CC Oxford and used the frequent bus service from that city.


PersonColin21
23/11/2017 at 7:39pm
 Location: East Herts
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Hertford C&CC site. Two rail lines into London and a beautiful site too. I've no connection to the site apart from the fact that it is local to me and I'm a C&CC member.

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PersonDavid Klyne
23/11/2017 at 8:37pm
 Location: Milton Keynes
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We like Abbey Wood. It has good transport links by both train and bus, in fact the bus to Greenwich is nearest to the site. The railway station is a ten minute walk and will become a Crossrail station when that opens which should mean faster travel. I suppose it depends what you want to do. Crystal Palace has a direct bus service into central London but is a bit more of a pig to get to. Abbey Wood is good for the east side of London like Greenwich but from here you can also take the Thames Clipper into Central London and on a nice day that is a Lovely trip.

David


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PersonPoppy9560
02/12/2017 at 9:03am
 Location: Kent coast
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there are direct trains from Crystal Palace to London either on Southern to Victoria and London Bridge or the Ginger line to Canada Water (where you can change to jubilee line) or Whitechapel (where you an change to the circle and district).I haven't stayed there but it's local to me so I went to have a look round one day and the wardens were very friendly.It's in a nice area right next to the park(which has a sports centre including pool)


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PersonRichard61
04/12/2017 at 8:58am
 Location: Grimsby
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thanks poppy, whats the cheapest way of travelling? the transport is a total minefield for us we just dont use it at home.
can you give me some pointers ?


Personyork54
04/12/2017 at 8:04pm
 Location: midlands
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Wyatts Covert CC site. Denham green station nearby. 15 mind direct to London. Great for concerts in Wembley too.

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PersonDeborahTurner
04/12/2017 at 9:11pm
 Location: London
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Richard61: bus is the cheapest way to travel, and the no 3 bus goes from Crystal Palace into Central London past the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Trafalgar Sq and up Regent St to Oxford Circus. The tube is quicker and you can swap from bus to tube at Brixton. The Overgroumd line close to the site also gets you to plenty of places.

Look at the Transport for London (TfL) website: it explains daily fare capping. By using your contactless card (or buying an Oyster card or Travelcard) you can hop on as many forms of eligible transport as you like, as many times as you like, all day for a capped price. The total price depends on how many zones you include during the day.

Citymapper is a very good app that will tell you the best route between locations.

It isn’t as complicated as it sounds, and in general Londoners are friendly and helpful to visitors and happy to advise if you get lost or confused.


PersonRichard61
06/12/2017 at 9:41am
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thanks deborah, would the family need 1 oyster card each or do you get a family card ?


PersonDeborahTurner
06/12/2017 at 11:21pm
 Location: London
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An Oyster card each, but children aged 11 and under are free on buses and tubes when travelling with a paying adult. 11-15 year olds can get a discounted Oyster; you go to the ticket office at a tube station and ask for a ‘Young Visitor’ discount Oyster. All journeys half price, and capped at a daily rate. Have a good look round the Transport for London website.


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PersonRichard61
07/12/2017 at 5:49pm
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a big help thanks alot :)


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Personpee jay
10/12/2017 at 11:18am
 Location: derbys
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Wyatt covert. It's near Denham .easy to get too.just off m25. Easy to get into London overland then underground into city or bus

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