Hi Everybody,
Old hand at Travelling in London, I have had many people advise me to go to Brighton for the day or Margate. Going to the English seaside is a must for any American, it is a wonderful way to hear the lovely people and see what Fish and Chips are really about??? These are windy seaside resorts!!! I then heard about Clacton-on-sea this is a train ride from London Liverpool Street station train tickets cost the same as going to Brighton and they have a sandy beach there unlike Brighton with its (horrible cobbles)!!!!! When you visit the only way into town is via the Tourist office (good stopping point A+) then you are greeted by a delightful solar powered street lights flowers and lovely locals. You can pick up some really tasty Fish and Chips once in the town and before you reach the beach go to a small shop (Tubby Issacs) and experience the best of fresh local sea food all prepared by hand (unlike Brigton being machine manufactured). There is a long pier that could do with a bit of a paint work but it still has loads of English character. There is a quaint little railway that takes you along the sea front and if you are lucky you can meet one of the local fisherman on the front. Later you can head off to Clacton Factory village by bus where you can pick up a good bargain (especially in the Next shop and local jewellers). I then went to the local foots farm and had a English horse riding lesson. What an experience that no other seaside town can offer. THIS IS A MUST DO IF YOU WANT TO GO TO THE ENGLISH COAST it also boasts the suniest seaside resort and Ive been 3 times (it's always sunny when I visited) have fun and enjoy
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In london please please please if you like markets do not visit Camden Market it is not as good as everyone says it smells of piss more piss and drugs. Spitalfield market however is modern undercover market, so don't worry about the rain. It is modern and a good area to visit lots of bargains to be found and many stalls. on Sunday if you are lucky enough to be there please visit some of the other markets there. These include peticoat lane, Brick Lane and Columbia Road flower market. wow all in one area fantastic. they can all be found in Liverpool street. Or for something smaller and pleasant go to Covent Gaden Market lots of street performers open all week and nice and quiet.